Master's Degree in Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The second-level Master's Degree in Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis aims to provide participants with adequate and up-to-date theoretical and practical training in the diagnosis and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, preparing them to tackle the complex differential diagnosis of the disease and guiding them through the broad therapeutic landscape currently available.

Participants will be trained in the interpretation and analysis of tests used in these patients during diagnosis and monitoring (laboratory, neurophysiological, and magnetic resonance imaging). They will also address the management of available medications during the different stages of the disease (disease-modifying and symptomatic) in terms of therapeutic selection, monitoring, assessment of response, and management of side effects and potential complications. They will also be trained in the assessment and management of the main clinical manifestations of the disease (motor, sphincter, cognitive disorders, etc.) through educational seminars and hands-on experience in administering and interpreting standardized scales. 

Students will attend highly specialized research laboratories (neuroimmunology, neurophysiology, genetics, and neuroimaging) that aim to provide an update on the most innovative methods in the previously described fields and on possible future advances.

Learning outcomes will be assessed through attendance at asynchronous lessons, available on the Master's e-learning platform, participation in Q&As and periodic follow-ups, as well as attendance at seminars, laboratory activities, and clinics.

The Master's degree is aimed at graduates in Medicine and Surgery, with particular emphasis on the training of doctors specialized in Neurology.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The second-level Master's Degree in Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis aims to provide participants with adequate and up-to-date theoretical and practical training in the diagnosis and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, preparing them to tackle the complex differential diagnosis of the disease and guiding them through the broad therapeutic landscape currently available.

Participants will be trained in the interpretation and analysis of tests used in these patients during diagnosis and monitoring (laboratory, neurophysiological, and magnetic resonance imaging). They will also address the management of available medications during the different stages of the disease (disease-modifying and symptomatic) in terms of therapeutic selection, monitoring, assessment of response, and management of side effects and potential complications. They will also be trained in the assessment and management of the main clinical manifestations of the disease (motor, sphincter, cognitive disorders, etc.) through educational seminars and hands-on experience in administering and interpreting standardized scales. 

Students will attend highly specialized research laboratories (neuroimmunology, neurophysiology, genetics, and neuroimaging) that aim to provide an update on the most innovative methods in the previously described fields and on possible future advances.

Learning outcomes will be assessed through attendance at asynchronous lessons, available on the Master's e-learning platform, participation in Q&As and periodic follow-ups, as well as attendance at seminars, laboratory activities, and clinics.

The Master's degree is aimed at graduates in Medicine and Surgery, with particular emphasis on the training of doctors specialized in Neurology.

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements and Procedures

Graduates in Medicine and Surgery, with the relevant professional license, may apply. Specialization in Neurology will be considered an advantage.

Admission to the Master's program will be based on an evaluation of candidates' qualifications and educational and professional background. If the number of applications exceeds the available places, an individual oral interview will be held.

The evaluation of qualifications will be based on published scientific work, with emphasis on work related to neurological research in the field of multiple sclerosis. The candidate's educational and professional background will be assessed based on their neurological skills. Each candidate can be awarded a maximum score of 14 points, distributed as follows:
  • Training curriculum (with indication of clinical activity performed) and degree thesis: up to 6 points;
  • Specialization in Neurology: up to 2 points;
  • Relevant scientific publications: up to 6 points.
If the number of applications exceeds the available places, an individual oral interview will be held.

If the number of candidates found suitable in the qualifications assessment (minimum 8 points) is greater than the number of available places (10), an interview will be held. The maximum score to be awarded for the individual interview will be 5 points.

The maximum score for an interview is 19 points.

There is a minimum threshold of 10 points (with interview) below which the candidate may be deemed unsuitable to attend the Master's program.

Anyone who fails to show up for the interview will not be placed on the ranking.

A ranking will be drawn up based on the evaluation of the qualifications and any interview.

1 Year

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,000 EUR
International
5,000 EUR

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