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PATHOLOGY (CODE: PA)

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA5.1
Define and describe the process of repair and regeneration
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
including wound healing and its types
discussion
Topic: Hemodynamic disorders Number of competencies: (07) Number of procedures that require cer
tification :(NIL)
PA6.1
Define and describe edema, its types, pathogenesis and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
clinical cor
co relations
rrelations
discussion
PA6.2
Define and describe hyperemia, congestion, hemorrhage
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
discussion
PA6.3
Define and describe shock, its pathogenesis and its stages
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
discussion
PA6.4
Define and describe normal haemostasis and the
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
etiopathogenesis and consequences of thrombosis
discussion
PA6.5
Define and describe embolism and its causes and common
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
types
discussion
PA6.6
Define and describe Ischaemia/infarction its types, etiology,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
morphologic changes and clinical effects
discussion
PA6.7
Identify and describe the gross and microscopic features of
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill Assessment
infarction in a pathologic specimen
Topic: Neoplastic disorders Number of competencies: (05) Number of procedures that require certification: (NIL)
PA7.1
Define and classify neoplasia. Describe the characteristics of
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
neoplasia including gross, microscopy, biologic, behaviour and
discussion
spread. Differentiate between benign from maignant neoplams
PA7.2
Describe the molecular basis of cancer
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
discussion
162

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA7.3
Enumerate carcinogens and describe the process of
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
carcinogenesis
discussion
PA7.4
Describe the effects of tumor on the host including
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
paraneoplastic syndrome
discussion
PA7.5
Describe immunology and the immune response to cancer
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Microbiology
discussion
Topic: Basic diagnostic cytology
Number of competencies:(03) Number of proce
dures that require certification:
(NIL)
PA8.1
Describe the diagnostic role of cytology and its application in
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
clinical care
discussion
PA8.2
Describe the basis of exfoliative cytology including the
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/ Skill
General Surgery
technique & stains used
discussion
assessment
PA8.3
Observe a diagnostic cytology and its staining and interpret the
S
KH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
specimen
Topic: Immunopathology and AIDS Number of competencies: (07) Number of procedures that require certification: (NIL)
PA9.1
Describe the principles and mechanisms involved in immunity
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pediatrics
Microbiology
discussion
PA9.2
Describe the mechanism of hypersensitivity reactions
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Microbiology
discussion
PA9.3
Des
De cribe
scribe t he
the HLA
sys
sy tem
stem and the imm
im une
m
principles invo
inv lved
lv
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Sma
Sm ll
all group
Wrirtten/
itten/ Viva
Viva voce
Mi
M crobiology
cr
in transplant and mechanism of transplant rejection
discussion
PA9.4
Define autoimmunity. Enumerate autoimmune disorders
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
discussion
PA9.5
Define and describe the pathogenesis of systemic Lupus
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Erythematosus
discussion
163

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA9.6
Define and describe the pathogenesis and pathology of HIV
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Microbiology
and AIDS
discussion
PA9.7
Define and describe the pathogenesis of other common
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
autoimmune diseases
discussion
T
i
opic: I f
In
i
d I f
ections and In
i
N
b
f
estations Number o
i
competencies: (
0
( 4
04)
N
b
f
Number o pr
d
ocedur
h
es that re
i
quire cer i
t f
i i
f
i
ication:(NIL)
(NIL)
PA10.1
Define and describe the pathogenesis and pathology of malaria
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Microbiology
discussion
PA10.2
Define and describe the pathogenesis and pathology of
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Microbiology
cysticercosis
discussion
PA10.3
Define and describe the pathogenesis and pathology of leprosy
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Microbiology
discussion
PA10.4
Define and describe the pathogenesis and pathology of
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Microbiology
common bacterial, viral, protozoal and helminthic diseases
discussion
Topic: Genetic and paediatric diseases Number of competencies: (03) Number of procedures that require certification :(NIL)
PA11.1
Describe the pathogenesis and features of common
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pediatrics
cytogenetic abnormalities and mutations in childhood
discussion
PA11.2
Describe the pathogenesis and pathology of tumor and tumour-
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pediatrics
like conditions in infancy and childhood
discussion
PA11.3
Describe the pathogenesis of common storage disorders in
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pediatrics
infancy and childhood
discussion
Topic: Envi
ronmental and nutritional diseases Number of competencies:(03) Number of procedur
es that require certification:(NIL)
164

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA12.1
Enumerate and describe the pathogenesis of disorders caused
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Community
by air pollution, tobacco and alcohol
discussion
Medicine
PA12.2
Describe the pathogenesis of disorders caused by protein
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Biochemistry,
calorie malnutrition and starvation
discussion
Pediatrics
PA12.3
Describe the pathogenesis of obesity and its consequences
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
discussion
Topic: Introduction to haematology Number of competencies: (05) Number of procedures that require certification:
(NIL)
PA13.1
Describe hematopoiesis and extramedullary hematopoiesis
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
discussion
PA13.2
Describe the role of anticoagulants in hematology
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
discussion
PA13.3
Define and classify anemia
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
discussion
PA13.4
Enumerate and describe the investigation of anemia
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
discussion
PA13.5
Perform, Identify and describe the peripheral blood picture in
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
General Medicine
anemia
Topic: Microcytic anemia Number of competencies: (03) Number of procedures that require cert
ification:(NIL)
PA14.1
Describe iron metabolism
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Biochemistry
discussion
PA14.2
Describe the etiology, investigations and differential diagnosis
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
of microcytic hypochromic anemia
discussion
PA14.3
Identify and describe the peripheral smear in microcytic
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
General Medicine
anemia
Topic: Macrocytic anemia Number of competencies: (04) Number of procedures that require cert
ification:(NIL)
165

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA15.1
Describe the metabolism of Vitamin B12 and the etiology and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Biochemistry,
pathogenesis of B12 deficiency
discussion
General Medicine
PA15.2
Describe laboratory investigations of macrocytic anemia
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
discussion
PA15.3
Identify and describe the peripheral blood picture of macrocytic
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
anemia
PA15.4
Enumerate
Enum
the
the differences and des
de cr
scribe
ibe the
the etiology and
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small
Sm
g
roup
group
Wrirtten/
itten/ Viva
Viva voce
Gener
G
al
eneral Medicine
Medicine
distinguishing features of megaloblastic and non-megaloblastic
discussion
macrocytic anemia
Topic: Hemolytic anemia Number of competencies: (07) Number of procedures that require certification:
(01)
PA16.1
Define and classify hemolytic anemia
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Biochemistry, General
discussion
Medicine
PA16.2
Describe the pathogenesis and clinical features and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Biochemistry, General
hematologic indices of hemolytic anemia
discussion
Medicine
PA16.3
Describe the pathogenesis, features, hematologic indices and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Biochemistry, General
peripheral blood picture of sickle cell anemia and thalassemia
discussion
Medicine
PA16.4
Describe the etiology pathogenesis, hematologic indices and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Biochemistry,
peripheral blood picture of Acquired hemolytic anemia
discussion
General Medicine
PA16.5
Describe the peripheral blood picture in different hemolytic
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
anaemias
discussion
PA16.6
Prepare a peripheral blood smear and identify hemolytic
S
P
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
1
anaemia from it
PA16.7
Discribe the correct technique to perform a cross match
S
SH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
discussion
Topic: Aplastic anemia Number of competencies: (02) Number of procedures that require certification: (NIL)
166

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA 17.1
Enumerate the etiology, pathogenesis and findings in aplastic
K
K
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
anemia
discussion
PA17.2
Enumerate the indications and describe the findings in bone
K
K
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
marrow aspiration and biopsy
discussion
Topic:
T
Leukocyt
Leukocy e disorders
disorders
Number

of competencies: (02)
Number

of procedures that require certification:
certification:
(NIL)
PA18.1
Enumerate and describe the causes of leucocytosis leucopenia
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
lymphocytosis and leukemoid reactions
discussion
PA`18.2
Describe the etiology, genetics, pathogenesis classification,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
features, hematologic features of acute and chronic leukemia
discussion
Topic: Lymph node and spleen Number of competencies: (07) Number of procedures that require cert
ification:(NIL)
PA19.1
Enumerate the causes and describe the differentiating features
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
of lymphadenopathy
discussion
PA19.2
Describe the pathogenesis and pathology of tuberculous
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
lymphadenitis
discussion
PA19.3
Identify and describe the features of tuberculous lymphadenitis
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
in a gross and microscopic specimen
PA19.4
Describe and discuss the pathogenesis, pathology and the
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
differentiating features of Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's
discussion
lymphoma
PA19.5
Identify and describe the features of Hodgkin's lymphoma in a
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
General Surgery
gross and microscopic specimen
167

