Curriculum
19 Sections
102 Lessons
12 Weeks
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Module 1: Foundations of Internal Medicine
5
1.1
Role of the internist in modern healthcare
1.2
Principles of holistic and longitudinal care
1.3
Evidence-based medicine & use of guidelines
1.4
Rational prescribing and antibiotic stewardship
1.5
Documentation, discharge summaries & medico-legal basics
Module 2: Clinical Methods & Symptom-Based Approach
4
2.1
Comprehensive history taking in adult medicine
2.2
General examination and vital signs interpretation
2.3
Symptom-based approach to: Fever, Chest pain, Breathlessness, Cough & hemoptysis, Edema, Abdominal pain, Jaundice, Headache, syncope, seizures, Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, Joint pains and backache,
2.4
Red flag signs and when to escalate
Module 3: Laboratory & Imaging Basics
4
3.1
CBC, LFT, RFT, electrolytes, coagulation profile
3.2
Interpretation of inflammatory markers
3.3
Basic interpretation of: Chest X-ray, Ultrasound abdomen, CT head (emergency view)
3.4
Rational test ordering and cost-effective workup
Module 4: Cardiovascular System
8
4.1
Approach to chest pain, palpitations, syncope, dyspnea
4.2
Hypertension: diagnosis, staging, treatment strategies
4.3
Ischemic heart disease & ACS overview
4.4
Heart failure: acute and chronic management
4.5
Arrhythmias basics (AF, SVT, VT – recognition & first-line management)
4.6
Valvular heart disease basics
4.7
ECG interpretation module : Rate, rhythm, axis, intervals
4.8
Ischemia, injury, infarction patterns, Common arrhythmias
Module 5: Respiratory System & Critical Care Essentials
7
5.1
Approach to cough, breathlessness, wheeze, hemoptysis
5.2
Asthma & COPD – diagnosis and long-term management
5.3
Pneumonia, TB overview, pleural effusion
5.4
Pulmonary embolism basics
5.5
Oxygen therapy: modalities and indications
5.6
Introduction to non-invasive and invasive ventilation
5.7
Basics of ventilator modes
Module 6: Gastroenterology & Hepatology
7
6.1
Approach to abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
6.2
Acute abdomen red flags – when to involve surgery
6.3
UGI bleed, LGI bleed – stabilization & referral
6.4
Jaundice workup and differential diagnosis
6.5
Chronic liver disease, cirrhosis & portal hypertension
6.6
Hepatitis overview (A, B, C, E)
6.7
Pancreatitis – acute and chronic basics
Module 7: Nephrology & Electrolytes
7
7.1
Approach to edema, oliguria, hematuria, flank pain
7.2
AKI vs CKD – diagnostic approach, staging, common causes
7.3
Fluid therapy in medical patients
7.4
Sodium disorders (hypo/hypernatremia)
7.5
Potassium disorders (hypo/hyperkalemia)
7.6
Acid-base disorders with ABG interpretation
7.7
Indications and basics of dialysis
Module 8: Endocrinology
6
8.1
Practical management of diabetes in OPD and IPD
8.2
Hypo- and hyperthyroidism – diagnosis & treatment
8.3
Thyroid nodules and goiter basics
8.4
Adrenal disorders (Addison’s, Cushing’s overview)
8.5
Calcium disorders (hypo/hypercalcemia)
8.6
Obesity and metabolic syndrome
Module 9: Haematology & Oncology Essentials
6
9.1
Approach to anaemia: microcytic, macrocytic, normocytic
9.2
Iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, anaemia of chronic disease
9.3
Leucocytosis, thrombocytopenia basics
9.4
Clotting disorders & anticoagulation basics
9.5
Red flag signs for malignancy; when to suspect cancer
9.6
Principles of pain management and palliative care
Module 10: Infectious Diseases & Sepsis
7
10.1
Fever evaluation (acute, subacute, chronic)
10.2
TB overview and approach to suspected TB
10.3
Hospital-acquired infections
10.4
Common tropical infections: malaria, dengue, typhoid, leptospirosis, rickettsial
10.5
Empirical antibiotic choice in common scenarios
10.6
Sepsis and septic shock – recognition and initial management
10.7
Infection control practices in wards & ICU
Module 11: Neurology in Internal Medicine
5
11.1
Approach to headache, dizziness, syncope, seizures
11.2
Stroke: recognition, emergency management & secondary prevention
11.3
Neuropathies & myopathies basics
11.4
Meningitis and encephalitis – diagnosis & treatment basics
11.5
Parkinsonism & dementia – overview for internists
Module 12: Rheumatology & Autoimmune Disorders
4
12.1
Approach to joint pain, morning stiffness, back pain
12.2
Basics of RA, SLE, spondyloarthropathies, gout
12.3
Overview of common autoimmune markers (ANA, RF, anti-CCP, etc.)
12.4
When to manage, when to refer to rheumatology
Module 13: Geriatric Medicine
4
13.1
Physiology of aging and common geriatric syndromes
13.2
Polypharmacy and deprescribing
13.3
Falls, frailty, cognitive decline
13.4
End-of-life discussions and family counselling
Module 14: Internal Medicine Emergencies
7
14.1
Approach to the crashing patient – ABCD
14.2
Shock (hypovolemic, septic, cardiogenic); initial management
14.3
Hypertensive emergency & urgencies
14.4
Acute coronary syndrome – first-hour management
14.5
Acute severe asthma/COPD exacerbation
14.6
UGI bleed, seizures, stroke, acute abdomen initial care
14.7
Poisonings and envenomations – general principles
Module 15: ICU & Step-Down Care – Essential Skills for Physicians
5
15.1
Basics of ICU admission criteria
15.2
Monitoring – ECG, NIBP, SpO₂, urine output
15.3
Vascular access, Ryle’s tube, Foley’s catheter – indications & precautions
15.4
Sedation, analgesia overview
15.5
Handover and checklists in ICU and wards
Module 16: Internal Medicine in Special Populations
4
16.1
Pregnancy with medical disorders (HTN, DM, heart disease, asthma)
16.2
Internal medicine issues in perioperative patients
16.3
Immunocompromised host: HIV, chemotherapy patients, transplant
16.4
Occupational exposures (needle-stick, etc.)
Module 17: Preventive & Lifestyle Medicine
4
17.1
NCD prevention strategies in clinical practice
17.2
Vaccination in adults (flu, pneumococcal, hepatitis, etc.)
17.3
Lifestyle counselling for hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obesity, DM
17.4
Smoking cessation, alcohol counselling
Module 18: Practical Skills During Clinical training
5
18.1
Clinical examination of major systems (CVS, RS, CNS, abdomen)
18.2
Writing orders, daily progress notes, and discharge summaries
18.3
Presenting cases in rounds
18.4
Participating in code blue drills / rapid response
18.5
Counseling patients & families for chronic diseases
Module 19: Academic Skills & Career Building
3
19.1
How to read journals, guidelines, and updates
19.2
Basic research literacy and audit mindset
19.3
Building a career in internal medicine – hospitalist, ICU physician, OPD physician, senior resident roles
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