ZPPD Curriculum 2014 II

CURRICULUM
FOR
MEDICAL COURSE
2014
[Volume 2]
CLINICAL COURSE
Faculty of Medicine
UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA
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Summary
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 5
SUMMARY OF CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS ................................................................................... 7
FOURTH YEAR COMMON OSCE ...................................................................................................... 9
INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL COURSE ..................................................................................... 10
1.
GENERAL APPOINTMENTS ..................................................................................................... 12

1.1. BLOOD BANK ......................................................................................................................................... 13
1.2. RADIOLOGY............................................................................................................................................ 14
1.3. ONCOLOGY ............................................................................................................................................ 15
2. COMMUNITY AND FAMILY MEDICINE .................................................................................... 16

2.1. COMMUNITY MEDICINE APPOINTMENT....................................................................................................... 17
2.2. COMMUNITY MEDICINE EDUCATIONAL TOUR ............................................................................................... 46
2.3. FAMILY HEALTH CENTRE........................................................................................................................... 47
2.4. PROFESSORIAL FAMILY MEDICINE .............................................................................................................. 49
3. FORENSIC MEDICINE ................................................................................................................... 51
3.1. FORENSIC MEDICINE................................................................................................................................ 52
Detail objectives for Clinical appointment................................................................. 53

4. PATHOLOGY .................................................................................................................................. 55
4.1. CLINICAL PATHOLOGY .............................................................................................................................. 56
5. MEDICINE ....................................................................................................................................... 57
5.1. FIRST MEDICINE ..................................................................................................................................... 58
Objectives for First Appointment in Medicine .......................................................... 59

5.2. DERMATOLOGY ...................................................................................................................................... 62
5.3. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES ............................................................................................................. 63
5.4. CHEST MEDICINE .................................................................................................................................... 64
5.5. CARDIOLOGY .......................................................................................................................................... 65
5.6. RHEUMATOLOGY .................................................................................................................................... 66
5.7. NEUROLOGY .......................................................................................................................................... 67
5.8. SECOND MEDICINE.................................................................................................................................. 68
Objectives for Second Appointment in Medicine ...................................................... 69

5.9.
PROFESSORIAL MEDICINE .................................................................................................................... 74
Final Year Professorial Programme ........................................................................... 75

6. OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY .......................................................................................... 78
FIRST OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY ................................................................................................................. 79
Objectives for first appointment in Obstetrics and Gynaecology .............................. 80

6.2. SECOND OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY ....................................................................................................... 83
Objectives for second appointment in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.......................... 84

6.3. PROFESSORIAL OBSTETRICS &GYNAECOLOGY ............................................................................................... 87
Objectives for professorial appointment in Obstetrics and Gynaecology .................. 89

7. PAEDIATRICS ................................................................................................................................. 92
7.1. FIRST PAEDIATRICS .................................................................................................................................. 93
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Objectives for First appointment in Paediatrics .........................................................94

7.2. NEONATOLOGY ...................................................................................................................................... 97
7.3. SECOND PAEDIATRICS .............................................................................................................................. 99
Learning objectives of second appointment in paediatrics ......................................100

7.4. PROFESSORIAL PAEDIATRICS.................................................................................................................... 101
Objectives for Professorial appointment in Paediatrics ...........................................102

8. PSYCHIATRY ................................................................................................................................ 111
8.1. FIRST PSYCHIATRY ................................................................................................................................. 112
8.2. PROFESSORIAL PSYCHIATRY ..................................................................................................................... 114
8. SURGERY ...................................................................................................................................... 116
9.1. FIRST SURGERY ..................................................................................................................................... 117
Objectives for First Appointment in Surgery ...........................................................118

9.2. ORO-MAXILLARY SURGERY...................................................................................................................... 120
9.3. ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY......................................................................................................................... 121
9.4. SECOND SURGERY ................................................................................................................................. 122
Objectives for Second Appointment in Surgery.......................................................123

9.5. OTOLARYNGOLOGY ............................................................................................................................... 125
9.6. OPHTHALMOLOGY ................................................................................................................................ 126
9.7. ANAESTHESIOLOGY AND INTENSIVE CARE................................................................................................... 127
9.8. NEUROSURGERY ................................................................................................................................... 129
9.9.CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY ..................................................................................................................... 130
9.10. VASCULAR SURGERY ............................................................................................................................ 131
9.11. PAEDIATRIC SURGERY .......................................................................................................................... 132
9.12. UROLOGY .......................................................................................................................................... 133
9.13. ACCIDENT AND TRAUMA ...................................................................................................................... 134
9.14. THIRD SURGERY .................................................................................................................................. 135
Objectives for Third Appointment in Surgery .........................................................136

9.15. PROFESSORIAL SURGERY ...................................................................................................................... 139
Objectives for Professorial Surgical appointment ....................................................140

10. ELECTIVES ................................................................................................................................. 144
10.1. ELECTIVE ........................................................................................................................................... 145
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Summary
INTRODUCTION
The clinical course starts during the Phase II but introduction to clinical
situations are provided in Phase I in the form of applied anatomy and applied
physiology with the objective of showing the relevance of basic sciences for clinical
practice. They go to the teaching Hospital for clinical studies in the morning and
attend thepara-clinical studies in the afternoons during Phases II and III. Students
spend the entire day in the hospital during the professorial studies in the Phase IV.
The course starts with one week of introductory program. Then the students
are posted for first appointment in Medicine of 8 weeks and Surgery of 4 weeks.
This is followed by 4 week appointments in Paediatrics and Obstetrics &
Gynaecology followed by one week appointments in Blood Bank,Venereology,
Neurology and Oromaxillary surgery and two week appointments in Chest medicine,
Radiology, Clinical Pathology, and Dermatology.
Students are then posted to second appointment in Surgery of six weeks
followed by four week appointment in Orthopaedics, eight week appointment in
Community Medicine and 6 week appointment in Psychiatry. Students are posted to
second Paediatrics and second Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Forensic Medicine of
four weeks and two week appointments in Otolaryngology [ENT], Ophthalmology,
Oncology, Primary Health Care institutions under Medical Officer of Health and
Cardiology.Anaesthesia& Intensive Care is given 3 weeks.
Finally they go for the second appoint in Medicine for 8 weeks and third
appointment in Surgery of six weeks. At the end of all the pre-professorial
clerkships, the students are taken on educational tour of two weeks to visit important
national institutions related to health and at the same time they will visit other
Faculties of Medicine to improve social harmony.
At the end of all these rotations the students are sent for elective
appointments of four weeks. Before the commencement of final year appointments,
a Common OSCE will be conducted to ensure that the students have acquired the
prescribed clinical knowledge, skills and attitudes during the pre-professorial
appointments.
Finally they go for eight weeks of professorial appointments in Medicine,
Surgery, Paediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology and four week appointments in
Psychiatry and Family / Community Medicine.
The students should have the following to be admitted to the professorial
appointments:
Completed the Second Examination for Medical Degrees.
Completed all pre-professorial appointments.
Passed fourth year Common OSCE.
Passed the examination in Sociology.
Passed the examination in second part of PPDS.
All the major appointments and most of the short appointments are held in the
Teaching Hospital. They will have to go to the Chest Clinic at Pannai, Psychiatric
unit at BH Tellipallai and many other institutions as need arise.
More appointments will be included as new units are developed in the
Teaching hospital. However, patients related all subspecialties are exposed to
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Introduction
students as those patients are managed in Medical or Surgical Units if no special unit
is available.
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Introduction
Summary of Clinical Appointments
Subject
General
Community
and Family
Medicine
Forensic
Medicine
Pathology
Psychiatry
Medicine
Obstetrics
and
Gynaecology
Appointment
Weeks
Introduction to clinical course

Blood Bank
Radiology
Oncology
Total
CM Appointment
Family Health Centre
CM Educational Tour
Professorial Family Medicine
Total
1
1
2
2
6
8
2
2
2
14
Forensic Medicine
Clinical Pathology
First Psychiatry
Professorial Psychiatry
Total
First Medicine
Dermatology
Sexually Transmitted diseases
Chest Medicine
Cardiology
Rheumatology
Neurology
Second Medicine
Professorial Medicine
Total
First Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Second Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Professorial Obstetrics &
Gynaecology
Total
2
8
10
8
2
1
2
2
1
8
8
32
4
4
8
16
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Introduction
First Paediatrics
Neonatology
Second Paediatrics
Professorial Paediatrics
Total
First Surgery
Second Surgery
Orthopaedics
Oromaxillary surgery
Third Surgery
Otolaryngology
Ophthalmology
Anaesthesiology & Intensive care
Neurosurgery
Cardiothoracic surgery
Vascular surgery
Paediatric surgery
Urology
Accident and trauma
Professorial Surgery
Total
4
1
4
8
17
4
6
4
1
6
2
2
3
Elective 1
Depends on selection
Total
All
Paediatrics
Surgery
139
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Fourth Year Common OSCE

The purpose of conducting the OSCE before admitting students into Professorial
appointments is to ensure that they have acquired the prescribed clinical knowledge, skills
and attitudes during the pre-professorial appointments. The OSCE is to be considered as a
special examination and conducted under the examination rules and regulations.
This is an essential component to pass before the commencement of the professorial
appointments.
As the name suggests, an OSCE is designed to be:
Objective - all candidates are assessed using exactly the same stations (although if real
patients are used, their signs may vary slightly) with the same marking scheme. In an
OSCE, candidates get marks for their performance based on a marking scheme which
minimises examiner bias.
Structured - stations in OSCEs have a very specific task. Where simulated patients are
used, detailed scripts are provided to ensure that the information that they give is the
same to all candidates, including the emotions that the patient should use during the
consultation. Instructions are carefully written to ensure that the candidate is given a
very specific task to complete. The OSCE is carefully structured to include parts from all
elements of the curriculum as well as a wide range of skills.
A clinical examination - the OSCE is designed to assess application of clinical and
related theoretical knowledge. Where theoretical knowledge is required the questions are
standardised and the candidate is only asked questions that are on the examiners
instruction sheet.
The format of the OSCE:
There will be 20 stations as follows: Medicine 4, Surgery 4, Paediatrics 4, Obstetrics
and Gynaecology 4, Psychiatry 2, Community medicine 2. Timing for each station will
be 5 minutes.
The aspects to be examined are: History taking, physical examination, ward procedures, data
interpretation, skills assessment and communication. The pool of examiners will include the
consultants, registrars and senior registrars from the Faculty and the Extended Faculty.
Timing of the OSCE:
It will be conducted at the end of Phase III just before the commencement of the professorial
appointments.
Marking:
The marks obtained for each subject will be calculated and the decision on the grade
obtained will be given separately. The marks in each subject will be computed into the in
course assessment mark for the subjects at the Final MBBS.
The students will have to obtain 50 % in each subject to pass the examination.
For the 33rd and 34th batch, there will be a repeat examination consisting of a viva.
From the 35th batch onwards, qualifying the OSCE will be an essential criterion to enter into
the final year. Those who fail even in one component will have to repeat the failed
appointment and re sit the OSCE with the next batch.
Those who miss the batch for this reason will not be entitled for class honours at the final
examination.
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Introduction to Clinical Course

This is a one week course of lectures on the first day and introduction
to the four major disciplines during the following four days.
MEDICINE
Topics for discussion:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Ward manners: getting permission to enter ward, consent before examining

patients.
Attitude of students towards the patients and the staff in and outside the wards.
History taking.
Examination of patients: general and systemic.
Documents used in clinical settings.
Prevention of cross infections.
Causation if Medical diseases.
Basic principles of laboratory investigations.
Use of clinical equipment.
Visit to outpatient department and clinics.
Referral system.
Levels of health care.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Know the names of common clinical problems

Become aware of the importance of labour room.
Understand the need for ante natal care
Learn to respect the privacy of Gynaecological patients
Know the names of surgeries done in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Know the common instruments used in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Know the names of emergencies in Obstetrics &Gynaecology
PAEDIATRICS
The students should be emphasised on the following aspects:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Code of conduct during clinical appointments

Demonstration of handling sick children / neonates
History taking
Documents used in clinical setting
Examination of the systems
Use of clinical equipment
Communication skills
Doctor as the team leader
Breaking bad news
Health promotion and health statistics
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SURGERY
Topics for discussion:

1. Hospital arrangements: number of wards, administrative set up, clinics,
operation theatre, DPM, pathology, radiology, etc.
2. Ward manners: getting permission to enter ward, consent before examining
patients.
3. Attitude of students towards the patients and the staff in and outside the
wards.
4. History taking.
5. Examination of patients: general and local.
6. Examination of a lump.
7. Examination of an ulcer.
8. Abdominal pain and examination of abdomen.
9. Causation of surgical diseases. Congenital, inflammatory, traumatic, and
malignancy.
10. Basic principles of investigations.
11. Asepsis, antisepsis, scrubbing, and theatre techniques
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1. GENERAL APPOINTMENTS
This section describes the appointments that
cannot be classified as an independent subject
because clinical material related to all fields of
medicine is involved in these appointments.
They include,
1.1. Blood Bank
1.2. Radiology
1.3. Oncology
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Common Appointments
1.1. Blood Bank

1
Consultant/supervisor
MO, Blood Bank
Duration
1 week [1x6x4=24 hours]
Number of Students
1/8 of the batch
Usual time
8 AM -12 noon
Additional time
Optional- outdoor blood collections- when

no lectures
Prerequisite
Should have completed at least one

medicine and surgery appointment
Are patients allocated for

clerking?
no
Places to visit
Blood Bank, outdoor blood collections
Objectives / purpose of the

appointment
Develop knowledge and skills on blood

component transfusion services
10
Knowledge students should

acquire
Blood grouping and cross matching

Vein to vein procedures
Blood components available and their usage.
Preparation and storage of blood
components
11
Skills students should develop
Screening donor and collecting the blood

Grouping and cross matching
12
Attitudes students to acquire
Respect blood donors
13
Any other relevant information
14
Assessment method
Along with Final Examination in all subjects
15
Criteria to sign Student record

book
Attendance and satisfactory completion
16
References
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Common Appointments
1.2. Radiology
1
Consultant Radiologist
Duration
2 weeks [2x6x4=48 hours]
Number of Students
1/8 of the batch
Usual time
8 AM -12 noon
Additional time
Prerequisite

Are patients allocated for clerking?
no
Places to visit
Radiology unit

appointment
To understand the role of imaging in

management of patients.
To learn preparatory procedures for
radiography
10
Knowledge students should acquire
Radiological techniques available

Radiological appearances of common
problems
Risks, precautions and after care of patients
subjected to radiography
11
Identify basic and common abnormalities
12
Judicial use of imaging
13
14
Assessment method
Along with Examination in Surgery
15
Criteria to sign Student record book
Attendance.
16
References
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Common Appointments
1.3. Oncology
1
Consultant Oncologist
Duration
Number of Students
1/8 of the batch
Usual time
8 AM -12 noon
Additional time
Students are expected to come early

enough to be ready for consultants by
8.00 AM. Casualty Sundays and all other
available times.
Prerequisite

medicine and surgery and pathology
appointment
Yes- given patients- 2 per student
Places to visit
Oncology ward, BH Tellipallai Cancer

treatment unit

appointment
Should be able to understand the

treatment principles and importance of
application of pathology knowledge
10
Examination, principles of treatment,

principles of follow up and appropriate
referral for specialist care of cancer
patients
Care of terminally ill patients
11
Examination of cancer patients

Reassure cancer patients
12
To have positive outlook for the life of

cancer patients.
13
14
Assessment method
Along with Examination in all subjects
15
MCQ examination at the end of

appointment
16
References
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Common Appointments
2. COMMUNITY AND FAMILY MEDICINE

Appointments predominantly related to
Community Medicine and Family Medicine are
described in this section. They are,
2.1. Community Medicine Appointment
2.2. Community Medicine Educational Tour
2.3. Family Health Centre
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Community Medicine
2.1. Community Medicine Appointment

1
Head / Staff , Department of Community

Medicine
Duration
Number of Students
1/4 of the batch
Usual time
8-12 noon
Additional time
Saturdays till1 PM
Prerequisite
Completed one medicine, surgery, paediatrics

and Obstetrics appointments
Completed lectures of terms 5,6 and 7

clerking?
no
Places to visit
Department of Community Medicine, clinics and

health activities in the Project area.

appointment
As in the objectives
10

acquire
11
12
13
14
Assessment method
Presentation and examination at the end of the

clerkship
15
Criteria to sign record book
Attendance and evaluation
16
References
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Community Medicine
Introduction to Community Medicine Clinical Attachment

Curriculum at Faculty of Medicine University of Jaffna has been developed in
accordance with Sri Lanka Medical Councils (SLMC) document. During this 8
weeks appointment the student gains experience in various aspects of community
medicine.
The appointment is usually held during the second term of the fourth year.
The general objectives of the community based attachment are
To identify and critically analyze the different health problems, health

programmes and health related organizations activities in the community.
To gain skills in communication, health planning and management.
To develop positive attitudes towards health promotion in the community,

families and patients
Programme
Introduction
Programme timing and duration
1. Timing: Third and Fourth year
2. Duration: Eight weeks
3. Tutors: Staff from Department of Community and Family Medicine (DCFM),
Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Nallur and other community tutors.
The teaching and assessment are shared among the staff of the Department of
Community and Family Medicine (DCFM), Medical Officer of Health (MOH)
Nallur and other community tutors. Community tutors are drawn from a wide variety
of backgrounds, some will be working or have worked with a social care or health
care (conventional or alternative) organisation, or with a voluntary organization
providing support or advice for people in need. Ideally, they will represent the sort of
partnership and collaboration that can exist between the statutory and voluntary
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sectors. Most of the teaching and course activities take place at the MOH Nallur, but
sometimes community tutors meet students at their own place of work or arrange and
accompany students on visits to local organisations. Both DCFM staffs and MOH
Nallur staffs should both be involved in the assessment of the students.
Students are expected to be with the tutors from8.00 am to12.00 pm.
Learning methods
The objectives for each day are clearly set out in this student guide, with suggestions
for activities for achieving them. Students will enjoy a variety of teaching methods.
These could include:
small group discussions
shadowing clinicians, other health professionals and non-clinical members of

the health team
contact with patients
observation of health care professional (HCP)/patient interactions
reflection
clinical skills
self-directed learning and research
case studies
semi structured interviews
The Role of the students

Students should always approach the clients in pairs (male and Female) and
inform the purpose of the visit.
Students should obtain the assistance of the tutors to choose an aspect of each
days activities.
Students should maintain learning logs related to the activities of each day.
Student can get the support from the tutorsto achieve and assess their learning
objectives. If the student feels that he/shehas not met the learning objectives for
the day,can get the guidance.
Student can get the support to select a topic for the health education.
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Organization
A group of 20 25 students will be attached to the Department of Community

Medicine for 8 weeks during the third /fourth year. This group will be divided into 2
groups of 10 13 each.
Group leaders will be selected from the groups and will be rotated during the
appointment.
Each student will receive a student guide for the Community Medicine Attachment
An orientation on the Community Medicine attachment will be given on the first

day at the DCFM.
All students should maintain a portfolio and should submit it to the Department of
Community Medicine at the end of the appointment for assessment.
Transport facilities would be provided for certain visits.
Student attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory for all attachment related

activities and presentations delivered at the conclusion of the clerkship. 100% attendance
is required before they could be signed up. Absence from a scheduled examination or
other learning activity requires medical certificate to be excused.
Assessment:
The clerkship assessment will take place at the end of the appointment of four weeks.
The assessment will comprise of the following
a. Attitude and application (AA) (20%)
b. Health education. (30%)
c. A paper with Structured Essay Questions (SEQ) (50%)
d. Portfolio Assessment (50%)
A total mark assigned is 15% at 3rd MBBS Part II Examination.
List of Activities:
1. Appointment with MOH (19 days)
1.1.
Introduction of MOH office and services
1.2.
Poly clinic
1.3.
Family planning Clinic
1.4.
Postnatal care
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1.5.
Well Women Clinic
1.6.
Field visit with PHM and Growth monitoring and nutrition
1.7.
School Health programme
1.8.
Supervision of a staff
1.9.
MOH conference
1.10.
NCD community preventionprogramme
1.11.
Community based control activity
1.12.
Food sanitation (Food handling establishments, bakery,dairy and

food factory)
1.13.
Slaughter House, market sanitation, and refuse Disposal
1.14.
GBV and Child abuse divisional MDT meeting
1.15.
Occupational health
1.16.
EPI programme&AEFI surveillance
1.17.
Outbreak investigation
1.18.
Community empowerment (working with mothers club)
2. Health system and care Institutions in the community (9 days)

2.1.
Office of RDHS Jaffna
2.2.
Health information system
2.3.
Infection control
2.4.
Administration set up
2.5.
Managing drugs and equipments
2.6.
Public health review meeting
2.7.
Surveillance system
2.8.
Malaria control activity
2.9.
TB control activity
3. Care of persons with special needs (9days)

3.1.
Nuffield School for Deaf & Blind
3.2.
Home for elders
3.3.
Jaffna Jaipur Centre for Disability Rehabilitation
3.4.
Sivapoomi/Home for mentally Handicapped (ARK)
3.5.
AROD
3.6.
CANE
3.7.
Visit to Ragama rehabilitation centre **
3.8.
Community based Elderly care
3.9.
Mental health services in the community

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3.10.
Skill Lab
Clerkship Programme
Poly clinic:
Antenatal clinic (ANC), Child Welfare Clinic (CWC) and Family Planning clinic are
conducted during a poly clinic day of a clinic Centre of Nallur MOH. Students are
expected to work in ANC and CWC during their poly clinic visit.
The students will work in small groups during their assigned visit to the poly clinic.
During the ANC time a mother will be allocated to a student. Each student should
follow up the mother from the time of registration at the clinic and take part in all
clinic procedures in respect to this mother during her stay at the clinic. During this
activity the student should observe the activities of the PHM, PHNS and the MOH in
the clinic. The students should critically evaluate the activities in the clinic and
prepare a report to be included in the portfolio.
Outcomes:
The students should be able to
describe the purpose of the antenatal clinic (ANC)
describe the pregnancy record and the importance of maintaining it
describe the activities conducted to monitor the pregnancy
describe the activities carried out to improve the health of the pregnant
mothers
describe the health and the social risk assessment and the referral procedures
describe the immunization procedures
assess the usefulness of the ANC
prepare a critical appraisal report of the activities of the ANC
Then during the CWC time a mother with a child will be allocated to a student. Each
student should follow up the child from the time of registration at the clinic and take
part in all clinic procedures in respect to this child during his/her stay at the clinic.
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During this activity the student should observe the activities of the PHM, PHNS and
the MOH in the clinic. The students should critically evaluate the activities in the
clinic and prepare a report to be included in the portfolio.
Outcomes:
The students should be able to
Describe the activities carried out in the CWC in the order in which they are
performed
List of the personal responsible for the above activities
Describe the cold chain and sterilization procedures in the clinics
describe the importance of the Child Health Development Record (CHDR)
Carry out all the activities in the clinic

acquire skills to complete a CHDR and interpret the data on a CHDR
use the CHDR as a tool to educate the mother and health care provider
describe the methods of successful breast feeding
describe the importance and quality of complementary feeding
describe age-appropriate immunization
describe developmental stages of a child
Family Planning clinic

The students should acquire the skills on counseling on contraception. The students
will be briefed on how to advise a woman to select a contraceptive method available
with national programme.
Students will be divided into groups and will follow the clients who attend the clinic.
Outcomes:
At the completion of the visit the student should be able to
Name and discuss the contraceptive methods available
advantages and disadvantages
Recommended appropriate contraception for clients, explaining the
List and identify the equipment for insertion of IUCD

Describe the steps involved in insertion of IUCD
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Describe the correct route and dosages of administration of selected

contraceptives and state the advice given to the acceptors of particulars
methods
Observe a home visit by PHM to a couple adopted a family planning
method
Postnatal Care
Students will be posted with PHM. Initially tutor will discuss the objectives and the
activities carried at postnatal clinic and postnatal home visit. Then students will be
divided into two groups and will be carried the home visit. The students should
discuss the postnatal care and involve in reflective writing. All the learning activities
will be included in the portfolio
Outcomes:
Discuss the rationale for family planning during the extended

postpartum period
Explain benefits of healthy pregnancy spacing
non-lactating
Describe return to fertility for postpartum women both lactating and
Describe contraceptive methods appropriate for lactating women
discharge counseling
Describe programmatic considerations related to postpartum pre-
Describe the postpartum domiciliary care delivered by PHM

Carry out Health education to postpartum Mothers
Well Women Clinic (WWC)

Students will be posted with MOH. Initially tutor will discuss the objectives and the
activities carried at WWC. Each student should follow up the mother from the time
of registration at the clinic and take part in all clinic procedures in respect to this
mother during her stay at the clinic. During this activity the student should observe
the activities of the PHM, PHNS and the MOH in the clinic.
The students should discuss the WWC clinic and involve in reflective writing. All
the learning activities will be included in the portfolio
Outcome:
List the objectives of well women clinics

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Describe the activities should be carried out in a well women clinics
List the records maintained by PHM regarding well women clinics
rationale behind this
List the non communicable diseases targeted at well women clinics and
Carry out the clinical and investigations which are done at WWC
above non communicable diseases
describe the health promotion activities that can be done to overcome the
Describe the referral procedures followed up in the well women clinics

Discuss the importance of maintaining good medical records and proper
referral pathway
Field visit with PHM and Growth monitoring and nutrition

Students will be posted with PHM. Initially tutor will discuss the objectives and the
importance of growth monitoring and nutrition. Then students will be divided into
two groups and will be carried the home visit and growth monitoring and nutrition.
The students should discuss the activities and write a reflective report on these
activities. All the learning activities will be included in the portfolio
Outcomes:
List the objectives of growth monitoring
List and carry out the steps in growth monitoring
the trends in growth of the child
office and weighing post
with children attending the weighing posts
suggest improvements of their condition
List the actions that should be undertaken depending on the results of
List the records maintained by the PHM on growth monitoring at her
Identify and describe the different varieties of growth charts available
Identify the causes
of growth faltering among the children and
Identify the shortcomings in the weighing post and recommend

improvements
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School Health programme:

Students will be posted with MOH and PHI. Initially tutor will discuss the
components and the activities carried in School Health programme. Students will be
divided into groups and evaluate the sanitary condition of the school. Then tutor
briefly discuss the activities carried out during school medical inspection (SMI).
Students will carry out the shadow SMI activity under the supervision of MOH.
During this activity the student should observe the activities of the PHI, teachers and
the MOH.
The students should discuss the school health programme and involve in
reflective writing. All the learning activities will be included in the portfolio
Outcomes
At the completion of the activity, the student should be able to
describe the health services available for school children in Sri Lanka
Describe the components of SMI and their importance
Discuss the roles of the teachers and health personnel at a SMI session
List the requirements for healthy school environment
List records and other instruments needed
Examine school children and fill the S.M.I form
groups
SMI
places
in delivering health education
Identify the common illness found among school children indifferent age
Describe the preventive measures and treatment given to school children at

Refer children with problems that cant to managed at SMI, to appropriate
List the health education topics, materials used and describe the methods used
Describe the functions of school health club
Supervision of Staff
Students will be posted with MOH. Initially tutor will discuss the objectives and
importance of the supervision. Then tutor will explain the way to carry out
supervision and using the findings of supervision to improve the performance of the
programme. Then students will observe the supervision activity which is carried out
by the MOH. Then MOH will discuss the issues related to the particular supervision.
Finally students should involve in reflective writing. All the learning activities will
be included in the portfolio.
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Outcomes:
describe the role of supervision in routine programme management
understand the difference between the supervision and inspection

describe the steps of supervision
carry out an effective supervision
discuss the outcomes of the supervision
describe the usefulness of the supervision
MOH conference
Students will be posted with MOH. Initially tutor will discuss the objectives and
importance of the MOH conference. Students will observe the activities carried
during the conference. Student will maintain the learning log to list and reflect the
activities. Finally students should involve in reflective writing. All the learning
activities will be included in the portfolio.
Outcomes:
describe the objective of the meeting
describe the concept of team work
describe how monitoring and evaluation of services done at divisional

level
understand the important of routine reporting
explain theusefulness of the proper reporting
describe utilization of routine reporting
NCD community prevention programme

Students will be posted with MOH. Initially tutor will discuss the objectives,
importance and components of the NCD community prevention programme. Then
students will be divided into groups. Groups will carry out and also observe the
activities of the PHM, PHNs, PHI and Medical officers in different components of
the NCD programme. Student will maintain the learning log to list and reflect the
Outcomes:
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describe the health services available for prevention of NCD in Sri

Lanka
list the requirements for community prevention programme for NCD
describe the components of NCD community prevention programme
and their importance

list records and other instruments needed for the NCD community
prevention programme
discuss the roles of the community leaders and health personnel at a
NCD community prevention session
identify the common illness found among people indifferent age groups
describe the referral mechanism to manage the NCD
describe the preventive measures and treatment given to people
list the records used and describe their importance

list the health education topics, materials used and describe the methods
used
in delivering health education
Food sanitation (Food handling establishments, bakery, and dairy)

Students will be posted with PHI. Initially tutor will discuss the objectives,
importance and components of the Food sanitation and Food act of Sri Lanka. Then
students will be divided into groups. Groups will visit to food handling
establishments, bakery and diary with PHI and observe the activities of the PHI in
different components of the food sanitation. Student will maintain the learning log to
list and reflect the activities. Finally students should involve in reflective writing. All
the learning activities will be included in the portfolio.
Outcomes:
understand the Food Act No 26 of 1980

describe the role of the PHI in the implementation of the Food Act
describe health hazards of an eating place
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List the legal requirements in an eating house to supply uncontaminated food
to consumers
Describe the measures that should be undertaken to prevent spread of disease
Name diseases spread by contaminated food
Describe the examination and investigation carried out on food handlers

Describe the content of ordinances which deal with the functioning of an
eating house
Slaughter house, Market sanitation, and refuse Disposal

Students will be posted with Slaughter house PHI in the morning. Then students
observe the activities of the PHI in different components of the food sanitation.
Student will maintain the learning log to list and reflect the activities. Finally
students should involve in reflective writing. All the learning activities will be
included in the portfolio.
Slaughter house
Outcome:
Describe the slaughter house and its location
Describe the cattle pound and its purpose
mortem and post-mortem features
Describe the steps in slaughter of cattle

list the common diseases of cattle and describe their ante
Describe the hazards, slaughter house workers are exposed to
Disposal of waste products

Water supply
Storage of meat
Transport of meat from a slaughter house
Market sanitation and refuse disposal

importance and stakeholders of the market sanitation and refuse disposals. Then
students observe the activities of the PHI in different market sanitation and refuse
disposal. Student will maintain the learning log to list and reflect the activities.
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Market&Refuse Disposal
Outcome:
Describe the Market and its location
Describe the methods of refuse disposal in Municipal Council. Jaffna.
Constraints in proper disposal and suggestion for improvements
Describe the hazards, Market workers are exposed to
Describe the collection transport and final disposal of refuse
List the Health hazards of insanitary collection and disposal of refuse

Discuss the occupational hazards of workers involved in refuse
disposal
3.4.
Visit to sewage treatment plant**

Outcome: At the completion of the visit the student should be able to
1.
Describe the method used in the particular plant
2.
Describe how they maintaining the continuous function
3.
Discuss the occupational hazards of workers involved in the plant
Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Child abuse divisional multi disciplinary
team (MDT) meeting
Students will be posted with MOH. Initially tutor will discuss the issues related to
GBV and child abuse and various stakeholders who are working in GBV and child
abuse at MOH and divisional secretary level. Then they will attend the MDT meeting
at divisional secretary office and observe the case discussion. Each student should
follow up acaseand write a report. All the learning activities will be included in the
portfolio
Objectives
describe the health services available for Gender Based Violence

(GBV) and Child abuse in Sri Lanka
Discuss the roles of the community health staffs in prevention of GBV

and child abuse.
Discuss the roles of the other community workers in the prevention of
GBV and child abuse
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Identify the common risk factors for the prevention of GBV and child
abuse
Describe the referral pathway to handle the cases related to GBV and
child abuse.
List records and other instruments needed for the prevention of GBV
and child abuse
Describe the role of various community organizations for the
prevention of the GBV and child abuse
Occupational health
importance and components of the occupational health of Sri Lanka. Then students
will be divided into groups. Groups will visit to small scale work place and observe
the activities of the PHI in different components of the occupational health. Student
will maintain the learning log to list and reflect the activities. Finally students should
involve in reflective writing. All the learning activities will be included in the
portfolio.
Outcomes:
The students should be able to:
conducting a small industry visit in order to determine the occupational health

hazards relevant
preventive measures that should be adopted
List the Welfare measures that are available
Describe the interaction between the management and the workers its effects
EPI programme&AEFI surveillance

Students will be worked in a group to discuss and develop a presentation in EPI
programme and AEFI surveillance. The resource person will brief the students for 45
minutes on the objectives of each learning experience. Thereafter, case scenarios will be
given to the students under the following topics.
Objectives of EPI programme

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Current updates in EPI programme

Coverage and immunity of EPI programme
AEFI and EPI programmes
The students will prepare their presentations according to the specific questions and
objectives for 30 minutes. Students will be randomly selected and asked to present
Outbreak investigation
importance and components of the outbreak investigation. Then students will be
divided into groups. Groups will visit to relevant places where infectious cases
reported in the particular month and observe/ discuss the activity/activities carried
out by the PHI. Student will maintain the learning log to list and reflect the activities.
Outcome
describe the important steps of the outbreak investigation.
discuss the roles of the community health staffs in prevention of

outbreak investigation
Discuss the roles of the other health workers in the outbreak

investigation
Describe the referral pathway to handle the cases related to GBV and
child abuse.
List records and other instruments needed for the prevention of GBV
and child abuse
Describe the role of various community organizations for the
prevention of the GBV and child abuse
Community empowerment (working with mothers club)

Students will be posted with PHM. Initially tutor will discuss the objectives,
importance and components of the community empowerment for the preventive
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health activities. Then students will be divided into groups. Groups will meet the
mothers club members and discuss with them about their activities and community
empowerment activities to improve the health status of the community. Student will
maintain the learning log to list and reflect the activities. Finally students should
portfolio.
Outcomes
At the end of the community empowerment activity students should be able to:
describe any health and social problems in the community
carry out community empowerment activities
understand the socio cultural issues and their influence on disease prevention
describe the issues to mobilize the community
describe the strengths and weaknesses of the mothers club
Health system and care Institutions in the community (9 days)
2.1. Office of RDHS Jaffna

Students will be posted with Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) Jaffna.
Initially tutor will discuss the health system of Sri Lanka. Then students will be
divided into groups. Groups will go to various section of the RDHS office and
observe the activities. Student will maintain the learning log to list and reflect the
Outcome:
1.
describe the health system of Sri Lanka
2.
describe the role of Provincial and regional health system
3.
discuss the SWOT of decentralization of health services
4.
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5.
2.2.
describe the staffs working and activities of the RDHS
Health information system (HIS)
Students will be posted with medical statistics unit Teaching Hospital Jaffna and
MOH Nallur. Initially tutor will discuss the health information system of Sri Lanka.
Then students will be divided into groups. One group will go to the statistics unit TH
Jaffna and second group will go to MOH office Nallur. Groups will critically
evaluate the effectiveness of the existing HIS and compare the HIS in different
settings in the world. Students will be requested to do the presentation about their
activities. Student will also maintain the learning log to list and reflect the activities.
Outcome:
2.3.
1.
describe the HIS of Sri Lanka
2.
describe the role of medical officer to maintain the efficient HIS
3.
discuss the SWOT of existing HIS
4.
evaluate need for electronic HIS
5.
list resources needed for the electronic HIS
Infection control and waste management
Students will be posted with infection control nursing officer at Teaching Hospital
Jaffna. Initially tutor will discuss the infection control activities carried out in an
institution and the hospital waste management. Then students will be divided into
groups and visit the wards, theatre, sterilizing unit and hospital waste management
unit. Student will discuss the present status and the short comings compare to the
national guide line produced by the Quality and Safety unit of Ministry of Health.
Student will also maintain the learning log to list and reflect the activities. Finally
Outcome:
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List the activities that are done by the infection control nurses
Understand and discuss the short comings of the infection control activity
Identify the short comings
Describe the facilities available for the infection control
Describe the waste disposal method followed for different wastages
2.4.
Suggest the measures could be adopted to overcome the shortcomings
Administration set up
Students will be posted with Director of Teaching Hospital Jaffna. Initially director
will discuss the administrative setup of an institution. Then students will be divided
into groups. Groups will go and discuss the administrative and financial role with the
accountant and administrative officer at the hospital. Students also will be introduced
the Sri Lanka establishment code and financial regulations. Students will be
requested to do the presentation on the information which they gather during the
visit. Student will also maintain the learning log to list and reflect the activities.
Outcome:
Describe the administrative setup in big hospital
List the duties and responsibilities of the Director
care
Describe the linkage with other health institution regarding patients
List the duties and responsibilities of Administrative Officer
s office and discuss their usefulness
consumable etc.
List the registers & inventories maintained at Administrative Officer
Describe the procedure involves in ordering, issuing of equipments,
List the duties and responsibilities of Accounting Officer
Accountant and discuss their usefulness
List the registers & inventories maintained at
Discuss the financial regulations
office of the
carried out by the Office the
Accountant
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2.5.
Managing drugs and equipments
Students will be posted with Chief pharmacist and in charge nursing officer of
Teaching Hospital Jaffna. Initially chief pharmacist will discuss the need assessment,
ordering and getting drugs and equipment from the Medical Supplies Division,
storage and distribution of drugs within the institution. Then students will visit to the
drug stores and observe the facility, and then students will go to a ward where ward
in charge nursing officer will explain how the drugs are odered and maintained at
ward level. Students will learn about the drug regulation in the country. Students will
be requested to do the presentation on the information which they gather during the
visit. Student will also maintain the learning log to list and reflect the activities.
Outcome:
List the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Pharmacist and ward
incharge sister
discuss their usefulness
maintain the registers and inventories
other items by chief pharmacist and ward in charge sister
List the registers and inventories maintained by Chief Pharmacist and
List the duties and responsibilities ward in charge sister in order to
Describe the procedures of ordering, issuing and balancing of drug and
Describe the maintenance procedure of surgical, cold room, drugs etc.

