| CURRICULUM AND SYLLABUS — UNDERGRADUATE (UG) | |
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| Curriculum Reference | Based on Medical Council of India, Competency based Undergraduate curriculum for the Indian Medical Graduate[cite: 3]. |
| Teaching Hours | Total Hours: 230 [Lectures: 80; Self-directed learning: 12; Practicals: 138][cite: 3] |
| Lecture Schedule | Monday: 2–3 PM, Wednesday: 12–1 PM, Saturday: 2–3 PM[cite: 3]. |
| Competency / Section | Topics, Subtopics & Practical Details |
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| PA 1.1 – 1.3 |
Theory: Introduction to Pathology. Core: Common definitions and terms, role of pathologist, branches of pathology. Non-core: history and evolution of pathology[cite: 3]. Practical: Histological techniques, tissue processing, Microscopy[cite: 3]. |
| PA 2.1 – 2.8 |
Theory: Cell injury and adaptations. Core: 1. Mode of cell injury. 2. Necrosis, gangrene, cell death. 3. Apoptosis and intracellular accumulations. 4. Cellular adaptations & growth disturbance. 5. Calcification. 6. Disorders of pigment metabolism, aging[cite: 3]. Practical: Intracellular accumulations, calcification[cite: 3]. |
| PA 3.1 – 3.2 |
Theory: Amyloidosis — Core: Pathogenesis and pathology[cite: 3]. Practical: Intracellular accumulations, calcification[cite: 3]. |
| PA 4.1 – 4.4 | Theory: Inflammation. Core: 1. Acute inflammation. 2. Chronic inflammation. 3. Chemical mediators of inflammation. 4. Granulomatous inflammation[cite: 3]. |
| PA 5.1 |
Theory: Healing and repair. Core: Repair and wound healing[cite: 3]. Practical: Cellular adaptations and Amyloidosis[cite: 3]. |
| PA 6.1 – 6.7 |
Theory: Hemodynamic disorders. Core: 1. Edema and shock. 2. Hyperaemia, congestion and haemorrhage. 3. Thrombosis and embolism. 4. Ischemia and infarction[cite: 3]. Practical: Cellular adaptations and Amyloidosis[cite: 3]. |
| PA 7.1 – 7.5 |
Theory: Neoplasia. Core: 1. Define and Classify neoplasia. 2. Molecular basis of cancer. 3. Carcinogenesis. 4. Effects of tumour on host, paraneoplastic syndrome. 5. Laboratory diagnosis of cancer. Immunology & immune response to cancer[cite: 3]. Practical: Disorders of pigment metabolism[cite: 3]. |
| PA 9.1 – 9.37 |
Theory: Immunopathology. Core: 1. Principles of immunity, HLA system. 2. Hypersensitivity reactions. 3. Transplant rejection. 4. Autoimmunity and SLE. 5. Pathology of HIV/AIDS[cite: 3]. Practical: Acute inflammation[cite: 3]. |
| PA 11.1 – 11.3 |
Theory: Genetic and pediatric diseases. Non-core: Mutations, Tumors and tumor-like conditions of infancy and childhood, common storage disorders[cite: 3]. Practical: Complete blood count Report interpretation[cite: 3]. |
| PA 13.1 – 13.5 |
Theory: Introduction to hematology. Core: 1. Hematopoiesis, extramedullary hematopoiesis and anticoagulants. 2. Definition and classification of anemia, investigations in anemia and peripheral smear examination[cite: 3]. Practical: Complete blood count Report interpretation[cite: 3]. |
| PA 14.1 – 14.3 |
Theory: Microcytic anemia. Core: Iron metabolism, microcytic hypochromic anemia, peripheral smear in microcytic anemia[cite: 3]. Practical: Preparation of peripheral smear and performing differential leukocyte count, interpretation of peripheral Smear[cite: 3]. |
| PA 15.1 – 15.4 |
Theory: Macrocytic anemia. Core: Vitamin B12 metabolism. Etiology and pathogenesis of B12 deficiency, laboratory investigations in macrocytic anemia, megaloblastic anemia. Non-core: differences between megaloblastic and non-megaloblastic anemia[cite: 3]. Practical: Preparation of peripheral smear and performing differential leukocyte count, interpretation of peripheral Smear[cite: 3]. |
| PA 16.1 – 16.7 |
Theory: Hemolytic anemia. Core: 1. Definition and classification of hemolytic anemia, pathogenesis, features, hematological indices. 2. Sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, peripheral smear picture in hemolytic Anemia[cite: 3]. Practical: Investigations of anemia[cite: 3]. |
| PA 17.1 – 17.2 |
Theory: Aplastic anemia. Non-core: Etiology, pathogenesis, findings, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy[cite: 3]. Practical: Investigations of anemia[cite: 3]. |
| PA 18.1 – 18.2 | Theory: Leukocyte disorders. Core: 1. Leukocytosis, leucopenia, acute leukemia. 2. Chronic leukemia[cite: 3]. |
| PA 19.1 – 19.7 |
Theory: Lymph node and spleen. Core: 1. Lymphadenopathy, TB lymphadenitis, Hodgkin's disease. 2. NHL, Splenomegaly[cite: 3]. Practical: Hematocrit and Erythrocyte sedimentation rate[cite: 3]. |
| PA 21.1 – 21.5 |
Theory: Hemorrhagic disorders. Core: 1. Normal hemostasis. 2. Vascular, platelet disorders and ITP. 3. Hemophilia, clotting disorders, DIC, Vitamin K deficiency[cite: 3]. Practical: Hematocrit and Erythrocyte sedimentation rate[cite: 3]. |
| PA 22.1 – 22.7 |
Theory: Blood banking and transfusion. Core: 1. Blood group systems, compatibility testing, blood components. 2. TTD, transfusion reactions, autologous transfusion[cite: 3]. Practical: Haemoglobin Estimation[cite: 3]. |
| PA 24.1 – 24.7 |
Theory: Gastrointestinal tract. Core: 1. Etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, morphology and clinical features of: oral cancer. 2. Peptic ulcer disease. 3. Polyp and carcinoma stomach. 4. TB Intestine, IBD. 5. Carcinoma colon[cite: 3]. Practical: Collection of specimens, anticoagulants, normal haematopoiesis[cite: 3]. |
| PA 25.1 – 25.6 |
Theory: Hepatobiliary system. Core: 1. Bilirubin metabolism, etiopathogenesis, classification of jaundice. 2. Hepatic failure, pathology, complications, lab diagnosis of viral hepatitis. 3. Pathophysiology of alcoholic liver disease and cirrhosis. 4. Portal hypertension and hepatocellular carcinoma[cite: 3]. Practical: Chronic inflammation and Repair[cite: 3]. |
| PA 26.1 – 26.7 |
Theory: Respiratory system. Core: 1. Etiopathogenesis, morphology, complications of pneumonia and lung abscess. COPD and bronchiectasis. TB and occupational lung disease. Lung tumors. Non-core: pleural tumors, mesothelioma[cite: 3]. Practical: Investigations of leukemia[cite: 3]. |
| PA 27.1 – 27.10 |
Theory: Cardiovascular system. Core: 1. Arteriosclerosis, aneurysm. Rheumatic fever and heart disease. Infective endocarditis, pericarditis and pericardial effusion. Non-core: cardiomyopathies[cite: 3]. Practical: Urine analysis: interpretation of physical, chemical and microscopic examination results[cite: 3]. |
| PA 28.1 – 28.16 |
Theory: Urinary tract. Core: 1. Histology of kidney, clinical syndromes, ARF, CRF. AGN, glomerular manifestations in systemic disease. Diseases of tubular interstitium, acute tubular necrosis. Acute and chronic pyelonephritis, reflux nephropathy. Vascular diseases of kidney, cystic diseases of kidney, urinary calculi and obstructive uropathy. Renal tumors. Non-core: thrombotic angiopathies, urothelial tumors[cite: 3]. Practical: Tuberculosis and Leprosy, Plasma cell dyscrasia[cite: 3]. |
| PA 29.1 – 29.5 |
Theory: Male genital tract. Core: Testicular tumors, carcinoma penis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, carcinoma prostate. Non-core: prostatitis[cite: 3]. Practical: Plasma cell dyscrasia[cite: 3]. |
| PA 30.1 – 30.9 |
Theory: Female genital tract. Core: Pathogenesis, etiology, pathology, diagnosis, and progression of carcinoma cervix, carcinoma endometrium, leiomyoma, leiomyosarcoma, ovarian tumors, gestational trophoblastic neoplasms. Non-core: cervicitis, endometriosis, adenomyosis, endometrial hyperplasia[cite: 3]. Practical: Hemodynamic disturbances – Investigation of bleeding and clotting disorders[cite: 3]. |
| PA 31.1 – 31.4 |
Theory: Breast. Core: Benign breast disease, carcinoma breast. Non-core: gynecomastia[cite: 3]. Practical: Hemodynamic disturbances – Investigation of bleeding and clotting disorders[cite: 3]. |
| PA 32.1 – 32.9 |
Theory: Endocrine system. Core: 1. Etiology, pathogenesis, pathology of goiter and hypothyroidism. Thyrotoxicosis, hyperthyroidism. Epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, pathology, laboratory diagnosis, complications of diabetes mellitus. Hyperparathyroidism, pancreatic cancer, adrenal insufficiency, Cushing syndrome, adrenal neoplasms[cite: 3]. Practical: Semen analysis: lecture demonstration, interpretation of report[cite: 3]. |
| PA 33.1 – 33.5 |
Theory: Bone and soft tissue. Core: Osteomyelitis, bone & soft tissue tumors. Non-core: Rheumatoid arthritis, Paget's disease of bone[cite: 3]. Practical: Basic cytological techniques: FNAC and exfoliative cytology AND CSF examination. Body fluids: interpretation of serous effusion reports[cite: 3]. |
| PA 34.1 – 34.4 |
Theory: Skin. Core: Squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma. Non-core: Nevus, melanoma[cite: 3]. Practical: Basic cytological techniques and body fluid reports[cite: 3]. |
| PA 35.1 – 35.3 | Theory: Central nervous system. Core: 1. CSF findings in meningitis. 2. CNS tumors[cite: 3]. |
| POSTGRADUATE (PG) COURSE CONTENTS & OUTLINE |
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The study of Pathologic Anatomy includes all aspects of Pathology as encompassed in the branches of General and Systemic Pathology[cite: 3]. General Pathology:
Systemic Pathology: The study of normal structure and function of various organ systems and the aetiopathogenesis, gross and microscopic alterations of structure of these organ systems in disease and functional correlation with clinical features[cite: 3]. Specialized Sub-Branches & Lab Medicine:
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| POSTGRADUATE TRAINING EXPECTATIONS & COMPETENCIES |
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A postgraduate is expected to acquire professional competence as a well-trained specialist along with academic maturity, critical analytical reasoning, and up-to-date knowledge[cite: 3].
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