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Human Medicine Bachelor Information
Courses in Organ Systems and Clinical Practice
Examination Block A
Offered in the Autumn Semester
Examination Block B
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
377-0401-00LSensory Organs Restricted registration - show details
Only for Human Medicine BSc.
O4 credits5VD. Bleisch, S. Hegemann, C. Maake, O. Ullrich, further lecturers
AbstractStructure and function of the sensory organs including their fundamental physical and biochemical background. Insight into major disorders, research fields and selected applications of medical technology.
ObjectiveUpon successful completion of the module, students should be able to
1. correctly describe the structure of sensory organs and link it with the knowledge about the fundamental function of the respective organ.
2. denote a selection of diseases in order to explain the loss of function of certain sensory organ structures and to understand the mode of action of common therapies.
3. put applications of medical technology in context to structure, function and functional impairments and be aware of the diagnostic and therapeutic benefits.
4. describe examples of basic research on sensory organs and quote some possible applications.
Content• Anatomie, Histologie und Embryologie Auge
• Physiologie Auge
- Das Auge als optisches System
- Funktionelle Einheiten des anterioren Segments
- Ausgewählte klinische Aspekte und Medizintechnik des anterioren Segments
- Funktionelle Einheiten des posterioren Segments
- Ausgewählte klinische Aspekte und Medizintechnik des posterioren Segments
- Okulomotorik
- Ausgewählte klinische Aspekte der Neuroophthalmologie
- Grundlagenforschung Sehsystem
• Anatomie und Histologie Gehör
• Physiologie des vestibulären Systems
- Ausgewählte klinische Aspekte und Medizintechnik zu Gleichgewicht und Gehör
• Physiologie des auditiven Systems
• Anatomie und Histologie des olfaktorischen- und gustatorischen Systems
• Physiologie Riechen und Schmecken
Prerequisites / NoticeVoraussetzung:
LE 377-0107-00L Nervensystem
377-0403-00LSkin Restricted registration - show details
Only for Human Medicine BSc.
O2 credits2VA. Navarini, J. Loffing, further lecturers
AbstractStructure and function of the skin and its appendages as well as important skin changes and diseases.
ObjectiveUpon successful completion of this module, students should be able to
1. to differentiate important cell types of the skin and its appendages due to their characteristics and function
2. Recognize and correctly describe common skin changes
3. to correctly describe physiological and pathological aspects of wound healing
4. Understanding basic mechanisms of inflammation and defense
5. Understand and correctly describe important clinical pictures
6. Understand important principles of galenics.
ContentIn this module students get an overview of the structure (anatomy) and the function (physiology) of the skin and its appendages as well as selected dermatological diseases (pathophysiology) as well as basic principles of external therapy of skin diseases.
The module is subdivided into a total of six topics:
1. Structure and function of the skin, efflorescent doctrine with exercises in the moulagenmuseum
2. Basics, clarification and treatment of hypersensitivity reactions and drug allergies
3. Physiology and disorders of wound healing, fabrication of skin replacement, physiology and disorders of the lymphatic system
4. Basics of cutaneous defense and inflammation, microbiology of the skin, autoimmunity and fibrosis
5. Benign and malignant neoplasias of the skin
6. Galenics / basic principles of external therapy of skin diseases
Prerequisites / NoticeVoraussetzung:
LE 377-0301-11L Blut, Immunsystem
377-0415-00LInfectious Diseases Restricted registration - show details
Only for Human Medicine BSc
O2 credits2VE. Slack, U. Karrer, A. Zinkernagel Schüpbach
AbstractThis course will introduce students to the main pillars of clinical infectiology.
ObjectiveThis course will achieve the following learning objectives:
1. Evaluating and understanding the basic biology of microorganisms and infection
2. Evaluating and understanding the diagnosis of infectious disease
3. Evaluating and understanding the treatment of infectious disease
4. Evaluating and understanding the prevention of infectious disease
5. Applying knowledge to clinically relevant challenges
ContentThree-week interactive course covering revision of microbiology, pharmacokinetics of antimicrobials, current and future diagnostics, and management of viral, bacterial and parasitic diseases.
LiteratureLecture notes and learning material will be provided shortly before the course start date.
Prerequisites / NoticeVoraussetzungen:
LE 551-1110-00L Infektion & Immunologie
LE 377-0301-11L Blut, Immunsystem
402-0084-00LPhysics IIO4 credits3V + 1UG. Dissertori
AbstractThis course is an introduction to classical physics, with special focus on applications in medicine.
ObjectiveObtain an understanding of basic concepts in classical physics and their application (using mathematical pre-knowledge) to the solution of simple problems, including certain applications in medicine.

