This medical specialty crash course provides an essential introduction to seven important fields: Geriatrics, Neurology, ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Psychiatry.

Geriatrics: Focuses on the health care of elderly patients, addressing age-related conditions such as dementia, frailty, polypharmacy, and fall prevention. Students will explore the holistic management of older adults, emphasizing quality of life and palliative care.
Neurology: Covers the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system, including stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and headaches. The course highlights neurological exams and the interpretation of imaging studies like MRI and CT scans.
ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat): Teaches the management of conditions such as sinusitis, otitis media, hearing loss, and tonsillitis. Key surgical interventions like tonsillectomy and sinus surgery will also be explored.
Ophthalmology: Focuses on eye health, including common conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Students will learn to perform eye exams and understand basic diagnostic tools such as slit-lamp exams.
Orthopaedics: Covers musculoskeletal health, including fractures, joint injuries, arthritis, and spinal conditions. The course will emphasize the diagnosis and management of bone, joint, and muscle disorders, with exposure to both surgical and non-surgical treatments.
Rheumatology: Introduces the diagnosis and management of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases affecting joints and connective tissues, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and gout. The role of biologics and other disease-modifying therapies will be discussed.
Psychiatry: Focuses on mental health, addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. The course will cover psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacology, and therapeutic approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

This crash course provides students with an interdisciplinary overview, preparing them for clinical practice and examinations in these diverse medical specialties.

Summary

Geriatrics: Focuses on the health care of elderly patients, addressing age-related conditions such as dementia, frailty, polypharmacy, and fall prevention. Students will explore the holistic management of older adults, emphasizing quality of life and palliative care.
Neurology: Covers the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system, including stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and headaches. The course highlights neurological exams and the interpretation of imaging studies like MRI and CT scans.
ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat): Teaches the management of conditions such as sinusitis, otitis media, hearing loss, and tonsillitis. Key surgical interventions like tonsillectomy and sinus surgery will also be explored.
Ophthalmology: Focuses on eye health, including common conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Students will learn to perform eye exams and understand basic diagnostic tools such as slit-lamp exams.
Orthopaedics: Covers musculoskeletal health, including fractures, joint injuries, arthritis, and spinal conditions. The course will emphasize the diagnosis and management of bone, joint, and muscle disorders, with exposure to both surgical and non-surgical treatments.
Rheumatology: Introduces the diagnosis and management of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases affecting joints and connective tissues, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and gout. The role of biologics and other disease-modifying therapies will be discussed.
Psychiatry: Focuses on mental health, addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. The course will cover psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacology, and therapeutic approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

This crash course provides students with an interdisciplinary overview, preparing them for clinical practice and examinations in these diverse medical specialties.

Learning objectives

Understand the complexities and challenges of various medical M&M (Morbidity and Mortality) cases reported in Year 4 of Trinity College Dublin (TCD).
Gain confidence in presenting and discussing complex medical cases based on the analysis of M&M cases in a professional medical environment.
Hone diagnostic skills and clinical reasoning through case analyses of diverse instances of M&M from a Year 4 TCD perspective.
Develop skills and knowledge in evidence-based medicine, integrating knowledge derived from M&M cases, enhancing the attendees' capability to critically review their own practice.
Enhance communication and team collaboration skills during case discussion of M&M, promoting the importance of dialogue in sharing knowledge, learning from mistakes, and improving patient safety.

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