About this course

This hands-on lab course follows the diagnosis and treatment pathway of a surgical patient from admission to discharge. Through the use of virtual reality (VR) alongside traditional approaches, you will learn about relevant anatomy and physiology, as well as how to perform a basic ultrasound evaluation and how to diagnose common CT pathologies. Furthermore, you will learn basic surgical skills and interventions to perform surgical procedures with the use of laparoscopic simulators.

Syllabus

Summer 2027

This is a draft syllabus. The final syllabus will be available here a few days prior to the new course’s first start date.

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Prerequisites

One year each of biology and chemistry at university level.

Course note

This course will first run in summer 2027.

Faculty

Borislav Pekez

MD (Medical studies, University of Zagreb, 2018). BSc (Psychology, University of Nebraska, 2011). Psychiatry Junior Doctor, Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, Republic of Ireland, 2021. Medical Intern, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia, 2019-2020. With DIS since 2023.

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