Obtain an understanding of relevant quantities and of orders of magnitude.
ContentElectromagnetism;
Thermodynamics;
Optics.
Lecture notesWill be distributed at the start of the semester.
Literature"Physik für Mediziner, Biologen, Pharmazeuten", von Alfred Trautwein, Uwe Kreibig, Jürgen Hüttermann; De Gruyter Verlag.
Prerequisites / NoticeVoraussetzung Mathematik I+II und Physik I (Studiengänge Gesundheitswissenschaften und Technologie bzw. Humanmedizin) / Mathematik-Lehrveranstaltungen des Basisjahres (Studiengänge Chemie, Chemieingenieurwissenschaften bzw. Interdisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften)
377-0401-01LSensory Organs
Only for Human Medicine BSc.
5 credits5VD. Bleisch, S. Hegemann, C. Maake, O. Ullrich, further lecturers
AbstractStructure and function of the sensory organs including their fundamental physical and biochemical background. Insight into major disorders, research fields and selected applications of medical technology.
ObjectiveUpon successful completion of the module, students should be able to
1. correctly describe the structure of sensory organs and link it with the knowledge about the fundamental function of the respective organ.
2. denote a selection of diseases in order to explain the loss of function of certain sensory organ structures and to understand the mode of action of common therapies.
3. put applications of medical technology in context to structure, function and functional impairments and be aware of the diagnostic and therapeutic benefits.
4. describe examples of basic research on sensory organs and quote some possible applications.
Content• Anatomie, Histologie und Embryologie Auge
• Physiologie Auge
- Das Auge als optisches System
- Funktionelle Einheiten des anterioren Segments
- Ausgewählte klinische Aspekte und Medizintechnik des anterioren Segments
- Funktionelle Einheiten des posterioren Segments
- Ausgewählte klinische Aspekte und Medizintechnik des posterioren Segments
- Okulomotorik
- Ausgewählte klinische Aspekte der Neuroophthalmologie
- Grundlagenforschung Sehsystem
• Anatomie und Histologie Gehör
• Physiologie des vestibulären Systems
- Ausgewählte klinische Aspekte und Medizintechnik zu Gleichgewicht und Gehör
• Physiologie des auditiven Systems
• Anatomie und Histologie des olfaktorischen- und gustatorischen Systems
• Physiologie Riechen und Schmecken
Prerequisites / NoticeVoraussetzung:
LE 377-0107-00L Nervensystem
Additional Courses 2nd Year
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
377-0411-00LInternal Clinical Examination Restricted registration - show details
Only for Human Medicine BSc.
O2 credits2PM. Menke, S. Bodis, P. Hasler, P. Schütz
AbstractWith this course (physical exam for internists) the basics of examination including inspection, palpation, auscultation, measurements with simple clinical tools and application of additional instruments are delivered for eight „organ-groups“ (metabolism, respiration, digestion, lymphatic system, neuro-system, urogenital tract Kopf und circulation).
ObjectiveThe students will learn to examine in active and passive ways the following organ-systems: lymph, blood, heart, circulation, lungs, GI-tract, skin, ear-throat-nose, lungs and chest, nerves, brain, hormones and metabolism.
- They know the flow and order of the physical exam
- They know the reference and normal values and significant deviations
- They know additional examination tests and supportive tools and their interpretation
Content8 different examination courses:
- Cardiovascular system
- Thorax / lung
- Digestion
- Nerves
- ORL / eyes
- Blood / lymph / skin
- General internal status with glands and metabolism
- Urogenital
Prerequisites / NoticeVoraussetzungen:
LE 377-0105-00L Bewegungsapparat
LE 377-0107-00L Nervensystem
LE 377-0201-00L Herz-Kreislauf-System
LE 377-0203-00L Atmungs-System
LE 377-0205-00L Nieren und Homöostase
LE 377-0301-01L Blut, Immunsystem
LE 377-0301-02L Ernährung und Verdauung
LE 377-0301-03L Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel
377-0413-00LFrom Symptoms to Diagnosis Restricted registration - show details
Only for Human Medicine BSc.
O5 credits5VE. Osto, M. Farshad, J. Gubler, L. Käser, C. Schmied
AbstractClinical cases are used to link specific symptoms to the most important differential diagnoses. Symptoms are related to the most relevant and common underlying causes of disease. Students use clinical reasoning to justify and explain the selection of the appropriate diagnostic procedure and investigation to achieve state of the art clinical diagnosis based on evidence (working diagnosis).
Objective1. Students will be able to correctly define the main symptoms described during the course and associate them with the respective disease.
2. Students will be able to define the main differential diagnoses of the symptoms described during the course and explain respective diagnostic approach.
3. Students will be able to evaluate and compare pros and cons of different diagnostic algorithms based on symptom(s) presented during each session of the course
a. Compare and define the most appropriate approach based on the physiopathologic mechanism
b. Compare and define the most appropriate approach based on the sensibility and specificity of the investigation proposed
c. Compare and define the most appropriate approach based on the cost and benefit of the investigation proposed
Prerequisites / NoticeVoraussetzungen:
LE 377-0105-00L Bewegungsapparat
LE 377-0107-00L Nervensystem
LE 377-0201-00L Herz-Kreislauf-System
LE 377-0203-00L Atmungs-System
LE 377-0205-00L Nieren und Homöostase
LE 377-0301-01L Blut, Immunsystem
LE 377-0301-02L Ernährung und Verdauung
LE 377-0301-03L Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel
LE 377-0211-00L Körperliche Untersuchung
LE 377-0411-00L Internistische Untersuchung
Additional Courses 3rd Year
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
377-0601-00LPsychiatry & Computational Psychiatry Restricted registration - show details
Only for Human Medicine BSc
O2 credits2GK. Stephan, A.‑S. Petrescu, H. Schmidt, J. Siemerkus
AbstractThe module Psychiatrie & Computational Psychiatry introduces the most common psychiatric disorders, including etiology, diagnostics and therapy. In addition, under the guidance of a clinician, the students will acquire practical skills for assessing psychopathology in patients. The module concludes with an introduction to concepts and practical applications of Computational Psychiatry.
ObjectiveAfter completing the module “Psychiatrie & Computational Psychiatry”, the students are expected to show proficiency in:
1. Taking a complete psychiatric history
2. Conducting a psychiatric interview based on methods of clinical communication
3. Developing a trustful and unbiased physician-patient contact
4. Conducting a psychopathological assessment according to the AMPD system
5. Knowing the diagnosis criteria according to ICD-10 for common psychiatric disorders
6. Identifying and explaining disorder specific symptoms
7. Knowing disorder specific treatments
8. Knowing the effects, indications and side-effects of psychiatric medications
9. Knowing the basic concepts of psychotherapeutic methods
10. Dealing with one’s own emotions during difficult patient interviews
11. Knowing the basic concepts and methods of Computational Psychiatry
ContentThe module “Psychiatrie & Computational Psychiatry” introduces the most common psychiatric disorders, including their epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. This applies to the following disorders:
- Depressive disorders and bipolar disorders
- schizophrenia spectrum disorders
- autism spectrum disorder
- addiction
- anxiety disorders
- obsessive-compulsive disorder
- dementia
- personality disorders

Additionally, the course conveys knowledge about the most common psychiatric emergencies and their treatments.

Further topics of the module include:
- Introduction to the concepts of ICD and DSM
- Communication and interaction with people with mental disorders
- Psychiatric history
- General and disorder-specific introduction to psychopathology
- Psychopathological assessment (according to AMDP) with focus on:
disorders of consciousness, disturbances of orientation, disturbances of attention and memory, formal thought disorders, worries and compulsions, delusions, disorders of perception, Ego (boundary) disturbances, disturbances of affect, disorders of drive and psychomotor activity, circadian disturbances
- Introduction to Computational Psychiatry, including general concepts and methods (e.g. Bayesian brain theory, mathematical models of brain activity measurements) and computational theories of schizophrenia, autism, psychosomatics, depression, fatigue and mindfulness
Prerequisites / NoticeVoraussetzung:
alle medizinischen und klinischen Module der 1. - 5. Semester
377-0602-00LPsychosomatic and Psychosocial Medicine Restricted registration - show details
Only for Human Medicine BSc
O2 credits2VM. Sabbioni, further lecturers
AbstractProfessional physician-patient communication is a key requirement for a successful medical practice. Those who are proficient in the practice of medical interviewing have an excellent diagnostic tool in each discipline, and have much better conditions for patient guidance and a lower likelihood of prosecution for malpractice.
ObjectiveMedical history taking (how can a physician quickly get a reliable information about the disease). Communicative techniques for the professional exploration of psychosocial circumstances: gain the patient's trust through empathy, professional communication skills, and professional and social skills. The psychosocial contextualization of a disease to capture the patient's actual suffering. Exemplary background information on important psychosocial factors and mechanisms that can lead to health disorders: e.g. Stress-related diseases, diseases that lead to a permanent loss of function in everyday life or disorders due to significant experience (for example, trauma).
ContentBackground knowledge for psychosocial medicine:
• Individual as a unity of body, psyche and social.
• development, bonding
• Mechanisms for the development of «psychosomatic disorders».
• Interplay of genetics, life history and the environment.
• Coping with illnesses.
• Psychophysiology; stress
• pain
• addiction
• migration
• gender

