PROGRAMME CONTENT

The following are modules done in the programme.

Diploma/DM Year 1

Teaching and Learning in Primary Care

Evidence Based Medicine

The Consultation and Communication

Medical Ethics and the Doctor – Patient Relationship

Health Promotion, Screening and Risk Assess-ment

Chronic Disease in Primary Care

Diploma/DM Year 2

Human Sexuality and STIs

Child and Adolescent Health

Gender Issues in Health/Women’s Health

Health Care of the Elderly and Geriatrics

Counseling for Primary Care Physicians

Medico-Legal Issues

DM Year 3

Research Methodology

Biostatistics

Plus 2 modules from list of options

DM Year 4

2 modules from list of options

Possible Optional Modules

Health Policy and Management for Primary Care Physicians

Practice Management

Epidemiology

Geriatrics

Qualitative Research Methods

Mental Health

Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Elective

SPECIALTY CLINICAL SESSIONS

Diploma/DM Year 1

Internal Medicine

Child Health

Dermatology

General Surgery

Orthopaedics

Diploma/DM Year 2

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Psychiatry

Accident and Emergency

Ophthalmology

ENT

Urology

DM Years 3 and 4

Internal Medicine

Child Health

Psychiatry

Clinical Elective

WORKSHOPS

Clinical and Radiological Skills

Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and portfolio development

Basic Life Support Course

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course

Research Seminars