Rheumatology
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.
Admission calls School website Reference regulations Contacts
| 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 |
School website
The School website provides information on the educational, scientific, clinical and professional activities of the Specialization School.
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.
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 |
| School website | Visit the School website |
| Administrative management | U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione |