FIRST YEAR
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
medical biology |
Anatomy |
60 |
75 |
6 |
MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGYSUBJECT |
|
Introduction |
|
From molecules to cells |
|
Instrumentations with special reference to EM |
|
Molecular organization of plasma membrane |
|
Functional aspects of plasma membrane |
|
Cellular differentiation |
|
Cellular specialization |
|
Cellular activities |
|
Nucleus and cell division |
|
Cell chemistry |
|
Cell organelles |
|
Molecular biology for specialized cells |
|
Cellular aging |
|
Non living inclusions of cells |
|
|
|
Introduction |
|
Sex- linked inheritance |
|
Molecular structure of gene |
|
Molecular structure of genetic code |
|
Molecular basis of crossing over |
|
DNA structure |
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Mutation |
|
Genetic control mechanisms |
|
Genetic engineering |
|
Molecular basis of recombination
|
|
Genetic cloning technique |
|
|
|
Connective tissues |
|
Specialized connective tissues |
|
Muscular tissues |
|
Nervous tissue |
First year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Anatomy |
Anatomy |
60 |
120 |
8 |
Upper LimbSubjects |
Theory hours |
Practical hours50 |
Introduction |
5 |
|
Surface anatomy of the upper limb |
1 |
|
Pectoral region |
2 |
|
Axilla and brachial plexus |
3 |
|
Scapular region |
2 |
|
The arm |
1 |
|
The forearm and cubital fossa |
3 |
|
Joints :introduction, classification, individual joints |
3 |
|
The hand |
3 |
|
Applied anatomy |
2 |
|
Lower LimbSubjects |
Theory hours |
Practical hours40 |
Introduction to the lower limb and bones |
2 |
|
Front of the thigh |
3 |
|
Lumbosacral plexus |
1 |
|
Gluteal region |
2 |
|
Posterior aspect of the thigh and popliteal fossa |
3 |
|
Anterior aspect of the leg |
2 |
|
Posterior aspect of the leg |
1 |
|
Joints of the lower limb |
2 |
|
The foot |
3 |
|
Applied anatomy |
1 |
|
ThoraxSubjects |
Theory hours |
Practical hours30 |
Thoracic wall as part of the body wall |
1 |
|
Osteology of the chest wall |
1 |
|
Intercostal spaces |
1 |
|
Diaphragm |
1 |
|
Chest wall& diaphragm during respiration |
1 |
|
Divisions of the mediastinum |
1 |
|
The superior mediastinum |
2 |
|
Heart& pericardium |
1 |
|
Chambers of the heart |
2 |
|
Blood supply , nerve and plexuses of the heart |
1 |
|
Pleurae and lung |
1 |
|
Posterior mediastinum |
2 |
First year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Medical chemistry |
Biochemistry |
90 |
90 |
6 |
Subjects |
Inorganic chemistry |
Atoms |
Radioactivity &nuclear chemistry |
Chemical reactions |
Chemical bonds |
Aqueous solutions and colloids |
Acids and bases |
Chemical reactions in aqueous solutions |
Organic chemistry |
Sterioisomers of carbon compounds |
Organic halides |
Alcohols , phenols, ethers& thiols |
Amines |
Aldehydes and ketones |
Carboxylic acids and their derivatives |
Chemistry of carbohydrates |
Definition ,classification ,biological importance of carbohydrates |
Structure &general properties of mono saccharides |
Mono saccharides of medical importance &other sugar derivative of biomedical importance |
Disaccharides & polysaccharides |
Homopoly saccharides ,heteropoly saccharides |
Mucopoly saccharides , connective tissues & bacterial cell wall |
Chemistry of lipids |
Definition ,classification & biomedical importance of lipid |
Fatty acid classifications and reactions |
Cholesterol and other sterols of biological importance |
Prostaglandins ,thrompoxanes & leukotrienes |
Compound lipids ,phospholipids & glycolipids |
Plasma lipoprotein and membrane |
Chemistry of proteins & amino acid , ( definition and biomedical importance of proteins ) |
Amino acid :classification & structural properties |
Properties and classification of proteins |
Structure of proteins |
Denaturation of proteins |
Purifications of proteins @determination of amino acid sequence of poly peptide |
Nucleic acids |
Enzymes |
First year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Computer |
Computer department |
30 |
60 |
4 |
Subjects |
Theory hour/year |
Practical hour/year |
Introduction and history |
1 |
|
Hardware & software |
1 |
|
Windows |
10 |
|
Internet |
4 |
|
Office department |
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Word |
5 |
|
Excel |
4 |
|
Power point |
5 |
|
Training on the use of the computer with DOS ,WINDOWS & OFFICE |
60 |
First year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Medical physics |
Physics |
75 |
60 |
5 |
subjects |
Theory hours/year |
Physics of the skeletonBones ,stress-strain curve, strength of bone ,lubrication of bone joints , bone mineral |
3 |
Heat and cold in medicineTemperature scales. Thermography. Heat therapy .cold in medicine .cryosurgery. |
3 |
Energy, work and power of the bodyFirst law of thermodynamics .energy changes in the body .work and power .heat losses from the body |
3 |
PressurePressure in the body .pressure in the skull, eye ,skeleton & bladder .Pressure effects while divingHyperbaric oxygen therapy (HOT) |
4 |
Physics of the lungs and breathingGases exchange in the lungs .partial pressure of gases in lung .diffusion of gases .oxygen saturation of the blood .Measurement of lung volumes.Pressure-Airflow-Volume Relationships of the lungs .Compliance .Physics of the alveoli (surface tension ). The breathing mechanism .Airway resistance .Work of breathing .Physics of lung diseases |
8 |
Physics of the cardiovascular systemWork done by the heart , Blood pressure and it’s measurement .Pressure across the blood vessel wall .Bernoulli’s principle .blood flow rate (poiseuilles equation , laminar and turbulent flow ) Heart sounds .Physics of some cardiovascular diseases. |
8 |
Electricity within the bodyAction potential .Polarization and depolarization of nerves . Electromyogram (EMG). Electrocardiogram (ECG). Electroencephalogram (EEG). Electroretinogram (ERG) & Electrooculogram (EOG) .Manetoencephalogram (MEG) & magnetocardigram (MCG) .Potentials of the heart . Electrodes . Amplifiers .Defibrillators . Pacemakers . Electrical shock. High frequency electricity in medicine . Short wave diathermy .Microwave Diathermy . Ultrasonic Diathermy . Low frequency electricity and magnetism in medicine . |
10 |
Sound in medicineProperties of sound . Stethoscope. Ultrasound (A-scan ,B-scan , M-scan & Doppler effect )Physiological effect of ultrasound in therapy .The production of speech |
6 |
Physics of the ear and hearingThe outer ear .Middle ear .Inner ear . sensitivity of the ears.Hearing test. Deafness and hearing aids. |
3 |
Physics of eye and visionFocusing elements of the eye .Retina (photoreceptors).Vision test (Visual acuity).Defective vision and its correction ( short sight ,long sight ,old sight & astigmatism).Contact lenses .Color vision and chromatic aberration. Instruments used in ophthalmology (ophthalmoscope , retinoscope , keratometer and tonometer). |
4 |
Light in medicineProperties of light .Application of visible light in medicine .Application of ultraviolet and infrared light in medicine .Laser in medicine .Applications of microscopes in medicine . |
4 |
Physics of diagnostic X-rayProduction of x-ray beams .Absorption of x-ray beams .X-ray image .Fluoroscopy .Tomography .Xeroradiography. |
4 |
Physics of nuclear medicineCharacteristics and units of radioactivity .Sources of radioactivity for nuclear medicine .Statistical aspects of nuclear medicine .Basic instrumentation and its clinical applications .Nuclear medicine imaging device .Therapy with radioactivity .radiation doses in nuclear medicine . |
5 |
Physics of radiation therapyThe dose unit in radiotherapy (Rad & Gray) .Principle of radiation therapy . Brachytherapy. |
5 |
PollutionNatural occurrence of radioactive materials .radon gas ,Biological effects of ionizing radiations . Radiation protection .Radiation detection . |
5 |
First year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Fundamentals of medicine |
Medicine |
60 |
– |
2 |
First year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Human rights |
Medicine |
60 |
– |
2 |
SECOND YEAR
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Anatomy |
Anatomy |
60 |
180 |
8 |
Head and neckSubjects |
Theory hours/year |
Practicalhours/year |
Skull |
3 |
60 |
Cervical spines |
1 |
|
Scalp & face |
1 |
|
Parotid region |
1 |
|
Triangles of the neck |
2 |
|
Cranial cavity |
1 |
|
Orbit |
1 |
|
Infratemporal fossa |
1 |
|
Units of the neck ,fascial compartments & spaces |
1 |
|
Larynx |
1 |
|
Mouth & palate |
1 |
|
Pharynx |
1 |
|
Ear |
1 |
|
Nose & paranasal sinuses |
1 |
|
Lymphatic drainage ,cranial parasympathetic ganglia . TMJ. |
1 |
|
Abdomen & pelvisSubjects |
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Introduction and surface anatomy |
1 |
60 |
Abdominal wall |
2 |
|
Peritoneum |
2 |
|
GIT and its derivatives |
5 |
|
Posterior abdominal wall and urinary system |
2 |
|
Skeleton ,pelvic inlet ,outlet ,diameters and measurement. |
1 |
|
Pelvic fossa ,peritoneum & pouches ,pelvic walls and floor |
2 |
|
Rectum ,anal canal , bladder ,prostate & urethra |
3 |
|
Uterus ,ovary ,vagina, and pelvic ureter |
3 |
|
NeuroanatomySubjects |
||
Vertebral canal and meninges |
1 |
60 |
Spinal cord |
1 |
|
Funiculi of the spinal cord |
3 |
|
Medulla oblongata |
2 |
|
Pons :4th ventricle , CSF cisterns |
1 |
|
Midbrain |
2 |
|
Cerebellum |
2 |
|
Diencephalon |
4 |
|
Basal ganglia |
1 |
|
Limbic lobe and limbic system |
1 |
|
Cerebral cortex & blood supply of the brain |
2 |
|
Laterality of cerebral hemispheres, cerebral dominance &ventricles |
1 |
Second year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICALHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Biochemistry |
Biochemistry |
90 |
60 |
8 |
Subjects |
Biochemistry of digestion , absorption &detoxification |
Enzymes |
Metabolism of lipids |
Vitamins and co-enzymes |
Metabolism of carbohydrates |
Inborn errors of metabolism |
Hormones |
Protein structure |
Porphyria |
Nucleic acid metabolism |
Liver function tests |
Renal function tests |
Tumor markers |
Cancer and diet |
Obesity , metabolic syndrome & prostaglandins |
Uric acid metabolism and hyperurecemia |
Calcium ,phosphorus ,magnesium and bone disease |
Minerals |
Practical experiments, instruments and practical examinations |
Second year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Embryology |
Anatomy |
30 |
– |
2 |
Subjects |
Theory hours/year |
General embryology |
12 |
Cardiovascular system |
5 |
Urogenital system |
4 |
Digestive system |
3 |
Head & neck (pharyngeal arches & pouches ) |
3 |
Skeletal system |
1 |
Muscular system |
1 |
Eye ,Ear & nose |
1 |
Second year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Histology |
Anatomy |
45 |
90 |
6 |
Subjects |
Theory hours/year |
Practical hours/year |
Bone marrow |
2 |
90 |
Skin and it’s appendages |
3 |
|
Circulatory system |
3 |
|
Lymphoid system |
3 |
|
Nervous system |
7 |
|
Digestive system |
7 |
|
Urinary system |
3 |
|
Endocrine system |
3 |
|
Respiratory system |
3 |
|
Reproductive system |
7 |
|
Eye |
2 |
|
Ear |
2 |
Second year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Physiology |
Physiology |
120 |
60 |
11 |
Subjects |
Introduction to physiology-subjects and significance-methods of physiological research-physiology and other science |
Cell physiology-cellular organization-cell membrane-transport across cell membrane |
Body fluid-body fluid compartment-body fluid composition-body fluid function and homeostasis-body fluid dynamics (transport across capillary wall & oedema ) |
Blood physiology-blood cell & plasma-bone marrow & hematopoiesis-RBC & erythropoiesis-hemoglobin-hemoglobin abnormalities-anemia-blood typing and Rh-hemolytic disease of new born-platelets & coagulation-hemostasis ( clotting system )-hemostasis ( anticlotting & fibrinolytic system )-WBC & immune system-immune system |
Autonomic nervous system (ANS)-functional anatomy of ANS-chemical transmission-sympathetic and parasympathetic system-autonomic reflexes-effects of ANS on the organs |
Muscles & nerves-Excitable tissue and potentials-membrane electricity-potassium and membrane potential, nerve action potential-types of fibers-neuromuscular junction and synapses-muscle contraction-sliding filament theory |
Respiratory system-functional anatomy of the respiratory system-muscles of respiration-pressure changes during respiration-expansion of the lung and compliance-alveolar ventilation-distribution of ventilation and perfusion-lung volume and capacities-pulmonary function test-pulmonary circulation-exchange of gases and diffusion capacity-transport of O2 by blood-exchange of CO2 by the blood-control of breathing– respiratory regulation of acid – base balance-hypoxia ,hypercapnia & cyanosis-normal and abnormal patterns of breathing |
Cardiovascular systemHeart-introduction ,physiologic anatomy ,heart valves & heart sound-electrical activity of the heart ( action potential )-properties of cardiac muscle (syncytium)-properties ( Auto rhythmicity, excitability & conductivity )-properties (contractility)-cardiac cycle-ECG characteristics-ECG electrical axis and cardiac vector-ECG cardiac arrhythmias-Cardiovascular innervation ; cardiovascular centers– heart rate (HR)-stroke volume-cardiac output and venous returnCardiovascular systemCirculation-blood pressure-control of blood pressure-microcirculation & lymphatics-edema formation-blood flow systemic & local blood flow-coronary circulation & ischemic heart disease-cerebral circulation-shock-syncope |
Renal system-functional anatomy of the kidneys-autoregulation of renal blood flow-mechanism of glomerular filtration-measurement of glomerular filtration rate (GFR)-reabsorption and secretion in the renal tubules-water and sodium hemostasis-water intake and loss-regulation of tubular sodium and potassium balance-acid – base balance-hydrogen ion and pH-body buffer system-renal regulation of acid – base balance-acid – base abnormalities |
GIT physiology-introduction and functional anatomy-oral cavity .. salivary secretion-gastric secretion-pancreatic secretion-secretion of bile-secretion of small intestine-Secretion of large intestine-gastrointestinal absorption-regulation of gastrointestinal function-gastrointestinal motility-large intestinal bacteria |
Endocrine and reproductive system-introduction-hypothalamus-hypothalamic hormones-hypothalamic – pituitary axis-pituitary gland-pituitary hormones of posterior lobe– pituitary hormones of posterior lobe: clinical conditions-pituitary hormones of anterior lobe– pituitary hormones of anterior lobe : clinical conditions-prolactin hormone-thyroid gland-physiological action of T3 ,T4,TSHand calcitonin-thyroid gland : clinical conditions-parathyroid gland and calcium metabolism-adrenal gland –cortex-adrenal gland –medulla-pancreasReproductive system-male sexual organ & spermatogenesis-male sex hormones-female reproductive system-ovarian hormones-hormones of pregnancy-maturation and fertilization of the ova-parturition and lactation-growth and functional development of the fetus-fetal respiratory adjustment-fetal circulation adjustment |
CNS physiology-introduction-CNS divisions-properties of synaptic transmission-signal processing in the CNS |
Sensory function of the CNS-sensory receptors-sensory nerves-somatic sensation-thermo-receptive sensation-pain sensation-intrinsic modification of pain sensibility-pathways of somatic sensation-somatosensory conducting system of spinal cord-somatosensory functions of cerebral cortexMotor Function Of The CNS-motor function of the cerebral cortex-the motor tracts-the basal ganglia-the cerebellum-the spinal cord functions-spinal reflex action and properties-stretch reflex and skeletal muscle toneIntegrative Function Of The CNS-hypothalamus-limbic system and reticular formation-sleep-learning-memory-speech-electrical activity of the brain |
Special sense physiology-physiology of vision-physiology of hearing– physiology of hearing (vestibular system )-physiology of smell-physiology of taste |
PRACTICAL PHYSIOLOGY |
Introduction |
Blood film |
White blood cell count |
Total red blood cell count |
Revision of blood tests |
Vital signs |
Effect of exercise on vital signs |
Blood pressure examination |
Effect of exercise on blood pressure |
Pulmonary function test |
Heart sounds |
Examination of the chest |
E.C.G. |
Sensory examination |
Motor function |
Tendon reflexes using lab Tuitor |
E.E.G. using lab Tuitor |
Cardiophonographyusing lab tuitor |
Muscle & nerve preparation |
PH estimation using lab tuitor |
Psychophysiology using lab tuitor |
Extraoccular muscle movement using lab tuitor |
Vision examination |
Hearing examination |
Cranial nerve examination |
Second year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICALHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Human rights and democracy |
60 |
– |
2 |
THIRD YEAR
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Internal medicine |
Medicine |
45 |
60 |
5 |
Subject |
TheoryHour/year |
Practical/wardHour/ward |
Fluid, electrolyte & acid – base balance |
8 |
60 |
Immune system |
4 |
|
Basic nutritional concepts |
11 |
|
Introduction to infectious disease, clinical approach investigations and treatment |
22 |
Practical/ ward |
Students trained for history taking , clinical examination and case presentation for 60 hours per year |
Third year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Surgery |
Surgery |
30 |
– |
2 |
Subjects |
Shock |
Hemorrhage |
Blood transfusion |
Trauma |
Wounds |
Reaction of body to trauma |
Skin tumors and cysts |
First aids in accidents and life support |
Disease of lymphatic |
Disease of veins |
Deep venous thrombosis D.V.T |
Peripheral arterial disease |
Gangrene |
Ulceration , cysts and fistula |
Sterilization , disinfection and infection |
Burns ,types , management |
Hydatid cyst |
Fluid and electrolytes |
Acid – base balance |
Abdominal incisions and types of sutures |
Third year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICALHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Microbiology |
Microbiology |
90 |
60 |
8 |
Subjects theory hour |
|
I: General microbiology 12 |
|
The science of microbiology introduction |
|
Host parasite relationship |
|
Microbiology in medicine |
|
Anatomy of the cell |
|
Growth of bacteria & its parameters |
|
Microbial metabolism |
|
Survival of the organism in natural environment processes |
|
Antimicrobial agents disinfection &antiseptic |
|
Antibiotics |
|
Bacterial genetic |
|
Gene transfer |
|
Mutation & recombination molecular microbiology |
|
Genetic engineering in medicine |
II: Immunology 20 hr. |
Introduction of the immune system |
Non specific immunity ,immunoglobulin & immunogenicity |
Structure & classes of immunoglobulin |
Variants & AB diversity |
Anatomy of the immune system |
Cells of the immune system |
Interaction between these cells |
Activation of T & B cells |
Immune response |
HLA system |
Immunogenic mechanism of tissue damage hypersensitivity reaction type 1 |
Hypersensitivity reaction type II,III,IV |
Tumor immunology |
Auto immune disease |
Interleukins |
Immunity to infections |
How micro-organisms escape from the immune system |
Immune- deficiencies |
Transplantation |
III : Systemic Bacteriology 28 hr |
Pyogenic cocci |
Staphylococci |
Streptococci |
Pneumococci |
Neisseria gonorrhea |
Neisseria meningitis |
Corynebacteria |
Mycobacteria |
Atypical mycobacteria |
The genus bacillus |
Clostridia |
E .coli |
Klebsiella |
Proteus |
Pseudomonas |
Salmonella |
Shigella |
Vibrio |
Brucella |
Helicobacter |
Campylobacter |
Spirochetes ,tryponema pallidum |
Borrelia leptospira pasteurellae |
Haemophilis , Bordetella |
Mycoplasma , legionella |
Chlamydia & ricketsiae |
Normal microbial flora of human body |
IV : Virology 20 hr. |
General properties of the viruses |
Structure :classification of DNA ,RNA viruses |
Replication of RNA viruses |
Replication of DNA viruses |
Cultivation & isolation of viruses |
Chemotherapy ,antiviral agents & vaccines |
Influenza viruses |
Paramyxo & rubella virus |
Enteric viruses ,rhinovirus group |
Pathogenesis of viruses |
Herpes viruses |
Rabies & other neurotropic viruses |
HPV , POX and PARVO viruses |
Retro virus , AIDS |
Reo and Rota viruses |
Oncogenic viruses |
V:mycology 10 hr. |
Introduction |
Structure and reproduction |
Cultural characteristics ,types of mycosis |
General principles in treatment |
Actinomyces |
Nocardia & mycetoma |
Dermatophytes |
Candidiasis & cytococcosis |
Histoplasmosis |
Penicillium |
Miscellaneous fungi; mucor. , Aspergillosis, &rhizopus |
Antifungal agents , antibiotic produced by fungi |
Topics of microbiological laboratory |
Hours /year60 |
Introduction and laboratory safety |
|
Collection and handlings of samples |
|
Sterilization and disinfection |
|
bacterial culture and sensitivity |
|
Microscope |
|
Preparation of smear & sample staining techniques |
|
Bacterial staining methodsDifferential staining technique ( gram satin) |
|
Differential staining technique (ZN staining) |
|
Types of culture media |
|
Pure culture techniques , SGT traditional and newer bacterial culture methods |
|
Anti biotic resistance workshop |
|
Bacterial biofilms |
|
SGT bacterial biofilm |
|
ImmunologyPrecipitation and agglutination |
|
ImmunologyComplement test , immunoassay test (RIA ,IFA) |
|
ImmunologyAntigene – antibody reaction and separation of immune cell Isolation and identification of mononuclear cells from peripheral blood |
|
Genus staphylococcus |
|
Genus streptococcus |
|
S. pneumoniaPneumococci , diplococcal pneumonia |
|
Genus Enterococcus ..E. faecalis ,E. faecium |
|
Genus Neisseria |
|
Genus corynebacteria |
|
Genus mycobacterium |
|
Genus bacillus |
|
Perfringens Welchi , C.Difficile |
|
Clostridium tetani and c. botulinm |
|
Genus enterobacteriaceaeE. coli and klebsiella |
|
Genus enterobacteriaceaeProteus and pseudomonas |
|
IMVIC & API 20E tests |
|
Genus Salmonella |
|
Genus shigella |
|
Genus vibrio |
|
Methods for viral diagnosisDirect demonstration of virus or viral Ag in clinical specimen |
|
Methods for viral diagnosisIsolation of virus in living host cells and subsequent isolation and identification by immunological methods |
|
DNA extraction and PCR workshop |
|
Laboratory of medical mycology , methods for fungal diagnosis |
Third year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Parasitology |
parasitology |
60 |
60 |
6 |
Subjects |
Introduction |
Classification of protozoa |
Entamoeba histolyticaMorphologyModes of transmissionPathology and pathogenesisDiagnosisTreatment |
E.coli & E.gingivalis |
Other amoebae |
B.hominis & B.coli |
N.fowleri |
G.lamblia & C.mesnili |
T.vaginalis &T.tetanus |
T.gambiense ,T.rodesiense& T.cruzi |
L.tropica |
L.donovani |
Malarial parasites of human |
Coccidian ,emeria ,iosopora belli |
Sarcocystis specious |
Pneumocystis cryptosporidium |
Toxoplasma gondi |
Introduction to helminthes |
T.saginata |
T.solium &cysicercosis |
E.granulosis |
E.granulosus |
E.multilocularis |
D.caninum |
H.nana &H.diminuta |
D.latum |
Spargnosis |
NematodesGeneral consideration s |
A.lumbricodes |
E.vermicularis |
Trichuris trichura &Trichostrongylus |
Hookworm |
S.stercolaris & T.spiralis |
Cutaneous &visceral larva migrans |
Filarial diseases |
TrematodesGeneral considerations |
Intestinal flukes |
Liver and lung flakes |
Schistosomes |
Insect |
Anophheline mosquito of malaria |
Sandflies and blackflies |
Fleas and lice |
House flies |
Prevention and control |
Ticks and mites |
Scabies |
Myasis |
Practical medical parasitology 60 hr. |
Introduction to parasitology |
Hoe to use microscope |
Examination of faecal material |
Entamoeba histolytica |
Other intestinal amoebae |
Intestinal flagellates |
Atrial flagellates |
Blood and tissue flagellates |
Leishmania tropica and L.donovani |
Sporozoa ;plamodidaeGenus ;plasmodium vivar and plasmodium malaria |
Plasmodium falciparum |
Sexual cycle of plasmodium species in sporogony |
Toxoplasma gondii |
Ascaris lumbricoides |
Enterobius vermicularis ,hookworm ,Ancylostoma duodenale necator americanus |
Strongyloides stercoralis wuchereria bancroti |
Tricuris tricura |
Trichinella |
Taenia sagmata ,taenia solira |
Hymenolepis nana ,diphylobothrium latum |
Echinococcus granulosus |
Schistosoma hematobium |
Schistosoma mansoni |
Hetrophyes fasciola hepatica |
Anopheles oulex |
Sand fly ,clossina and house fly |
Fleas lice |
Ticks and mites |
Third year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Pathology |
Pathology |
60 |
60 |
6 |
Subjects |
Cellular adaptation and injury |
Inflammation |
Healing and repair |
Haemodynamic disturbance |
Genetic disorders |
Immune pathology |
Neoplasia |
Infectious diseases |
Environmental & nutritional pathology |
Cytopathology |
Blood transfusion |
Third year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Community medicine |
Community Medicine |
30 |
30 |
3 |
Theory Subjects |
|
Medical statistic |
|
Biostatistics and data grouping |
|
Presentation of data mathematical |
|
Presentation of data tubular , graphical and pictorial presentation |
|
Sampling techniques |
|
Probability |
|
Probability distribution |
|
Sampling distribution- Z distribution |
|
Estimation – confidence interval |
|
Student’s T – distribution |
|
Hypothesis testing |
|
Chi sequare distribution |
|
Correlation & regression |
|
Vital statistics |
|
Public health nutrition |
|
Definition of relevant terms |
|
Nutrient metabolism and requirement |
|
Nutrition of specific groups of population |
|
Nutrition and infections |
|
Nutritional surveys and assessment of the nutritional status of the population |
|
Nutritional diseases |
|
Diet therapy and nutritional rehabilitation |
Practical |
Hours |
Practical work on relevant statistical exercises and problems |
30 |
Third year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Pharmacology |
Pharmacology |
90 |
60 |
8 |
Subjects |
General pharmacology |
Cholinergic drugs |
Adrenergic drugs |
Anti – hypertensive drugs |
Anti – angina drugs |
Digitalis and anti –arrhythmic drugs |
Anti hyperlipidemia drugs |
Anti- coagulants |
Histamine and anti – histamine |
Diuretics |
Anti- anxiety & hypnotics |
Anti-Epileptics |
Anti-parkinsonian drugs |
Anti –psycotics &anti-deperssants |
Narcotic analgesia |
Prostaglandins |
Drugs acting on the respiratory system ( drugs for asthma , drugs for COPD , Mucolytic, anti-tussives , demulcent and cough mixture, respiratory stimulants , oxygen therapy ) |
Corticosteroids , non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs NSAIDs and DmARDs |
Gout & slow acting anti-rheumatic drugs |
Local anaesthesia |
Serotonin & kinins |
Drugs acting on the GIT ( drugs used in peptic ulcer , IBD and IBS , Anti-diarrheal drugs , Anti-emetics , Laxative ) |
Anti- neoplastic drugs |
Antibiotics |
Anti- fungal drugs |
Anti- viral drugs |
Anti-protozoal |
Anti- helminthic |
Anti- diabetics |
Anti- anaemic |
Thyroid hormones & anti thyroid drugs |
Sex hormones &contraceptive drugs |
Anti septic |
Oxytocic and tocolytic drug |
Drugs used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction , obesity and osteopresis |
Herbal medicine |
Vitamins & food supplement |
Pharmacogenetics |
Immune pharmacology |
Practical pharmacologySubjects |
Basics and ethics of prescription writing |
Dosage forms |
Routes of administration |
Handling of laboratory animals |
Evaluation of new drugs |
Effect of antiepileptic |
Evaluation of anti inflammatory drugs |
Variation in response to affixed dose of drug |
The effects of nitrates & atropine |
Response of human skin to histamines and adrenalines |
Effects of b- blockers response on CVS in human |
Effects of smoking on CVS |
Effects of drugs on blood pressure in humans |
Local anesthesia |
General anesthesia drugs |
Drugs acting on human eye |
Drugs causes change in color of urine |
Activities |
Seminar ; each student should presents a power point presentation |
Clinical case report |
Problem solving clinical pharmacology |
Fourth YEAR
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Medicine |
Medicine |
132 |
80 |
12 |
Subject |
