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1st Year Education

SeminarLf1 Education Department

Credit System• Each subject is “worth” a certain number of credits. The

credits are collected throughout your years of study. You can achieve up to 60 per year, 300 by the end of dentistry/360 by the end of medicine.

• By the end of the 1st semester you must achieve at least 26 of the 30 possible credit points to progress in to the next semester.

• By the end of the 2nd semester you must achieve 50 of the total 60 possible credit points to progress in to the 2nd year.

• Each following year you must achieve no less than 10 points below the “normal” (i.e. 110 by the end of 2nd year, 170 by the end of 3rd etc)

Eligible Subjects• As well as acquiring points from the compulsory subjects, you must

acquire an extra 15/18 points over your 5/6 years of study.• You do this by taking Eligible Subjects.• Short courses worth between 2 and 4 credit points each.• Some require only attendance, others include a small test.• In 1st year there are several available:

– Complete nutrition in sportsmen– Integrated biology and pathology– New trends in experimental and clinical anatomy– Summer training course– Winter skiing course.

• It is important you email the professor and ask if you can join the class and make sure they fit around your timetable.

• If you fail a compulsory subject, you will have to repeat it until you pass. However, if you don’t have enough credit points you will not be able to repeat the subject and may be told to terminate your studies.

• Taking eligible subjects may give you enough credits to be allowed to repeat.

Test Structure• You must pass tests in each subject in order to collect the credit

points. • Receiving the credits allows you to take the final exam.• For the majority of tests you will have up to 3 attempts to pass.• If you do not pass all of your tests you will be given an extra

chance to pass by sitting a “Credit test” at the end of the semester/year.

• These tests encompass all study material covered throughout the year so it is much better if you pass all of the smaller class tests.

• Once you have attained the credits you can then take the exam.

Exam Structure• Exams are oral. You have up to 3 attempts.• The final exam questions are available online now.• For each subject in 1st year there are around 150 Qs.• The content of the answers is covered in lectures/seminars and by

the recommended textbooks.• You must book your exams online via the SIS (student information

system).• The departments open up several dates (with a limited number of

places per date) over the exam period.• You must book your exams in a way that will allow you 3 attempts

(in case you need them) in each subject and manage your time appropriately.

• Don’t worry too much about booking exams just yet as we will hold an “Exam seminar” closer to exam period to explain it to you fully.

• However, we recommend that you print off your final question lists now and answer them as you go along through the year.

• If you leave it too late then you will have too much to do in and it will be very difficult for you to cover all exam content.

Compulsory Subjects• The compulsory subjects are those you wrote in to your

index. They must all be passed in order to complete the year.

• Anatomy and Histology will be your 2 major subjects but don’t forget Biophysics as this will be your first exam.

• Seminars/practicals and dissections are compulsory (you can miss a max. of 2)

• Lectures are not compulsory but are highly recommended since they outline what you need to know for the exam.

• These degrees require a lot of individual learning- do not rely solely on what you learn in class. You must put in a lot of extra time if you want to succeed.

Anatomy• The head of anatomy is Prof. Grim, the

head of the English parallel is Prof. Šnajdr• First semester: Anatomical terminology,

locomotor apparatus including limbs, basic anatomical concept of vessels and nerves, central lymphatic organs, regional anatomy of limbs including their blood supply and innervation, gastrointestinal system and respiratory system including their blood supply and innervation.

• Second semester: Urogenital system, heart, endocrine system, central and peripheral nervous system, regional anatomy of the head and neck, sensory organs, skin.

Website:http://anat.lf1.cuni.cz/aindex.html

Head of Department:Professor Miloš Grim MD, DSc

Contact info:[email protected]+420 224 965 769

Location:U Nemocnice 3

Credits:8 for winter semester8 for summer semester

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• In the seminars you will be taught and tested and be able to look at gross dissections.

• The class tests are often written but may be oral.• It is also very important you learn how to draw-

they don’t want amazing artwork but clear, schematic diagrams.

• Tests are frequent and it is important to stay on top of your work. Remember it is best to answer your final questions as you revise each topic for the tests!

• As you will be handling human samples it is important to buy both a lab-coat and gloves.– If you don’t know where, please ask your guides.

• There are many recommended text books and the list is available on the website.

• All atlases are valid, it comes down to personal preference.

• When choosing a text-book, Grey’s anatomy for students is highly recommended.

• For Neuroanatomy many students use Snell’s Clinical Neuroanatomy.

• Professor Grim has several books published- they are written in Czech but the diagrams are very useful and labelled in Latin.

• Many students also use flash cards (Greys/Netters) for revision.

• Your exam is divided in to 3 parts– Slide exam– Dissections – Oral

• The slide presentation is similar to some of your class tests. There will be a PowerPoint containing pictures for you label. You must pass this in order to progress to the next stage of the exam.

