Dr. Derova has additionally studied and specializes in: diseases of the small and large intestines, inflammatory bowel diseases, diseases of the gallbladder and biliary tract, as well as the gut microbiome.

Riga Medical Institute, further residency in the specialty.

• TTT (Train the Trainers) courses (Porto, Portugal) 2013
• Department of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy University Medical Center
Hamburg-Eppendorf (Hamburg, Germany) – capsule endoscopy courses 2006
• European Association for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy (EAGE),
Update in Gastroenterology (Magdeburg, Germany) 2005
• ECCO (European Crohns and Colitis Organisation) (Sardinia, Italy) –
postgraduate training courses “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Pedagogical activities:
• Lectures and practical classes for doctors and pharmacists
• Participation in the development of teaching materials (including guidelines) and curricula for family doctors and pharmacists
• RSU Department of Internal Medicine

Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Riga Stradins University
Head of Gastroenterology Clinic, Latvijas Jūras medicīnas centrs

Latvian Gastroenterology Congress with international participation –
Chairperson of the Organizing Committee
Latvian Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association – Board Member
Latvian Gastroenterology Association – Board Member
Latvian Medical Association – Board Member of the Certification Commission