Respiratory system· Clinical examination of the respiratory system· Functional anatomy and physiology· Investigations of the respiratory system· Cough· Breathlessness· Haemoptysis· Chest pain· Pleural effusion· Incidental pulmonary nodule on imaging· Respiratory failure· Obstructive pulmonary diseases-asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases-bronchiectasis– cystic fibrosis· Infections of the respiratory systemUpper respiratory tract infectionsPneumoniaTuberculosisRespiratory diseases caused by fungi· Tumors of lungs and bronchusPrimary tumors of the lungSecondary tumors of the lungTumors of mediastinum· Interstitial and infiltrative pulmonary diseasesDiffuse parenchymal lung diseasesLung diseases due to organic dustLung diseases due to inorganic dustsLung diseases due to systemic inflammatory diseasesPulmonary eosinophilia and vasculitidesLung diseases due to irritations and drugsRare interstitial disorders· Pulmonary vascular diseaseVenous thromboembolismPulmonary hypertension· Diseases of the upper airwayDiseases of the nasopharynxSleep disordered breathingLaryngeal disordersTracheal disorders· Diseases of the pleura , diaphragm and chest wallDiseases of the pleuraDiseases of the diaphragmDiseases of the chest wall |
Cardiovascular system· Clinical examination of the cardiovascular system· Functional anatomy and physiology· Investigations of the cardiovascular systemElectrocardiogram ECGCardiac biomarkersChest x rayEchocardiographyComputed tomography imageMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Cardiac catheterizationRadionuclide imaging· Presenting problems in cardiovascular systemChest painDyspneaAcute circulatory failureHeart failureHypertensionSyncope and presyncopePalpitationCardiac arrest and sudden cardiac deathAbnormal heart sound and murmurs· Disorders of the heart rate , rhythm and conductionSinus rhythmAtrial tachyarrhythmiasSick sinus syndromeAtrioventricular and bundle brunch blockAnti- arrhythmic drug therapyTherapeutic procedures· Atherosclerosis· Coronary heart diseaseStable anginaAcute coronary syndromeCardiac risk of non-cardiac surgery· Vascular diseasePeripheral arterial diseasesDiseases of the aortaHypertension· Diseases of the heart valveRheumatic heart diseaseMitral valve diseasesAortic valve diseasesTricuspid valve diseasesPulmonary valve diseasesInfective endocarditisValve replacement therapy· Congenital heart diseases· Diseases of the myocardiumMyocarditisCardiomyopathySpecific diseases of the heart muscleCardiac tumors· Diseases of the pericardium |
Endocrine system |
Kidney and urinary tract diseases· Clinical examination of the kidney and urinary tract· Functional anatomy and physiology· Investigations of the renal and urinary tract diseases· Presenting problems in renal and urinary tract diseasesUrinary tract infectionLoin painAbnormal micturitionErectile dysfunctionHematuriaProteinuriaedemahypertensionacute renal failurechronic kidney disease· Renal replacement therapy· Renal vascular diseases· Glomerular diseasesGlomerulonephritisInherited glomerular disease· Tubulo -interstitial diseasesInterstitial nephritisCystic kidney diseaseIsolated defects of tubular function· Diseases of the collecting system and ureter· Diseases of the lower genitourinary tract· Diseases of the prostate gland· Tumors of the kidney and urinary tractTumors of the kidneyTumors of the renal pelvis , ureters and bladder· Renal involvement in systemic condition· Drugs and kidney |
Infectious diseases |
Liver and biliary tract diseases· Functional anatomy and physiology· Investigations of hepatobiliary diseasesLiver function testHematological testImmunological testsRadiological imagingLiver biopsyNon- invasive markers of hepatic fibrosis· Presenting problems in liver diseasesAbnormal liver function testJaundiceAcute liver failureHepatomegalyAscitesHepatic encephalopathyVariceal bleeding· Cirrhosis· Portal hypertension· Infections and the liverViral hepatitisHIV infection and the liver· Alcoholic liver diseases· Non – alcoholic liver diseases· Drugs toxins and the liver· Inherited liver diseasesHemochromatosisWilsons diesesAlpha – antitrypsin deficiencyGilberts syndrome· Autoimmune hepatitis· Intrahepatic biliary diseasesPrimary biliary cirrhosisSecondary biliary cirrhosisPrimary sclerosing cholangitisCystic and fibropolycysticIntrahepatic cholestasis· Liver tumors and focal liver lesionHepatocellular carcinomaSecondary malignant tumorsBenign tumorsLiver abscess· Vascular liver diseasesHepatic arterial diseasesPortal venous thrombosisHepatopulmonary hypertensionPortopulmonary hypertensionHepatic venous outflow obstructionNodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver· Pregnancy and the liverIntercurrent and preexisting liver diseasesPregnancy associated liver disease· Liver transplantation· Gallbladder and extrahepatic biliary diseasesGallstonesCholecystitisCholedocholithiasisTumors of the gallbladder and bile ductMiscellaneous biliary disorders |
GIT system· Clinical examination of the gastrointestinal tract· Functional anatomy and physiology· Investigations of gastrointestinal disease· Presenting problems in gastrointestinal diseasesDysphagiaDyspepsiaVomitingGastrointestinal bleedingDiarrheaMalabsorptionWeight lossConstipationAbdominal pain· Diseases of the mouth and salivary glands· Diseases of the esophagusGastro-esophageal reflex diseasesMotility disordersTumors of the esophagusPerforation of the esophagus· Diseases of the stomach and duodenumGastritisPeptic ulcer diseasesFunctional disordersTumors of the stomach· Diseases of the small intestineDisorders causing malabsorptionMotility disordersMiscellaneous disorders of the small intestineAdverse food reactionInfections of the small intestineTumors of the small intestine· Diseases of the pancreasAcute pancreatitisChronic pancreatitisCongenital abnormalities of the pancreasTumors of the pancreas· Inflammatory bowel diseases· Irritable bowel syndrome· Disorders of the colon and rectumTumors of the colon and rectumDiverticulosisConstipation and disorders of defecationColonic infectionsAnorectal disordersDiseases of the peritoneal cavity |
Practical / ward training |
Students trained for history taking , case presentation and clinical examination in teaching hospital wards |
