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Differential Diagnostics

Differentialdiagnostik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Christian Schmied, Dr. Christian Fässler
Only for Human Medicine BSc
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:07:07

Abstract

This module gives a broad overview of the differential diagnostic of diseases and shall assess the diagnostic skills of the medical students. For this purpose, the students will practice different situations to simulate upcoming requirements in daily clinical practice as realistic as possible.

Objective

The students know the most important differential diagnostics of all organic systems. The students know advantages and drawbacks of the most important diagnostic tools. The students are able to perform an accurate clinical examination (incl. patient’s personal and systemic history, physical examination) and to name the adequate differential diagnostic. The students are able to create a first diagnostic approach on the base of the patient’s health record, recognize lacking information and add this to complete their assessment.

Content

At the end of the bachelor studies the aim of this module is to give a broad and thorough overview of the differential diagnostic of diseases and to assess the diagnostic skills of the medical students. For this purpose, the students will practice different situations to simulate upcoming requirements in daily clinical practice as realistic as possible. As such, patients will be assessed in a hospital setting. Furthermore, the students have to conclude on patient’s health records and interesting case-based discussions will be held in the lecture hall.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Anwesenheit wird grundsätzlich vorausgesetzt! Nur so können die Lernziele erreicht und die praktischen Tätigkeiten für die Leistungskontrolle erfüllt werden. Bei Abwesenheit muss der Hauptdozierende vorgängig informiert werden.

Registration & Places

Signup End
01.02.2022
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Differentialdiagnostik
Findet in der SW 10 (02.05.-06.05.2022) statt.
  • 02.05. - 06.05 Date 08:15-18:00 (HG D 1.2)
2 h weekly

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