• The dissection part of your exam includes bones, organs, cadaver, x-ray and CNS sections.

• In the oral part of your exam you will be examined on 4 topics from the final question list.

• You can go in to the dissection rooms in your free time to study the dissection samples. Please check the available times with your Professors.

Dissections• You will undertake 2 sets of

dissections, 1 in each semester.• They are very useful and a great way

to learn anatomy.• At the end you will be examined

orally on the same cadaver you have studied throughout dissection period.

• You will need your lab coat, lab shoes, gloves and a dissection kit (scalpel and tweezers). A padlock for your locker.

• Atlases are very useful for dissections as is Grant's Dissector text book.

• “Instant Anatomy” is also great for revision.

Website:http://anat.lf1.cuni.cz/aindex.html

Head of Department:Professor Miloš Grim MD, DSc

Contact info:[email protected]+420 224 965 769

Location:U Nemocnice 3




Histology• Histology is divided in to 2 parts:

– Cytology and General Histology• Winter semester

– Special Histology and Embryology• Summer semester

• Your final exam will cover info from both the winter and summer semesters.

• You will study embryology towards the end of the year- it is a difficult but interesting subject. You will be busy with dissections and exams so please make time to study it.

• Attendance of lectures is important as material is covered here that may not be covered in seminars.

• For your seminars, pencil crayons are recommended as there will be several diagrams for you to learn.

Website:http://uhiem.raycz.cz/index.htm

Head of Department:doc. MUDr. Petr Hach, CSc.

Contact info:[email protected] 968 125

Location:Albertov 4,


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• There are several class tests you will need to pass in order to sit the final exam.

• The Histology exam is in 2 parts– The Oral exam– The slide section

• The oral exam is based on your final questions• For the slide portion you will be given several

microscopic slides and asked to describe what you see and what it is.

• You will see these slides in class but you can also view them at selected times in the microscope lab which is on the 1st floor of the histology building. You need to leave your ISIC card as a deposit when taking out the slides.

Biophysics• For biophysics it is extremely

important you buy the 2 required textbooks (1 for lectures and 1 for practicals).

• To be eligible to sit the exam you must attend practical classes and complete the homework.

• The exam will be held in January/February.

• It is important to read up on your practicals before going to the class.

Website:http://biof.lf1.cuni.cz/

Head of Department:prof. Mudr. RnDr. Jiří Beneš CSc.


Location:U nemocnice 5

Credits:8 for winter semester

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Medical Informatics

• Medical informatics is not a ‘major’ subject but it is important you attend the classes.

• There are no required textbooks for your final exam.

• You must attend the seminars in order to be able to sit the exam.

• It covers computer basics and medically orientated topics.

• It is held in the summer semester but there is an extra subject “Introduction to Medical Informatics” in the winter semester for students with a “thinner background” in informatics and computer science.

Website:http://biof.lf1.cuni.cz/

Head of Department:doc. Ing. Miloslav Špunda, CSc.


Location:U nemocnice 5

Credits:2 for summer semester

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Czech• For the Czech course you need

to buy the recommended textbook as you will need them over the next few years.

• There will be several class tests but no exam in the 1st year.

Website:http://udl.lf1.cuni.cz/

Head of Department:Prof.PhDr. Milada ŘÍHOVÁ, CSc.

Contact info:[email protected] +420-224963449

Location:Karlovo nám. 40



Medical Terminology

• Medical Terminology covers Latin and some Greek.

• Again, it is important you buy the recommended text book.

• You will study it only in your 1st year.

• There will be several class tests followed by a final exam in the summer.

Website:http://udl.lf1.cuni.cz/

Head of Department:Prof.PhDr. Milada ŘÍHOVÁ, CSc.

Contact info:[email protected] +420-224963449

Location:Karlovo nám. 40



First Aid• To get to First aid you should take

the Red line Metro to Kacerov and then bus number 215 or 113 to Nemocnice Krc.

• When you get off the bus, cross the street using the underpass and enter the hospital grounds.

• You need to walk in to the grounds and go to building A1 on your left.

• Go up to the 1st floor and turn left. It’s the first door on your right.

• You must attend these classes in order to get your credit. The final exam is practical and covers the class material.

Website:http://utpo.lf1.cuni.cz/default.asp?nLanguageID=2

Head of Department:Mgr. Eva Marková


Location:pavilon A1, Thomayerova nemocnice, Praha 4, Krc


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P.E.• Take the green line metro to

Skalka. From there take bus 271 or 154 to Gercenova.

• From the bus, cross the street and walk down the side of the supermarket along Gercenova street. Follow it to the end and you will see the PE building.

• Changing rooms and sports halls are downstairs.

• You must have 8 attendances per term to receive your credit.

• There are several sports to choose from.

Website:http://utv.lf1.cuni.cz/

Head of Department:PaedDr. Jana Doležalová


Location:10 Bruslařská , Prague 10


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Biology and Genetics

• You will study genetics in the summer semester of 1st year and the winter semester of 2nd year (when you will be examined).

