📘 Step 1. Curriculum Coverage
🔬 Pathology
- Classify inflammatory bowel disease.
- Discuss the risk factors and etiology of IBD.
- Explain the pathogenesis and clinical presentation of IBD.
- Differentiate ulcerative colitis from Crohn disease.
- Discuss investigations and management of IBD.
- Explain intestinal and extra-intestinal manifestations and complications.
- Explain the role of surveillance colonoscopy in ulcerative colitis.
💊 Pharmacology
- Classify drugs used in IBD.
- Describe mechanisms of action of:
- Aminosalicylates.
- Glucocorticoids.
- Purine analogues.
- Methotrexate.
- Monoclonal antibodies.
- Anti-integrin agents.
- Explain adverse effects of drugs used in IBD.
🩺 Medicine
- Ulcerative colitis: etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and complications as specified in the KMU outcome.
- Crohn disease: etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, complications and management.
🔪 Surgery
- Ulcerative colitis: etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, complications and surgical management.
- Crohn disease: etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, complications and surgical management.