At the departments of physiological disciplines named after prof. T.A. Nazarova, pathological anatomy and forensic medicine named after prof. Yu.V. Pruglo passed the winter school. The Winter School is a system of additional educational services provided free of charge for 3nd year students of the specialty “General Medicine” in 3 languages. Theme of the summer school: “Pathophysiology and pathomorphology of pneumonia “.

The purpose of the winter school is to expand and deepen students’ knowledge of pathological physiology and pathological anatomy. Classes are held in the form of lectures. The departments have developed a thematic plan for 3 credits of an additional educational program. The teachers of the departments offered the attention of students the following topics in pathological physiology:

Pneumonia, definition of the concept. Etiology of pneumonia. The role of chemical, physical, biological factors in the occurrence of pneumonia. Pathogenesis of pneumonia. The main pathogenetic mechanisms of clinical manifestations in pneumonia.

Topics in pathological anatomy:

Morphological characteristics of bronchopneumonia of various etiologies. Morphological characteristics of lobar pneumonia. Morphological characteristics of interstitial pneumonia of various etiologies.

The theme of the winter school aroused genuine interest among students. The relevance of the topic is beyond doubt. After the discussion of the topic, the students actively asked questions to the teachers. Demonstration of micro- and macro-preparations aroused especially great interest. At the end of the winter school, students will receive certificates.

Department of Physiological Disciplines named after prof. T.A. Nazarova, pathological anatomy and forensic medicine named after prof. Yu.V. Pruglo express confidence that the knowledge gained by the students of the winter school will be reflected in the future in the clinical departments.

Department of Physiological Disciplines named after prof. T.A. Nazarova,

Pathological anatomy and forensic medicine named after prof. Yu.V. Pruglo.