Discuss the supportive role of medical officers to make available the
necessary drugs and other items at ward and institutional level
2.6.
Public health review meeting
Students will be posted with RDHS. Initially tutor will discuss the objectives and
importance of the public health review meeting. Students will observe the activities
carried out during the meeting. Student will maintain the learning log to list and
reflect the activities. Finally students should involve in reflective writing. All the
learning activities will be included in the portfolio.
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Outcome:
describe the objective of the meeting
describe the concept of team work
level
explain theusefulness of the proper reporting
2.7.
List the major public health issues discussed in then meeting
describe how monitoring and evaluation of services done at divisional
understand the important of routine reporting
describe utilization of routine reporting
Surveillance System
Students will be posted with Regional Epidemiologist. Initially tutor will discuss the
objectives and importance of the different surveillance methods and strategies to
control major diseases in the country. Students will also learn and discuss the
notification system in Sri Lnaka. Students in small groups will be attached to the
paediatric or medical wards in which they should identify a child/adult who had been
admitted to the ward with a notifiable disease for more than a week
fromNallurMOH area. They are expected to follow up the notification procedures in
the hospital and in the patients PHI area and prepare a report for presentation.
Student will maintain the learning log to list and reflect the activities. Finally
Objectives
The students should be able to:
Describe the different surveillance methods used to control the different types
of diseases in Sri Lanka.
Understand the role of the medical officers
Describe the usefulness and importance of the surveillance
list the notifiable diseases in Sri Lanka

properly fill a notification form
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describe the procedure of the surveillance system in the hospital and in the
field
2.8.Malaria control activity

Students will be posted with Regional Medical Officer of Anti-Malaria Campaign
(AMC) Jaffna at RDHS level. Initially tutor will discuss the objectives, importance
and stakeholders of theAMC. Then students will go to the field with malaria field
officer from AMC and observe the activities carried out by them. Student will
portfolio.
Outcome
Describe the objectives and activities of the AMC
Describe the pattern of malaria in Sri Lanka and Jaffna.
found in Sri Lanka
Describe the parasite and vectors with special reference to the common one
List control methods that are carried out in the Jaffna district at MOH level
level
Children & pregnant Mothers
from Sri Lanka
Describe the control methods carried out in the Jaffna District at MOH
Describe the prophylactic & curative chemotherapy with reference to adult,
describe the different surveillance mechanisms used to eliminate the malaria
Describe the role of entomologist and entomological assistant in the control

of malaria
2.9. TB control activity

Students will be posted with DTCO at MOH level. Initially tutor will discuss the
objectives, importance and stakeholders of the TB control activity. Then students
will go to the field with DTCO or TB PHI and observe the activities carried out by
them. Student will maintain the learning log to list and reflect the activities. Finally
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Outcomes
1. Describe the organization of the NPTCCD (National Programme for
Tuberculosis and chest diseases
2. Describe the functions of the NPTCCD.
3. Describe the prevalence of TB in Jaffna & Sri Lanka
4. Describe the control measures carried out and their effectiveness and failures
5. Describe the drug schedule for different types of TB and the side effects
6. Describe the role of PHI in prevention of TB
7. Describe the WHO stop TB Strategy.
8. Evaluate the DOTS programme in the community
Care of persons with special needs (9 days)

3.1. Nuffield School for Deaf & Blind
Students will be posted with Director of the Nuffield School for deaf and blind.
Initially tutor will discuss the organizational structure, facilities and activities of the
school. Then students will be divided into groups and work with the children and
teacher. They also observe the facilities available at the school and critically discuss
the health related issues. Students will be requested to prepare a report and also will
portfolio.
Outcome:
Describe the organizational structure, facilities and activities at

Nuffield School
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List the criteria for admission

List categories of handicapped
List the tools that are used to assess the needs of the students
Describe the causes, types and effects of deafness
Describe the - causes, types and effects of blindness
List the instruments and aids available for detection and correction of
deafness and describe their usefulness
List the instruments and aids available for detection and correction of
blindness and describe their usefulness
Describe how the deaf and the blind are taught to communicate and
to learn special skills
3.2.Home for elders

Students will be posted with Director of home for elders Kaithady. Initially tutor will
discuss the organizational structure, facilities and activities of the home. Then
students will be divided into groups and work with the elders and care takers.
Students will carry out the interviews with elders and care givers. They also will
observe the facilities available at the home and critically discuss the health and social
related issues. Students will be requested to prepare a report and also will maintain
the learning log to list and reflect the activities. Finally students should involve in
reflective writing. All the learning activities will be included in the portfolio.
Outcome:
Discuss the neediness of the different types of elderly care system

State the services provided by the state for the elders in Sri Lanka.
State the criteria for admission to state institution with special
reference to Kaithady
List the sources of funding and cost of maintaining the home for
elders
Describe the administrative set-up of the home for elders
Describe the health and other problems associated with aging and
how they are solved
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Describe the facilities and tools to assess the health, social and
emotional needs of the institutionalized elders.
Challenges encountered by the elders, workers and managers to
provide good services.
3.3.Jaffna Jaipur Centre for Disability Rehabilitation

Students will be posted with Director of Jaffna Jaipur Centre for Disability
Rehabilitation. Initially tutor will discuss the organizational structure, facilities and
activities of the centre. Then students will be divided into groups and work with the
clients and workers. Students will carry out the interviews with clients and workers.
They also will observe the activities carried out in the centre. Students will be
requested to prepare a report and also will maintain the learning log to list and reflect
the activities. Finally students should involve in reflective writing. All the learning
Outcomes:
Describe the history of the Jaipur foot an the student commencement
of the workshop in Jaffna.
List the criteria for fitting of artificial limps
Describe the organization of the workshop
List the activities carried out by the institute
On admission
On follow up care
List the advantages and the disadvantages of the Jaipur foot
limp
Describer the care of stump from amputation to fixation of artificial
Discuss the care after fixation of artificial limps

Discuss the levels of amputation which will facilitate fixing the
Jaipur foot
Discuss rehabilitation of polio victims
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3.4. Sivapoomi/Home for mentally Handicapped (ARK)

Students will be posted with Director of the Sivapoomi/ARK. Initially tutor will
discuss the organizational structure, facilities and activities of the home. Then
students will be divided into groups and work with the children and teachers.
Students will carry out the interviews with teachers and observe the behavior of the
children. They also will observe the facilities available at the school and critically
discuss the health and social related issues. Students will be requested to prepare a
report and also will maintain the learning log to list and reflect the activities.
Finallystudents should involve in reflective writing. All the learning activities will be
Outcomes:
1.
Describe the history of the institution
2.
List the services offered at the institution
3.
list criteria for admission
4.
Describe the referral system
5.
List the activities carried out at the institution
6.
list the steps in training of mentally handicapped
7.
Identity the common type of mental Sub normality managed at the

institution
8.
Describe the cost of services and sources of funding of the institution
3.5. AROD
Students will be posted with Director of the AROD Jaffna. Initially tutor will discuss
the organizational structure, facilities and activities of the organization. Then
students will be divided into groups and work with the trainees and trainers. Students
will carry out the interviews with trainees and trainers. They also will observe the
facilities available at the school and critically discuss the health and social related
issues. Students will be requested to prepare a report and also will maintain the
learning log to list and reflect the activities. Finally students should involve in
Outcomes:
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4. Describe the history of the organization

5. Describe the composition and services offered by the organization
6. Describe the activities carried out by the organization in the \premises and in the
Community
7. List the assistance provided by the organization
8. Describe the funding and staffing of the organization
9. Discuss the neediness of the organization
3.6. CANE
Students will be posted with Director of the CANE. Initially tutor will discuss the
organizational structure, facilities and activities of the hospice. Then students will be
divided into groups and work with the patients and service providers. Students will
carry out the interviews with patients and service providers. Students also will
observe the facilities available at the CANE and critically discuss the health and
social related issues. Students will be requested to prepare a report and also will
portfolio.
Outcomes:
Discuss the neediness of the organization to provide good health care

Describe the history and the structure of the organization
Describe the services provided by the organization
o List the criteria and process of admission to the hospice
o Describe the activities carried out by the organization, in the hospice
and in the field
o Discuss its future plans for improving its services
3.7. Community based Elderly care

Students will be posted with Director of Co-operative hospital Moolai and
Sivapoomi elders home. Initially tutors will discuss the organizational structure,
facilities and activities of the community based elders care. Then students will be
divided into groups and work with the elders and service providers. Students will
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carry out the interviews with elders and service providers. Students also will observe
the facilities available at the institutions and critically discuss the health and social
related issues. Students will be requested to prepare a report and also will maintain
the learning log to list and reflect the activities. Finally students should involve in
Outcomes:
Discuss the neediness of the organization to provide good health care for
elders
Describe the structure and organizational set up of the organization
List the criteria and process of admission to the institutions
the community
Describe the activities carried out by the organization, in the institution and
Discuss its future plans for improving its services
3.8. Mental health services in the community

Students will be posted with Director Shanthiham. Initially tutor will discuss the
organizational structure, facilities and activities of the organization. Then students
will be divided into groups and work with the service providers. Students will carry
out the interviews with patients and service providers. Students also will observe the
facilities available at the organization and critically discuss the psychosocial related
issues. Students will be requested to prepare a report and also will maintain the
Outcomes:
Discuss the neediness of the organization to provide good health care

Describe the history and the structure of the organization
Describe the activities carried out by the organization, in the institutions

and in the field
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Discuss its future plans for improving its services
3.9.Skill Lab
Students will be posted to the skill lab. Initially tutor will teach the clinical skills
with the help of models. Then students will be divided into groups and practice with
the models. Students will be requested to prepare a report and also will maintain the
Outcomes:
At the completion of the activity the student should be able to
Demonstrate and carry out following clinical skills
Measurement of blood pressure according to the NICE guide

line
Calculation of BMI and its interpretation
Familiarize with the WHO/HIS risk predication chart
Visualization of cervix and interpreting the finding
Collection of Pap Smear , interpreting the result of Pap smear

result
Clinical breast examination interpreting the finding
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2.2. Community Medicine Educational

Tour
Educational Tour (14 days)( Including travelling)
Outcome: At the completion of the visit the student should be able to
1.
List the activities carried out by the institutions
2.
Assess the effectiveness of services rendered by each institutions
3.
Describe the organisational setup of each institutions
4.
Describe the different stakeholders involves with the institutions
5.
Critically analyze the strength and weakness of each institutions
6.
Compare the activities carried out by the similar type of institutions
Places / institutions to visit
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
8.10
8.11
8.12
Sewage treatment plant

Castle Maternity Hospital
Ragama rehabilitation centre
Industrial Factory
Epidemiology and Family health Bureau
Colombo Faculty of Medicine
Estate Medical Clinic
Peradeniya Medical Faculty
Port Health
Filaria rehabilitation Unit
Galle Medical Faculty
Campaigns of Ministry of Health
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2.3. Family Health Centre

1
Lecturer Family Medicine / DMO / Head

Community and Family Medicine Dept.
Duration
2 weeks[2x6x4=48 hours]
Number of Students
1/8 of the Batch
Usual time
8 A M -12 noon
Additional time
no
Prerequisite
First Medicine and Surgery appointments done

clerking?
Yes
Places to visit
Family Health Centre, Kondavil

appointment
To introduce model Family Medicine Unit

To introduce the responsibilities of a doctor in
small health institution in addition to patient
care.
To give an idea of the type of patients seen in
smaller institution.
To introduce the principles of management in
primary health care setup with or without
laboratory facilities
10

acquire
Records kept in smaller institutions.

Limitations of outpatients only institutions and
procedures of referral to higher institutions
Value of the first contact
Patient as a person
11
Record keeping.
Adopt the appropriate consultation model
Management in primary health care setup
12
Positive approach to identify the problems of the

patients
To be patient with and to build confidence in
patients
Consideration to ethical and economical aspects
in patient management
13
14
Assessment method
Case study, Along with Community Medicine
15

book
Attendance and competence
16
References
Lecture notes in Family Medicine by Prof

Nandini de Silva
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Family Health Centre

The activities of the students during the appointments are divided as follows.
First week
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Observation phase
Discussion about the future place of family medicine in the srilankan health
system
Discussion about the WHO recommended primary health care center
Observing in the medical records and its maintaince, prescription format,
referral letter format, medical certificate format the appointment system
Observe the impotent of family in the management of health related problem
in the primary care
Observe about the patient management in primary care set up
Visit to the pharmacy familiar with the available drugs,
Involving in the home visit
Observe in rotation basis about the consultation process ,discuss about it
Second week
Active participation phase
1. Actively participate in the maintains of health records, appointment system
2. Actively participate in health education, counseling
3. Participate in the prescription of drugs and maintain the compliance
Teaching methodology
1. lectures
2. small group discussion
3. Observation
4. Active participation
5. Encouragement ; create new ideas regarding the new development of
primary care
6. Production ; valuable material which use full for the medical education and
patient care
Evaluation methods
1. In course assessment
2. Case study
3. Family study
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2.4. Professorial Family Medicine

(Awaiting board and senate approval)
1
Head Community and Family Medicine
Duration
2 weeks
Number of Students
the batch
Usual time
Full time
Additional time
Prerequisite
Should have completed all pre professorial

appointments and elective.
Pass in OSCE.
Pass in all para clinical subjects

clerking?
Yes
Places to visit
Divisional Hospitals: Kopay, Kondavil, Chankanai

and Manipay.
General practices in Nullur MOH

appointment
1. To identify the common medical problems

and their managements at Primary Care
settings.
2. To acquire the basic medical skills which are
needed for the Primary Care Doctor
3. To understand the routine administrative
works which are carried out by a Primary
Care Doctor
4. To develop the skill in applying evidence
based approach in Primary Care
5. To understand the role of the family &
community in care of a patient at a Primary
Care settings
6. To apply the appropriate preventive
measures to maintain the good health of the
people at Primary Care settings
10

acquire
The knowledge to manage the common diseases

which are handled by the primary care
institutions
11
Skills students should

develop
Developing following procedural skill: Drawing

blood, applying injections IM, IV, urinary
catheterization, suturing and wound dressing.
Providing Family Planning: IUCD, Jadale etc.
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Screening: Pap Smear.

Writing referral letters, writing medical
certificates, writing diagnosis and cause of death
according to the ICD10 classification.
Carry out audit in primary care setting.
Developing communication skill to manage and
prevent the disease conditions
12
Attitudes students to acquire Good attitudes and applying medical ethics in all
aspects of the appointment
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
Attendance during appointment, assessment of

portfolio and audit report.
15
Criteria to sign Student

record book
Attendance during appointment, submission of

portfolio and audit report.
16
References
Murtagh, John. John Murtagh's general practice.

McGraw-Hill Australia, 2007.
Jones, Roger. Oxford textbook of primary
medical care. Vol. 1. Oxford University Press,
2004.
Lecture notes in Family Medicine by
Prof.Nandini de silva
http://www.sign.ac.uk/methodology/checklists.
html
http://clinicalevidence.bmj.com/x/index.html
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ich/services/library/traini
ng_material/critical-appraisal
http://www.nice.org.uk/newsroom/nicenewslet
tersandalerts/updateforprimarycare/update_for
_primary_care.jsp
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Forensic Medicine
3. FORENSIC MEDICINE
Details of appointment in Forensic Medicine
are given in this section.
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Forensic Medicine
3.1. Forensic Medicine

1
Consultant/supervisor Consultant JMO, in his absence, AJMO or MO Medico

Legal
Duration
Number of Students
1/8 of the batch
Usual time
8 AM -12 noon
Additional time
Whenever time permits, for post-mortems and other important

activities.
Prerequisite
Should have completed at least one Medicine, Surgery,

Paediatrics and Gyn&Obs appointments. Acquired basic
knowledge in Pathology and Forensic Medicine.
Are patients allocated

for clerking?
yes
Places to visit
All wards where medico-legal patients are admitted, ETU,

ICU, OPD, clinics, theatre and learn about the duties of
MO with respect to medico legal cases in the above
departments. Coroner's court or any other court with
supervisor. Visit seen of crime, exhumation and postmortems.
Objectives / purpose
of the appointment
Familiarize with duties of medical officer in medico-legal

cases in different departments. Familiarize with medicolegal procedures and duties carried out by Medico-legal
officer.
10
Knowledge students
should acquire
Principles of examination of different medico-legal cases

including assaults with different weapons, motor traffic
accidents, child abuse, child sexual abuse, sexual abuse of
adults, etc. Principles of post-mortem examination of
natural, accidental and homicidal cases. Medico-legal
duties of Medical officers.
11
Skills students should Interviewing, Examination and reporting of different types

develop
of medico-legal patients. Post-mortem examination and
reporting, including dissection of organs and different
special dissections.
12
Attitudes students to
acquire
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
Learn to apply medical ethics in medical practice- patients

rights, consent, confidentiality etc. Learn to prevent medical
negligence.
Along with Examination in Forensic Medicine

Clinical attachment will be assessed by,
1. OSPE- a. description of specimen and writing medico legal
opinions, b. knowledge of dissection techniques, c. opinion
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expressed on reports, photographs of cases and autopsies.

2.Assessment of completed medico legal report and post-mortem
report.
3. Assessment of knowledge of medico legal duties of MO in
different departments.
15
Criteria to sign
Student record book
More than 90 % attendance. Examine at least five patients with

different types of medico-legal problems, complete their
medico-legal examination reports. Eviscerate, dissect, and clerk
any two autopsies. Observe and complete post-mortem report on
accidental, homicidal, suicidal and natural death.
16
References
1. Shepherd R. Simpsons Forensic Medicine. 12th ed.

Oxford University Press, London 2003
2. Knight B, Saukko P. Knights Forensic Pathology 3rd
ed. Oxford University Press. London2004
3. De Maio DJ, De Maio VJ. Forensic Pathology. 2nd ed.
CRC press. London 2001
4. Medico- Legal Aspects of Injuries. By, Dr. L.B.L.
Alwis. Volume 1 & 2
Detail objectives for Clinical appointment

A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Management of a person for medico-legal purposes

Identify external and internal injuries
Document injuries by providing each injury with a separate number
Diagram injuries on form Health 1135A
Describe injuries in terms of nature, site, size, shape, disposition (site tobe
described in relation to bony landmarks)
Complete a Medico-legal Examination Form
Prepare a Medico-legal report for submission to Court.
B)
Identify the duties of Medical Officers in the following roles
C)
(1)
(2)
A Medical Officer in the out-patient department

A House Officer in charge of a ward in a hospital
A Specialist in any field or a director of a hospital
A District Medical Officer or Medical Officer (Medico-legal)
A General Practitioner
A Doctor working in any other capacity
Medico legal autopsy

Witness at least 10 postmortem examinations including death due to natural
deaths, suicides, homicides, accidental causes.
List the steps in carrying out a complete medico-legal autopsy with emphasis
on the dissection technique of the:
(a) heart and coronary vessels
(b) Brain
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(c) Neck (relevant to manual /ligature strangulation)

(d) Perineum (in cases of criminal miscarriage or rape).
e)Identify the postmortem changes.
f) Describe the postmortem findings in a routine postmortem examination.
g) Formulate COD according to WHO classification.
h) Writing a PMR in Health 42.
i) Identify, describe & formulate conclusions on, plant, soft tissue and bone
specimens.
List the steps in carrying out a perinatal autopsy (relevant to natural Deaths,
infanticide, stillbirths, abortions)
Prepare a Postmortem Report for submission to Court.
(3)
(4)
D)
(1)
(2)
Specimens & Photographs

Describe a specimen and photograph accurately
Identify and provide answers to the pathological and medico-legalaspects
connected with it.
E)
F)
G)
H)
I)
Skeletal productions
(1)Examine skeletal productions towards identifying
(a) Age
(b) Sex
(c) Stature
(d) Cause of death
(e) Time since death
(f) Other medico-legal issues.
Sending specimens to the Government Analyst
Describe how you would collect, preserve, document and transport material
for analysis by government analyst of the following
(a) Poisons
(b) Seminal fluid
(c) Blood
(d) GSR in firearm injuries (Gun Shot Residue)
(e) Swabs for saliva
(f) Hairs
(g) Other contact trace material.
Sending specimens to the Microbiologist
Describe how you would collect, preserve, document and transport material
for analysis by microbiologist.
Sending specimens to the Histopathologist
Describe how you would collect, preserve and transport tissues for
histological Analysis.
Court visit
Visit a court of law and witness doctor giving evidence or court proceedings.
Maintaining medico legal documents, confidentiality & chain of custody
Describe how you would maintain documents, files and registers in relation
to medico-legal work in the office. State the people who may have access to
documents maintained by you.
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4. PATHOLOGY
Details of appointment in Clinical Pathology
are given in this section.
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Pathology
4.1. Clinical Pathology

1
Clinical Pathologist
Duration
Number of Students
1/8 of the batch
Usual time
8 AM -12 noon
Additional time
Prerequisite

no
Places to visit
All sections of the Pathology Laboratory

in the Teaching hospital

appointment
Develop knowledge of Laboratory

techniques
10
Knowledge students should acquire Procedures in pathology laboratory

Value of laboratory investigation
Importance of proper collection, transport
and labelling specimens
11
Haematological investigations
12
Precautions in handling specimen

Confidentiality of results of investigations
13
14
Assessment method
15
Criteria to sign Student record book 1. Attendance
Along with Examination in Pathology

2. Spot and oral examination
16
References
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Pathology
5. MEDICINE
This section describes the appointments that
are predominantly related to Medicine. They are,
5.1. First Medicine
5.2. Dermatology
5.3. Sexually Transmitted diseases
5.4. Chest Medicine
5.5. Cardiology
5.6. Neurology
5.7. Rheumatology
5.8. Second Medicine
5.9. Professorial Medicine
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology
5.1. First Medicine

1
All Physicians
Duration
Number of Students
Up to 15 students / Physician
Usual time
8 A M -12 noon
Additional time
Students are expected to come early enough to be

ready for consultants by 8.00 AM. Casualty Sundays
and all other available times.
Prerequisite
Completed Introductory course

clerking?
yes
Places to visit
Medical wards, EU,MICU, Diabetic centre, Clinics,

Clinical Skill Laboratory
Objectives / purpose of the As in the "objects for clinical course in Medicine"

Emphasis on learning to take history and perform
appointment
examination in common diseases
10
Knowledge students
should acquire
Features of common medical illness
11

develop
Elicit signs and symptoms, examine urine, sputum,

stools
Basic procedures like venepuncture.
Familiarise with ECGs and X Rays.
12
acquire
To learn patient welfare and to understand patients

concern. Learn to work as a team. To utilize the time
to improve knowledge and skills.
13
Any other relevant

information
Period for students to master the

communication including history taking
14
Assessment method
Observed history taking and a short case to assess

examination technique.
15

record book
Attendance and end of the appointment assessment.
16
References
Hutchisons clinical Methods,
Macleods Clinical Examination
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skills
of
Objectives for First Appointment in Medicine

1.
2.
3.
4.
Introducing self to the patient and getting consent to examine the patient.
Training in talking to patients and relatives.
Understanding the components of the history and their importance.
Punctuality: students must be in the ward before 7.30 A.M. and should
not leave without permission before 12 noon.
5. Attendance: 80% attendance is required before they could be signed up.
6. Attitude: Students must have a sense of responsibility and belonging to the
medical profession. They must be kind towards patients and be aware of
their problems. They also must be courteous towards patients and the staff
attached to the ward and the hospital. They must show keenness in
improving the quality of medical care. The students must understand and
respect the right of the patients and staff who are working in the ward.
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
History taking:
The students must be able to,
Elicit information to establish the identity of the patient. (Name, age, sex,
address etc.)
Elicit the chief complaints and the duration of each complaint.
Establish the relevant symptoms pertaining to the various systems.
Explore the past medical history related to presenting complaint and others.
Explore the personal habits and affective state.
Elicit the family history and its impact on illness.
Explore the environment and its effect on illness.
Interpret any information obtained with regard to the pathophysiology of the
patients illness.
Present at least two case histories to the supervising officer.
Maintain a log book of case histories which should be signed by the
supervising officer.
Physical Examination;
General Examination.
The students should be able to,
Identify the general state of health and comfort.
Identify the state of nutrition.
Identify the signs of any vitamin deficiency.
Inspect the face and identify any abnormalities.
Inspect the tongue and conjunctiva and identify the presence of anaemia
and cyanosis.
Inspect the sclera and identify the presence of jaundice.
Inspect for and identify the presence of enlarged lymph nodes.
Inspect the finger nails and identify any abnormalities.
Inspect for and identify the presence of ankle and sacral oedema.
Inspect the skin and identify any lesions.
Identify any other abnormalities.
Joint inflammation and deformities
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2.
Cardiovascular System.
i.
Examine the radial pulse and identify the rate, rhythm, volume, and
character of the pulse.
ii.
Examine other peripheral pulses and identify the diminution or delay of
any pulse.
iii.
Measure supine and standing blood pressures.
iv.
Inspect the neck for arterial pulsations and identify any abnormalities.
v.
Inspect the neck for jugular venous pulse and identify any elevation of the
venous pressure.
vi.
Inspect the precordium and identify any deformities, position of the apex
beat and any other pulsations.
vii.
Palpate for and identify the position of the apex beat and describe the
character.
viii. Palpate for and identify the presence of a left parasternal heave.
ix.
Palpate for and identify the presence of thrills, palpable heart sounds and
any other abnormal pulsations.
x.
Demonstrate the correct technique of percussion and delineate the cardiac
borders.
xi.
Auscultate all areas of the precordium and identify any abnormality in the
heart sounds, murmurs and pericardial friction rub. Palpate for neck
thrills and conductance of murmur to neck.
xii.
Interpret any physical sign elicited with reference to the pathophysiology
within the cardiovascular system.
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
4.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
Respiratory System.
Inspect the chest anteriorly, laterally and posteriorly.
Describe the configuration of the chest.
Determine the rate of respiration.
Describe the nature of the chest movements.
Palpate the chest anteriorly, laterally and posteriorly.
Identify the expansion of the chest in the three zones.
Identify any abnormalities in the vocal fremitus in the three zones.
Palpate for and identify the position of the trachea.
Percuss to delineate the lungs from the heart and the liver
Identify any alteration in the percussion note over the lungs.
Auscultate all areas of the lungs and identify any abnormalities in the
intensity and character of breath sounds, intensity of the vocal resonance
and the presence of any adventitious sounds.
of the respiratory system.
Abdomen.
Inspect the abdomen including hernial orifices and genitalia.
Describe the findings of inspection.
Palpate abdomen systematically.
Identify the presence of tenderness, guarding or rigidity.
Palpate for and identify an enlarged liver and describe its size, surface,
consistency, edge and presence of tenderness.
Palpate for and identify the presence of enlarged kidneys.
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vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
Palpate for and identify the presence of enlarged spleen.

Palpate for and identify any other intra abdominal lumps.
Percuss the abdomen and identify the presence of free fluid.
Auscultate the abdomen and describe the nature of the bowel sounds and
identify any bruits.
within the abdomen.
5.
Nervous System.
The students should be able to examine the following, describe,
identify any abnormalities and interpret any physical sign elicited with reference to
the pathophysiology of the nervous system.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
The level of consciousness.

The level of intelligence and memory.
Reception and production of speech.
The cranial nerves.
Muscles: wasting, movements, power and coordination.
Tendon reflexes, planter reflex and abdominal reflexes.
Senses of touch, pressure, pain, temperature, proprioception and
vibration.
Gait.
Rombergs sign, neck stiffness and Kernigs sign.
Optic fundus (raised intracranial pressure).
Shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, and the small joints of the hands
and feet.
Management of patient:
Students should know what happens to the patient on admission, while in the
ward and on discharge.
Students must follow the types of treatment.
At the outpatient clinics:
The students must be present in the clinic before the physician arrives,
allocate all new patients to be seen that day and examine them. Also follow any
other instructions of the consultant under whom they are working.
Casualty admissions:
Students must clerk these patients as usual. But they must understand that
these patients may need urgent treatment.
Reading:
Students must read from standard text books about their patients disease,
symptoms and signs, aetiology, pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis.
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5.2. Dermatology
1
Consultant / MO Dermatology
Duration
Number of Students
1/4 of the batch
Usual time
8 AM -12 noon
Additional time
Prerequisite
Should have completed at least one medicine and

surgery appointment

clerking?
no
Places to visit
Skin clinic, skin ward

appointment
Learn diagnosis and treatment of simple skin lesions

and identify conditions to be referred for specialized
treatment
10

acquire
Common skin lesions and their diagnosis.

Dermatological presentation of systemic illnesses.
11

develop
Examination and diagnosis of skin lesions
12
Attitudes students to acquire Care for patients with skin lesions and understand the
cosmetic handicap of the patients.
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
Along with Examination in Medicine
15

record book
Attendance.
16
References
British Medical Journal- ABC of Dermatology by P.

K. Buxton (1988)
Illustrated Colour Text Dermatology by David J.
Gawkrodger. Churchil Livingstone 2001.
Davidsons Principle and Practice of Medicine
Kumar and clerks Clinical Medicine
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5.3. Sexually Transmitted Diseases

1
MO STD
Duration
1 week[1x6x4=24 hours]
Number of Students
1/8 of the batch
Usual time
8 AM -12 noon
Additional time
Prerequisite
Should have completed at least one medicine

and surgery appointment

clerking?
Yes- clinic patients
Places to visit
STD clinic

appointment
To familiarize with obtaining relevant history,

examination and treatment of sexually
transmitted diseases.
To appreciate the ways of tracing sexual contacts
10

acquire
Features and treatment of common STD
11

develop
To identify patients to be referred to STD clinic.

Obtain specimens for laboratory investigation
12
Respect individual variation in sexual behaviour.

Positive approach to facilitate proper treatment
and stopping the spread of the infection
13
Any other relevant

information
Using audio visual material for HIV/AIDS and

STD awareness programs.
14
Assessment method
15

record book
Strict attendance and passing the oral

examination at the end of the appointment.
16
References
Chapter on Sexually Transmitted Diseases in,

1. Davidsons Principle and Practice of Medicine
2. Clinical Medicine by Kumar and Clerk
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5.4. Chest Medicine

1
Consultant, MO / Chest clinic
Duration
Number of Students
1/8 of the batch
Usual time
8 AM -12 noon
Additional time
Prerequisite
Should have completed at least one medicine

and surgery appointment

clerking?
no
Places to visit
Chest Clinic.

appointment
To learn special features and problems of chest

diseases with special emphasis on Tuberculosis.
10

acquire
Clinical presentation of Tuberculosis and

treatment. BCG vaccination. DOTS and Stop
Tb strategy. BA, Community acquired
pneumonia, COPD
11
History, clinical examination and health

education
12
Respect Tb patient charter
13
Using IEC [information, education and

communication] materials
14
Assessment method
15

book
Strict attendance. Write one case report
16
References
Respiratory Medicine: chapter in Kumar and

Clerk.
International Standards for Tuberculosis Care
Long title Option.
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5.5. Cardiology
1
Consultant Cardiologist
Duration
Number of Students
1/8 of the batch
Usual time
8 AM -12 noon
Additional time
Tuesdays and Fridays 1.00 - 3.00 PM [clinics- if no lectures]

Students are expected to come early enough to be ready for
consultants by 8.00 AM. Casualty Sundays and all other
available times.
Prerequisite
Should have completed at least one medicine and surgery

appointment

clerking?
yes
Places to visit
Cardiology unit, Clinic, OPD and Rehabilitation clinic
Objectives / purpose of the To be able to identify and refer appropriate patients to

cardiologist
appointment
Obtain exposure to cardiac emergencies and management of
cardiac diseases
10
Knowledge students
should acquire
History taking and examination of CVS

Management of cardiac diseases
Prognosis of cardiac illnesses
11

develop
Cardiac resuscitation, examination of CVS, identification of

common abnormalities in ECG and reassuring and
counselling cardiac patients
12
acquire
Positive attitude about outcomes of cardiac illnesses and

concern for quality of life of cardiac patients.
13
Any other relevant

information
Students should be motivated towards problem oriented

learning and self learning
14
Assessment method
15

record book
Assessment on cardiovascular system examination
16
References
1. Chapter on Cardiology in, Kumar & Clerk- Clinical

Medicine
2. Chapter on Cardiology in, Davidsons Medicine
3. ECG Made Easy
4. Clinical examination of CVS in Hutchinsons Clinical
Methods or
Clinical examination of CVS in Macleoids Clinical
examination or
Clinical examination of CVS in Tally and Conner Clinical
Examination.
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5.6. Rheumatology
At present, done along with appointments in Medicine
1
Duration
Number of Students
Usual time
Additional time
Prerequisite

clerking?
Places to visit

appointment
10
Knowledge students
should acquire
11

develop
12
acquire
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
15

record book
16
References
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5.7. Neurology
1
Duration
1 week [1x4x6= 24 hrs]
Number of Students
1/8 of the batch
Usual time
8 A M -12 noon
Additional time
Prerequisite
Should have done first Medicine and Surgery

appointments

clerking?
No
Places to visit
All wards with neurological patients
Objectives / purpose of the Learn to take relevant history and elicit physical
signs
appointment
Form differential diagnosis and plan
appropriate investigations
Learn basic management strategies for common
neurological disorders
10
Knowledge students
should acquire
Common neurological problems in detail and

rare problems in outline
11

develop
History and examination of patients with

neurological problems.
12
acquire
Care for the psychological aspects of patients

and relatives with neurological problems
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
Along with Medicine
15

record book
Attendance and general performance during

appointment
16
References
Chapter on neurology in Davidson.

Neurological differential diagnosis by John
Patten
Illustrated Neurology by Kenneth W. Lindsay
Ian Bone.
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5.8. Second Medicine

1
All Physicians
Duration
Number of Students
Up to 15 students / Physician
Usual time
8 A M -12 noon
Additional time

ready for consultants by 8.00 AM. Casualty Sundays
and all other available times.
Prerequisite
Completed First appointment in Medicine

clerking?
yes
Places to visit
Medical wards, Clinics, Diabetic centre, Clinical Skill

Laboratory and EU and ICU.
Objectives / purpose of the As in the "objects for clinical course in Medicine"

For the First appointment at higher level
appointment
10
Knowledge students
should acquire
Features of common medical illness and principles of

management
11

develop
Eliciting signs and symptoms, examine urine, sputum,

stools
History taking, basic procedures like venepuncture.
Familiarise with ECG and X Ray.
12
acquire
To learn patient welfare and to under stand patients

concern. Learn to work as a team. To utilize the time
to improve knowledge and skills.
13
Any other relevant

information
Student should master the examination skills
14
Assessment method
A viva on ethics and communication and a

theory(MCQ/SEQ/Structure) based on clinical
medicine.
15

record book
Attendance and assessment throughout the

appointment
16
References
Macleods Clinical Examination

Hutchisons clinical Methods

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Objectives for Second Appointment in Medicine
Target:
At the end of the appointment the student should be able to,
Formulate a problem list to include medical, social, environmental factors.
Identify problems of a patient as a member of the family unit.
Identify effects of illness on family dynamics.
Summarize the findings and make tentative diagnosis and understand the
principles on which a diagnosis is made.
Understand the criteria applied on confirming or rejecting such a single
diagnosis.
Understand the need for narrowing the diagnosis and arriving at a firm single
diagnosis.
Understand the difficulties on making a firm single diagnosis and the method
of eliminating these difficulties.
.
Consolidation of the knowledge acquired in history taking, examination and skills
during the first appointment
.
History taking:
Maintain a logbook of case histories that should be signed by the supervising
officer.
Writing and presenting case histories with differential diagnosis (as many as
possible)
Emphasize on problem based histories rather than system based histories.
Encourage presentation of patients to consultants / senior house officers /
registrars during the ward rounds.
System examination.
Examination of each of the following systems under supervision of a
consultant / SHO / Registrar.
General examination.
Cardiovascular system.
Respiratory system.
Abdomen.
Central nervous system.
Loco motor system.
Examination of fundus
Interpretation of common problems in ECG and X Ray
2. Formation of clinical summaries and problem lists and emphasize solving the
problem.
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3. Differential Diagnosis:
Students should know the differential diagnosis of patients coming with:
Dyspnoea.
Tiredness.
Chest pain.
Palpitation.
Giddiness, Syncope.
Body swelling, bilateral ankle oedema.
Cough dry, productive.
Haemoptysis.
Wheezing.
Fever with cough, fits, chest pain, Abdominal pain and dysuria.
Pyrexia of Unknown Origin.
Dysphagia.
Heamatemesis.
Melaena.
Diarrhoea, dysentery.
Loss of appetite, loss of weight.
Yellow discoloration of eyes.
Abdominal distension
Abdominal pain.
Polyuria.
Haematuria.
Bleeding tendency.
Arthralgia
Seizures.
Headache.
Weakness of limbs.
Unconsciousness.
Numbness of limbs.
Snake bite.
4.
Exposure to cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
5.
Active involvement in clinics.
6.
Should be able to communicate with patient and relatives regarding

longitudinal and comprehensive care:
Follow up.
Long term management.
Prognosis.
Recurrent risks.
Rehabilitation.
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7.
Familiarization with:
Drug trolley.
Emergency trolley.
Drug charts.
Administration of medicines.
Nebulization.
8.
Familiarization of ward procedures.
9.
Completion of various medical documents.

Pathology request form.
XRay and ECG request forms.
Request for blood.
Transfer form.
Diagnosis card.
10.
Emphasize the importance of maintaining the BHT.
11.
Special procedures to observe:

Imaging (IVP, CT)
Lumbar puncture.
Pleural aspiration.
Bone marrow Biopsy.
Exchange transfusion.
Dialysis.
Paracentisis.
Endoscopy,
Ultrasound.
1.
Skills in nursing to be acquired:

Recording body temperature.
Tepid sponging.
Administering IM, SC, ID injections.
Steam inhalation.
Nebulisation.
Suctioning.
Nasogastric feeding.
Enema and bowel washes.
Gastric lavage.
Nursing the unconscious patient.
Nursing the convulsive patient.
13.
Follow up of patient after transfer to another unit, emergency unit, intensive

care unit or CCU for further investigation and care.
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14.
Students should know the following for each of the medical problems listed
below.
Aetiology.
Pathophysiology.
Clinical features: history, examination and investigation (basic and special).
Diagnosis.
Differential diagnosis.
Brief treatment general and specific.
Follow up.
Prognosis.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Types of treatment:
The students should know the following types of treatment.
General.
Specific.
Symptomatic.
Prophylactic.
Follow up.
Prevention of spread.
Prevention of recurrence.
Treatment of the family.
Rehabilitation.
Common Medical Problems.
Hypertension.
Cardiac failure.
Rhythm disturbances.
Coronary artery diseases
Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
Infective endocarditis.
Pericarditis and pericardial effusion.
Bronchial asthma.
Bronchiectasis.
Acute respiratory tract infections pneumonia.
Chronic respiratory tract infections unresolved pneumonia, lung
abscess, tuberculosis.
Pleurisy and pleural effusion.
Pneumothorax.
Carcinoma of the lung
COPD
Haemoptisis
Feverso PUO.
o Bacterial Typhoid.
o Viral infectious mononucleosis, measles, mumps, chickenpox.
o Protozoal malaria, amoebiasis.
o Spirochaetal leptospirosis.
o Typhus.
Peptic ulcer.
Haematemesis and melaena.
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Dysenteries.
Acute / chronic diarrhoeas
Jaundice.
Hepatitis, alcoholis
Acute renal failure.
Chronic renal failure.
Glomerulonephritis.
Nephrotic syndrome.
Urinary tract infections.
Diabetes mellitus.
Hypo and hyperthyroidism.
Addisions disease
Cushing syndrome
Acromegally.
Obesity.
General wasting.
Anaemiao Megaloblastic.
o Iron deficiency.
o Haemolytic.
o Aplastic.
o Secondary.
Leukaemias acute, chronic myeloid leukaemia, chronic lymphatic
leukaemia.
Lymphomas.
Myeloma.
Patients with high ESR.
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Systemic lupus erythematosus.
Epilepsy.
Headache.
Meningitis, cerebral abscess, encephalitis.
Paraplegia.
Peripheral neuropathies.
Poisoning organophosphates, organochlorines, yellow oleander,
paracetamol, corrosives, kerosene
Snake and insect bites.
Stroke- CVA
Alcohol withdrawal
Unconsciousness.
Recommended books.
Clinical Medicine a text book for medical students and doctors. Edited by
Parveen Kumar and Michael Cleark.
Davidsons principles and practice of medicine.
Clinical methods by Hutchison.
Clinical methods by John Macleod and John Munro.
Chamberlains clinical methods.
Neurology Dr. J. B. Peries.
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5.9. Professorial Medicine

1
Staff of Department of Medicine
Duration
8 weeks [416 hours]
Number of Students
1/4 of the batch
Usual time
Full time
Additional time

ready for consultants by 8.00 AM. Casualty
Sundays and all other times requested by the
teachers.
Prerequisite
Should have completed all pre-professorial

Completion of all 2 medicine assessments.
Passed all para clinical subjects in the second
examination for medical degrees

clerking?
yes
Places to visit
Professorial Medical ward/EU/MICU/Clinic
Objectives / purpose of the to be able to clerk patients, request basic

investigations, give immediate treatment for
appointment
emergency, treat common conditions
10
Knowledge students should The limits in prescribing and ordering special

investigations
acquire
11

develop
Investigation procedures in the ward, resuscitation,

LP, Pleural tap, peritoneal tap- under supervision
12
acquire
Be able to understand socio-economic background

of patients and respond to their level
Think whether you can do better than what you
have done to the patients
13
Any other relevant

information
To appoint 2 students as assistant house officers

on weekly rotation to clerk, write diagnosis card,
procedures under supervision
14
Assessment method
An in course assessment(mcq/seq/structure), Viva

on emergency Medicine, OSCE(20 stations)
15

record book
Attendance, completion of assessment
16
References

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Final Year Professorial Programme

1. This is a full day programme
- Students are expected to work in the wards from 7.30 AM to 5.30 PM on
week days & Saturdays and from 7.30 AM to 12 Noon on Sundays. On
casualty days students are expected to stay till 7.30 PM in the wards
- Lunch break will be from 12 Noon to 1.00 PM
2. Attendance is compulsory
- The register will be maintained by the monitor of the group. Students who
absent themselves without prior permission should submit their
explanation in writing to the consultant.
- If absent for 2 days or more they should repeat the appointment for the
number of days absent.
3. Unsatisfactory performance during the course will necessitate extension of the
period of appointment.
4. Students doing the medicine appointment in the 1st and 2nd groups should follow 12
ward classes and 3rd and 4th groups should follow 8 ward classes. (with other
consultants)
5. The log book should be signed weekly from relevant consultants.
6. The log book should be submitted to the department at the end of the7th week of the
appointment.
7. In course Assessment
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
An in course assessment in theory

Clinical assessment at the end of the appointment
Viva on management of emergencies at the end of the appointment
Log Books too will be marked
Communication skills, ethics and general attitude of the student will be objectively
assessed throughout the appointment
The marks for in course assessment carry 10 % of the final examination.
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List of Emergency Topics to be discussed by the students

01. Cardiac Arrest
02. Poisoning
a. General Management of Poisoning
b. Organophosphate
c. Paracetamol
d. Alary
e. Kerosene oil
03. Snake bite
04. Acute severe asthma and Pneumothorax
05. Pulmonary Oedema
06. Atrial arrhythmias including SVT
07. Ventricular arrhythmias and heart blocks
08. Status epilepticus& Meningitis
09. Hypertensive emergencies
10. Respiratory failure
11. Acute renal failure
12. Pulmonary embolism
13. Hepatic encephalopathy
14. Sub arachnoid haemorrhage
15. Management of unconscious patient
16. Addisonian crisis and Thyrotoxic crisis, Myxoedema coma, Hypercalcaemic crisis
List of Procedures to be discussed by the students

( Patient preparation, indications, contraindications, complications, major abnormalities
in common disease)
01.
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.
09.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Upper GI endoscopy
Ultrasound examination
CT scan
Echocardiographic examination
Preparation for an IVP examination
Pleural tap & Biopsy
Abdominal paracentesis
Barium studies
Liver biopsy
Lung function test
Bronchoscopy & Endotracheal intubation
Bone marrow examination
Renal biopsy
Passing a nasogastric tube and performing gastric lavage
lumbar puncture
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List of Seminar Topics to be discussed by the students

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Diabetes
Ischaemic heart disease
Shock
Anaemia
Cerebrovascular disease
Chronic renal failure
Heart Failure
COPD
List of Common Topics to be discussed in the ward

01.
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.
09.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
Coronary artery diseases Acute coronary syndrome, Angina

Rhythm disturbance Heart block, atrial fibrillation, ventricular ectopics
Hypertension & Peripheral vascular diseases
Valvular heart disease, ASD, VSD
Pulmonary hypertension
Myocarditis, Endocarditis
Pericarditis & Pericardial effusion
Cardiomyopathies
Cardiac failure
Common ECG abnormalities, X rays
Fever Dengue, Typhoid, Typhus, Malaria, Meningitis & Hepatitis
Urinary tract infection, Pneumonia, Pleural effusion
Acute and Chronic renal failure
Nephrotic syndrome & Nephritic syndrome
Polycystic kidney disease
Bronchial Asthma & COPD
Chronic cough TB, Bronchiectasis, TPE, Bronchial carcinoma
Haemoptysis
Acute diarrhoea, chronic diarrhoea
Jaundice
Cholecystitis
Acute & Chronic liver cell disease, other alcohol related problems
Liver abscess
Ascites
Epilepsy
Cerebrovascular accident, subarachnoid haemorrhage, SDH
Paraplegia, Root lesion, Spinal cord lesions
Nerve lesions, 3rd cranial, 7th cranial, Peroneal, Ulnar, Radial and Median nerve
lesions
Peripheral neuropathy
Proximal muscle weakness
Motor neuron disease, cervical spondylosis
Rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, Sero negative arthritis, Osteoarthritis
Anaemias Iron deficiency anaemia, haemolytic anaemia
Lymphoma, Haematological malignancies
Diabetes mellitus and complications
Hypothyroidism
Thyrotoxicosis
Addisons disease, Cushings disease, Acromegaly
Obesity
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6. OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

Appointments done in Obstetrics and
Gynaecology are described in this section.
They are,
6.1. First Obstetrics & Gynaecology
6.2. Second Obstetrics & Gynaecology
6.3. Professorial Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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First Obstetrics & Gynaecology

1
All VOGs
Duration
Number of Students
1/4 batch / VOG
Usual time
8 A M -12 noon
Additional time

8.00 AM. Casualty Sundays and all
other available times.
Prerequisite
yes
Places to visit
O&G wards, Clinics, Clinical Skill

Laboratory and Labour room.
Objectives / purpose of the appointment To be able to communicate with

patient.
To learn history taking and physical
examination.
To learn responsibilities of students
during clinical learning
10
Normal labour, emergencies, ANC

definitions, differential diagnosis
11
Attendance
12
Basic Obstetric and gynaecological

examinations
13
Same as in introductory course
14
15
Assessment method
16
References
Logbook
1.
Ash
Monga,
Stephen
Dobbs.
Gynaecology by Ten Teachers.
Nineteenth Edition. Hodder Arnold
London 2011.
2. Philip N.Baker, Louise C Kenny.
Obstetrics
by
Ten
Teachers.
London 2011.
3. S.Arulkumaran,
V.Sivanesaratnam,
A.Chatterjee, P.Kumar. Essentials of
Obstetrics. Second edition. New Delhi
2011.
S.Arulkumaran, V.Sivanesaratnam,
Page- 79
Gynaecology. Second edition. New Delhi

2011.
Objectives for first appointment in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
During this Appointment the students should:

Learn to take history from Obstetric patients
Learn to take history from Gynaecological patients
Learn to do Obstetric examination
Learn to do vaginal examination
Learn to diagnose and manage normal labour.
Observe the minor and major surgeries in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Be able to know about the emergency conditions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Learn the definitions of terminology related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Learn the differential diagnosis for common Obstetric and Gynaecological Problems
Learn about antenatal care
Learn to suture episiotomy
Learn about normal puerperium.
Topics to learn
Obstetrics
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
Ovulation ,Menstruation ,Fertilization and embedding of the ovum

The placenta ,cord and membranes
The foetus
Changes in maternal anatomy and physiology during pregnancy
Clinical signs and diagnosis of pregnancy
Antenatal care
The stages of normal labour
Anatomy of the normal female pelvis and foetal skull
The foetal position and the mechanism of normal labour
Obstetrical examination
Management of normal labour
The puerperium
Haemorrhage and pain in early pregnancy
Vesicular mole and other abnormalities of the placenta and cord
Antepartum haemorrhage
Polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios
Multiple pregnancy
Pre eclampsia and eclampsia
Essential hypertension and renal disease in pregnancy
Inter current disease during pregnancy
Abnormalities of the pelvic organs complicating pregnancy, labour and the
pauperism.
22. The foetus at risk in late pregnancy, intrauterine foetal death.
23. Dystocia
24. Foetal malposition and mal presentation and foetal abnormalities which cause
dystocia.
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25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
Pelvic abnormalities and cephalo pelvic disproportion

Abnormal uterine action
Obstructed labour
Traumatic lesions
Postpartum haemorrhage and abnormalities of the third stage
Premature labour and premature rupture of the membrane
Presentation and prolapse of umbilical cord
Foetal distress during labour
The relief of pain in labour
obstetric Operations
Oxytocic drugs
Puerperal Pyrexia
Disorders of the breast in the puerperium
Coagulations disorders
Psychiatric disorders in pregnancy and the puerperium
Haemolytic disorder
Infant feeding
Disease s of the new born
Vital statistics
Care of the newborn infant
Gynaecology
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
Anatomy of the pelvic organs

Blood vessels ,lymphatics and nerves of the pelvis
The anatomy of the pelvic floor
Development of the female pelvic organs
The menstrual cycle
The sex hormones
Puberty and the menopause
Examination of the gynaecological patient
Determination of the intersex
Other malformations of the female genital organs
Genital injuries and fistulae
Genital prolapse
Retroversion and inversion of the uterus
Infection and inflammation of the vulva
Vaginitis and vaginal discharge
Cervicitis and cervical erosion
Endometritispyometra and hematometra
Salpingo oophorotis
Tuberculosis of the genital tract
Venereal disease
Cysts and new growths of the vulva
Cysts and new growths of the vagina
Fibromyoma of the uterus
Uterine polyp
Carcinoma of the uterus
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26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
Other less common malignant tumours of the uterus and fallopian tubes
Tumours of the ovary
Endometriosis
Amenorrhoea
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Dysmenorrhoea
Hormone therapy in Gynaecology
Infertility
Abortion
Extra uterine pregnancy
Contraception and sterilization
Psychosomatic problems and sexual difficulties
Urinary mal function in gynaecological cases
Backache
Gynaecological problems in developing countries
Gynaecological operations
Radiotherapy in gynaecology
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6.2. Second Obstetrics & Gynaecology

1
All VOGs
Duration
Number of Students
1/4 batch / VOG
Usual time
8 A M -12 noon
Additional time

Prerequisite
Completed first O&G appointment
yes
Places to visit
O&G wards, Clinics, Clinical Skill

Laboratory and Labour room.
Objectives / purpose of the appointment To be able to communicate with patient.

To learn history taking and physical
examination.
To learn responsibilities of students
during clinical learning
Learn ward administration
10
Common problems, abnormal labour,

contraception, operations in O&G
Problems associated with management
of the word
11
Assisting in C.S. and gynaecological

surgeries
12
As in introductory course
Keep the medical institution clean,
respectable and reassuring.
13
14
Assessment method
Logbook.
15
Attendance.
16
References
4.
5.
6.
Ash
Monga,
Stephen
Dobbs.
Gynaecology
by
Ten
Teachers.
London 2011.
Philip N.Baker, Louise C Kenny.
Obstetrics by Ten Teachers. Nineteenth
Edition. Hodder Arnold London 2011.
S.Arulkumaran,
V.Sivanesaratnam,
Page- 83
2011.
S.Arulkumaran, V.Sivanesaratnam,
2011.
Objectives for second appointment in Obstetrics and

Gynaecology
Students are expected to have completed the objectives for the first appointment
when they come to do the second appointment
1. Be able to take history, examine and identify the problems of the patients in
obstetrics and gynaecology
2. Know to diagnose abnormal labour
3. Be able to assist in caesarean section and hysterectomies
4. Have thorough knowledge in the diagnosis and management of emergencies in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
5. Have knowledge in diagnosis, pathology and treatment of common conditions
6. Gain knowledge in abnormal conditions during puerperium
7. Have knowledge in contraception
8. Have knowledge in surgeries done in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Topics to learn
Obstetrics
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Ovulation ,Menstruation ,Fertilization and embedding of the ovum

The placenta ,cord and membranes
The foetus
Antenatal care
The puerperium
Multiple pregnancy
Preeclampsia and eclampsia
Essential hypertension and renal disease in pregnancy
Inter current disease during pregnancy
Page- 84
21. Abnormalities of the pelvic organs complicating pregnancy, labour and the
puerperium.
23. Dystocia
dystocia.
25. Pelvic abnormalities and cephalo pelvic disproportion
26. Abnormal uterine action
27. Obstructed labour
28. Traumatic lesions
29. Postpartum haemorrhage and abnormalities of the third stage
30. Premature labour and premature rupture of the membrane
31. Presentation and prolapse of umbilical cord
32. Foetal distress during labour
33. The relief of pain in labour
34. obstetric Operations
35. Oxytocic drugs
36. Puerperal Pyrexia
37. Disorders of the breast in the puerperium
38. Coagulations disorders
39. Psychiatric disorders in pregnancy and the puerperium
40. Haemolytic disorder
41. Infant feeding
42. Disease s of the new born
43. Vital statistics
44. Care of the newborn infant
Gynaecology
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.

The menstrual cycle
The sex hormones
Genital prolapse
Salpingo-oophorotis
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20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
Venereal disease
Uterine polyp
Endometriosis
Amenorrhoea
Dysmenorrhoea
Infertility
Abortion
Backache
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6.3. Professorial Obstetrics &Gynaecology

Professorial Appointment in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a full time programme
where patient cantered clinical learning will take place mainly at the professorial wards Teaching Hospital Jaffna.
Student who is doing the professorial appointment is expected to possess sound
knowledge of basic history taking, examination techniques and to understand the
pathophysiology of diseases and conditions, as he/she would have successfully completed
two 4week appointments with a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist attached to the
Department of Health and passed all subjects at the second and 3rd MBBS components.
Main objectives during professorial appointment in Obstetrics and Gynaecology will
be to gain knowledge and practical skills at a higher level and to be successful in the final
MBBS examination. This will be an important milestone in preparing a medical student to be
a safe, knowledgeable and reliable houseman and to be an independent practitioner in future.
Learning and teaching would be student cantered rather than traditional lectures.
Methods such as problem based learning, skill based learning with regards to patient care
and management with due consideration of ethics and values will be practiced. Specific and
mandatory learning objectives of basic clinical skills and procedures related to O & G will
also be part of the programme.
During the appointment students are expected to improve their communication
skills, organizational skills, presentation skills, leadership capacity, capacity to work as a
team, cope with stress and to work effectively and efficiently.
Utmost importance will be given to the students attitude towards patients,
colleagues and support staff. The department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has a policy of
zero tolerance towards student misconduct.
Students will be provided with a log book intended for monitoring such learning
process which will be helpful to the teachers as well as the student. It will be retained by the
Department at the end of the Appointment
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Staff of Department of Obstetrics and

Gynaecology
Duration
8 weeks [416 hours]
Number of Students
1/4 of the batch
Usual time
Full time
Additional time

enough to be ready for consultants by 8.00
AM. Casualty Sundays and all other times
requested by the teachers.
Prerequisite

appointments and the elective.
Completed Part 1 and Part 11 of the second
examination for medical degrees.
yes
Places to visit
Professorial O&G wards, Antenatal &

Gynaecology clinics, Colposcopy sessions,
radiology department for special
investigations, routine and emergency
operating theatres.

appointment
As annexed
10
As in the objective
11
As in the objective
12
As in the objective
13
As in the objective
14
Assessment method
Final examination
15
Satisfactory completion of appointment

and logbook interview
16
References
7.
Ash Monga, Stephen Dobbs. Gynaecology

by Ten Teachers. Nineteenth Edition.
Hodder Arnold London 2011.
8. Philip N.Baker, Louise C Kenny. Obstetrics
by Ten Teachers. Nineteenth Edition.
Hodder Arnold London 2011.
9. S.Arulkumaran,
V.Sivanesaratnam,
A.Chatterjee, P.Kumar.
Essentials of
2011.
10. S.Arulkumaran,
V.Sivanesaratnam,
A.Chatterjee, P.Kumar.
Essentials of
2011.
Page- 88
1.
2.
Additional references:
D.Keith Edmonds. Dewhursts Textbook of
Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Seventh
Edition. Blackwell Publishing 2007.
MRCOG and Beyond Series. Second
Edition. RCOG Press, London.
Objectives for professorial appointment in Obstetrics and

Gynaecology
Students are expected to have clear knowledge in emergencies, common conditions,
ante natal care, labour and puerperium when they come for the professorial
appointment.
1. Be able to diagnose and plan treatment for common problems
2. Be able to manage normal pregnancy and labour and diagnose and plan treatment for
high risk pregnancy and labour.
3. Be able to diagnose and plan the management for emergencies.
4. Be able to prepare for, assist in and care post operatively in the Obstetric and
Gynaecological operative procedures.
5. Be able to write operative notes and discharge cards.
6. Know the instruments used in Obstetrics and Gynaecological procedures.
7. Be able to give appropriate contraceptive advice.
Topics to learn
Obstetrics
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Ovulation, menstruation, fertilization and implantation

The placenta, cord and membranes
The foetus
Antenatal care
The puerperium
Multiple pregnancy
Pre eclampsia and eclampsia
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19. Essential hypertension and renal disease in pregnancy

20. Inter current disease during pregnancy
21. Abnormalities of the pelvic organs complicating pregnancy, labour and the
puerperium.
23. Dystocia
dystocia.
25. Pelvic abnormalities and cephalo pelvic disproportion
26. Abnormal uterine action
27. Obstructed labour
28. Traumatic lesions
29. Postpartum haemorrhage and abnormalities of the third stage
30. Premature labour and premature rupture of the membrane
31. Presentation and prolapse of umbilical cord
32. Foetal distress during labour
33. The relief of pain in labour
34. obstetric Operations
35. Oxytocic drugs
36. Puerperal Pyrexia
37. Disorders of the breast in the puerperium
38. Coagulations disorders
39. Psychiatric disorders in pregnancy and the puerperium
40. Haemolytic disorder
41. Infant feeding
42. Disease s of the new born
43. Vital statistics
44. Care of the newborn infant
Gynaecology
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.

The menstrual cycle
The sex hormones
Genital prolapse
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18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
Salpingo oophorotis
Venereal disease
Uterine polyp
Endometriosis
Amenorrhoea
Dysmenorrhoea
Infertility
Abortion
Backache
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7. PAEDIATRICS
Appointments done in Paediatrics
7.1. First Paediatrics
7.2. Neonatology
7.3. Second Paediatrics
7.4. Professorial Paediatrics
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are
7.1. First Paediatrics

1
All Paediatricians
Duration
Number of Students
1/4 batch / Paediatrician
Usual time
8 A M -12 noon
Additional time

Prerequisite
Are patients allocated for clerking? yes
Places to visit
Paediatric wards, Clinics, Post natal

wards, well baby clinic and Clinical
Skill Laboratory

appointment
As in the objects for paediatric

appointments
10

acquire
Features of common paediatric

illnesses. Symptoms, signs,
investigations and differential
diagnosis as in the objectives.
11
Elicit physical signs, handle children,

newborns, and do basic investigations
12
To Care for and to be gentle with sick

children and their mothers
13
14
Assessment method
In course assessment
(OSCE)/SBA/MCQ examination
15

book
Attendance / assessment during the

appointment
16
References
Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics.

Essential paediatrics.
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o
o
o
o
o
Objectives for First appointment in Paediatrics

The student is expected to be in the wards from 8 am to 12 noon and be punctual
100% or 90% attendance with prior approval of leave is essential before they are
signed up
Attitude in the wards
Must have a sense of responsibility
Should be aware of the problems of the patient and be kind to them
The student must be courteous towards patients and the staff attached to the ward
and hospital
They must show keenness in improving their knowledge and skills and also in
improving the quality of medical care
The student must understand and respect the right of the patient
Learning objectives of the first appointment in Paediatrics:

1. Familiarisation with handling children, familiarisation with talking to children
and parents and use of appropriate language, a child friendly approach
2. Familiarisation with components of the paediatric history and their importance
3. At the end of the learning session, the students should be able to obtain:
a. The history of present illness form the patient, parent or guardian
b. The past history which may have relevance to the present illness
c. The antenatal, natal and post natal history
d. The developmental history
e. The immunisation history
f. The nutrition history- in detail, if there is relevance to the state of illness
g. The family history in detail if there is relevance to the state of illness
h. The environmental history of the child and family
i. The personal history- which includes drug history and allergic history
j. Socio-economic history of the child and family: This should include
additional family income and expenditure
4. Technique of examining sick children:
Emphasis on:
Observation of the child/child-mother interaction
Approaching the child i.e. getting down to the level of the child
Being gentle
Methods of soothing a crying/irritable child to allow examination
5. Examination of systems in a child- to appreciate normality and to recognise
abnormality.
5. 1. Do a general examination of the child
At the start of the examination, the student should be able to note whether the
child is ill or well, apathetic or alert, anxious or relaxed, has unusual facies, has
obvious physical abnormalities and well-nourished or not.
The general examination must include recognition of features:
a. which are relevant to the presenting illness
b. which are within normal range
c. which are abnormal with no relevance to the presenting illness
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5.2. Examine the head and neck of the child with reference to inspection, palpation
and Auscultation if necessary
5.3 Cardiovascular system:
This should include examination of the radial and all the peripheral pulses,
including recording of the BP
Inspection of the precordium
Palpation of the precordium
Percussion of the precordium
Ausculatation over the precordium and related areas
5.4 Respiratory system
Rate of respiration and unusual positions during respiration
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
This should include measurement of the chest and peak flow rate if relevant
5.5 Abdomen
Inspection
Palpation- superficial and deep
Percussion
Auscultation
Always include genitalia in this examination
If necessary the child may have to be examined in standing position as well
5.6 Central nervous system
The mental state
Gait and abnormal movements
Speech
The cerebella functions
Cranial nerve function
The cerebral functions: the motor system- upper motor and lower motor
neurone functions
The sensory system- superficial and deep sensation
5.7 Do the unpleasant part of the examination at the last. These include the
examination of the nose, ears, mouth and throat
5.8 The learning of examination technique should include that of a new-born baby as
well.
6. Familiarisation with anthropometric measurements
Equipment used for measuring
Correct technique of measuring
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Interpretation and value of growth charts

Importance of serial measurements
7. Familiarisation with developmental assessment

Different areas of development
Techniques of assessing different areas of development
Normal development- an important part in the curriculum
1. The holistic approach to a child admitted to the ward
Formulation of a problem list to include medical/social and environmental
problems
Identify problems of child as a member of the family unit
Appreciate the importance of social and environmental factors on child health
Recognise failure of health care delivery system if any
Identify effects of childs illness on family dynamics
2. Breast feeding
Correct technique and practical problems
3. Familiarisation with ward procedures:
Admission
Transfer
Referral
Discharge
Handing over and taking over by nurses/doctors
Collection and labelling of specimens- blood, Urine, stool etc...
Familiarisation with monitoring charts
Temperature
Fluid intake and output
Sleeping pulse
Weight
Drugs
Vital signs
4. Skills to be acquired
Measuring temperature: Axillary, oral and rectal
Measuring blood pressure
Testing urine for sugar, protein and bile
Stool microscopy, blood films
Tourniquet test/ Hesss test
5.
Skills to be acquired in paediatric nursing:

Keeping a baby warm
Recording body temperature
Cleansing a baby
Tepid sponging
Nursing the unconscious/convulsing child
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7.2. Neonatology
1
All Paediatricians
Duration
1 week [1x6x4=24 hours]
Number of Students
1/8 batch
Usual time
8 A M -12 noon
Additional time

Prerequisite
Completed first medicine, surgery,

Gyn&Obs and Paediatric appointments
Are patients allocated for clerking? No
Places to visit
PBU, Post natal ward and At Risk

Clinic [ARC]

appointment
Specified in the objectives
10

acquire
Specified in the objectives
11
Newborn examination
12
Care for the newborn
13
14
Assessment method
15

book
Attendance, assessment during the

appointment
16
References
Manual of neonatal intensive care

by N Roberton
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Learning objectives for neonatology
Carry out a routine examination of a newborn baby and identify variations

from normal
know the principles of gestational assessment
recognise neonatal jaundice, describe the underlying biochemical
disturbances and appropriate management
be able to explain the terms small for gestational age, low birth weight and
very low birth weight
feed and change a baby
state the common cause of failure to establish feeding and delay in passing
meconium
recognise respiratory distress, evaluate severity and explain the management
Describe neonatal hypoglycaemia and be able to evaluate
Be able to identify the problems of prematurity
Understand the principles of neonatal resuscitation and birth asphyxia
Attend neonatal resuscitation under supervision
Newborn Examination:
During the week in neonatology you should:
Attend newborn examination rounds
Be able to carry out a normal newborn examination
Be able to identify certain abnormalities like cardiac murmur, clicking
hips and cleft lip/palate
Recognise the importance of the referral system in place of detecting
any anomalies
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7.3. Second Paediatrics

1
All Paediatricians
Duration
Number of Students
1/4 batch / Paediatrician
Usual time
8 A M -12 noon
Additional time

Prerequisite
Completed first medicine, surgery and

Paediatric appointments
Places to visit
Paediatric wards, Clinics, PBU and

Clinical Skill Laboratory

appointment
As in objectives for paediatric

appointment
10

acquire
Investigation and management of

common paediatric illnesses, emergency
paediatrics and sick neonate.
Problems associated with management of
the word
11
Cannulation, blood letting,

administering drugs, resuscitation
12
As in first appointment
13
14
Assessment method
OSCE II
15

book
Attendance, assessment during the

appointment
16
References
Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics.

Essential paediatrics
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Learning objectives of second appointment in

paediatrics
1.
Consolidation of the knowledge acquired on history taking and examination

during the first appointment
Present the histories taken during the ward rounds
Maintain a log book for the histories
System examination:
To demonstrate the examination of each of the following systems under
the supervision of SHO/ Registrar
general examination
cardiovascular system
respiratory system
Abdomen
Central nervous system
Developmental assessment
Muskuloskeletal system
8. Bed side teachings- carried out by SHO/Registrar for the entire clinical group
9. Formulation of clinical summaries and problem lists
10. Introduction to problems analysis and relationship of symptoms to
pathophysiology.
11. Common medical problems to learn
Neonate with: poor sucking / feeding problems
Jaundice
Fever
Respiratory distress
Cyanosis
Child with: failure to thrive, nutritional deficiencies
Acute onset of cough, fever, difficulty in breathing
Recurrent episodes of wheeze
Fever and fits
Repeated fits without fever
Oedema
Red colour urine
Diarrhoea- watery and blood
Delay in mile stones (speech and walking)
Abdominal pain
Progressive pallor
Painful swollen joint
Continued fever
Bleeding into the skin/gum
Sudden onset weakness of lower limbs
12. Communicate to the mother
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7.4. Professorial Paediatrics

1
Staff of Department of Paediatrics
Duration
8 weeks [416 hours]
Number of Students
1/4 of the batch
Usual time
Full time
Additional time
Students are expected to come early enough

to be ready for consultants by 8.00 AM.
Casualty Sundays and all other times
requested by the teachers.
Prerequisite

Pass in OSCE
Passed all para clinical subjects in the second
examination for medical degrees.

clerking?
yes
Places to visit
Professorial Paediatric ward/ICU/PBU/Clinics

appointment
As in objectives
10

acquire
As in objectives
11
Lumbar puncture, catheterization under

supervision
12
As in objective
13
Assist house officer in rotation to clerk, write

diagnosis card under supervision.
14
Assessment method
In course and continuous assessments
15

book
Attendance, assessment during appointment
16
References
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Objectives for Professorial appointment in Paediatrics

The overall and specific learning objectives will be met by performance of assigned
duties on inpatient and outpatient services, attendance at conferences, completion of
assigned readings, and independent study.
a. Overall Objectives
At the completion of the required clerkship in Paediatrics a student will be expected
to demonstrate an understanding of the ways children change from birth through
adolescence and how these changes are reflected in physiology, pathology and
growth and development (physical, psychosocial and behavioural). The overall
objective will be met through participation in clerkship activities and with a program
of self-directed learning which will result in the ability to perform each of the
following at the completion of the Paediatric clerkship:
Professional Conduct and Attitudes
Demonstrate attitudes and behaviours that ensure a successful clinical

interaction. These include but are not limited to caring, compassion, empathy,
personal honesty, and sensitivity.
Demonstrate tolerance of parental and family difference in attitudes,
behaviour and lifestyles, but recognize when a child or adolescent is at risk
and know how and when to intervene.
Understand and be sensitive to the influence of cultural, environmental and
socioeconomic factors on the clinical interaction.
Demonstrate respect for patient and family confidentiality.
Participate as part of the health care team and demonstrate respect for the
individual members of the team.
Assume responsibility for self directed learning
Ethical issues and confidentiality:
It is important that you are aware of the ethical issues of discussing details and
prognosis with relatives and that such discussion should be undertaken with care and
sensitivity.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Communicate effectively with infants, children, adolescents and their

families
Obtain a Paediatric history using effective interview techniques
o Present illness or complaint
o Past medical history
o Prenatal and pregnancy
o Labour and delivery
o Postnatal events
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Feeding and diet

Growth and development
Psychomotor milestones
Language
Behaviour
School performance
o Illnesses
o Accidents
o Hospitalizations
o Immunizations
o Family and social history
o Pedigree
Perform complete physical examinations of neonates, infants, children and
adolescents
o Describe normal and abnormal findings
o Plot growth measurements on appropriate "growth curves"
o Describe the relationship between the plotted points and expected
average growth
Height
Weight
Head circumference
o Describe sexual maturity stages
Pre-pubertal
Pubertal
Perform developmental screening assessments of patients from birth through
adolescence
o Demonstrate knowledge about the physiologic transition that occurs at
birth
o Understand the concept of gestational age assessment
o Describe normal and abnormal findings appropriate to each age or
developmental stage
Develop a differential diagnosis and problem list based on
o History
o Physical examination
o Developmental assessment
Identify diagnostic tests and procedures to evaluate appropriately the
problem(s) presented by a patient
Correlate results of diagnostic tests and procedures with the information from
the history, the physical examination and the developmental assessment to
develop a management plan for each patient
Communicate effectively and succinctly with physicians and other medical
professionals the information obtained from history, physical examination
and developmental assessment
o In writing
o Verbally (case presentation)
o Management options
Discuss with faculty, residents and fellow students information obtained from
the medical literature concerned with general paediatric problems such as
o Health maintenance
o Prevention of illness, disease and disability
o Growth and development from birth through adolescence
o Nutrition
o
o
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Specific problems or illnesses of individual patients (See objectives

for specific topics)
Demonstrate the ability to assess the ethical aspects of the clinical problems
presented by patients and their families
o
Growth and development

Aims and objectives
Know the normal growth and development
Explain and demonstrate the ability to use growth charts in the longitudinal
evaluation of height, weight and head circumference
Recognise abnormalities of growth which need further evaluation
Crossing centiles
Discrepancies between weight, height and OFC
Short stature/Tall stature
Failure to thrive/obesity
Microcephaly/macrocephaly
Familiarise with normal patterns of development in order to detect deviations
Be able to summarize the key developmental areas at 6, 9, 12, 18 months, 2, 3, 4 and
5 years of age
Identify key developmental characteristics of developmental delay, speech delay,
visual handicap and mental retardation
Be able to appreciate the multidisciplinary approach to a child with special needs
Nutrition:
Objectives:
Outline the nutritional needs of infants in the first year of life (i.e. Calories, water,
carbohydrate, lipids, vitamins, minerals)
Explain the benefits and disadvantages of Breast feeding and Formula feeding
Describe the lactation process and the basic composition of human milk
Describe differences and similarities between human milk and commonly used cow
milk-based and soy-based formulas.
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Provide advice to parents about infant feeding:

o
o
o
o
o
o
Cues given by the infant to indicate hunger

How to determine adequacy of feeding frequency and volume
Breast feeding techniques
Volume and types of infant formula
Vitamin and mineral supplementation
Introduction of foods other than human milk or formula
Recognize when nutritional assessment is necessary beyond infancy, and

demonstrate how to obtain a daily diet and be able to calculate the calorie intake
Be able to initiate healthy eating habits in children and know the food pyramid
Recognise and be able to identify various nutritional deficiencies
Undernutrition and Failure to thrive
Marasmus/kwashiorkor
Obesity
Vitamin A, D, B, E and K deficiencies
Mineral deficiencies copper and Zinc
Understand the relationship of disease and nutritional status
Neonatology:
Carry out a routine examination of a newborn baby and identify variations from
normal
know the principles of gestational assessment
recognise neonatal jaundice, describe the underlying biochemical disturbances and
appropriate management
be able to explain the terms small for gestational age, low birth weight and very low
birth weight
feed and change a baby
state the common cause of failure to establish feeding and delay in passing
meconium
recognise respiratory distress, evaluate severity and explain the management
Describe neonatal hypoglycaemia and be able to evaluate
Be able to identify the problems of prematurity
Develop a reasonable differential diagnosis and evaluation scheme for newborns
with the following clinical problems
o Lethargy and poor feeding
o Cyanosis
o Vomiting bilious and non bilious
o Jitteriness or seizures
o Sepsis
o Collapse in a neonate
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Be able to identify certain congenital abnormalities and know the referral pathway
for them eg: clickyhip,cleft palate/lip, Talipes, various types of naevi and
hypospadiasis
Know the basic chromosomal defects and the various clinical manifestations Eg:
trisomy 18 and 2, Turner/Noonans etc..
Respiratory system:
Be able to identify the problems based on history and examination

To able appreciate the investigations in relation to the differential diagnosis
Initiate management in common respiratory problems
Be able to manage a patient in an emergency situation with respiratory distress Eg:
acute severe asthma
Be able to know the aetiology, pathophysiology, presenting complaints and the
natural history of the clinical problem
Common clinical problems to be learnt
o Upper respiratory infections
o Child with respiratory distress
o Child with a stridor
o Child with wheeze
o Child with chronic cough
o Bronchial asthma
o Chronic lung problems in children
o Infections lobar and bronchial pneumonia and bronchiolitis
Cardiovascular system:
Objectives:
Be able to identify the problems based on history and examination
To able appreciate the investigations in relation to the differential diagnosis
Initiate management in common cardiovascular problems
Recollect the embryology of the cardiovascular system
Common clinical problems to be learnt
o Acyanotic heart disease
o Cyanotic heart disease
o Acquired heart disease rheumatic heart disease, Kawasaki disease
o Hypertension in children
o Endocarditis
o Heart failure
Gastrointestinal system:
Objectives:
Be able to take a history and do examination of the abdomen
To identify the differential diagnosis based on the individual patient
Identify the problems in the patient and be able to identify the relevant investigation
and initiate management
Clinical problems to be learnt
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o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Vomiting gastro-oesophageal reflux, peptic ulcer disease and recurrent

vomiting
Recurrent abdominal pain
Diarrhoea -acute and chronic
Malabsorption
Inflammatory bowel disease
Constipation and soiling
Hepatitis
Fulminant hepatic failure/ Reye syndrome
Portal hypertension
Renal
Objectives:
Be able to take a history and do examination of genitourinary system

o Proteinuria
o Haematuria
o Urinary tract infection
o Acute renal failure and chronic renal failure
o Tubulopathy
o Voiding dysfunction Bedwetting, Unstable bladder and neurogenic bladder
o Obstructive uropathy
Endocrine
Objectives
Be able to take a history and examination in regards to the various endocrine

problems encountered in children
Identify the endocrine emergencies and be able to initiate management-Eg: diabetic
ketoacidosis
Appreciate the normal physiological functions of the endocrine gland and puberty
Clinical problems to be learnt:
o Pituitary gland Eg: GH deficiency
o Hypo/hyper thyroidism
o Child with polyuria and polydipsia
o Problems with calcium metabolism
o Delayed/advanced puberty
o Problems related to adrenal gland
o Baby with an ambiguous genitalia
Nervous system
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Objectives
Be able to take a complete history and examination of a patient with a neurological

problem.
Identify the problems in the patient and initiate management
Identify the neurological emergency and know how to deal with it status epilepsy
natural history of the clinical problems
Clinical problems to be learnt:
o Child with a fever and fit
o Recurrent seizures
o Altered consciousness
o Recurrent headaches
o Limb weakness
o Neuromuscular disorders- myasthenia, muscular dystrophies, Guillian-Barre
o Be able to appreciate developmental delay, developmental regression and
static development
Child Psychiatry:
Objectives:
Be able to handle and approach a child with a psychological condition

Be able to take a history and do a mental state examination in children.
Know the various clinical problems encountered in child psychiatry
o Conduct disorders
o Anxiety disorders
o Attention deficit hyperactive disorder
o Pervasive developmental disorder autism, Aspergers
o Problems with school
o Eating disorders
o Sleep disorders
o Chronic fatigue syndrome
Haematology/Oncology
Objectives:
Be able to take a history and do examination of genitourinary system

o Child with pallor
o Child with purpura
o Pancytopenia
o Bleeding disorders
o Lymphadenopathy
o Abdominal mass
o Problems that occur in children with malignancies
Muskuloskeletal system
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Objectives
Be able to take a history and do the examination of the musculoskeletal system

Identify the problems in each patient and be able to initiate management
Common clinical problems to be learnt:
o Swollen joint
o Limping child
o Painful limb
o Leg length discrepancies
Infections/Immunology/Allergy
Objectives:
Be able to take a history and do an examination relevant to an infectious disease

Know the aetiology, pathophysiology, natural history and management of common
infections in Sri Lanka
Be able approach a child with fever and identify the features that warrant hospital
admission
Infections that must be learnt
o Dengue fever
o Typhoid fever
o Typhus fever
o Malaria
o TB
o Viral infections mumps, measles, rubella, chicken pox, herpes, EBV,CMV
and HIV
Be able to know the pathophysiology of sepsis and septic shock
Be able to formulate a plan for a patient with pyrexia of unknown origin
Know the current vaccination schedule and the diseases that are preventable
Obtain a basic knowledge on various types of immunodeficiencies
Know the basics of anaphylaxis and the management
Miscellaneous
Objectives
Accidents and poisoning
Be able to identify the common forms of home accidents and initiate management
Be able to identify the risks of various types of poisoning paracetamol, kerosene
oil ingestion and organophophates
Student must be confident in managing a child with acute poisoning including the
advice in preventing the accidental forms of poisoning.
Child abuse
Be able to appreciate the various forms of abuse in children

Understand the concept of case conferences and the management of a child who has
been abused
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Be aware of child health exploitation issues including child prostitution, child labour
and children in combat
Be aware of the effects of armed conflict on child health
Be aware of the UN convention on rights of the child and understand the works of
WHO and UNICEF
Paediatric emergencies:
Know how to identify a sick child

Know the resuscitation and practice neonatal, basic and advanced life support
measures
Be able to identify and initiate management in a critically ill child
Prescribing in children:
Know and understand pharmacological basis for treatment

Be able to prescribe safely in neonates and children
Know the serious side effects of drugs and how adverse effects of drugs are reported
Know about the licenced, unlicenced and off label prescribing in children
Be able to make reliable and accurate mathematical calculations required in clinical
practice
Others:
Be able to understand the laws regarding consent and confidentiality in children

Understand the basic concept of research in children
Know the difference between research and audit
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8. PSYCHIATRY
Appointments done in Psychiatry
8.1. First Psychiatry
8.2. Professorial Psychiatry
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are
8.1. First Psychiatry

1
Consultant Psychiatrist / Staff of Department

of Psychiatry
Duration
Number of Students
1/4 batch
Usual time
8 A M -12 noon
Additional time
Optional
Prerequisite
Completed first Medicine and Surgery

appointments
Completed psychopharmacology lectures
Completed clinical psychology lectures

clerking?
yes
Places to visit
Psychiatric ward at BH Tellippalai,

Psychiatric Unit at TH Jaffna
Institutions working with psychologically
affected persons

appointment
Understanding the psychological distress of a

patient.
Formulating a psychological problem (based
on systematic history taking and mental state
examination)
Understanding selected psychological
concepts
10

acquire
Psychiatric history taking and mental state

examination.
Classification of mental illness
Basic psychological principles
Basic management principles in psychiatry
11
Psychiatric history taking and mental state

examination.
Effective communication
Understanding and eliciting psychological
symptoms
Systematic follow up of a psychiatric patient
12
Understanding the psychological problems as

part of the health problems.
Acknowledging the psychological side of a
person.
Developing and maintaining a helping
attitude.
Developing a therapeutic relationship.
13
Tasks to be fulfilled during appointmentobserving ECT sessions, relaxation exercises,

counselling sessions, administering
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medications to psychiatric patients and

participating in the management of
aggressive / violent patients
14
Assessment method
Continuous assessment and feed back
15

book
Satisfactory attendance
Present one short history
Fulfilling the tasks given in the appointment
16
References
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8.2. Professorial Psychiatry

(Awaiting board and senate approval)
1
Consultant Psychiatrist / Staff of Department

of Psychiatry
Duration
6 weeks
Number of Students
1/4 batch
Usual time
8 A M -5 PM
Additional time
Optional
Prerequisite
All the pre-professorial appointments and

lectures should be completed

clerking?
yes
Places to visit
Psychiatric ward at BH Tellippalai,

Psychiatric Unit at TH Jaffna
Selected patient's home
Institutions working with psychologically
affected persons

appointment
10

acquire
11
To diagnose and manage the common

psychiatric problems in primary care
setting.
To know the psychiatric emergencies and
their managements
To familiarize with psychotropic
medications and management of their
side effects.
To familiarize with different mental
health issues in children
To understand the patients problem
holistically
To know the principles and practice of
rehabilitation
To develop better communication skills
Common psychiatric problems and their
management
Psychosocial dimension of psychiatric
and other illnesses.
Clinical knowledge on psychotropic
medications
Principles of social mobilization and
networking (with families, society and
other health and other non health related
organizations)
Concepts of non medical management of
psych illness and rehabilitation
Diagnosing
problems
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common
psychiatric
12
13
14
Assessment method

book
16
References
Understanding a patients problem in a

wider context (personality, family,
culture, community etc.)
Addressing the psychosocial and mental
health issues of the patients.
Understanding the doctors limitations in
patients well being.
Practicing professional ethics and
etiquettes.
Acknowledging the patients rights.
Tasks to be performed during the

appointment:
Psycho education
Managing suicidal patient
Motivational interview
Conducting family meeting
Etc.
15
Drawing management plan for common

psychiatric problems
Writing and presenting case histories
Carrying out risk assessments
Maintaining therapeutic relationship
Motivational interview for clients with
alcohol problems
Application of psychometric scales (like
CAGE, AUDIT, MMS etc.)
Problem solving techniques
Anger management techniques
Continuous assessment with feedback

OSCE, long case and short case - at the
end of clinical appointment
MCQ and SEQ along with other final
year theory examinations
Satisfactory attendance
Presenting a short case (to show the students
skills in diagnosing and management plan
Submitting a long case (to show that the
patients problem has been understood in a
wider context)
Participating in group presentation
Fulfilling the tasks given during the
appointment.
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8. SURGERY
Appointments predominantly related to surgery
are described in this section. They are,
8.1. First Surgery
8.2. Orthopaedics
8.3. Oromaxillary surgery
8.4. Second Surgery
8.5. Otolaryngology
8.6. Ophthalmology
8.7. Anaesthesiology& Intensive care
8.8. Neurosurgery
8.9. Cardiothoracic surgery
8.10. Paediatric surgery
8.11. Urology
8.12. Accident and trauma
8.13. Third Surgery
8.13. Professorial Surgery
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Surgery
9.1. First Surgery

1
All Surgeons
Duration
Number of Students
Up to 15 students / Surgeon
Usual time
8 A M -12 noon
Additional time

AM. Casualty Sundays and all other
available times.
Prerequisite
Are patients allocated for clerking? Yes- History and Examination
Places to visit
Surgical wards, Clinics, operation theatre

and Clinical Skill Laboratory to learn basic
concepts.

appointment
As in the "objects for clinical course in

Surgery"
Emphasis on learning to take history and
performing Physical Examination
10

acquire
Features of common surgical illnesses.

Symptom analysis
11
Elicit physical signs
12
Try to identify patients problems
13
Develop good interpersonal relationship

with ward staff.
14
Assessment method
15

book
Attendance, and assessment throughout the

appointment
16
References
An introduction to the symptoms and

signs of surgical disease.
Hamilton Baileys Physical signs
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Surgery
Objectives for First Appointment in Surgery

The theme of the appointment is HISTORY AND EXAMINATION. This will be stressed
throughout the appointment.
1.
General:
1.1.
Punctuality:Students must be in the ward at or before 7.30 A. M. and should
not leave without permission before 12 noon.
1.2.
Attendance:A 90% attendance is required before they could be signed up.
1.3.
Attitude:Students must have a sense of responsibility and belonging to the
medical profession. They must be kind towards patients and be aware of
their problems. They also must be courteous towards patients and the staff
attached to the ward and the hospital. They must show keenness in
improving their knowledge and skills, and also in improving the quality of
medical care. The students must understand and respect the right of the
patients not to be examined by them.
1.4.
Dress: As in the Faculty with doctors over coat. [males should be in shoes]
2.
History taking:
2.1.
Students must take detailed history from patients allocated to them and
write them down in a note book.
2.2.
Students must talk to their patients daily and record any change in their
symptoms or arrival of any new symptoms analysis of symptoms.
3.
Examination:
3.1.
Students must do a complete physical examination and record them.
3.2.
Students must examine the relevant part of the body frequently (at least
once a day or more frequently if required) and note the change.
3.3.
Students must make an attempt to summarize their findings and identify
tentative anatomical site and basic pathology of the illness.
Note: Students should know the summary of symptoms and signs of all patients of
interest in the ward even if they are allocated to somebody else.
4.
Management of patients:
The students must follow the type of treatment (operative, drugs, symptomatic etc.)
given to their patients.
4.1.At the outpatient clinics:
The students must be present in the clinic before the surgeon arrives, allocate
all new patients to be seen that day and examine them. Also follow any other
instructions of the surgeon under whom they are working.
4.2.At the operating theatre:
Students must follow the operating theatre regulations.
Students must understand and strictly follow the aseptic principles.
Must watch the operations and understand the nature and type of operation
and the pathology of the disease. The student whose patient is being
operated must take it a point to watch the operation. (Students are not
expected to assist at the operations during the first appointment.
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4.3.Casualty admissions:
5.
Reading:
symptoms and signs, aetiology, pathology, treatment, and prognosis.
6.
Log book:
The students should complete and submit the logbook provided to them at the
end of the appointment. This will record skills, histories taken, examinations
performed and given notes prepared.
They should attach histories and complete examination records of two
patients clerked by them with the logbook.
7.
Target:
At the end of the appointment,
7.1.
The student should be able to,
a. Take a reasonable history and perform relevant examination.
b. Perform general and specific clinical examination.
c. Make a clinical diagnosis and exclude other possibilities
d. Understand the methods of treatment available.
7.2.
The student should be proficient on the examination of the following:
a. General examination.
b. Superficial Lumps.
c. Ulcers.
d. Abdomen.
7.3.
The student should have a basic knowledge of aetiology, pathology, clinical
features and management of the common diseases which occur in the above
organs.
7.4.
The student should be able to perform certain practical procedures such as:
a. Suturing of wounds.
b. Dressing of ulcers.
c. Intra muscular and sub-cutaneous injection.
d. Veni puncture etc.
7.5.
Should be able to communicate effectively with the patients.
8.
1)
2)
3)
4)
References:
Demonstration of Physical signs Norman L. Browse.
Clinical signs Hamilton Baily
Baily and Love Short Text Book of Surgery.
Scott An Aid to Clinical Surgery.
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9.2. Oro-maxillary Surgery

1
Chief Dental Surgeon
Duration
1 week[1x6x4=24 hours]
Number of Students
1/8 of the batch
Usual time
8 AM -12 noon
Additional time

ready for consultants by 8.00 AM. All other available
times.
Prerequisite
Should have completed at least one medicine and

surgery appointment
Are patients allocated

for clerking?
no
Places to visit
Dental clinic
Objectives / purpose of
the appointment
To understand inter relation between systemic and oral

illnesses
To identify and refer appropriate patients for oral care
10
Knowledge students
should acquire
Dental conditions that give rise to somatic symptoms

and complications and systemic conditions that give
rise to oral symptoms, common oral diseases
11

develop
Examination of mouth,
Refer appropriate patients for treatment by Dental
Surgeon / relevant section
12
acquire
To be interested in proper oro-maxilo-facial care
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
15

record book
Attendance and oral or written examination
16
References
1. Oral Diseases by R. A. Cawson, W. H. Bennie, A.

W. Barrett and J. M. Wrught. 3rd edition, Mosby
2. Colour atlas of common oral diseases by R. P.
Langlaise and C. S. Miller. 3rd edition. Lippincott
William and Wilokins
3. Essentials of Dental Surgery and Pathology by R. A.
cowson. 5th edition, Churchill livingstone
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9.3. Orthopaedic Surgery

1
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Duration
Number of Students
1/4 of the batch
Usual time
8 AM -12 noon and afternoon theatre

sessions
Additional time

available times.
Prerequisite


clerking?
yes
Places to visit
Orthopaedic clinic, Orthopaedic ward,

theatre

appointment
To understand basic pattern of diseases in

orthopaedics and trauma
10

acquire
Basic orthopaedic theory
11
Basic orthopaedic examination.

To be able to assist in surgery in the
theatre.
Should be able to do a presentation
12
To view the bones, joints and connecting

elements as active parts of the body.
To appreciate the relevance of orthopaedic
surgery in providing meaningful life to
patients
13
14
Assessment method
15

book
Assist in 2 surgery, present minimum of 2

cases, done a presentation on selected topic
16
References
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9.4. Second Surgery

1
All Surgeons
Duration
Number of Students
Up to 15 students / Surgeon
Usual time
8 A M -12 noon
Additional time

available times.
Prerequisite
Completed First Surgery Appointment
Places to visit
Surgical wards, Clinics, Clinical Skill

Laboratory, operating theatre and Surgical
Emergency Care Unit.

appointment
As in the "objects for second clinical

course in Surgery"
10

acquire
Features of common surgical illnesses.

Symptom analysis, differential diagnosis
11
Elicit physical signs
12
Try to identify patients problems
13
Assist in simple surgical techniques
14
Assessment method
First in course assessment in Surgery
15

book
Attendance, and assessment throughout the

appointment
16
References
An introduction to the symptoms and

signs of surgical disease.
Hamilton Baileys Physical signs
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Objectives for Second Appointment in Surgery

The theme of the appointment is HISTORY AND EXAMINATION AND PRINCIPLES
OF MANAGEMENT. This will be stressed throughout the appointment.
1.
2.
General:
As for the first appointment
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
History taking:
Students must take detailed history from patients allocated to them and
write them down in a note book.
Students must talk to their patients daily and record any change in their
symptoms or arrival of any new symptoms.
Examination:
Students must do a complete physical examination and record them.
Students must examine the relevant part of the body frequently (at least
once a day or more frequently if required) and note the change.
Students must do simple laboratory tests wherever necessary- for eg. Urine
for albumen, sugar, ESR, etc.
Students must make an attempt to summarize their findings and make
tentative diagnosis. They must be able to correlate their history and
physical examination with the diagnosis made.
Note: Students should know the summary of symptoms and signs of all patients of
interest in the ward even if they are allocated to somebody else.
4.
Management of patients:
The students must follow the type of treatment (operative, drugs, symptomatic etc.)
given to their patients.
a.
At the outpatient clinics:
The students must be present in the clinic before the surgeon arrives, allocate
all new patients to be seen that day and examine them. Also follow any other
instructions of the surgeon under whom they are working.
b.
At the operating theatre:
Students must not be a nuisance or a danger to the patients and those who
work in the theatre.
Students must understand and strictly follow the aseptic principles.
Must watch the operations and understand the nature and type of operation.
The student whose patient is being operated must take it a point to watch the
operation. (Students are not expected to assist at the operations during the
first appointment. But this depends on the surgeon concerned.)
c.
Casualty admissions:
5. Reading:
symptoms and signs, aetiology, pathology, treatment, and prognosis.
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6. Assessment:
At the end of the 6 week appointment a written exam consisting of MCQs

will be conducted and the students not obtaining pass marks will be repeated
as the consultant judges necessary
Log book
The students should complete and submit the logbook provided to them at the
end of the appointment. This will record skills, histories taken, examinations
performed and given notes prepared.
They should attach histories and complete examination records of two
patients clerked by them with the logbook.
7. Target:
At the end of the appointmentthe student should be able to,
7.1. Take a reasonable history and perform relevant examination.
Perform general and specific clinical examination.
Make a clinical diagnosis and exclude other possibilities (differential

diagnosis)
List the relevant investigations to arrive at a diagnosis.
Understand the methods of treatment available.
Understand the prognosis and be able to explain the condition to the patient.
7.2. The student should be proficient on the examination of the following:
General examination.
Superficial Lumps.
Ulcers.
Inguino-scrotal lumps.
Abdomen.
Thyroid lump
Breast lump
7.3. The student should have a basic knowledge of aetiology, pathology, clinical
features and management of the common diseases which occur in the above
organs.
7.4. The student should be able to perform certain practical procedures such as:
e.
Suturing of wounds.
f.
Dressing of ulcers.
g.
Intra muscular and sub-coetaneous injection.
h.
Veni puncture etc.
7.5. Should be able to communicate effectively with the patients.
8. References:
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9.5. Otolaryngology
1
ENT Surgeon
Duration
Number of Students
1/8
Usual time
8.00 12.00 noon
Additional time

Sundays and all other available times.
Prerequisite
Anatomy and physiology of related structuresear, nose, sinuses and throat.

clerking?
yes
Places to visit [ward, clinic,

theatre etc]
ENT clinic, theatre and ward

appointment
To learn about common ENT conditions, their

management and timely referral.
10
Knowledge students should Identification and treatment of common ENT

problems such as Otitis media, stridor, epistaxis,
acquire
foreign bodies, hearing impairment, sinusitis,
voice problems.
Indications and care of tracheotomy
Referring patients for specialized treatment
11

develop
Identification of emergencies.
12
acquire
Prompt action on emergencies and early referral

of deserving patients
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
Along with Surgery
15

record book
Attendance
16
References
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Surgery
9.6. Ophthalmology
1
Eye Surgeon
Duration
2 weeks- [2x6x4=48 hours]
Number of Students
1/8
Usual time
8-12
Additional time

Prerequisite
Detail knowledge of ocular anatomy and

physiology

clerking?
no
Places to visit
Eye clinic, ward, theatre
Objectives / purpose of the Learn to treat simple eye conditions and be able
to refer appropriate patients for specialized
appointment
treatment
10
Knowledge students
should acquire
Basic conditions- indentify and treat lesions in

the annexe oculi and eye especially in anterior
segment. Appropriate time to refer for
specialized treatment.
11

develop
Removal of any foreign matter, instillation of eye

medications and eye dressings. Ophthalmoscopy.
12
acquire
Importance of eye
Importance of immediate / early action for
preserving the eye
Promotion of eye donation
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
Final surgery examination.
15
Criteria to sign the record

book
Spot test and viva for signature.
16
References
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Surgery
9.7. Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care

1
Consultant Anaesthetist
Duration
Number of Students
1/8 of the batch
Usual time
8 AM -12 noon
Additional time
Students are expected to come early enough to

be ready for consultants by 8.00 AM. Casualty
Prerequisite
Should have completed at least three major

appointments [out of 2 medicine and 2 surgery
appointment]

clerking?
no
Places to visit
Operating theatre, Intensive Care Unit

appointment
Pre-operative assessment and optimization of

patients
Recognition of post-operative complications and
management
Emergency care of critically ill patients & CPR
Provision of pain relief and fluid therapy
10

acquire
Anaesthesia:
Pre-anaesthetic assessment, optimization &
medication
Protection of the unconscious patient
Intra &post operative complications
Monitoring of conscious levels, CVS, RS, Fluid
balance
Assessment of blood loss and blood transfusion
CPR, Shock, ventilation and oxygen therapy.
Obstetric anaesthesia& analgesia
Resuscitation of newborn
Fluid, electrolyte & acid base balance
Methods of pain relief
Pharmacology of commonly used drugs in
anaesthesia
Intensive care:
Life support systems- RS, CVS
Hepatic & renal failure
Shock, tetanus poisoning
11

develop
Maintenance of aesthetic monitoring charts in

OT
Uses of ECG monitor, pulse oximeter,
defibrillitator, ventilator, ambu bag, oxygen
masks, nasal cannulae.
Maintenance of airways- 5 patients
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Endotrachial intubation- 5 patients

Insertion of cannulae- 5 patients
Spinal taps- 5 patients
12
Positive attitude about anaesthesia and pain

relief and concern about critically ill patients
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
15

record book
OSCE at the end of appointment or short answer

question paper.
16
References
Hand book of Anaesthesia by

Dr.DeepthiAttygale
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Surgery
9.8. Neurosurgery
At present, done along with appointments in Surgery
1
Duration
Number of Students
Usual time
Additional time
Prerequisite

clerking?
Places to visit

appointment
10
Knowledge students
should acquire
11

develop
12
acquire
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
15

record book
16
References
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Surgery
9.9.Cardiothoracic Surgery
1
Duration
Number of Students
Usual time
Additional time
Prerequisite

clerking?
Places to visit

appointment
10
Knowledge students
should acquire
11

develop
12
acquire
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
15

record book
16
References
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Surgery
9.10. Vascular Surgery

1
Duration
Number of Students
Usual time
Additional time
Prerequisite

clerking?
Places to visit

appointment
10
Knowledge students
should acquire
11

develop
12
acquire
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
15

record book
16
References
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Surgery
9.11. Paediatric Surgery

1
Duration
Number of Students
Usual time
Additional time
Prerequisite

clerking?
Places to visit

appointment
10
Knowledge students
should acquire
11

develop
12
acquire
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
15

record book
16
References
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Surgery
9.12. Urology
1
Duration
Number of Students
Usual time
Additional time
Prerequisite

clerking?
Places to visit

appointment
10
Knowledge students
should acquire
11

develop
12
acquire
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
15

record book
16
References
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Surgery
9.13. Accident and Trauma

1
Duration
Number of Students
Usual time
Additional time
Prerequisite

clerking?
Places to visit

appointment
10
Knowledge students
should acquire
11

develop
12
acquire
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
15

record book
16
References
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Surgery
9.14. Third Surgery

1
All Surgeons
Duration
Number of Students
Up to 15 students per Surgeon
Usual time
8 A M -12 noon
Additional time
Students are expected to come early enough

to be ready for consultants by 8.00 AM.
Casualty Sundays and all other available
times.
Prerequisite
Completed Second Surgery appointment

clerking?
yes
Places to visit
Surgical wards, Clinics, operating theatre,

Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Endoscopy
and Ultra-sound room and Clinical Skill
Laboratory

appointment
As in the "objects for clinical third course in

Surgery"
10

acquire
Deeper knowledge about diseases

Problems associated with management of
the word
11
As in objectives
12
As in objectives
13
Any other relevant

information
14
Assessment method
15

book
16
References
Log book, in course assessment
Demonstration of Physical signs

Norman L. Browse.
Baily and Love Short Text Book of
Surgery.
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Objectives for Third Appointment in Surgery

The theme of the second surgical appointment is CONSOLIDATION AND
EXPANSION. The following are included for the second appointment in addition to the
objectives for the first appointment.
Objective:
At the end of the appointment, the students should
1. Have become more proficient in history taking and examination.
2. Have expanded the knowledge in topics already learnt and learn new topics as
well.
3. Improve their communication skills with the patients
a. Be able to explain to the patients about their illness
b. Provide health education to patients relevant to their illness
4. Have studied special investigations ordered on their patients and their preparations.
They should
a. Participate or watch them being carried out on their patients whenever
possible.
b. Record the investigations and their results.
c. Attempt to interpret the results and correlate with the clinical data and
diagnosis.
d. Attempt to follow reasons for any narrowing or revision of the diagnosis in
the light of the results of the investigations.
5. Must have studied, and understood the reasons for maintaining the following
charts:
a. Temperature chart.
b. Fluid balance chart.
c. Pulse, blood pressure and respiratory chart.
d. Head injury chart.
e. Chest/ abdominal injury chart.
f. Urine sugar chart (diabetic)
g. Trauma scores.
6. Able to perform the following minor procedures
a. Dressing of wounds
b. Suturing of wounds
c. Catheterization
d. Passing of NG tube
e. Venepuncture and blood collection for various investigations
7. Have Learned scrubbing technique and assisted in surgeries
Assessment
1. At the end of the appointment, an in course assessment will be held including
structured essay questions and a small OSCE.
2. Log book:
The students should complete and submit the log book provided to them at the end
of the appointment. This will record skills, histories taken, examinations performed
special investigations and procedures observed and note on preparation for them
and given notes prepared.
They should attach operative notes of 2 operations they have assisted.
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Topics for learning:

General Topics
1)
Cellulites, abscess
2)
Wounds.
3)
Ulcers, sinuses, fistulae.
4)
Gangrene.
5)
Burns.
6)
Shock, collection of blood and transfusion related complications.
7)
Fluid, electrolytes, acid, base balances, type of IV fluids & parenteral nutrition.
8)
Collection and transport of all haematology and bacteriological specimens (must
know the bottles, time of collection, amount of blood and dispatch to laboratory).
9)
Cardiac arrest, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
10) Tetanus, gas gangrene and surgical infections.
11) First aid.
Gastro Intestinal Tract
1)
Oral ulcers, cheek, tongue
2)
Dysphagia, oesophagus.
3)
Gastric ulcer, carcinoma of stomach, and duodenal ulcer.
4)
Management of haematemesis and malaena.
5)
Acute abdomen- definition, causes and management.
6)
Hepato-biliary diseases liver abscess, liver tumours, gall bladder diseases and
obstructive jaundice.
7)
Diseases of the pancreas acute and chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic malignancy.
8)
Colo-rectal tumours, inflammatory bowel diseases and amoebiasis.
9)
Anal conditions fissures, haemorrhoids, fistulae, abscess and malignancy.
Hernias:
Inguinal, umbilical, para umbilical, incisional and femoral.
Trauma:
1)
Management of patient with multiple trauma, ATLS
2)
Head injury.
3)
Chest and abdominal injuries Intercostal Tube management, Diagnostic Peritoneal
Lavage.
4)
Injury to Genito-Urinary tract.
5)
Fractures diagnosis, management and complications.
Genito Urinary tract.

1)
Urinary calculi.
2)
Bladder Outflow Obstruction causes, investigation and management.
3)
Tumours Renal cell carcinoma, transitional cell carcinoma, squamous cell
carcinoma and prostate carcinoma.
4)
Un-descended testis, Epididimo-orchitis, Torsion, Hydrocele and Testicular
tumours.
5)
Penile conditions Phymosis, balanitis, posthitis, sexually transmitted disease and
carcinoma of the Penis.
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Endocrine and Glandular tumours:

1)
Breast benign and malignant tumours and infections.
2)
Thyroid and parathyroid tumours causes, investigations and management.
3)
Adrenal tumours especially pheochromocytoma
Vascular diseases.
1)
Abdominal aortic aneurism.
2)
Peripheral vascular disease.
3)
Varicose veins.
4)
Deep vein thrombosis.
References:
5)
6)
7)
8)
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9.15. Professorial Surgery

1
Staff of Department of Surgery
Duration
8 weeks [416 hours]
Number of Students
1/4 of the batch
Usual time
Full time
Additional time

8.00 AM. Casualty Sundays and all other
times requested by the teachers.
Prerequisite
Should have completed all preprofessorial appointments and elective.

Passed all para clinical subjects in the
second examination for medical degrees
yes
Places to visit
Professorial Surgical ward

appointment
As in the objective
10
As in the objective
11
As in the objective
12
As in the objective
13
14
Assessment method
15
16
References
Final examination
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Surgery
Objectives for Professorial Surgical appointment

This is a full time appointment. The students should be in the Hospital from 7.30 am to 5.00 pm.
Ward
Each patient in the ward should be allocated to a student at admission and should be clerked by
them. The student should take a full history and do a full examination. They should work out the
differential diagnosis and the investigations necessary to the patient. They should record the
reports of the investigations, formulate a management plan and follow the management of their
patient. They should witness any special procedure the patient undergoes. They should follow up
the patients who are transferred to the Surgical ICU daily.
Students will be provided a problem oriented sheet that should be filled and attached to the
patients history and examination. This should be updated daily.
The students should be ready to present and discuss the patients allocated to them during the ward
rounds with the consultants.
Casualty days
All students should be in the casualty ward. They should allocate the patients and follow
them up as in the ward. A minimum of 4 students (depending on the number of students in the
group so that each student stays at least 2 nights) should stay overnight to observe the management
of acutely ill patients. The patients admitted from 5 pm to 6 am should be allocated to them. A
number of students as instructed by the consultant should go to the casualty theatre.
2 students will be appointed as shadow interns: they can observe the duties of the interns
and assist them in writing investigation forms.
Clinic
The students should be at the clinic before the consultant. They should take the history and
examination and prepare a summary of all the new patients coming to the clinic.
Routine theatre
A certain number of students as specified by the consultant should go to the theatre. The
students allocated to the patients going to the theatre should be present.
Log book
The students should complete and submit the logbook provided before the end of the
appointment.
This will record skills, important histories, examinations, procedures to observe and notes
to be written.
Students should attach with this
1. operative note of 1 major and 2 minor surgeries they have assisted
2. at least 2 interesting case reports
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Group presentations (Symposia)

The appointment group will be divided into groups containing 4 or 5 students. Each subgroup will prepare a presentation on a topic given to them by the consultant. They could refer
journals and present the latest views on the topics.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Head injury
Surgical, Radiological, Anaesthesia,
Abdominal trauma
Anatomy and Physiology
Acute thoracic conditions
Fracture management Surgery, orthopaedic, Anatomy, Radiology and physiology
Surgical infection Surgery, Microbiology, Anaesthesis, and physiology
Ischemic limb Surgery, Radiology. Anatomy, Physiology
Chronic ulcer of Lower limb Surgery, Physiology, Radiology, Anatomy,
Microbiology
Dysphagia
Epigastric pain
RHC pain
Obstructive jaundice
RIF mass / pain
Bleeding PR / Chronic blood and mucous diarrhoea
Intestinal obstruction
Peritonitis
Thyroid malignancy
Breast malignancy
LUTS
Haematuria
Painful scrotum
Pain
Palliative care in Malignant disease
Objectives
At the end of the appointment the students should
Be able to diagnose and plan treatment for common problems
Be able to diagnose and plan the management for emergencies.
Prepare the patients for surgery
Manage the post operative patients
Scrub, Assist in surgery and write operative notes
Prepare patients for special investigations
Perform the minor procedures necessary in the ward
Write diagnostic cards and clinic books
Have a deep knowledge of surgical diseases and their management expanded their
clinical knowledge in clinical history taking, examination and managements [pre
operative, peri operative, post operative and clinical follow up].
Have developed their communication skill and attitude towards the patients
a. Be able to explain to the patients about their illness

b. Provide health education to patients relevant to their illness
c. Obtain consent for surgical procedures
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Surgery
Topics for learning:

General Topics.
1)
Cellulites, abscess
2)
Wounds.
3)
Ulcers, sinuses, fistulae.
4)
Gangrene.
5)
Burns.
6)
Shock, collection of blood and transfusion related complications.
7)
Fluid, electrolytes, acid, base balances, type of IV fluids & parenteral nutrition.
8)
Collection and transport of all haematology and bacteriological specimens (must
know the bottles, time of collection, amount of blood and dispatch to laboratory).
9)
Cardiac arrest, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
10) Tetanus, gas gangrene and surgical infections.
11) First aid.
Gastro Intestinal Tract.
1)
Oral ulcers, cheek, tongue
2)
Dysphagia, oesophagus.
3)
Gastric ulcer, carcinoma of stomach, and duodenal ulcer.
4)
Management of haematemesis and malaena.
5)
Acute abdomen- definition, causes and management.
6)
Hepato-biliary diseases liver abscess, liver tumours, gall bladder diseases and
obstructive jaundice.
7)
Diseases of the pancreas acute and chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic malignancy.
8)
Colo-rectal tumours, inflammatory bowel diseases and amoebiasis.
9)
Anal conditions fissures, haemorrhoids, fistulae, abscess and malignancy.
Hernias:
Inguinal, umbilical, para umbilical, incisional and femoral.
Trauma:
1)
Management of patient with multiple trauma, ATLS
2)
Head injury.
3)
Chest and abdominal injuries Intercostal Tube management, Diagnostic Peritoneal
Lavage.
4)
Injury to Genito-Urinary tract.
5)
Fractures diagnosis, management and complications.
Genito-urinary tract.
1)
Urinary calculi.
2)
Bladder Outflow Obstruction causes, investigation and management.
3)
Tumours Renal cell carcinoma, transitional cell carcinoma, squamous cell
carcinoma and prostate carcinoma.
4)
Undescended testis, Epidimo-orchitis, Torsion, Hydrocele and Testicular tumours.
5)
Penile conditions Phymosis, balanitis, posthitis, sexually transmitted disease and
carcinoma of the Penis.
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Endocrine and Glandular tumours:

1. Breast benign and malignant tumours and infections.
2. Thyroid and parathyroid tumours causes, investigations and management.
3. Adrenal tumours especially pheochromocytoma
Vascular diseases.
1. Abdominal aortic aneurism.
2. Peripheral vascular disease.
3. Varicose veins.
4. Deep vein thrombosis.
References:
1. Baily and Love Short Text Book of Surgery.
2. Scott An Aid to Clinical Surgery.
3. Demonstration of Physical signs Norman L. Browse.
4. Clinical signs Hamilton Baily
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10. ELECTIVES
Details of the elective appointment are given
in this section.
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Elective
10.1. Elective
1
Proposed by the Student, approved by the

clinical teachers, Elective Appointment
committee
Duration
4 weeks [192 hours]
Number of Students
individual
Usual time
Depending on the unit selected
Additional time
Prerequisite
Should have completed all other preprofessorial appointments.
Places to visit

appointment
To acquire deeper knowledge and skills

in the field of interest.
To Promote research / audit
To identify carrier prospects for the
student after graduation
10
Further knowledge in the field of interest

Disease pattern and medical practice in
different areas
11
Adaptation to new environment

Further the skill in the field of interest
12
Self study, deeper study in the field of

interest
13
Students can undertake research project

or clinical attachment
14
Assessment method
Report signed by the supervisor.
15
Attendance, report submitted
16
References
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CURRICULUM

GENERAL APPOINTMENTS ..................................................................................................... 12

2. COMMUNITY AND FAMILY MEDICINE .................................................................................... 16

Detail objectives for Clinical appointment................................................................. 53

Objectives for First Appointment in Medicine .......................................................... 59

Objectives for Second Appointment in Medicine ...................................................... 69

PROFESSORIAL MEDICINE .................................................................................................................... 74

Final Year Professorial Programme ........................................................................... 75

Objectives for first appointment in Obstetrics and Gynaecology .............................. 80

Objectives for second appointment in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.......................... 84

Objectives for professorial appointment in Obstetrics and Gynaecology .................. 89

Objectives for First appointment in Paediatrics .........................................................94

Learning objectives of second appointment in paediatrics ......................................100

Objectives for Professorial appointment in Paediatrics ...........................................102

Objectives for First Appointment in Surgery ...........................................................118

Objectives for Second Appointment in Surgery.......................................................123

Objectives for Third Appointment in Surgery .........................................................136

Objectives for Professorial Surgical appointment ....................................................140

Summary of Clinical Appointments

Introduction to clinical course

Second Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Fourth Year Common OSCE

Introduction to Clinical Course

Topics for discussion:

Ward manners: getting permission to enter ward, consent before examining

OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

Know the names of common clinical problems

The students should be emphasised on the following aspects:

Code of conduct during clinical appointments

Topics for discussion:

1.1. Blood Bank

MO, Blood Bank

1 week [1x6x4=24 hours]

1/8 of the batch

Optional- outdoor blood collections- when

Should have completed at least one

Are patients allocated for

Blood Bank, outdoor blood collections

Objectives / purpose of the

Develop knowledge and skills on blood

Knowledge students should

Blood grouping and cross matching

Skills students should develop

Screening donor and collecting the blood

Attitudes students to acquire

Respect blood donors

Any other relevant information

Along with Final Examination in all subjects

Criteria to sign Student record

Attendance and satisfactory completion

2 weeks [2x6x4=48 hours]

1/8 of the batch

Should have completed at least one

Are patients allocated for clerking?

Objectives / purpose of the

To understand the role of imaging in

Knowledge students should acquire

Radiological techniques available

Skills students should develop

Identify basic and common abnormalities

Attitudes students to acquire

Judicial use of imaging