Subject Urology for the 4th Grade of General Medicine
Urology – Course Syllabus
4th Year Clinical Rotation
First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague
Course Overview
Urology is one of the first clinical subjects introduced in the fourth year of the General Medicine program at the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University. The course is structured as a two-week clinical rotation, comprising a total of 50 hours (2 × 25 hours).
Course Structure
Week 1 – Theoretical Instruction
During the first week, students participate in daily, on-site theoretical seminars. These include illustrative case studies and focused discussions on core urological topics.
The week concludes on Friday with practical training in urinary bladder catheterization and hands-on instruction in urological ultrasonography.
Week 2 – Clinical Training
The second week is dedicated to practical training. Students are assigned to one of several clinical sites, where they gain direct experience in:
- Outpatient clinics
- Operating theatres
- Ward-based patient care
Each student completes their placement at a single hospital to ensure personalized instruction and deeper engagement in clinical activities.
The quality of teaching and attendance requirements are standardized across all participating institutions.
- Department of Urology First Faculty of Medicine Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague (Urologická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN)
- Department of Urology First Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Military University Hospital Prague (Urologická klinika 1.LF UK a ÚVN)
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Bulovka, Prague (Urologické oddělení, Fakultní nemocnice Bulovka)
- Department of Urology, Regional Hospital Kladno (Urologické oddělení, Oblastní nemocnice Kladno)
- Department of Urology, Hospital Na Homolce (Urologické oddělení, Nemocnice Na Homolce)
Course Completion Requirements
Credit Requirements
To obtain credit for the subject Urology, students must:
- Attend all scheduled activities during the first week of block teaching
- Attend all scheduled activities during the second week of block teaching
Attendance is mandatory in both weeks.
Excused absences are permitted only in exceptional circumstances and must be properly documented according to the course rules listed in SIS.
Upon meeting these requirements, the credit will be recorded in SIS.
Conditions for Final Exam Eligibility
To be eligible to sit the final examination, students must:
- Obtain credit for attendance (both weeks)
- Successfully complete the MCQ test, in accordance with the following rules:
- Two attempts are allowed
- Test results contribute to the final exam evaluation
MCQ Test Information
The multiple-choice test (MCQ) is designed to assess the knowledge acquired during the course. Although it is not part of the final examination, it is a mandatory prerequisite for participation.
- The MCQ test takes place on the same day as the oral exam, immediately beforehand
- By registering for an exam date in SIS, students automatically confirm participation in the MCQ test
- The test is conducted via the Moodle system and consists of:
- 10 single-answer questions
- A passing score of at least 70%
- Two attempts, which must be taken on separate days
If a student fails the first attempt, they cannot proceed to the exam on that day.
The exam registration remains valid.
If the student fails the second attempt, they may still take the oral exam, but the failed result will be considered in the overall evaluation.
Final Examination
- The final examination consists of a single component: an oral exam
- Examination dates begin on Friday of the second week of the course and continue into the following week
- Registration in SIS is binding; however, obtaining credit is not required to register
Examinations are typically held at the Urology Clinic of the First Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital (VFN).
Early Friday exam dates may also be conducted at the Military University Hospital (ÚVN), depending on the registered term.
The course is considered successfully completed upon passing the oral examination.
Contact Information
Teaching Organization
Petra Sedlická
Phone: +420 224 967 050 (5th floor)
Email: petra.sedlicka@lf1.cuni.cz , petra.sedlicka@vfn.cz
Academic Inquiries
MUDr. Vojtěch Fiala, Ph.D.
Email: vojtech.fiala@vfn.cz
English Parallel & Erasmus Program
MUDr. Tomáš Hradec
Email: tomas.hradec@vfn.cz
Faculty Leadership
Prof. MUDr. Viktor Soukup, Ph.D.
Head of the Department of Urology
MUDr. Vojtěch Fiala, Ph.D.
Deputy Head for Education
All additional information regarding the course is available in SIS, in the files. Studijní informační systém (cuni.cz)