Fourth year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Surgery |
surgery |
90 |
96 |
13 |
Subjects |
Esophagus |
Stomach and duodenum |
Small intestine |
Large intestine |
Upper GIT bleeding |
Lower GIT bleeding |
Intestinal obstruction |
Colostomy |
Ileostomy |
Stoma |
The liver |
Biliary system and obstruction jaundice |
Portal hypertension |
The spleen |
Appendix |
The pancreas |
Abdominal wall & umbilicus |
Hernias |
Peritonitis and intra abdominal abscesses |
Tongue and oral cavity |
Salivary gland |
Lymphadenopathy |
Parathyroid gland |
Adrenal gland |
Hydrated cyst |
Urology |
Sutures material |
Intestinal anastomosis |
Drains |
Principles of laparoscopic surgery |
Postoperative care |
Fourth year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Community medicine |
Community medicine |
105 |
120 |
11 |
Subjects |
IntroductionDefinition of epidemiology, epidemiological uses and approach ,concept of health and disease |
Epidemiological dataTypes of epidemiological data , sources and its limitations |
Epidemiological measurement |
Descriptive epidemiology |
Epidemiological studiesCross – section study , case control , cohort , longitudinal and interventional |
The concept of association |
Designing epidemiology studies |
Screening and quality control of screening , diagnostic tests and clinical epidemiology |
The iceberg phenomena |
The concept and investigation of epidemics |
Primary health care and maternal & child health care (MCH) |
Introduction |
Components |
Nutrition during pregnancy |
Infection during pregnancy |
Low birth weight |
Prematurity |
Evaluation of MCH care |
Vital statistics in MCH |
Primary health care services |
Health care for childrenGrowth monitoring , immunization , development |
School health services |
Supportive programs to primary health care (PHC)Skills of PHC workers |
The characteristics of five star doctor |
National PHC programsWHO , CDD,ARI,MCH and others |
Epidemiology and control of communicable disease |
Definitions and common terms |
Infections acquired through the respiratory drugs |
Acute respiratory infectionCauses, risk factors , extents , strategies of control |
Infections acquired through the gastrointestinal tract |
Diarrheal diseaseCauses , risk factors , extent and control |
Epidemiology od rotavirus , cholera, salmonella, and shigellosis |
Bacterial food poisoning |
Amoebiasis |
Shigellosis and salmonellosis |
Typhoid and paratyphoid fever |
Poliomyelitis |
Infectious hepatitis A |
Mouth and throat infectionsTonsillitis , mumps , diphtheria |
Measles |
Chickenpox |
German measles |
Whooping cough |
Leprosy |
Tuberculosis TB |
Percutaneous infections |
Acute bacterial meningitis |
Insect bitesDiseases leshmaniasis , malaria , rickettsia |
Anthrax as a result of abrasions |
Animal bites , rabies |
Wounds ,tetanus |
Schistosomiasis |
Hookworm |
Injections : hepatitis , AIDS |
Sexually transmitted diseases STDs |
Nasocomial diseases |
Travel health |
Epidemiology and control of non communicable disease |
Introduction |
Epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases |
Epidemiology of hypertension |
Epidemiology of ischemic heart disease |
Epidemiology of diabetes mellitus |
Epidemiology of cancer |
Epidemiology of COPD |
Epidemiology of Rheumatic fever |
Environmental health |
Definitions of basic terms |
Activities of environmental health |
Water sources , quality and water related diseases |
Sources of air pollutions , health effects , control and prevention |
Occupational diseases |
Introduction and definitions |
Health hazards during working |
Health hazards to the environment and community |
Safety measures in occupational medicine |
Social medicine |
Definitions of basic terms |
Social , economic and cultural factors and there effects on health |
Patient – doctor relationship |
Sick role (parsons criteria of sick role ) |
Medicine as profession and health organization |
Administration of health care |
Introduction |
Family medicine |
Practical sessions |
Epidemiological exercises |
Field projects (household survey and institutional basal studies) witch covers health related problems |
Fourth year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Obstetrics |
Gynecology & obstetrics |
60 |
80 |
7 |
Subjects |
Female pelvis and fetal skull |
Fertilization , implantation and development |
Normal fetal growth and development |
Placental function |
Physiological changes in pregnancy |
Symptoms of pregnancy |
Vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum |
Prenatal diagnosis |
Antenatal care and antenatal imaging and assessment of fetus |
Modern maternity care |
General medical disorders in pregnancy |
Disease in the urinary system in pregnancy |
Diabetes with pregnancy , gestational D.M |
Heart disease in pregnancy |
Anemia in pregnancy |
Coagulation disorder in pregnancy , venous thromboembolism |
Mechanism of labour , stages of labour |
Management of labour , assessing the progress of labour , partograph |
Assessment of fetal wellbeing in labour |
Fetal mal positions and mal presentationBreech presentation , face and brow presentation , transvers lie |
Cord presentation |
Abnormal labour |
Abnormal uterine contraction |
Cephalo- pelvic disproportion |
Obstructed labour |
Cephalo – pelvic disproportion |
Shoulder dystocia |
Abnormalities of 3rd stage of labour |
Twin & higher multiple gestations |
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy , preeclampsia |
Anti partum hemorrhage (APH) , placenta previa |
Abruption placenta |
Intrauterine growth retardation ( I.U.G.R.) |
Intrauterine fetal death (I.U.D) |
Amniotic fluid and its abnormalities |
Abdominal pain in pregnancy |