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA19.6
Enumerate and differentiate the causes of splenomegaly
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery,
discussion
General Medicine
PA19.7
Identify and describe the gross specimen of an enlarged spleen
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
Topic: Plasma cell disorders Number of competencies: (01) Number of procedures that require certification:
(NIL)
PA20.1
Describe the features of plasma cell myeloma
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
Topic: Hemorrhagic disorders Number of competencies: (05) Number of procedures that require cer
tification:
(NIL)
PA21.1
Describe normal hemostasis
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
discussion
PA21.2
Classify and describe the etiology, pathogenesis and pathology
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pediatrics
of vascular and platelet disorders including ITP and
discussion
haemophilia's
PA21.3
Differentiate platelet from clotting disorders based on the
S
SH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
clinical and hematologic features
discussion
PA21.4
Define and describe disseminated intravascular coagulation, its
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
laboratory findings and diagnosis of disseminated intravascular
discussion
coagulation
PA21.5
Define and describe disseminated intravascular coagulation, its
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
laboratory fifindi
dings and di
diagnosis of V
it
Vit
i
am K
n d
efificiency
discussion
Topic: Blood banking and transfusion Number of competencies: (07) Number of procedures that require certification:
(NIL)
PA22.1
Classify and describe blood group systems (ABO and RH)
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
discussion
PA22.2
Enumerate the indications, describe the principles, enumerate
S
SH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
and demonstrate the steps of compatibility testing
discussion
Gynaecology
168

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA22.4
Enumerate blood components and describe their clinical uses
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery,
discussion
General Medicine
PA22.5
Enumerate and describe infections transmitted by blood
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Microbiology
transfusion
discussion
PA22.6
Describe transfusion reactions and enumerate the steps in the
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
investigation of a transfusion reaction
discussion
PA22.7
Enumerate the indications and describe the principles and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
procedure of autologous transfusion
discussion
Topic:Clinical Pathology Number of competencies: (03) Number of procedures that require certification:
(NIL)
PA23.1
Describe abnormal urinary findings in disease states and
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill Assessment
identify and describe common urinary abnormalities in a clinical
specimen
PA23.2
Describe abnormal findings in body fluids in various disease
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
states
discussion
PA23.3
Describe and interpret the abnormalities in a panel containing
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill Assessment
semen analysis, thyroid function tests, renal function tests or
liver function tests
Topic: Gastrointestinal
G
tract
Number

of competencies: (07)
Number

of procedures that requir
requi e
re certification:
certification:
(NIL)
PA24.1
Describe the etiology, pathogenesis, pathology and clinical
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Dentistry
features of oral cancers
discussion
PA24.2
Describe the etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, microbiology,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
clinical and microscopic features of peptic ulcer disease
discussion
PA24.3
Describe and identify the microscopic features of peptic ulcer
S
SH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
discussion
169

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA24.4
Describe and etiology and pathogenesis and pathologic
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
features of carcinoma of the stomach
discussion
PA24.5
Describe and etiology and pathogenesis and pathologic
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
features of Tuberculosis of the intestine
discussion
PA24.6
Describe and etiology and pathogenesis and pathologic and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
distinguishing features of Inflammatory bowel disease
discussion
PA24.7
Describe the etiology, pathogenesis, pathology and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
distinguishing features of carcinoma of the colon
discussion
Topic: Hepatobiliary system Number of competencies: (06) Number of procedures that require cert
ification:
(01)
PA25.1
Describe bilirubin metabolism, enumerate the etiology and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Biochemistry, General
pathogenesis of jaundice, distinguish between direct and
discussion
Medicine
indirect hyperbilirubinemia
PA25.2
Describe the pathophysiology and pathologic changes seen in
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine,
hepatic failure and their clincial manifestations, complications
discussion
General Surgery
and consequences
PA25.3
Describe the etiology and pathogenesis of viral and toxic
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
hepatitis: distinguish the causes of hepatitis based on the
discussion
clinical and laboratory features. Describe the pathology,
complications and consequences of hepatitis
PA25.4
Des
De cribe
scribe t he
the pathophy
s
pathophy iology pathology
,
and
p
rogres
progression
i
of
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small
Sm
g
roup
group
Wrirtten/
itten/ Viva
Viva voce
Gener
G
al
eneral Medicine
Medicine,
alcoholic liver disease including cirrhosis
discussion
General Surgery
PA25.5
Describe the etiology, pathogenesis and complications of portal
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine,
hypertension
discussion
General Surgery
PA25.6
Interpret liver function and viral hepatitis serology panel.
S
P
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
1
General Medicine
Distinguish obstructive from non-obstructive jaundice based on
clinical features and liver function tests
170

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
Topic: Respiratory system Number of competencies: (07) Number of procedures that require certification: (NIL)

PA26.1
Define and describe the etiology, types, pathogenesis, stages,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Microbiology
morphology and complications of pneumonia
discussion
PA26.2
Describe the etiology, gross and microscopic appearance and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Microbiology
complications of lung abscess
discussion
PA26.3
Define and des
de cr
scribe
ibe t he
the etiology
,
etiology t ypes
ty
, pathogenes
is
pathogenes ,
is s
tages
stages,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Sma
Sm ll
all group
Wrirtten/
itten/ Viva
Viva voce
Phys
Phy iology,
iology
G
eneral
General Mi
M crobiology
cr
morphology and complications and evaluation of Obstructive
discussion
Medicine
airway disease (OAD) and bronchiectasis
PA26.4
Define and describe the etiology, types, pathogenesis, stages,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Microbiology
morphology microscopic appearance and complications of
discussion
tuberculosis
PA26.5
Define and describe the etiology, types, exposure,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written / Viva voce
General Medicine,
environmental influence, pathogenesis, stages, morphology,
discussion
Community Medicine
microscopic appearance and complications of Occupational
lung disease
PA26.6
Define and describe the etiology, types, exposure, genetics
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
environmental influence, pathogenesis, stages, morphology,
discussion
microscopic appearance,metastases and complications of
tumors of the lung and pleura
PA26.7
Define and describe the etiology, types, exposure, genetics
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written / Viva voce
General Medicine,
environmental influence, pathogenesis, morphology,
discussion
Community Medicine
microscopic appearance and complications of mesothelioma
Topic: Cardiovascular system Number of competencies: (10) Number of proce
dures that require certification: (NIL)
PA27.1
Distinguish arteriosclerosis from atherosclerosis. Describe the
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
pathogenesis and pathology of various causes and types of
discussion
arteriosclerosis
PA27.2
Describe the etiology, dynamics, pathology types and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
complications of aneurysms including aortic aneurysms
discussion
171

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA27.3
Describe the etiology, types, stages pathophysiology, pathology
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine,
and complications of heart failure
discussion
Physiology
PA27.4
Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, pathology, gross and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Microbiology
microscopic features, criteria and complications of rheumatic
discussion
fever
PA27.5
Describe the epidemiology, risk factors, etiology,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
pathophysiology, pathology, presentations, gross and
discussion
microscopic features, diagnostic tests and complications of
ischemic heart disease
PA27.6
Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, pathology, gross and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Microbiology
microscopic features, diagnosis and complications of infective
discussion
endocarditis
PA27.7
Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, pathology, gross and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
microscopic features, diagnosis and complications of
discussion
pericarditis and pericardial effusion
PA27.8
Interpret abnormalities in cardiac function testing in acute
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill Assessment
Physiology, General
coronary syndromes
Medicine
PA27.9
Classify and describe the etiology, types, pathophysiology,
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine,
pathology, gross and microscopic features, diagnosis and
discussion
Physiology
complications of cardiomyopathies
PA27.10
Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, pathology features and
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Microbiology
complications of syphilis on the cardiovascular system
discussion
Topic: Urinary Tract
Number of competencies: (16) Number of procedures that require cert
ification:
(NIL)
PA28.1
Describe the normal histology of the kidney
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
discussion
PA28.2
Define, classify and distinguish the clinical syndromes and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
describe the etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, morphology,
discussion
clinical and laboratory and urinary findings, complications of
renal failure
172