Anamnesis skills and patient-physician communication:
• The structural elements of an anamnesis
• The technique of patient-centered interviewing: the art of listening and asking questions (question types); the empathic attitude; wait, repeat, summarize, mirror.
• The systematic analysis of a symptom: the 8 dimensions of a symptom • The importance of psychosocial history; Areas of application of psychosocial medical history; Components of Psychosocial Anamnesis
• The disease model of the patient
• To foster the doctor-patient interaction: attachment, transmission and countertransference, collusion
• Dealing with diversity: specific additions to the psychosocial history of migration background • Informing the patient about diagnosis, planned investigations and treatment. How to break bad news
Prerequisites / NoticeVoraussetzung:
alle medizinischen und klinischen Module der 1. - 5. Semester
377-0603-00LTeamwork, Interprofessionality and own Career Restricted registration - show details
Only for Human Medicine BSc
O2 credits2VB. Grande, M. Kolbe
AbstractStudents will develop concepts and strategies for working effectively and respectfully in interprofessional healthcare teams. They will learn how important communication and teamwork are for quality and safety of patient care. Simulations will provide students with possibilities to reflect on own actions within the context of clinical work.
ObjectiveLearning objective 1: Students are able to describe the importance of colleagues’ knowledge and experience.
Learning objective 2: Students develop strategies for using colleagues’ knowledge and experience in clinical situations and are able to apply these strategies.
Learning objective 3: Students are able to team up spontaneously and effectively and clarify roles and responsibilities.
Learning objective 4: Students can describe the importance of respect and appreciation for collaboration and performance.
Learning objective 5: Students are able to communicate respectfully and in an appreciative manner.
Learning objective 6: Students are able to describe benefits and risks of diverse opinions and conflicts in interprofessional teams and can apply strategies for managing them effectively.
Learning objective 7: Students can identify success factors of teamwork and adapt their own interests accordingly.
Learning objective 8: Students are able to recognize situations which require speaking up.
Learning objective 9: Students develop strategies for speaking up effectively.
Learning objective 10: Students are able to realize when they are stretched to their limits with respect to knowledge, skills, attitude.
Learning objective 11: Students are able to apply strategies managing their own subject-specific limits.
Learning objective 12: Students use self-reflection as a tool to reflect on their actions and related consequences for patients and team members and to develop learning opportunities.
ContentThe module «interprofessional teamwork and career” will provide students with the possibility to learn principles of working together efficiently, effectively and safely in interprofessional healthcare teams. Consequences of teamwork for patient care & safety and implications for career management will be discussed. Applying experience-based learning, in simulations of clinical situation with varying degrees of complexity students will learn, which competencies are required in addition to clinical knowledge and skills. Teamwork and communication will be centerstage. Students will encounter simulated clinical situations (e.g., deteriorating patient in ward; trauma; resuscitation; board/colloquium) and reflect on their shared experience in structured debriefings. Particularly essential skills such as handover communication and speaking up will be deliberately practiced. Short lectures will present background and research findings.
Prerequisites / NoticeVoraussetzung:
LE 377-0515-00L Interprofessionelle Versorgungsketten
377-0604-00LBedside Teaching Restricted registration - show details
Only for Human Medicine BSc
O2 credits2PM. Lepori
AbstractDuring the clinical week, students will have the opportunity to see patients from the internal medicine and surgery department and discuss these cases in detail. In addition, a BLS Refresh, an injection and a suture course will be held and radiology and dermatology cases will be discussed.
Objective
Prerequisites / NoticeVoraussetzung:
alle medizinischen und klinischen Module der 1. - 5. Semester
377-0605-00LDifferential Diagnostics Restricted registration - show details
Only for Human Medicine BSc
O2 credits2GC. Schmied, G. A. Spinas
AbstractThis module gives a broad overview of the differential diagnostic of diseases and shall assess the diagnostic skills of the medical students. For this purpose, the students will practice different situations to simulate upcoming requirements in daily clinical practice as realistic as possible.
ObjectiveThe students know the most important differential diagnostics of all organic systems.

The students know advantages and drawbacks of the most important diagnostic tools.

The students are able to perform an accurate clinical examination (incl. patient’s personal and systemic history, physical examination) and to name the adequate differential diagnostic.

The students are able to create a first diagnostic approach on the base of the patient’s health record, recognize lacking information and add this to complete their assessment.
ContentAt the end of the bachelor studies the aim of this module is to give a broad and thorough overview of the differential diagnostic of diseases and to assess the diagnostic skills of the medical students. For this purpose, the students will practice different situations to simulate upcoming requirements in daily clinical practice as realistic as possible. As such, patients will be assessed in a hospital setting. Furthermore, the students have to conclude on patient’s health records and interesting case-based discussions will be held in the lecture hall.
Prerequisites / NoticeVoraussetzung:
alle medizinischen und klinischen Module der 1. - 5. Semester
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