Pathology

Learn about the most common diseases in humans, the causes and symptoms, and the recommended treatments

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18 Mar and 15 May 2025

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23 Sep and 6 Nov 2025

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On location

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Danish

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7,900 DKK ex VAT

(app. 1,062 EUR ex VAT)

50% DISCOUNT FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

Summary

In this course on pathology you will learn about the most common diseases in humans, you will learn about the causes and symptoms, how they are diagnosed and what the recommended treatments are.

This course consists of 2 class room sessions and/or online self-studying. If you are not able to participate in the two half days class room sessions at Atrium, you have the opportunity to view a videotaped version at home. Furthermore, there are some mandatory readings and presentations on your personal Atrium profile for self-studying in between the course dates.


Other course participants say

"Skilled and inspiring teacher, great academic level and well-organised both before and during the course."

Martin Grue Andreassen, Key Account Manager, GSK

"Overall, it is a well-functioning course. It was nice to receive information and materials before attending the course. We had a skillful teacher, who made the course come alive with real-life examples."

Rikke Bredesen, Therapy Area Manager, MSD Denmark ApS


"Great textbook, skilled teacher who was good at communicating in an easily understandable way with many examples."

Cecilie Juul Jørgensen, Brand Manager Danmark & Norge, Boehringer Ingelheim Danmark A/S

"The lecturers were really good communicators. Overall, you have created a space where participants feel welcome. The teaching itself is really great. Good level and relevant content."

Tina Have Lundgaard, Hybrid Health Representative, Pfizer ApS


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    Course leader & lecturers

    • Anne Byskov
      Course leader
      Klinisk informationsspecialist
      Medicin.dk
    • Ditte Vesterlev
      Course leader
      International Medical Manager
      Novo Nordisk A/S
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    Is this course for you?

    This course is open to anyone who wants a basic knowledge of pathology and who wishes to strengthen their capabilities when working with or advising on drugs as a professional in sales and marketing, market access or public affairs.

    This course is a mandatory module of the Pharma Consultant Programme.

    What you will learn

    1. How to identify deviations from normal conditions in the human body
    2. How to scientifically discuss causes, symptoms and treatments of some of the most common human diseases
    3. Adequate knowledge about pathology to take the pharmacology module of the Pharma Consultant Programme

    What your company will get

    1. An employee who understands basic pathology and the most common diseases in humans
    2. An employee who can scientifically discuss causes, symptoms and treatment options of some of the most common diseases
    3. An employee who knows the currently recommended treatments of the most common diseases

    Course calendar

    Choose your starting date
    Starting 18 Mar 2025
    Starting 23 Sep 2025
    18 Mar 2025 13:00-16:00
    Session 1
    • The most common diseases in humans 
    • Causes and symptoms 
    • How the most common diseases are diagnosed and what the recommended treatments are 
    15 May 2025 13:00-16:00
    Session 2
    • The most common diseases in humans 
    • Causes and symptoms 
    • How the most common diseases are diagnosed and what the recommended treatments are 
    Practical information

    Related exams

    13 Jun 2025 9:00-23:30
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    Registration

    Registration deadline
    3 Mar 2025
    Atrium
    Lersø Parkallé 101
    2100 København Ø
    Register
    18 Mar - 15 May
    23 Sep 2025 13:00-16:00
    Session 1
    • The most common diseases in humans 
    • Causes and symptoms 
    • How the most common diseases are diagnosed and what the recommended treatments are 
    6 Nov 2025 13:00-16:00
    Session 2
    • The most common diseases in humans 
    • Causes and symptoms 
    • How the most common diseases are diagnosed and what the recommended treatments are 
    Practical information

    Registration

    Registration deadline
    8 Sep 2025
    Atrium
    Lersø Parkallé 101
    2100 København Ø
    Register
    23 Sep - 6 Nov
    Sometimes things change. This is the expected programme.

    Course information

    Literature

    Prior to the course you will get access to mandatory and optional readings via your personal Atrium log-in. Please familiarize yourself with the mandatory readings before starting the course.

    The course books for this course are:

    • Sygdomslære, Torup, A W, Viborg, A L & Hansen, G S (2014), Munksgaard. 
    • Psykiatri – En lærebog om voksnes psykiatriske sygdomme, Poul Videbech, Morten Kjølbye & Thorkil Sørensen (2014), FADL’s Forlag. 

    Prerequisites

    You are required to have a good understanding of anatomy and physiology prior to starting the course. Aside from this, there are no prerequisites but we recommend that you have a Bachelor’s degree or similar as a minimum.

    Examination

    The exam is usually held 3-4 weeks after the course.

    This course finishes with a written exam based on a case.

    The scope of the assignment is maximum 5 pages (of 2400 appendices).

    This course is a part of a diploma

    Pharma Consultant Diploma

    Design a medical training programme that fits your professional interests. Relevant if you work with or advice on drugs, maybe as a professional in sales and marketing, market access or public affairs in the pharma industry

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    Course leaders

    Anne Byskov
    Klinisk informationsspecialist
    Medicin.dk
    Ditte Vesterlev
    International Medical Manager
    Novo Nordisk A/S

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