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA28.3
Define and describe the etiology, precipitating factors,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
pathogenesis, pathology, laboratory urinary findings,
discussion
progression and complications of acute renal failure
PA28.4
Define and describe the etiology, precipitating factors,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
pathogenesis, pathology, laboratory urinary findings
discussion
progression and complications of chronic renal failure
PA28.5
Define and classify glomerular diseases. Enumerate and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology, General
describe the etiology, pathogenesis, mechanisms of glomerular
discussion
Medicine
injury, pathology, distinguishing features and clinical
manifestations of glomerulonephritis
PA28.6
Define and describe the etiology, pathogenesis, pathology,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
laboratory, urinary findings, progression and complications of
discussion
IgA nephropathy
PA28.7
Enumerate and describe the findings in glomerular
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
manifestations of systemic disease
discussion
PA28.8
Enumerate and classify diseases affecting the tubular
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
interstitium
discussion
PA28.9
Define and describe the etiology, pathogenesis, pathology,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
laboratory, urinary findings, progression and complications of
discussion
acute tubular necrosis
PA28.10
10
Des
De cribe
scribe t he
the etiology
pathogenes
,
is
pathogenes
pathology
,
l
, aboratory
laboratory
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small
Sm
g
roup
group
Wrirtten/
itten/ Viva
Viva voce
Huma
Human Anatomy
Anatomy,
findings, distinguishing features progression and complications
discussion
General Surgery
of acute and chronic pyelonephritis and reflux nephropathy
PA28.11
Define classify and describe the etiology, pathogenesis
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
pathology, laboratory, urinary findings, distinguishing features
discussion
progression and complications of vascular disease of the
kidney
173

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA28.12
Define classify and describe the genetics, inheritance, etiology,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine,
pathogenesis, pathology, laboratory, urinary findings,
discussion
Pediatrics
distinguishing features, progression and complications of cystic
disease of the kidney
PA28.13
Define classify and describe the etiology, pathogenesis,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
pathology, laboratory, urinary findings, distinguishing features
discussion
progression and complications of renal stone disease and
obstructive uropathy
PA28.14
Classify and describe the etiology, genetics, pathogenesis,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pediatrics
pathology, presenting features, progression and spread of renal
discussion
tumors
PA28.15
Describe the etiology, genetics, pathogenesis, pathology,
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
presenting features and progression of thrombotic angiopathies
discussion
PA28.16
Describe the etiology, genetics, pathogenesis, pathology,
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
presenting features and progression of urothelial tumors
discussion
Topic: Male Genital Tract Number of competencies: (05) Number of proc
edures that require certification:
(NIL)
PA29.1
Classify testicular tumors and describe the pathogenesis,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
pathology, presenting and distinguishing features, diagnostic
discussion
tests, progression and spread of testicular tumors
PA29.2
Describe the pathogenesis, pathology, presenting and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
distinguishing features, diagnostic tests, progression and
discussion
spread of carcinoma of the penis
PA29.3
Describe the pathogenesis, pathology, hormonal dependency
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
presenting and distinguishing features, urologic findings &
discussion
diagnostic tests of benign prostatic hyperplasia
PA29.4
Describe the pathogenesis, pathology, hormonal dependency
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
presenting and distinguishing features, diagnostic tests,
discussion
progression and spread of carcinoma of the prostate
174

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA29.5
Describe the etiology, pathogenesis, pathology and progression
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
of prostatitis
discussion
Topic: Female Genital Tract Number of competencies: (09) Number of procedures that require cer
tification:
(NIL)
PA30.1
Describe the epidemiology, pathogenesis, etiology, pathology,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
screening, diagnosis and progression of carcinoma of the
discussion
Gynaecology
cervix
PA30.2
Describe the pathogenesis, etiology, pathology, diagnosis and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
progression and spread of carcinoma of the endometrium
discussion
Gynaecology
PA30.3
Describe the pathogenesis, etiology, pathology, diagnosis and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
progression and spread of carcinoma of the leiomyomas and
discussion
Gynaecology
leiomyosarcomas
PA30.4
Classify and describe the etiology, pathogenesis, pathology,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
morphology, clinical course, spread and complications of
discussion
Gynaecology
ovarian tumors
PA30.5
Describe the etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, morphology,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
clinical course, spread and complications of gestational
discussion
Gynaecology
trophoblastic neoplasms
PA30.6
Describe the etiology and morphologic features of cervicitis
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
discussion
Gynaecology
PA30.7
Describe the etiology, hormonal dependence, features and
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
morphology of endometriosis
discussion
Gynaecology
PA30.8
Describe the etiology and morphologic features of adenomyosis
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
discussion
Gynaecology
175

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA30.9
Describe the etiology, hormonal dependence and morphology
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
of endometrial hyperplasia
discussion
Gynaecology
Topic: Breast Number of competencies: (04) Number of proc
edures that require certification: (NIL)
PA31.1
Classify and describe the types, etiology, pathogenesis,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Human Anatomy,
pathology and
horm
onal
horm
dependency of
of benign breas
t dis
diseas
ease
discussion
General
G
S
urgery
Surgery
PA31.2
Classify and describe the epidemiology, pathogenesis,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
classification, morphology, prognostic factors, hormonal
discussion
dependency, staging and spread of carcinoma of the breast
PA31.3
Describe and identify the morphologic and microscopic features
S
SH
N
DOAP session
Skill Assessment
General Surgery
of carcinoma of the breast
PA31.4
Enumerate and describe the etiology, hormonal dependency
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pediatrics, General
and pathogenesis of gynecomastia
discussion
Medicine
Topic: Endocrine system Number of competencies: (09) Number of procedures that require cer
tification:
(NIL)
PA32.1
Enumerate, classify and describe the etiology, pathogenesis,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Human Anatomy,
pathology and iodine dependency of thyroid swellings
discussion
Physiology, General
Medicine, General
Surgery
PA32.2
Describe the etiology, cause, iodine dependency,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology, General
pathogenesis, manifestations, laboratory and imaging features
discussion
Medicine
and course of thyrotoxicosis
PA32.3
Describe the etiology, pathogenesis, manifestations, laboratory
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology, General
and imaging features and course of thyrotoxicosis/
Medicine
hypothyroidism
176

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA32.4
Classify and describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology, General
pathology, clinical laboratory features, complications and
discussion
Medicine
progression of diabetes mellitus
PA32.5
Describe the etiology, genetics, pathogenesis, manifestations,
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology, General
laboratory and morphologic features of hyperparathyroidism
discussion
Medicine
PA32.6
Des
De cr
scribe
ibe t he
the etiology,
etiology pathogenes
is, manif
m
estations,
K
KH
N
Lecture, Sma
Sm ll
all group
Wrirtten/
itten/ Viva
Viva voce
General
G
S
urgery
Surgery
laboratory, morphologic features, complications and
discussion
metastases of pancreatic cancer
PA32.7
Describe the etiology, pathogenesis, manifestations,
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology,
laboratory, morphologic features, complications of adrenal
discussion
General Medicine
insufficiency
PA32.8
Describe the etiology, pathogenesis, manifestations, laboratory,
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology, General
morphologic features, complications of Cushing's syndrome
discussion
Medicine
PA32.9
Describe the etiology, pathogenesis, manifestations, laboratory
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Human Anatomy,
and morphologic features of adrenal neoplasms
discussion
Physiology, General
Medicine, General
Surgery
Topic: Bone and soft tissue Number of competencies: (05) Number of procedures that require cert
ification:
(NIL)
PA33.1
Classify and describe the etiology, pathogenesis,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Human Anatomy,
Microbiology
manifestations, radiologic and morphologic features and
discussion
Orthopaedics
comp
m lications of
os
teomy
teom e
y litis
e
PA33.2
Classify and describe the etiology, pathogenesis,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Orthopaedics
manifestations, radiologic and morphologic features and
discussion
complications and metastases of bone tumors
PA33.3
Classify and describe the etiology, pathogenesis,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Orthopaedics
manifestations, radiologic and morphologic features and
discussion
complications and metastases of soft tissue tumors
177

