Tropical Medicine And PoC Ultrasound: An Integrated Approach
Offered by the Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences at the University of Pavia, this online postgraduate course is tailored for healthcare professionals working in tropical medicine and global health, with a focus on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) and diagnostic tools suited for resource-limited settings. It combines a strong theoretical foundation with clinical case discussions based on real-world scenarios.
While open to a broad range of healthcare providers, the course places particular emphasis on physicians and surgeons. The skills acquired will be valuable for professionals practicing both in Italy and abroad, especially in low-resource environments. Participants will gain the competencies needed to diagnose and manage infectious and communicable diseases, with targeted knowledge for operating in international health cooperation and fieldwork settings.
The faculty includes leading experts in tropical medicine and diagnostic imaging, many of whom have collaborated on international projects, scientific publications, and the long-running Short Course on Ultrasound in Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine, which has trained professionals and students from around the world.
| Course Duration | ECTS credits | Attendance Method |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months | 14 | Online |
| Language | Cost | Class size |
| English | 1.400 € | 7 to 20 |
Course Objectives
- Become familiar with diagnostic techniques relevant to tropical medicine.
- Understand the use of PoC ultrasound as a clinical tool across parasitic, bacterial, and viral infections.
- Gain skills applicable in low-resource and international cooperation contexts.
- Explore epidemiology and pathogen life cycles alongside imaging strategies.
The course includes 70 hours of live and recorded lectures, covering the following core modules:
- Parasitic Infections
- Bacterial Infections
- Viral Infections
- Point-of-Care Laboratory Diagnostics in Tropical Medicine
Tropical Medicine and Point-of-Care Ultrasound: An integrated approach
Attendance requirement: Minimum 75%
Certification: Certificate of attendance awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements
Course Duration
- Academic Year: 2025/26
- Start: October 2025
- End: January 2026
- Enrollment Deadline: 30 May 2025
Target Audience and Enrollment
Open to:
- Medical doctors and surgeons
- Nurses, lab technicians, and other healthcare providers
- Public health workers
- Individuals caring for migrants or working in humanitarian settings
To enroll visit the University of Pavia’s Course page at this link, be aware it may not contain up to date information. The English version of the Course Description can be found here.
Please review the admission criteria and process of the University of Pavia.
Contact & Support
Coordinator: Silvia Bensi
Email: silvia.bensi@unipv.it
Office: Dept. of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences – University of Pavia