Urology Course Overview – Academic Year 2024/2025

Welcome to the Urology Course for 4th Year Students! This course is designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge of general, oncological, and functional urology, combining theoretical foundations with practical experience. Below, you’ll find all the essential information to help you navigate the course and excel in your studies.

Course Details

• Field of Study: Medicine
• Main Scientific Discipline: Medical Science
• Study Profile: General Academic
• Level of Studies: Uniform MSc
• Form of Studies: Full-time
• Module Type: Obligatory
• Verification Method: Exam

Where and Who?

All classes will take place at the Chair and Department of General, Oncological, and Functional Urology located at Infant Jesus Teaching Hospital, Urology – Building 7, 3rd floor, Seminar Room, 4 Lindleya St., 02-005 Warsaw.

For any queries, feel free to reach out via email: urologia@wum.edu.pl or phone: +48 22 502 17 23 / 02.

Course Head:
Prof. Piotr Radziszewski MD PhD

Course Coordinator and Syllabus Contact:
Dr. Waldemar Szabłoński MD PhD
Email: wszablonski@wum.edu.pl

Your Teachers:
You’ll be learning from some of the top experts in the field:

• Prof. Piotr Radziszewski MD PhD
• Assoc. Prof. Tomasz Borkowski MD PhD
• Assoc. Prof. Łukasz Zapała MD PhD
• Assoc. Prof. Piotr Zapała MD PhD
• Dr. Sylwia Bender MD PhD
• Dr. Tomasz Piecha MD PhD
• Dr. Waldemar Szabłoński MD PhD
• Dr. Adrian Podkański MD
• Dr. Zuzanna Kisyk MD

What to Expect in Class?

This course is divided into seminars and practical classes, giving you the opportunity to balance theoretical learning with hands-on experience.

Seminars

During the seminars, we will cover key topics in urology, providing you with essential theoretical knowledge. Seminars include:

• Symptoms, Instruments, and Terminology
  This seminar introduces you to the basics of urological terminology and key instruments used in the field.
• Urolithiasis
  Explore the causes, symptoms, and treatments of urolithiasis (kidney stones).
• Urological Oncology
  A detailed look at the neoplasms of the kidney, bladder, testis, and penis.
• Emergencies in Urology
  Learn how to recognize and manage urological emergencies in clinical practice.
• Diseases of the Prostate – Prostate Cancer
  An in-depth discussion on the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
• Diseases of the Prostate – Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
  This seminar focuses on the common condition of BPH and its clinical management.
• Urinary Incontinence and Functional Disorders
  Understand the causes and treatments of urinary incontinence and other lower urinary tract dysfunctions.
• Traumatology of the Genitourinary Tract
  Learn how to manage trauma affecting the genitourinary system.
• Neurogenic Bladder
  Study the causes and treatments of bladder dysfunction caused by neurological disorders.

All seminars are available as e-learning presentations on the online platform. It is essential that you review these materials prior to practical classes.

Practical Classes

Practical experience is a key part of this course. You will be actively involved in various clinical environments, allowing you to apply the knowledge gained during seminars. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• The Ward
  Get hands-on experience by working closely with patients under the supervision of urology specialists.
• Operating Theater
  Observe and assist in real-time surgical procedures, learning essential operating room protocols and techniques.
• Surgical Treatment of Urolithiasis
  Engage in the surgical management of urolithiasis, with a focus on advanced techniques.
• One-Day Clinic / Outpatient
  Learn how to manage and treat patients in an outpatient clinic setting.

You are expected to attend 100% of the practical classes. If for any reason you cannot attend, please notify the course coordinator as soon as possible. Absences can only be made up by joining another student group, and rescheduling is allowed only in exceptional circumstances with prior approval.

Course Resources and Materials

To succeed in this course, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the following resources:

Obligatory Reading:

• E-Medicine Urology Resources
• For Polish-speaking students:
  A. Borkowski et al.: Urologia. Podręcznik dla studentów medycyny, PZWL 2008

Supplementary Reading:

• UROLOGY, Campbell-Walsh, Twelfth Edition
• European Association of Urology Guidelines

Additionally, the following online tools and videos will further enrich your understanding:

• International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)
• International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5)
• Bladder Cancer Risk Calculator

Check out the following links to watch medical films related to key procedures, including catheterization, cystoscopy, radical cystectomy, partial nephrectomy, prostatectomy, and many more, available at MEDTUBE.

How Will You Be Assessed?

The course will conclude with an electronic exam for 4th-year students. Here are the key details:

• The exam will consist of 30 single-choice questions.
• You will have 30 minutes to complete the exam.
• A passing grade requires a score of at least 60%.
• You will take the exam at the Didactic Center building (ul. Trojdena 2a) on a date that will be agreed upon with students.

Login details for the Examination Portal can be found at:
Examination Portal
For any technical issues, please contact the Office for Quality and Innovation Teaching at egzaminy@wum.edu.pl.

Grading Scale:

• Less than 18 points: 2.0 (failed)
• 18-21 points: 3.0 (satisfactory)
• 22-24 points: 3.5 (rather good)
• 25-26 points: 4.0 (good)
• 27-28 points: 4.5 (more than good)
• 29-30 points: 5.0 (very good)

Additional Information

• Students’ Scientific Group:
  If you are interested in joining the Urology Science Club, please contact Dr. Waldemar Szabłoński in October for more details.
• Class Regulations:
  Attendance is mandatory for all practical classes. Make sure you are familiar with the e-learning materials before coming to class. Clinical work requires appropriate attire, including scrubs and hospital shoes. Mobile phones are strictly forbidden in the operating theater.

We look forward to having you in class and helping you develop your skills in urology!