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PA33.4
Classify and describe the etiology, pathogenesis,
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Orthopaedics
manifestations, radiologic and morphologic features and
discussion
complications of Paget's disease of the bone
PA33.5
Classify and describe the etiology, immunology, pathogenesis,
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
manifestations, radiologic and laboratory features, diagnostic
discussion
criteria and complications of rheumatoid arthritis
T
i
op c: Ski
Ski
N
n
b
um
f
er o
t
compe encies: (04)
N

b
um
f
er o pr
d
oce ur
th
es
t
a req i
u re certifi ti
ca
on:(NIL)
PA34.1
Describe the risk factors pathogenesis, pathology and natural
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Dermatology,
history of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
discussion
Venereology &
Leprosy
PA34.2
Describe the risk factors pathogenesis, pathology and natural
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Dermatology,
history of basal cell carcinoma of the skin
discussion
Venereology &
Leprosy
PA34.3
Describe the distinguishing features between a nevus and
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Dermatology,
melanoma. Describe the etiology, pathogenesis, risk factors
discussion
Venereology &
morphology clinical features and metastases of melanoma
Leprosy
PA34.4
Identify, distinguish and describe common tumors of the skin
S
SH
N
DOAP session
Skill Assessment
Dermatology,
Venereology &
Leprosy
Topic:
T
Central
Central Ner
Nervous
v
System
Sy
Number

of competencies:(03)
Number

of procedures that requir
requi e
re cer
tification:
tification (
01)
(01)
PA35.1
Describe the etiology, types and pathogenesis, differentiating
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Microbiology
factors, CSF findings in meningitis
discussion
PA35.2
Classify and describe the etiology, genetics, pathogenesis,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pediatrics
pathology, presentation sequelae and complications of CNS
discussion
tumors
178

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
AN71.2
Identify cartilage under the microscope & describe various
K/S
SH
Y
Lecture, Practical
Written/ skill assessment
Pathology
types and structure- function correlation of the same
describe various types and structure-function correlation of the
same
Physiology
PY1.4
PY
Des
De cr
scribe
ibe apoptosis ? programm
program e
m d cell
cell d
eath
death
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Sma
Sm ll
all group
Wrirtten/
itten/ Viva
Viva voce
Pathology
discussion
PY2.5
Describe different types of anemia & Jaundice
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
Biochemistry
discussion
PY2.8
Describe the physiological basis of hemostasis and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
anticoagulants. Describe bleeding & clotting disorders
discussion
(Hemophilia, purpura)
PY2.9
Describe different blood groups and discuss the clinical
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
importance of blood grouping, blood banking and transfusion
discussion, ECE- Visit
to blood bank
PY2.11
Estimate Hb, RBC, TLC, RBC indices, DLC, Blood groups,
S
SH
Y
DOAP sessions
Practical/OSPE/ viva voce
Pathology
BT/CT
PY2.12
Describe test for ESR, Osmotic fragility, Hematocrit. Note the
K
KH
Y
Demonstration
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
findings and interpret the test results etc
PY2.13
Describe steps for reticulocyte and platelet count
K
KH
Y
Demonstration
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
sessions
PY3.6
Describe the pathophysiology of Myasthenia gravis
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
discussion
Biochemistry
BI2.4
Describe and discuss enzyme inhibitors as poisons and drugs
K
KH
Y
Lecture, small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
and as therapeutic enzymes
discussions
General Medicine
180

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
BI2.5
Describe and discuss the clinical utility of various serum
K
KH
Y
Lecture, small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
enzymes as markers of pathological conditions
discussions
General Medicine
BI2.6
Discuss use of enzymes in laboratory investigations (Enzyme-
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
based assays)
discussion
General Medicine
BI2.7
Interpret laboratory results of enzyme activities & describe the
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
cli i
n
l
ca tilit
u
f
y o va irous enzymes as ma k
r ers f
o
th
pa ological
discussion /DOAP
/DOAP
General Medi
dicine
conditions
sessions
BI3.8
Discuss and interpret laboratory results of analytes associated
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, General
with metabolism of carbohydrates.
discussion
Medicine
BI5.2
Describe and discuss functions of proteins and structure-
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, General Physiology
function relationships in relevant areas eg, hemoglobin and
discussions
Medicine
selected hemoglobinopathies
BI6.11
Describe the functions of haem in the body and describe the
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
Physiology
processes involved in its metabolism and describe porphyrin
discussions
General Medicine
metabolism
BI6.12
Describe the major types of haemoglobin and its derivatives
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, General Physiology
found in the body and their physiological/ pathological
discussions
Medicine
relevance
BI6.13
13
Des
De cribe
scribe t he
the f unctions of
the
k
idney
idney liv
, er
liv
thy
,
r
thy oid
r
and
adrenal
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small
Sm
g
roup
group
Wrirtten/
itten/ Viva
Viva voce
Pathology
G
, eneral
General Phys
Phy iology,
glands.
discussions
Medicine
Human Anatomy
BI6.14
Describe the tests that are commonly done in clinical practice
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, General Physiology,
to assess the functions of kidney, liver, thyroid and adrenal
discussions
Medicine
Human Anatomy
glands
181

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
BI6.15
Describe the abnormalities of kidney, liver, thyroid and adrenal
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, General
Physiology,
glands
discussions
Medicine
Human Anatomy
BI7.7
Describe the role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine,
conditions such as cancer, complications of diabetes mellitus
discussions
Pathology
and atherosclerosis
BI8.1
Discuss the importance of various dietary components and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine,
explain importance of dietary fibre
discussions
Pediatrics, Pathology
BI8.2
Describe the types and causes of protein energy malnutrition
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine,
and its effects
discussions
Pediatrics, Pathology
BI8.4
Describe the causes (including dietary habits), effects and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine,
health risks associated with being overweight/obesity
discussions
Pathology
BI8.5
Summarize the nutritional importance of commonly used items
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Community Medicine,
of food including fruits and vegetables (macro-molecules & its
discussions
General Medicine,
importance)
Pediatrics
BI10.1
Describe the cancer initiation, promotion oncogenes &
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
oncogene activation
discussions
Gynaecology,
General Surgery,
Pathology
BI10.2
Des
De cribe
scribe v
arious
various bioc
hem
bioc
ic
hem al
ic tum
o
tum r
o m
ark
mar e
k rs
ers and
the
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Sma
Sm ll
all group
Wrirtten/
itten/ Viva
Viva voce
Ob
O stetrircs &
biochemical basis of cancer therapy
discussions
Gynaecology,
General Surgery,
Pathology
BI10.3
Describe the cellular and humoral components of the immune
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
system & describe the types and structure of antibody
discussions
Gynaecology,
General Surgery,
Pathology
182

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
BI10.4
Describe & discuss innate and adaptive immune responses,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine,
Physiology
self/non-self recognition and the central role of T-helper cells in
discussions
Pathology
immune responses
BI10.5
Describe antigens and concepts involved in vaccine
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Pediatrics,
development
discussions
Microbiology
BI11.17
Explain the basis and rationale of biochemical tests done in the
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine,
following conditions: diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, myocardial
discussions
Pathology
infarction, renal failure, gout, proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome,
edema, jaundice, liver diseases, pancreatitis, disorders of acid-
base balance, thyroid disorders
Microbiology
MI1.7
Describe the immunological mechanisms in health
K
KH
Y
Lecture
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
MI1.8
Describe the mechanisms of immunity and response of the host
K
KH
Y
Lecture
Written/ Viva voce
Pediatrics
Pathology
immune system to infections
MI2.1
Describe the etiologic agents in rheumatic fever and their
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Pathology
diagnosis
discussion
MI2.2
Describe the classification etio-pathogenesis, clinical features
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Pathology
and discuss the diagnostic modalities of Infective endocarditis
discussion
MI2.3
Identify the microbial agents causing Rheumatic heart disease
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
General Medicine
Pathology
& infective Endocarditis
MI2.4
List the common microbial agents causing anemia. Describe
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ viva voce
General Medicine
Pathology
the morphology, mode of infection and discuss the
discussion
pathogenesis, clinical course, diagnosis and prevention and
treatment of the common microbial agents causing Anemia
183