• There are several multiple choice tests you will have to pass throughout the course.

• There is a specific book for the seminars and several textbooks available for your studies.

Website:http://biol.lf1.cuni.cz/menu.htm

Head of Department:doc. MUDr. Milada Kohoutová, CSc.


Location:Albertov 4

Credits:5for summer semester

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Preclinical Dental

Medicine• This subject contains all the basic

information and practical skills on all aspects of dentistry, necessary to enter the clinics in the third year.

• The final exam takes place at the end of the second year. It requires knowledge from all four semesters.

• In order to acquire the credit at the end of every semester you need to have completed and got a grade for all of your practical tasks during the semester.

Website:http://stomatologie.lf1.cuni.cz/

Head of Department:Prof. MUDr. Jiří Mazánek, DrSc.

Contact info:[email protected] 224 964 583

Location:Kateřinská 32, Praha 2, 128 01


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Medical Chemistry and

Materials in Dental Medicine

• This Subject, as it’s name shows contains two parts.

• 1)Basic medical chemistry. This consists mostly of high-school level knowledge like organic and inorganic chemistry, calculations, etc.

• 2)Dental materials. E.g. Impression materials, prosthetic materials, etc

• The credit is acquired at the end of the first semester after successfully passing a (rather difficult) written test.

• The exam is oral and consists of 90 questions.

• Please ask your guides for further info.

Website:http://che1.lf1.cuni.cz/

Head of Department:prof. MUDr. Stanislav Štípek, DrSc.




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Biochemistry and Pathobiochemistry

• This subject contains more advanced chemistry, that is directed towards medicine

• It begins in summer semester and lasts for two semesters.

• The exam takes place at the end of the second semester, so no need to worry about it too much in the first year.

• In order to acquire the credit for the first semester you will need to submit a hand-written essay.

Website:http://che1.lf1.cuni.cz/

Head of Department:prof. MUDr. Stanislav Štípek, DrSc.




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Consultations• You can make appointments with various

Professors to discuss your studies, ask the questions and make sure you understand your work.

• Many departments have set consultation hours (often available online) or you may email the Professor directly to make an appointment.

Libraries and Study Rooms

Libraries • Akademie Ved

– Národní 3 (Tram stop Narodni Divadlo)

• Klementinum – Mariánské náměstí (Opposite

Charles Bridge, tram/metro stop Staromestska)

• National Technical library (24hour study room) – Technická 6, Praha 6 - Dejvice

(Metro stop Dejvicka) • Uni Library

– U Nemocnice (Opposite Biophysics building)

Study Rooms

Anatomy buildingTurn left in the foyer, through the double doors, and it is on your left.

Building opposite biophysics buildingThere are several places to study in this building, including computer rooms, libraries and group study rooms.

There are also computer rooms in the histology building.

Index• When you pass your tests you need to have your index signed

to show you are able to sit your final exam. It is important you look after your index- can’t stress that enough!!

• The professor will sign, date and grade on the right hand side of your index.

• Extra notes may be written by the Prof in the back pages.• If you fail an exam the Prof will sign and date your index.• It is worth photocopying the pages of your index when they

have been signed in case you lose it.• When you take an eligible subject you will need to write it in to

your index also.• You will also have an electronic copy of your exam results on

the SIS.

Matriculation• The matriculation ceremony is a public

demonstration of the students adopting their duties.• It will be held on 19 th October from 3pm in Great

Hall (Magna Aula) of the Karolinum• Ovocný trh 3, Prague 1 (Old Town)• You should dress formally, it is a “solemn ceremony”• You will take the Matriculation Oath by touching the

faculty Mace and shaking hands with the Dean.• After there will be a dinner arranged by the events

team for you to celebrate.

How to Get There• Metro stations

– Staromestska (green line)– Mustek (green/yellow line)– Namesti Republiky (yellow

line)

• Tram stops:– Staromestska (Tram 17, 18)– Namesti Republiky (Trams 8,

14

Foreign Student Affairs Department• Katerinska 32 • Kristyna : 00420 22496 4378 • [email protected]• Mon:10:00 - 12:30 – (Professor Kittnar is available from 12:00-13:00)

• Tues:00:30 - 16:00• Wed:10:00 - 12:30• Thurs:12:30 - 16:00• You must get a ticket from the machine in the entrance

and wait outside the office until your number is called.

Exemptions• If you have previously completed a degree and feel that

you have covered the required material for a particular subject you can apply for an exemption.

• You must collect an application form from the FSAD and explain your reasoning for applying not to take the course.

• You must attach all necessary documents– Copy of Certificate– Copy of grades achieved.– Detailed syllabus from the completed course

• You will submit it to the head of the department• If he/she agrees then you must take it to Prof. Kittnar who

will make the final decision.

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