University of Medicine 2

About Dermatology

Department of Dermatology, University of Medicine II, was established from August 2004, starting with the Out- patient department (only), at North Okkalapa General Hospital, with the transfer of Dr.Mya Sanda Khaing, from the Department of Dermatology, Yangon General Hospital. Since then, it is responsible for treating out- patients, in-patiens, and teaching of undergraduate and post graduate medical students.

Undergraduate Courses

Final Part II M. B; B.S Institutional and Departmental Objectives.At the end of the course, the students should attain the following:-

a) Knowledge – To attain general knowledge about basic Dermatology, and common dermatologic disorders.- To attain knowledge about basic diagnostic methods and procedures involved in the diagnosis of common dermatologic disorders.- To demonstrate the acquisition of knowledge and skill of communication with patients, history taking, recognition and elicitation of basic dermatologic physical signs and symptoms.b) Teaching Topics1. Introduction: – including Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology of the skin.

2. Infection and Infestations of the skin

3. Blistering diseases

4. Autoimmune skin diseases

5. Papulosquamous diseases

6. Cutaneous malignancy

7. Genodermatoses

8. Cutaneous drug eruption

9. Cutaneous manifestations of systemic diseases

10. Pilosebaceous disorders

11. Oral manifestation of systemic diseases

c) Teaching Hours

3 hours/day for 11 days per group

Pre-block posting January to May

d) Teaching & Learning methods

Lectures

Small group bed-side teaching

Slide and film show& discussions

Postgraduate courses

1) Master of Medical Sciences (Dermatology)Participation as examiner in finals of 2^nd Yr. MMedSc (Dermatology)Assessment of Dissertations submitted for the degree.

2) Master of Medical Sciences (Medicine)Assisted in teaching Dermatology with the aim :-

To provide higher training of an advanced level of Dermatology
To provide higher qualified clinicians
To upgrade the level of clinical competency, to keep abreast with international levels
Training in clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic Dermatology.

3) Master of Medical Sciences (Pediatrics)

Assisted in teaching Dermatology with the aim:-

To provide higher training of an advanced level of Pediatric Dermatology
To provide higher qualified clinicians
To upgrade the level of clinical competency in Dermatology, to keep abreast with International levels
Training in clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic Pediatric Dermatology

4) Master of Medical Sciences (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Assisted in teaching Dermatology with the aim :-

To provide higher training of an advanced level of Dermatology ,
To provide higher qualified clinicians
To upgrade the level of clinical competency, to keep abreast with international levels
Training in clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic Dermatology.

Welcome to Dermatology

Dr. Myat Sanda Kyaw

About Dermatology

Undergraduate Courses

Postgraduate courses

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