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
MI2.5
Describe the etio-pathogenesis and discuss the clinical
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ viva voce
General Medicine
Pathology
evolution and the laboratory diagnosis of kala azar, malaria,
discussion
filariasis and other common parasites prevalent in India
MI2.7
Describe the epidemiology, the etio-pathogenesis, evolution,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Pathology
complications, opportunistic infections, diagnosis, prevention
discussion
and the principles of management of HIV
MI3.1
Enumerate
Enum
the
the mi
m crobial
r
agents
c
ausing d
iarrhea
diarrhea and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small
Sm
g
roup
group
Wrirtten/
itten/ Viva
Viva voce
Gener
G
al
eneral Medicine
Medicine,
Pathology
dysentery. Describe the epidemiology, morphology,
discussion
Pediatrics
pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnostic modalities of
these agents
MI3.3
Describe the enteric fever pathogens and discuss the evolution
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Pharmacology,
of the clinical course, the laboratory diagnosis of the diseases
discussion
Pathology
caused by them
MI3.4
Identify the different modalities for diagnosis of enteric fever.
S
KH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
General Medicine
Pathology
Choose the appropriate test related to the duration of illness
MI3.6
Describe the etio-pathogenesis of Acid Peptic disease (APD)
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Pharmacology,
and the clinical course. Discuss the diagnosis and
discussion
Pathology
management of the causative agent of APD.
MI3.7
Describe the epidemiology, the etio-pathogenesis and discuss
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Pathology
the viral markers in the evolution of Viral hepatitis. Discuss the
discussion
modalities in the diagnosis, and prevention of viral hepatitis
MI3.8
Choose the appropriate laboratory test in the diagnosis of viral
K
KH
Y
small group
Written/ Viva voce/ OSPE
General Medicine
Pathology
hepatitis
discussion, Case
discussion
MI5.1
Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical course and discuss the
K
KH
Y
Lecture
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine,
Pathology
laboratory diagnosis of meningitis
Pediatrics
MI5.2
Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical course and discuss the
K
KH
Y
Lecture
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine,
Pathology
laboratory diagnosis of encephalitis.
Pediatrics
184

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
MI8.2
Describe the etio-pathogenesis of opportunistic infections (OI)
K
KH
Y
Lecture
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
Pathology
and discuss the factors contributing to the occurrence of OI,
and the laboratory diagnosis
MI8.3
Describe the role of oncogenic viruses in the evolution of virus
K
KH
Y
Lecture
Written
General Medicine
Pathology
associated malignancy
Community M
y edicine
CM8.1
Describe and discuss the epidemiological and control
K
KH
Y
Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine,
Microbiology,
measures including the use of essential laboratory tests at the
discussion, Lecture
Pediatrics
Pathology
primary care level for communicable diseases
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
FM2.1
Define, describe and discuss death and its types including
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/viva voce
Pathology
somatic/clinical/cellular, molecular and brain-death, Cortical
discussion
death and Brainstem death
FM2.2
Describe and discuss natural and unnatural deaths
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/viva voce
Pathology
discussion
FM2.3
Describe and discuss issues related to sudden natural deaths
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/viva voce
Pathology
discussion
FM2.5
Discuss moment of death, modes of death-coma, asphyxia and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/viva voce
Pathology
syncope
discussion
FM2.11
Describe and discuss autopsy procedures including post-
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/viva voce/ OSPE
Pathology
mortem examination, different types of autopsies, aims and
discussion,
objectives of post-mortem examination
Autopsy, DOAP
session
FM2.12
Describe the legal requirements to conduct post-mortem
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/viva voce/ OSPE
Pathology
examination and procedures to conduct medico-legal post-
discussion,
mortem examination
Autopsy, DOAP
session
185

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
FM2.13
Describe and discuss obscure autopsy
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/viva voce
Pathology
discussion
FM3.28
Describe evidences of abortion - living and dead, duties of
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/viva voce
Obstetrics &
doctor in cases of abortion, investigations of death due to
discussion
Gynaecology,
criminal abortion
Pathology
FM6.1
Describe different types of specimens and tissues to be
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/viva voce
Pathology
collected both in the living
liv
and dead: body fluids (blood, urine,
discussion
semen, faeces, saliva), skin, nails, tooth pulp, vaginal smear,
viscera, skull, specimen for histo-pathological examination,
blood grouping, HLA Typing and DNA Fingerprinting. Describe
Locard's Exchange Principle
FM14.7
Demonstrate & identify that a particular stain is blood and
S
KH
Y
Small group
Log book/ skill station/
Forensic Medicicne,
identify the species of its origin
discussion, Lecture
Viva voce
Physiology
FM14.8
Demonstrate the correct technique to perform and identify ABO
S
SH
Y
Small group
Log book/ skill station/
Forensic Medicicne,
& RH blood group of a person
discussion, DOAP
Viva voce
Physiology
session
Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
DR12.7
Identify and distinguish fixed drug eruptions and Steven
S
SH
Y
Bedside clinic
Skill assessment
1
General Medicine
Pathology,
Johnson syndrome from other skin lesions
Microbiology
DR14.1
Describe the etiology, pathogenesis and clinical precipitating
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Microbiology,
features and classifificatition of U t
r itica ira and angioedema
discussion
P t
a h
thology
DR16.1
Identify and distinguish skin lesions of SLE
S
SH
Y
Bedside clinic
Skill assessment
2
General Medicine
Pathology
discussion
DR16.2
Identify and distinguish Raynaud's phenomenon
S
SH
Y
Bedside clinic
Skill assessment
2
General Medicine
Pathology
discussion
Anesthesiology
186

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
IM1.1
Describe and discuss the epidemiology, pathogenesis clinical
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
evolution and course of common causes of heart disease
discussion
including: rheumatic/ valvular, ischemic, hypertrophic
inflammatory
IM1.2
Describe and discuss the genetic basis of some forms of heart
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written
Pathology, Physiology
failure
discussion
IM1.3
Describe and discuss the aetiology, microbiology, pathogenies
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
and clinical evolution of rheumatic fever, criteria, degree of
discussion
Physiology,
rheumatic activity and rheumatic valvular heart disease and its
Microbiology
complications including infective endocarditis
IM1.4
Stage heart failure
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
discussion
IM1.5
Describe, discuss and differentiate the processes involved in R
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
vs L heart failure, systolic vs diastolic failure
discussion
IM1.6
Describe and discuss the compensatory mechanisms involved
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
in heart failure including cardiac remodelling and
discussion
neurohormonal adaptations
IM1.7
Enumerate, describe and discuss the factors that exacerbate
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
heart failure including ischemia, arrythmias, anemia,
discussion
thyr
thy otox
r
ic
otox os
ic is
os
dietary
,
f ac
fa tors
ctors drugs
etc.
IM1.8
Describe and discuss the pathogenesis and development of
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
common arrhythmias involved in heart failure particularly atrial
discussion
fibrillation
IM1.9
Describe and discuss the clinical presentation and features,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
diagnosis, recognition and management of acute rheumatic
discussion
Microbiology
fever
188

