Medicine and Surgery

General Objectives Knowledge of etiology, pathophysiology and neuropathology of the diseases of the nervous system, their clinical expression and neuroimaging features. Expertise in identifying appropriate laboratory and/or instrumental exams based on diagnostic hypotheses. Recognition of neuropathological findings relevant to specific central and peripheral nervous system diseases. Knowledge of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of action of drugs acting on the central nervous system, the main pharmacological interactions, side-effects, indications of such drugs. Knowledge of the applications of radiotherapy in CNS diseases. Specific objectives Knowledge and understanding: passing the exam implies the ability of understanding etiopathogenesis, pathophysiology, genetics and clinical aspects of main nervous system diseases. Applying knowledge and understanding: passing the exam implies understanding analytical correlation of clinical signs, symptoms and functional abnormalities with nervous system pathophysiology, risk- and cost effectiveness-based selection of nervous system diagnostic work-up, interpretation of imaging of the nervous system, general concepts of nervous system pathology, nervous system drugs and therapeutic indications according to main European guidelines, non-pharmacological treatment of nervous system diseases and main neurosurgery procedures. Making judgment: passing the exam implies the ability of appropriately judging and putting in context medical history, signs and symptoms for appropriate diagnostic work-up and therapy. Communication skills: passing the exam implies mastering the ability to expose clinical reasoning and decision-making from signs and symptoms collection to appropriate diagnosis and therapy. Learning skills: passing the exam implies mastering the ability to learn the rational basis of differential diagnosis in cardiovascular medicine.