Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
9MED 506Dermatology42+63+05531.03.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program School of Medicine (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Category of Course Unit Clerkships
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to provide necessary knowledge about the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical symptoms and signs, differential diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases and preventive measures. Students will be able to interpret laboratory results, findings of dermatological examinations and perform several interventions. Additionally, they will learn what their responsibilities are and acquire the necessary attitudes and behaviors about ‘patients’ rights and privacy.
Course Content Assessment Methods; Failure to sign in will be interpreted as absence; ?20 % absence requires repeating the course,
General course assessment (Absence/attendance and active cooperation during course. Contributes to 20 % of final points.)
Clinical assessment (Descriptions and discussion of relevant cases. Contributes to 20 % of final points.)
Structured oral exam (contributes to 60 % of final points)
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Associate Prof. Dr. Dilek Bıyık Özkaya
Lecturer
Phd. Deniz DemircioÄŸlu
Name of Lecturers Dr. Gonca Saraç Öztürk
Lecturer
Phd. Deniz DemircioÄŸlu
Prof. Dr. Gamze Erfan
Associate Prof. Dr. Andaç Salman
Lecturer
Phd. Ceyda Çaytemel
Prof. Dr. Emel Öztürk Durmaz
Prof. Dr. Sedef Åžahin
Lecturer
Phd. Özgür Timurkaynak
Associate Prof. Dr. Dilek Bıyık Özkaya
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Dermatolojik Cerrahi; Bostancı, Seher
Dermatoloji tedavi el kitabı; Kenneth A. Arndt...[et.al]. çev. Nahide Onsun
Course Notes Educational Methods;
Lectures
Interactive learning session.
Practice in outpatient clinics.

Course Category
Health %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Internship exam 1 % 80
Absenteeism/Participation 1 % 20
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 1 118 118
Practice 1 42 42
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 160

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Use the language of dermatology to effectively and accurately describe skin conditions and lesions.
2 Define common dermatological terms and primary/secondary skin lesions and recognize configuration of common skin lesions such as annular, dermatomal, linear etc.
3 To have focused history for dermatological conditions, demonstrate physical and dermatological examinations, and oral presentations suitable for the skin.
4 Outline a basic approach to the diagnosis and management of common skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis.
5 To differentiate and approach bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections.
6 Apply the basic principles and practice of oral and topical dermatologic therapy including the appropriate use of emollients, topical steroids, antipruritic therapies, and systemic immunosuppressants
7 Correctly identify common skin tumors such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma; outline basic management plans including the method of biopsy, appropriate surgical management, and patient follow up intervals.
8 Recognize potentially life-threatening skin diseases such as serious drug eruptions, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and autoimmune blistering disorders.
9 Successfully demonstrate essential dermatologic diagnostic procedures including KOH examination, scabies prep, and observe shave biopsy, and punch biopsy of the skin

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Dermatology Psoriasis Slide show and quiz Discussion and review of lectures Benign Skin Tumors Malignant melanoma and lymphoma Discussion and review of lectures Contact Dermatitis Pruritus Erythroderma Cutaneous signs of systemic diseases Discussion and review of lectures Bacterial Infections of the Skin Parasitic Infestations of the Skin Pigmentary Disorders Alopecias
2 Lichen-lichenoid eruptions- Pit.rosea Autoimmune bullous diseas Skin signs in autoimmune connective tissue diseases Slide show and quiz Discussion and review of lectures Syphilis and Other Sexually Transmitted Disorders Differential Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis of Genital Lesions Slide show and quiz Fungal Infections of the Skin Atopic Dermatitis Seborrheic Dermatitis Discussion and review of lectures Urticaria and Angioedema Erythema Multiforme Behcet’s disease
3 Slide show and quiz Acne Vulgaris and related diseases Acne Rosacea Discussion and review of lectures Viral Infections of the Skin Drug reactions Principles of Topical Treatment in Dermatology Slide show and quiz Non-melanoma skin cancers Phototherapy Slide show and quiz Discussion and review of lectures PRACTICE

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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  Additive Level: 1: Very Low 2: Low 3: Medium 4: High 5: Very High