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
IM2.1
Discuss and describe the epidemiology, antecedents and risk
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
factors for atherosclerosis and ischemic heart disease
discussion
Physiology,
Community Medicine
IM2.2
Discuss the aetiology of risk factors both modifiable and non-
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
modifiable of atherosclerosis and IHD
discussion
IM2.4
Discuss and describe the pathogenesis natural history,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
evolution and complications of atherosclerosis and IHD
discussion
IM2.5
Define the various acute coronary syndromes and describe
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
their evolution, natural history and outcomes
discussion
IM3.1
Define, discuss, describe and distinguish community acquired
K
K
Y
Lecture , Small group short note/ Viva voce
Human Anatomy,
pneumonia, nosocomial pneumonia and aspiration pneumonia
discussion
Pathology,
Microbiology
IM3.3
Discuss and describe the pathogenesis, presentation, natural
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
short note/ Viva voce
Pathology,
history and complications of pneumonia
discussion
Microbiology
IM4.5
Describe and discuss the pathophysiology and manifestations
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
written
Pathology,
of malignant causes of fever including hematologic and lymph
discussion
Microbiology
node malignancies
IM4.12
Order and interpret diagnostic tests based on the differential
K
SH
Y
Bed side clinic, Skill
Skill assessment
Pathology,
diagnosis including: CBC with differential, peripheral smear,
assessment
Microbiology
urinary analysis with sediment, Chest X ray, blood and urine
cultures, sputum gram stain and cultures, sputum AFB and
cultures, CSF analysis, pleural and body fluid analysis, stool
routine and cultlture and QB
QBC
IM4.16
Enumerate the indications and describe the findings in tests of
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
written
Pathology
inflammation and specific rheumatologic tests, serologic testing
discussion
for pathogens including HIV, bone marrow aspiration and
biopsy
IM4.17
Observe and assist in the performance of a bone marrow
S
SH
N
skills lab
log book documentation/
Pathology
aspiration and biopsy in a simulated environment
DOAP session
189

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
IM5.1
Describe and discuss the physiologic and biochemical basis of
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
hyperbilirubinemia
discussion
IM5.2
Describe and discuss the aetiology and pathophysiology of liver
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
injury
discussion
IM5.3
Describe and discuss the pathologic changes in various forms
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
of liver disease
discussion
IM5.4
Describe and discuss the epidemiology, microbiology,
K
K
Y
Lec
S
ture, Small group
Wr
/
itten/ Viva voce
Pathology,
immunology and clinical evolution of infective (viral) hepatitis
discussion
Microbiology
IM5.5
Describe and discuss the pathophysiology and clinical
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
evolution of alcoholic liver disease
discussion
IM5.6
Describe and discuss the pathophysiology, clinical evolution
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
and complications of cirrhosis and portal hypertension including
discussion
ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, hepatorenal
syndrome and hepatic encephalopathy
IM5.7
Enumerate and describe the causes and pathophysiology of
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
drug induced liver injury
discussion
Pharmacology
IM5.12
Choose and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests including:
S
KH
Y
Bedside clinic, DOAP Skill assessment
Pathology
CBC, bilirubin, function tests, Hepatitis serology and ascitic
session
fluid examination in patient with liver diseases
IM5
IM .14
14
Ou
O tline a
d
iagnostic
diagnos
approac
h to
to liver
liv
dis
eas
e e
as b
ased
based on
S
SH
Y
Bedside clinic
clinic, Small
Sm
viva voce/ written
written
Pathology,
hyperbilirubinemia, liver function changes and hepatitis
group discussion
Microbiology
serology
IM6.5
Describe and discuss the pathogenesis, evolution and clinical
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
short notes/ Viva voce
Pathology,
features of common HIV related malignancies
discussion
Microbiology
IM6.6
Describe and discuss the pathogenesis, evolution and clinical
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
short notes/ Viva voce
Pathology,
features of common HIV related skin and oral lesions
discussion
Microbiology
190

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
IM6.10
Choose and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests to diagnose
K
KH
Y
Bed side clinic, DOAP written/ Skill assessment
Pathology,
and classify the severity of HIV-AIDS including specific tests of
session, Small group
Microbiology
HIV, CDC
discussion
IM6.19
Enumerate the indications of and discuss about prophylactic
K/C
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
drugs used to prevent HIV related opportunistic infections
discussion
Microbiology
IM7.1
Describe the pathophysio
y
logy
g of
y
autoimmune disease
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
discussion
IM7.2
Describe the genetic basis of autoimmune disease
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
discussion
IM7.16
Enumerate the indications for and interpret the results of: CBC,
K
SH
Y
Bed side clinic, small Skill assessment/ written
Pathology
anti CCP (Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide), RA, ANA, DNA and
group
other tests of autoimmunity
IM8.1
Describe and discuss the epidemiology, aetiology and the
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
prevalence of primary and secondary hypertension
discussion
IM8.2
Describe and discuss the pathophysiology of hypertension
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
discussion
IM8.3
Describe and discuss the genetic basis of hypertension
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
discussion
IM8.4
Define and classify hypertension
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
discussion
IM8.5
Describe and discuss the differences between primary and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
secondary hypertension
discussion
IM8.7
Describe and discuss the clinical manifestations of the various
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
aetiologies of secondary causes of hypertension
discussion
IM8.8
Describe, discuss and identify target organ damage due to
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
hypertension
discussion
191

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
IM9.1
Define, describe and classify anemia based on red blood cell
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
size and reticulocyte count
discussion
IM9.2
Describe and discuss the morphological characteristics,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
aetiology and prevalence of each of the causes of anemia
discussion
IM9.6
Generate a differential diagnosis and prioritise based on clinical
S
SH
Y
Bed side clinic, DOAP Skill assessment/ written
Pathology
features that suggest a specific aetiology
session, Small group
discussion
IM9.7
Describe the appropriate diagnostic work up based on the
S
SH
Y
Bed side clinic, DOAP Skill assessment/ written
Pathology
presumed aetiology
session
IM9.8
Describe and discuss the meaning and utility of various
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/ Skill
Pathology
components of the hemogram
discussion
assessment
IM9.9
Describe and discuss the various tests for iron deficiency
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/ Skill
Pathology
discussion
assessment
IM9.10
Order and interpret tests for anemia including hemogram, red
S
SH
Y
Bed side clinic, DOAP Skill assessment/ written
Pathology
cell indices, reticulocyte count, iron studies, B12 and folate.
session
IM9.11
Describe, perform and interpret a peripheral smear and stool
S
SH
P
Bed side clinic, DOAP Skill assessment/ written
Pathology
occult blood
session
IM9.12
Describe the indications and interpret the results of a bone
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/ Skill
Pathology
marrow aspirations and biopsy
discussion
assessment
IM9.13
Describe, develop a diagnostic plan to determine the aetiology
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/ Skill
Pathology
of anemia
discussion
assessment
IM9.18
Describe the indications for blood transfusion and the
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/ Skill
Pathology
appropriate use of blood components
discussion
assessment
IM10.1
Define, describe and differentiate between acute and chronic
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
renal failure
discussion
192

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
IM10.2
Classify, describe and differentiate the pathophysiologic
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
causes of acute renal failure
discussion
IM10.3
Describe the pathophysiology and causes of pre renal ARF,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
renal and post renal ARF
discussion
IM10.4
Describe the evolution, natural history and treatment of ARF
K
KH
Y
Lecture, small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
IM10.5
Describe and discuss the aetiology of CRF
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
discussion
IM10.6
Stage Chronic Kidney Disease
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
discussion
IM10.7
Describe and discuss the pathophysiology and clinical findings
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
of uraemia
discussion
IM10.8
Classify, describe and discuss the significance of proteinuria in
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
CKD
discussion
IM10.9
Describe and discuss the pathophysiology of anemia and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
hyperparathyroidism in CKD
discussion
IM10.10
Describe and discuss the association between CKD glycemia
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
and hypertension
discussion
IM10.11
Describe and discuss the relationship between CAD risk factors
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
and CKD and in dialysis
discussion
IM10
IM .16
Enumerate
Enum
the
the indications
a
f or
fo and
interpret
interpret t he
the res
ults
ults o
f
of: renal
K
KH
Y
DOAP
DOAP session
ssio Sm
,
a
Sm ll
all Skill assessme
ssm nt/ W
rit
r ten/
itten/
Pathology
function tests, calcium, phosphorus, PTH, urine electrolytes,
group discussion
Viva voce
osmolality, Anion gap
IM10.17
Describe and calculate indices of renal function based on
S
SH
Y
DOAP session, Small Skill assessment/ Written/
Pathology
available laboratories including FENa (Fractional Excretion of
group discussion
Viva voce
Sodium) and CrCl (Creatinine Clearance)
IM11.2
Describe and discuss the epidemiology and pathogenesis and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
risk factors and clinical evolution of type 1 diabetes
discussion
193

