The exam consists closed-answer quiz on the basic topics of the course and a discussion and critical evaluation of an article related to one of the pathologies treated during the course. The ability to propose future advancements or alternative approaches to improve the knowledge of the proposed subject will be evaluated. The student has to demonstrate that he/she has learned the cellular and molecular aspect of the pathophysiological problem, that he/she has critically read the scientific literature relating to the field of the assigned article and that he/she is able to apply the knowledge in the future development of a new method of investigation, of a new drug or a new diagnostic approach, identifying the main steps that a research project requires.
A minimum requirement for passing the exam is to be able to conduct a scientific discussion with appropriate terms relating to the teaching subjects by presenting one's work with the aid of multimedia presentations. The final grade is expressed out of thirty based on the evaluation of the Examination Committee with reference to the aspects set out above but also taking into account the personal contribution along with the classes discussion during the teaching hours.