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SYLLABI FOR DOCTORAL COURSES
| Swedish title | Fetma - grundvetenskapliga, kliniska och epidemiologiska aspekter |
|---|---|
| English title | Obesity - basic science, clinical and epidemiological aspects |
| Course number | 2498 |
| Credits | 1.5 |
| Responsible KI department | Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper, Danderyds sjukhus |
| Specific entry requirements | |
| Grading | Passed /Not passed |
| Established by | The Board of Doctoral Education |
| Established | 2017-03-21 |
| Purpose of the course | This course will enable the doctoral student to acquire the necessary knowledge to integrate clinical and research knowledge and understanding, competence and skills, judgement and approach in the field of obesity in order to facilitate a role as a future scientist and/or clinician in this field. |
| Intended learning outcomes | At the end of the course the students should be able to: 1, Discuss different hypothesis and theories concerning the pathogenesis of obesity 2, Discuss occurrence of obesity and co-morbid diseases in society 3, Discuss current treatment methods of obesity and effects of these treatments on co-morbid diseases 4, Discuss methods to prevent obesity and methods used to evaluate effects of treatment and prevention 5, To relate clinical and public health aspects of obesity to research aspects of obesity |
| Contents of the course | The course is to give an overview of obesity in society, pathogenesis and current treatment methods. These clinical examples will be used to demonstrate how one can design various research projects related to obesity and co-morbid disease; pre-clinical, clinical, epidemiological and preventive projects. |
| Teaching and learning activities | The course will be based on lectures, work in small seminar groups and demonstration of surgery of obesity. |
| Compulsory elements | Presence at lectures, group work and demonstration is mandatory. Absence must be compensated by a written task. |
| Examination | Written examination |
| Literature and other teaching material | Handouts and current papers in the field of obesity. | Course responsible |
Erik Näslund Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper, Danderyds sjukhus 086555017 Erik.Naslund@ki.se |
| Contact person |
Daniel Berglind Institutionen för global folkhälsa Daniel.Berglind@ki.se Richard Marsk Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper, Danderyds sjukhus richard.marsk@ki.se |