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
IM11.3
Describe and discuss the epidemiology and pathogenesis and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
risk factors, economic impact and clinical evolution of type 2
discussion
diabetes
IM11.5
Describe and discuss the pathogenesis and temporal evolution
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
of microvascular and macrovascular complications of diabetes
discussion
IM11.11
Order and interpret laboratory tes
y
ts to diagnose diabetes and
S
SH
Y
Bed side clinic, DOAP Skill assessment
Pathology
its complications including: glucoses, glucose tolerance test,
session, Small group
glycosylated hemoglobin, urinary micro albumin, ECG,
discussion
electrolytes, ABG, ketones, renal function tests and lipid profile
IM11.12
Perform and interpret a capillary blood glucose test
S
P
Y
Bed side clinic, DOAP Skill assessment
2
Pathology,
session, Small group
Biochemistry
discussion
IM11.13
Perform and interpret a urinary ketone estimation with a
S
P
Y
Bed side clinic, DOAP Skill assessment
2
Pathology,
dipstick
session
Biochemistry
IM11.22
Enumerate the causes of hypoglycaemia and describe the
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
counter hormone response and the initial approach and
discussion
treatment
IM12.1
Describe the epidemiology and pathogenesis
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism including the influence
discussion
of iodine deficiency and autoimmunity in the pathogenesis of
thyroid disease
IM12.3
Describe and discuss the physiology of the hypothalamo-
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
short notes
Pathology, Physiology
pituitary - thyroid axis, principles of thyroid function testing and
discussion
alterations in physiologic function
IM13.1
Describe the clinical epidemiology and inherited & modifiable
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
short note/ Viva voce
Pathology,
risk factors for common malignancies in India
discussion
Biochemistry
IM13.2
Describe the genetic basis of selected cancers
K
K
N
Lecture, Small group
short note/ Viva voce
Pathology
discussion
194

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
IM13.3
Describe the relationship between infection and cancers
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
short note/ Viva voce
Pathology,
discussion
Microbiology
IM13.4
Describe the natural history, presentation, course,
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
Short note/ Viva voce
Pathology
complications and cause of death for common cancers
discussion
IM13.15
Describe the need, tests involved, their utility in the prevention
K
KH
Y
Bedside clinic, small
short note/ Viva voce
Pathology
of common malignancies
group discussion
IM14.2
Describe and discuss the aetiology of obesity including
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
short note/ Viva voce
Pathology
modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors and secondary
discussion
causes
IM14.3
Describe and discuss the monogenic forms of obesity
K
K
N
Lecture, Small group
short note/ Viva voce
Pathology
discussion
IM14.4
Describe and discuss the impact of environmental factors
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
Short note/ Viva voce
Pathology, Community
including eating habits, food, work, environment and physical
discussion
Medicine
activity on the incidence of obesity
IM14.5
Describe and discuss the natural history of obesity and its
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
short note/ Viva voce
Pathology
complications
discussion
IM15.1
Enumerate, describe and discuss the aetiology of upper and
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
short note/ Viva voce
Pathology
General Surgery
lower GI bleeding
discussion
IM15.2
Enumerate, describe and discuss the evaluation and steps
S
SH
Y
DOAP session, Small Written/ Viva voce/ Skill
Pathology
General Surgery
invo
inv lved
lv
in
stabiliz
ing
stabiliz
a
patient
who
who presents
presents with
with a
cute
acute v
o
volum
lu e
me
group
group d
iscussion,
assessme
ssm nt
loss and GI bleed
Lecture
IM15.3
Describe and discuss the physiologic effects of acute blood
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
Short note/ viva voce
Pathology, Physiology General Surgery
and volume loss
discussion
IM15.9
Choose and interpret diagnostic tests based on the clinical
S
SH
Y
Bedside clinic, DOAP Skill assessment/ Short
Pathology
General Surgery
diagnosis including complete blood count, PT and PTT, stool
session, Small group note/ Viva voce
examination, occult blood, liver function tests, H.pylori test
discussion
195

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
IM15.11
Develop document and present a treatment plan that includes
S
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Short note/ viva voce
Pathology
General Surgery
fluid resuscitation, blood and blood component transfusion and
discussion
specific therapy for arresting blood loss
IM15.12
Enumerate the indications for whole blood, component and
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
Short note/ viva voce
Pathology
General Surgery
platelet transfusion and describe the clinical features and
discussion
management of a mismatched transfusion
IM15.13
IM
Ob
Observe
rve cros
cross ma
m tching and blood / blood
c
o
c m
o ponent
m
S
SH
Y
Bedside clinic
clinic
Short note/
note/ Viva
Viv v
o
voce/
Pathology
Ge
General
neral S
urgery
Surgery
transfusion
Skill assessment
IM16.4
Elicit and document and present an appropriate history that
S
SH
Y
Bedside clinic skills lab Skill assessment
Microbiology,
includes the natural history, dietary history, travel, sexual
Pathology
history and other concomitant illnesses
IM16.8
Choose and interpret diagnostic tests based on the clinical
S
SH
Y
Bedside clinic, Skills
Skill assessment/ Short
Microbiology,
diagnosis including complete blood count, and stool
lab, Small group
note/ Viva voce
Pathology
examination
discussion
IM16.12
Enumerate and discuss the indications for further investigations
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
General Surgery
including antibodies, colonoscopy, diagnostic imaging and
discussion
biopsy in the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea
IM16.15
Distinguish, based on the clinical presentation, Crohn's disease
S
SH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Short note/ Viva voce
Pathology
General Surgery
from ulcerative colitis
discussion
IM17.7
Enumerate the indications and describe the findings in the CSF
K
K
Y
Small group, Bedside Skill Assessment
Microbiology,
in patients with meningitis
clinic
Pathology
IM17.8
Demonstrate in a mannequin or equivalent the correct
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
Microbiology,
technique for performing a lumbar puncture
Pathology
IM17.9
Interpret the CSF findings when presented with various
S
SH
Y
Small group
Skill assessment
Microbiology,
parameters of CSF fluid analysis
discussion, Bedside
Pathology
clinic
IM18.2
Classify cerebrovascular accidents and describe the aetiology,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
predisposing genetic and risk factors pathogenesis of
discussion
hemorrhagic and non hemorrhagic stroke
196

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
IM18.3
Elicit and document and present an appropriate history
S
SH
Y
Bedside clinic
Skill assessment
Pathology
including onset, progression precipitating and aggravating
relieving factors, associated symptoms that help identify the
cause of the cerebrovascular accident
IM22.1
Enumerate the causes of hypercalcemia and distinguish the
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
features of PTH vs non PTH mediated hypercalcemia
discussion
IM22.2
Describe the aetiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
General Surgery
clinical approach to primary hyperparathyroidism
discussion
IM22.4
Enumerate the components and describe the genetic basis of
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
the multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome
discussion
IM25.7
Order and interpret diagnostic tests based on the differential
K
SH
Y
Bed side clinic, Skill
Skill assessment
Pathology,
diagnosis including: CBC with differential, blood biochemistry,
assessment
Microbiology
peripheral smear, urinary analysis with sediment, Chest X ray,
blood and urine cultures, sputum gram stain and cultures,
sputum AFB and cultures, CSF analysis, pleural and body fluid
analysis, stool routine and culture and QBC
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
OG10.2
Enumerate the indications and describe the appropriate use of
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Pathology
blood and blood products, their complications and management
discussion
Pediatrics
PE11.1
Describe the common etiology, clinical features and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology,
management of obesity in children
discussion
Biochemistry,
Pathology
PE11.2
Discuss the risk approach for obesity and discuss the
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology, Pathology
prevention strategies
discussion
197

