Rheumatology

Medical and Healthcare Area

Specialist training in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic, autoimmune, inflammatory and connective tissue diseases, with particular emphasis on precision medicine and the multidisciplinary management of patients with rheumatic disorders.

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Director Prof. Giuseppe Lopalco
Department DiMePRe-J - Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area
Duration 4 years · 240 ECTS
Area / Class Medical Area · Class of General and Specialist Clinical Medicine
Admission National competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates
Degree awarded Specialization Diploma in Rheumatology

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Training profile

The Specialization School in Rheumatology trains medical specialists with advanced expertise in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of rheumatic diseases, systemic autoimmune disorders, inflammatory diseases and degenerative disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

The training programme integrates theoretical, clinical, professional and research activities in inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, systemic autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis and metabolic bone disorders.

Skills developed

  • Diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases.
  • Management of chronic inflammatory arthritis and connective tissue diseases.
  • Use of clinical, laboratory and instrumental diagnostic techniques.
  • Management of biological therapies and innovative treatments.
  • Assessment and treatment of metabolic bone diseases.
  • Clinical, professional and research activities in rheumatology.

Access and admission

Admission is through the national competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates, published annually by the Italian Ministry of University and Research.

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Reference regulations

Administrative management

Administrative procedures concerning the Specialization Schools are managed by the U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione .

For information regarding enrolment, registration, academic career, tuition fees, transfers, certificates and administrative procedures.

Contacts

Director Prof. Florenzo Iannone
Department DiMePRe-J - Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area
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Administrative management U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione