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Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear:
External, middle, and inner ear
Cochlear and vestibular anatomy
Acoustic properties of the ear
Physiology of hearing and balance
Auditory pathways and reflexes
2. Examination of the Ear:
Otoscopy
Tympanometry
Pure tone audiometry
Speech audiometry
Auditory brainstem response (ABR)
Otoacoustic emissions (OAE)
Vestibular function tests
3. Diseases of the Ear:
Otitis externa
Otitis media (acute and chronic)
Eustachian tube dysfunction
Tinnitus and hyperacusis
Meniere's disease
Acoustic neuroma and other tumors of the ear
4. AP Nose and Paranasal Sinuses:
Nasal anatomy and function
Paranasal sinuses anatomy
Physiology of olfaction
5. Examination of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses:
Rhinoscopy
Nasal endoscopy
Imaging studies (CT scan, MRI)
6. Diseases of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses:
Rhinitis (allergic and non-allergic)
Nasal obstruction and septal deviation
Nasal polyps
Sinusitis (acute and chronic)
Epistaxis (nosebleed)
7. Anatomy and Physiology of the Pharynx and Larynx:
Pharyngeal and laryngeal anatomy
Physiology of swallowing and voice production
Innervation of the larynx
8. Examination of the Pharynx and Larynx:
Indirect laryngoscopy
Direct laryngoscopy
Laryngeal electromyography
Videostroboscopy
9. Diseases of the Pharynx and Larynx:
Pharyngitis and tonsillitis
Laryngitis and vocal cord dysfunction
Benign vocal cord lesions (nodules, polyps, cysts)
Laryngeal cancer
10. Head and Neck Tumors:
Salivary gland tumors
Thyroid gland tumors
Parathyroid gland tumors
Neck masses
Skin tumors of the head and neck
11. Facial Plastic Surgery:
Rhinoplasty
Blepharoplasty
Facelift
Otoplasty
Reconstruction of the face and neck
1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye:
Gross anatomy of the eye and its adnexa
Microscopic anatomy of the cornea, lens, and retina
Physiology of vision and ocular movements
Refractive errors and their correction
2. Optics and Refraction:
Physical principles of light and optics
Optics of the eye and its abnormalities
Principles of refraction and prescribing glasses
Contact lenses and their care
3. Diseases of the Conjunctiva:
Conjunctivitis and its types
Pterygium and pinguecula
Trachoma
Allergic conjunctivitis
4. Diseases of the Cornea:
Corneal abrasion and ulcer
Corneal dystrophies and degenerations
Keratitis and its types
Corneal transplantation
5. Diseases of the Sclera and Episcleral:
Scleritis and its types
Episcleritis
Scleral perforation and its management
Scleral buckle surgery
6. Diseases of the Lens:
Cataract and its types
Congenital cataract
Complications of cataract surgery
Intraocular lens implantation
7. Glaucoma:
Anatomy and physiology of the aqueous humor
Primary open-angle glaucoma
Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Medical and surgical management of glaucoma
8. Diseases of the Retina:
Diabetic retinopathy
Hypertensive retinopathy
Retinal detachment
Age-related macular degeneration
9. Neuro-ophthalmology:
Optic neuritis and its types
Ischemic optic neuropathy
Cranial nerve palsies
Nystagmus and other ocular movements disorders
1. Introduction to Forensic Medicine:
Definition and scope of Forensic Medicine
Role of Forensic Medicine in the investigation of crime and accidents
Medical ethics and legal obligations of a physician
2. Medical Jurisprudence:
Concept of legal responsibility and culpability
Criminal and civil law in India
Expert evidence and court procedures
3. Thanatology:
Time of death and estimation of post-mortem interval
Changes after death, including rigor mortis, lividity, and putrefaction
Identification of the deceased, including DNA profiling and forensic odontology
4. Forensic Toxicology:
Classification of poisons and their effects on the body
Detection of poisons in biological samples
Legal aspects of poisoning cases
5. Traumatology:
Mechanical injuries, including abrasions, contusions, and fractures
Wounds, including stab, incised, and gunshot wounds
Examination of sexual assault victims and interpretation of findings
6. Forensic Psychiatry:
Legal aspects of mental illness and competence to stand trial
Psychiatric disorders associated with violence and criminal behavior
Assessment of criminal responsibility and fitness for punishment
7. Forensic Examinations:
Examination of living persons, including injury assessment and age estimation
Examination of skeletal remains, including determination of sex, age, and stature
Examination of blood stains and other biological materials for forensic purposes
1. Introduction to Community Medicine:
Definition, scope, and historical aspects of Community Medicine
Health determinants and levels of prevention
National health programs and policies
2. Epidemiology:
Principles and methods of epidemiology
Measures of morbidity and mortality
Types of epidemiological studies
3. Biostatistics:
Measures of central tendency and dispersion
Probability distributions and hypothesis testing
Regression and correlation analysis
4. Communicable Diseases:
Infectious agents, modes of transmission, and prevention measures
Immunization and vaccine-preventable diseases
Epidemiology and control of major communicable diseases
5. Non-Communicable Diseases:
Risk factors and prevention of non-communicable diseases
Epidemiology and control of major non-communicable diseases
Health promotion and lifestyle modifications
6. Environmental Health:
Environmental health hazards and their impact on health
Environmental sanitation and pollution control measures
Occupational health and safety
7. Health Planning and Management:
Health planning and policy development
Health management and organization
Health economics and financing
1. History Taking and Clinical Examination:
General principles of history taking and physical examination
Systems-based approach to clinical examination
Communication skills and doctor-patient relationship
2. Hematology:
Anemia, including iron deficiency anemia and megaloblastic anemia
Bleeding disorders, including coagulopathies and thrombocytopenia
Blood transfusion and blood products
3. Cardiology:
Coronary artery disease, angina, and acute myocardial infarction
Congestive heart failure, valvular heart diseases, and cardiomyopathies
Arrhythmias and cardiac arrest
4. Respiratory Medicine:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and bronchitis
Interstitial lung diseases and occupational lung diseases
Pulmonary embolism and respiratory failure
5. Gastroenterology:
Peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease
Inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome
Liver diseases, including viral hepatitis and cirrhosis
6. Nephrology:
Acute and chronic kidney diseases
Glomerulonephritis and nephrotic syndrome
Renal replacement therapy, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
7. Endocrinology:
Diabetes mellitus and its complications
Thyroid disorders and parathyroid disorders
Adrenal disorders, pituitary disorders, and reproductive endocrinology
8. Neurology:
Stroke, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
Epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and other movement disorders
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia
9. Infectious Diseases:
Respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia and tuberculosis
Sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS and syphilis
Malaria, dengue fever, and other tropical infections
10. Rheumatology:
Rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other connective tissue disorders
Osteoarthritis, gout, and other musculoskeletal disorders
Vasculitis and other immune-mediated diseases
1. Obstetrics:
Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system
Antenatal care, including prenatal diagnosis and management of complications
Normal and abnormal labor, delivery, and puerperium
Obstetric emergencies, including obstetric hemorrhage, dystocia, and cord prolapse
Medical disorders in pregnancy, including diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disorders
2. Gynecology:
Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system
Menstrual disorders, including amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and abnormal uterine bleeding
Benign and malignant gynecological tumors, including ovarian and cervical cancers
Contraception and sterilization
Sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS and syphilis
3. Family Planning:
Fertility regulation methods, including oral contraceptives, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and
barrier methods
Sterilization, including tubal ligation and vasectomy
Counseling and education on family planning
4. Reproductive Endocrinology:
Puberty and its disorders, including precocious and delayed puberty
Menopause and its management
Infertility and its management, including assisted reproductive technologies (ART)
5. Gynecologic Oncology:
Diagnosis and management of gynecologic malignancies, including cervical, ovarian,
endometrial, and vulvar cancers
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy for gynecologic malignancies
Palliative care for advanced gynecologic malignancies
1. Basic Principles of Surgery:
Preoperative evaluation and management
Surgical instruments and techniques
Surgical anatomy
Wound healing and management
Infection control and antibiotic use in surgery
2. Trauma and Emergency Surgery:
Evaluation and management of polytrauma patients
Management of head, thoracic, abdominal, and extremity trauma
Burns and their management
Acute surgical emergencies, including acute abdomen and intestinal obstruction
3. Gastrointestinal Surgery:
Esophagus and diaphragm surgery
Stomach and duodenal surgery
Small and large bowel surgery
Anorectal disorders and surgery
Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
4. Endocrine Surgery:
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Adrenal gland surgery
5. Breast Surgery:
Benign and malignant breast diseases
Breast conservation surgery and mastectomy
6. Vascular Surgery:
Peripheral vascular disease and surgery
Aortic and arterial aneurysms and dissections
Venous disease and surgery
7. Urology:
Renal and ureteric stones and their management
Genitourinary trauma and emergencies
Urinary tract infections and disorders
Male genital and prostate diseases
1. Child and Adolescent Health:
Growth and development
Adolescent health and development
Pediatric nutrition and feeding
2. Neonatology:
Perinatal care and management
Neonatal resuscitation and care of the premature newborn
Neonatal jaundice, infections, and respiratory distress syndrome
3. Infectious Diseases:
Immunizations and vaccination schedule
Viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections
Tuberculosis, HIV, and other communicable diseases
4. Respiratory Disorders:
Upper and lower respiratory tract infections
Asthma, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia
Cystic fibrosis and other chronic respiratory disorders
5. Gastrointestinal Disorders:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Acute gastroenteritis, dehydration, and malnutrition
Inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and other chronic gastrointestinal disorders
6. Hematological Disorders:
Anemia, hemolytic disorders, and bleeding disorders
Hematologic malignancies, including leukemia and lymphoma
Thalassemia and sickle cell disease
7. Nephrology and Urology:
Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract
Urinary tract infections and obstruction
Nephrotic syndrome and other glomerular disorders
8. Endocrinology:
Diabetes mellitus, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Growth hormone deficiency and other growth disorders
Thyroid and adrenal gland disorders