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PE12.7
Describe the causes, clinical features, diagnosis and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Biochemistry,
management of deficiency /excess of Vitamin D ( Rickets and
discussion
Physiology, Pathology
Hypervitaminosis D)
PE12.8
Identify the clinical features of dietary deficiency of Vitamin D
S
p
Y
Bedside clinics, Skills Document in log book
3
Biochemistry,
lab
Physiology
Pathology
PE12.9
Assess patients with Vitamin D deficiency, diagnose, classify
S
SH
Y
Bed side clinics
Document in log book
Biochemistry,
and plan management
Physio
y
logy
g ,
y Pathology
gy
PE12.13
Discuss the RDA , dietary sources of Vitamin K and their role
K
K
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Biochemistry,
in Health and disease
discussion
Physiology, Pathology
PE12.14
Describe the causes, clinical features, diagnosis, management
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Biochemistry,
and prevention of Deficiency of Vitamin K
discussion
Physiology, Pathology
PE13.1
Discuss the RDA, dietary sources of Iron and their role in
K
K
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
health and disease
discussion
Biochemistry
PE13.2
Describe the causes, diagnosis and management of Fe
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
deficiency
discussion
Biochemistry
PE13.3
Identify the clinical features of dietary deficiency of Iron and
S
SH
Y
Bed side clinics, Skill Document in log book
Pathology,
make a diagnosis
Lab
Biochemistry
PE13.4
Interpret hemogram and Iron Panel
S
P
Y
Bed side clinic, Small Skill Assessment
5
Pathology,
group discussion
Biochemistry
PE13.5
Propose a management plan for Fe Deficiency Anaemia
S
SH
Y
Bed side clinics, Skill Skill Assessment
Pathology,
lab
Pharmacology
PE21.2
Enumerate the etio-pathogenesis, clinical features,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
complications and management of Acute post streptococcal
discussion
Glomerular Nephritis in children
PE21.3
Discuss the approach and referral criteria to a child with
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
Proteinuria
discussion
198

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PE21.5
Enumerate the etio-pathogenesis clinical features,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
complications and management of Acute Renal Failure in
discussion
children
PE21.6
Enumerate the etio-pathogenesis, clinical features,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
complications and management of Chronic renal Failure in
discussion
Children
PE21.7
Enumerate the etio-pathogenesis clinical features,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
complications and management of Wilms Tumor
discussion
PE21.11
Perform and interpret the common analytes in a Urine
S
SH
Y
Bed side clinic Labs,
Skill assessment
Biochemistry,
examination
Skill lab
Pathology
PE23.1
Discuss the Hemodynamic changes, clinical presentation,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology,
complications and management of Acyanotic Heart Diseases
discussion
Pathology
?VSD, ASD and PDA
PE23.2
Discuss the Hemodynamic changes, clinical presentation,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology,
complications and management of Cyanotic Heart Diseases ?
discussion
Pathology
Fallot's Physiology
PE23.3
Discuss the etio-pathogenesis, clinical presentation and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology,
management of cardiac failure in infant and children
discussion
Pathology
PE23.4
Discuss the etio-pathogenesis, clinical presentation and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology,
management of Acute Rheumatic Fever in children
discussion
Pathology
PE23.5
Discuss the clinical features, complications, diagnosis,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology, Pathology
management and prevention of Acute Rheumatic Fever
discussion
PE23.6
Discuss the etio-pathogenesis and clinical features and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology,
management of Infective endocarditis in children
discussion
Pathology,
Microbiology
PE24.1
Discuss the etio-pathogenesis, classification, clinical
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
presentation and management of diarrheal diseases in children
discussion
Microbiology
199

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PE24.2
Discuss the classification and clinical presentation of various
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
types of diarrheal dehydration
discussion
Microbiology
PE25.1
Discuss the etio-pathogenesis, clinical presentation and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
management of Malabsorption in children and its causes
discussion
including celiac disease
PE26.1
Discuss the etio-pathogenesis, clinical features and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
management of acute hepatitis in children
activity
Microbiology
PE26.2
Discuss the etio-pathogenesis, clinical features and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
management of Fulminant Hepatic Failure in children
activity
Microbiology
PE26.3
Discuss the etio-pathogenesis, clinical features and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
management of chronic liver diseases in children
activity
Microbiology
PE26.4
Discuss the etio-pathogenesis, clinical features and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
management of Portal Hypertension in children
activity
PE26.9
Interpret Liver Function Tests, viral markers, ultra sonogram
S
SH
Y
Bedside clinics, Skills Skill Assessment
Pathology
report
lab
PE29.1
Discuss the etio-pathogenesis, clinical features, classification
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
and approach to a child with anaemia
discussion
PE29.2
Discuss the etio-pathogenesis, clinical features and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
management of Iron Deficiency anaemia
discussion
PE29.3
Discuss the etiopathogenesis, clinical features and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
management of VIT B12, Folate deficiency anaemia
discussion
PE29.4
Discuss the etio-pathogenesis, clinical features and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
management of Hemolytic anemia, Thalassemia Major, Sickle
discussion
Physiology
cell anaemia, Hereditary spherocytosis, Auto-immune hemolytic
anaemia and hemolytic uremic syndrome
200

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
PE29.6
Discuss the cause of thrombocytopenia in children: describe
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
the clinical features and management of Idiopathic
discussion
Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
PE29.7
Discuss the etiology, classification, pathogenesis and clinical
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
features of Hemophilia in children
discussion
PE29.8
Discuss the etiology, clinical presentation and management of
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
Acute Lym
y phoblas
p
tic Leukemia in children
discussion
PE29.9
Discuss the etiology, clinical presentation and management of
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
lymphoma in children
discussion
General Surgery
SU2.1
Describe pathophysiology of shock, types of shock, principles
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology, Physiology
of resuscitation including fluid replacement and monitoring
discussion
SU3.1
Describe the indications and appropriate use of blood and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce.
Pathology
blood products and complications of blood transfusion.
discussion
SU5.1
Describe normal wound healing and factors affecting healing.
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
discussion
SU9.1
Choose appropriate biochemical, microbiological, pathological,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Biochemistry,
imaging investigations and interpret the investigative data in a
discussion
Microbiology,
surgical patient
Pathology
SU22.2
Describe the etiopathogenesis of thyroidal swellings
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
discussion
Respiratory Medicine
CT2.1
Define and classify obstructive airway disease
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology, Pathology
discussion
CT2.2
Describe and discuss the epidemiology, risk factors and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology, Pathology
evolution of obstructive airway disease
discussion
201

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain
Level
Core Suggested Teaching Suggested Assessment
Number
Vertical integration Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/S
Y/N
Learning methods
methods
required to
Integration
H/P
certify P
CT2.4
Describe and discuss the physiology and pathophysiology of
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology, Pathology
hypoxia and hypercapnia
discussion
CT2.5
Describe and discuss the genetics of alpha 1 antitrypsin
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Physiology, Pathology
deficiency in emphysema
discussion
CT2.6
Describe the role of the environment in the cause and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
exacerbation of obstructive airway disease
discussion
CT2.7
Describe and discuss allergic and non-allergic precipitants of
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology,
obstructive airway disease
discussion
CT2.11
Describe, discuss and interpret pulmonary function tests
S
SH
Y
Bed side clinic, DOAP Skill assessment
Physiology, Pathology
session
Orthopaedics
OR3.1
Describe and discuss the aetiopathogenesis, clinical features,
K/S
K/KH/S
Y
Lecture,
Written/ Viva voce/ OSCE
Pathology,
General surgery
investigations and principles of management of Bone and Joint
H
Small group
Microbiology
infections
discussion, Video
a) Acute Osteomyelitis
assisted lecture
b) Subacute osteomyelitis
c) Acute Suppurative arthritis
d) Septic arthritis & HIV infection
e) Spirochaetal infection
f) Skeletal Tuberculosis
OR4.1
Des
De cribe
scribe and
dis
di cus
scu s
ss the
c
linical
clinical f eatures, i nves
inve tigation
stigation and
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Sma
Sm ll
all group
Wrirtten/
itten/ Viva
Viva voce/ OS
OSCE
CE
Pathology
Ge
General
neral s
urgery
surgery
principles of management of Tuberculosis affecting major joints
discussion, Case
(Hip, Knee) including cold abcess and caries spine
discussion
OR10.1
Describe and discuss the aetiopathogenesis, clinical features,
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
General surgery,
Investigations and principles of management of benign and
discussion, Video
OSCE
Radiotherapy
malignant bone tumours and pathological fractures
assisted interactive
lecture
Radiotherapy
202

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