Download NTRUHS (DR. N.T.R UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES) MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) 2nd Year Foundation Course Stage II Syllabus
1) FOUNDATION COURSE STAGE ? II
At this stage, the learners come into clinical contact for the first time. At the same time
they need to pursue studies in the para clinical and clinical disciplines. The purpose of
the foundation course, at this stage, should be to sensitize the learners to the basic
principles of the following in an ethical manner.
The topics suggested are:
1. Art and science of history taking
2. Art and science of general physical examination.
3. Communication and behavioral skil s.
4. Professional etiquettes and ethics.
5. Professionalism and ethical issues to be reinforced.
6. Prescription writing.
7. Sensitization to rational use of drugs, laboratory practice.
The teaching learning methods are:
1. Interactive lectures
2. Demonstration, Triggers
3. Case vignettes
4. Role play and role modeling
The course, at this stage, should involve Medicine as a lead department with
support from other departments. A behavioral scientist, faculty from Community Medicine
and representatives from other departments should be associated.
Assessment
Assessment should be conducted in the form of programme evaluation and feedback
at the end of course. As indicated earlier, all aspects covered in this foundation course,
should be duly assessed. Due weightage should be given for assessing al knowledge
and skil s in the final assessment in their respective discipline.
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