Overview
The graduate medical curriculum is oriented towards training students to undertake the responsibilities of a physician of the first contact who is capable of looking after the preventive, primitive, curative and rehabilitative aspects of medical care.
The broad-based training aims to provide an educational experience with all the essentials required for health care in our country. Moreover, a wide range of career opportunities awaits students.
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Objective:
At the end of the undergraduate program, the medical student shall endeavor to be able to:
- Recognize ‘Health for All’ as a national goal of all citizens. Fulfill his/her social obligations towards the realization of this goal
- Learn every aspect of National Policies on health and its practical implementation
- Achieve competence in the practice of holistic medicine, encompassing primitive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative aspects of common diseases
- Develop scientific temper and acquire experience for proficiency and promote healthy living
- Become an exemplary citizen by observing medical ethics and fulfill social and professional obligations
- Be competent in the diagnosis and management of common health problems of an individual or the community
- Appreciate rationale for different therapeutic modalities, be familiar with the administration of the ‘essential drugs’ and their common side effects
- Be able to appreciate the socio-psychological, cultural, economic and environmental factors affecting health. Develop a humane attitude towards the patients in discharging one’s professional responsibilities
- Possess the attitude for continued self-learning and to seek further expertise or to pursue research in any chosen area of medicine
- Be familiar with the basic factors which are essential for the implementation of national health goals
Curriculum
Duration Of The Course Of Study: Duration of this course is 5½ years i.e. 4½ + one-year Compulsory Rotatory Resident Internship [CRRI].
(a) PHASE – I (I MBBS) ONE YEAR consisting of Pre-clinical subjects of:
- Human Anatomy
- Physiology
- Bio-Chemistry, and
- Introduction to Humanities & Community Medicine
Besides 60 hours for introduction to Community Medicine including Humanities, rest of the time shall be somewhat equally divided between Anatomy and Physiology plus Biochemistry combined (Physiology 2/3 and Bio-Chemistry 1/3). ( PSM 60 hrs.+ Anatomy 650 hrs. + Physiology / Biochemistry 720 hrs).
(b) PHASE – II (II MBBS) 1 ½ YEARS consisting of following para-clinical / clinical subjects:
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Forensic Medicine including Toxicology, and
- Part of Community Medicine
During this phase, the teaching of para-clinical and clinical subjects are all those detailed under Phase III below which shall be done concurrently. Out of the time for Para-clinical teaching, approximately equal time shall be allotted to Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Forensic Medicine and Community Medicine combined (1/3 Forensic Medicine and 2/3 Community Medicine).
(c) PHASE – III (III MBBS Part – I & II ) TWO YEARS – Each Part one year of study:
The clinical subjects to be taught during Phase III are –
III MBBS – Part: I – 1 year :
- Community Medicine including Humanities
- Forensic Medicine
III MBBS – Part: II – 1 year :
General Medicine and its allied specialities.
- Surgery and its allied specialities
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and
- Paediatrics including Neonatology
- Ophthalmology
- Oto Rhino laryngology
- Ophthalmology
- Oto – Rhino-Laryngology
- Besides clinical posting, the rest of the teaching hours shall be divided between didactic lectures, demonstrations, seminars, group discussions etc. in various subjects
- The training in Medicine and its allied specialities will include General Medicine, Paediatrics, Tuberculosis and Chest, Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Psychiatry, Radio-Diagnosis, Infectious diseases etc
- The training in Surgery and its allied specialities will include General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery including Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Anaesthesia including Emergency Medicine, Dentistry, Radio-therapy etc
- The Obstetrics and gynaecology training will include Family Medicine, Family Welfare Planning, etc
- No student shall be permitted to join the Phase II [para clinical/clinical] group of subjects until he/she has passed in all the Phase I [Pre-clinical] subjects
- After passing pre-clinical subjects 1 ½ year shall be devoted to para-clinical subjects. Phase II will be devoted to para-clinical and clinical subjects along with clinical postings. During clinical phase [Phase III] pre-clinical and para-clinical teaching shall be integrated into the teaching of clinical subjects wherever relevant
Medium Of Instruction: English shall be the medium of instruction for all the subjects of study and for examinations.
Working Days In An Academic Year: Each academic year shall consist of not less than 240 teaching days of eight hours each college working time, including one hour of lunch.
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Career Prospective
- Postgraduate Studies (MD/MS): Pursue a Master’s degree (MD or MS) in specialized fields like General Medicine, Pediatrics, Dermatology, and more.
- Hospital Practice (Clinical Medicine): Work in hospitals, clinics, or private practices, diagnosing and treating patients in general or specialized medicine.
- Surgeon: Specialize in surgery (e.g., General Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery) after completing MS or relevant postgraduate training.
- Medical Research: Contribute to the development of new treatments, drugs, or medical technologies in research labs or institutions.
- Public Health: Work with government agencies or NGOs in roles like Epidemiologist, Public Health Officer, or Disease Control Specialist.
- Medical Administration & Management: Manage hospital operations and staff as a Medical Director or Administrator, with advanced qualifications in hospital administration.
- Medical Writing/Healthcare Journalism: Write articles, books, or content about medical advancements and health topics for health magazines, journals, or websites.
- Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Industry: Work in roles such as Medical Advisor or Clinical Research Associate, contributing to drug development and clinical trials.
- Telemedicine: Provide virtual healthcare consultations, especially for underserved areas, offering both general and specialized care.
- Forensic Medicine: Assist law enforcement with investigations into injuries and causes of death, working in government agencies or private practice.
- Military or Armed Forces: Serve as a doctor in the military, providing healthcare to soldiers and their families, with stable careers and travel opportunities.
- Medical Entrepreneurship: Start your own healthcare-related business, such as a private clinic, diagnostic center, or health-tech startup.