Preterm premature rupture of membrane (P.P.R.O.M) |
Preterm labour |
Post term pregnancy , follow up and its management |
Immunology of pregnancy |
Rh. Iso-immunization |
Drugs in obstetrics |
Induction of labour |
Pain relief in labour |
Imaging in obstetrics |
Operative obstetrics , cesarean section c/s |
Injuries and shock in obstetrics |
Prenatal and maternal mortality |
Perperium |
Post partum hemorrhage |
Practical sessions in the hospital |
4 times per week each session lasts 3 hours |
Fourth year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Pathology |
Pathology |
60 |
60 |
6 |
Subjects |
Cardiovascular system (C.V.S) |
Haematology |
Respiratory system |
Lymph reticular system |
Gastrointestinal tract pathology |
Renal pathology |
Liver , gall bladder and pancreas |
Breast pathology |
Endocrine system |
Male and female genital system |
Central nervous system pathology |
Eye pathology |
Ear pathology |
Musculoskeletal pathology |
Skin pathology |
Fourth year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Forensic medicine |
Forensic medicine |
60 |
60 |
6 |
Fourth year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Medical ethecis |
Medical ethecis |
30 |
– |
2 |
FIFTH YEAR
Fifth year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Medicine |
Medicine |
73 |
60 |
7 |
Subjects |
Hematology ( blood diseases )· Clinical examination in blood diseases· Functional anatomy and physiology· Investigation of diseases of the bloodThe full blood countBlood film examinationBone marrow examinationInvestigations of coagulation· Presenting problems in blood diseasesAnemiaHigh hemoglobinLeukopeniaLeukocytosisLymphadenopathySplenomegalyBleedingThrombocytopeniathrombocytosis· Blood products and transfusionBlood productAdverse effects of transfusionSafe transfusion procedures· Bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell transplantation· Anticoagulant and antithrombotic therapy· AnaemiasIron deficiency anemiaAnemia of chronic diseasesMegaloblastic anemiaHemolytic anemia· Hemoglobinopathies· Hematological malignanciesLeukemiaLymphomaParaproteinaemias· Aplastic anemiaPrimary idiopathic acquired aplastic anemiaSecondary aplastic anemia· Myeloprolifrative disorders· Bleeding disordersDisorders of primary hemostasisCoagulation disorders· Thrombotic disorders |
Poisoning· Comprehensive evaluation of the poisoned patient· Evaluation of the envenomed patient· General approach to poisoned patient· Poisoning by specific pharmaceutical agentsAntidepressantAnalgesiaCardiovascular medicationsAntimalarialsIronAntipsychotic drugsAntidiabetic agents· Drugs of misuseCannabisBenzodiazepinesStimulantsGammahydroxybutyrate (GHB)LSDOpioidsBodypackers· Chemical and pesticidesCarbon monoxideOrganophosphorus insecticides /nerve agentsCarbamate insecticideMethanol and ethylene glycolAluminium and zinc phosphide |
Rheumatology· Clinical examination of the musculoskeletal system· Functional anatomy and physiology· Investigations of the musculoskeletal diseases· Presenting problems in musculoskeletal diseasesPain in single jointOligoarthritisPolyarthritisFractureBone pain without fractureRegional periarticular painBack and neck painMuscle pain and weaknessRheumatic diseases presenting as systemic illness· Principle of management of musculoskeletal disorderCore interventionPharmacological options for direct symptom controlNon – pharmacological interventions· Osteoarthritis· Inflammatory joints diseasesRheumatoid arthritisSeronegative spondylitisCrystal associated diseasesBone and joint infection· Fibromyalgia· Systemic connective tissue diseasesSystemic lupus erythematosusSystemic sclerosisMixed connective tissue diseaseSjogren’s syndromePolymyositis and dermatomyositis· Systemic vasculitis· Diseases of the boneOsteoporosisOsteomalacia and ricketsPagets diseasePrimary tumors of the musculoskeletal systemInherited disorders of the bone· Musculoskeletal presentations of diseases in other systems· Physiotherapy and rehabilitation |
Neurology ( neurological diseases )· Functional anatomy and physiology· Investigations of the neurological disease· Presenting problems in neurological diseaseHeadache and facial painDizziness, blackout and funny turnsSleep disturbanceWeaknessAbnormal gaitDisorders of balanceAbnormal movementSensory disturbanceComaAcute confusional stateMemory lossPersonality changeSpeech and language disturbanceDisorders of perceptionBrain stem lesionSwallowing difficultyVisual disturbance and other ocular abnormalitiesSphincter disturbance· Headache syndromes· Vestibular disorders· Epilepsy· Disorders of sleep· Cerebrovascular diseasesStrokeSubarachnoid hemorrhageCerebral venous thrombosis· Inflammatory diseases· Neurodegenerative diseases· Infections of the nervous systemMeningitisParenchymal viral infectionsParenchymal bacterial infectionsDiseases caused by bacterial toxinsTransmissible spongiform encephalopathies |
Geriatric medicine ( aging and disease ) |
Medical rehabilitation |
Fifth year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Surgery |
surgery |
102 |
130 |
11 |
Subjects |
Orthopedic surgery |
Anesthesia |
Neurosurgery |
Cardio- thoracic surgery |
Pediatric surgery |
Breast ( applied anatomy , breast problems, tumors , management and breast surgery ) |
Thyroid |
Plastic surgery |
Hand infections |
Skin graft and skin flap |
Principle of transplants |
Surgical oncology |
Radiology , radio-diagnosis |
Radiotherapy |
Fifth year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
ENT |
surgery |
30 |
45 |
3 |
Subjects |
Earanatomy and physiology |
Diseases of the external ear |
Diseases of the middle ear |
Diseases of the internal ear |
Nose and sinusesAnatomy and physiology |
Congenital abnormalities of the nose |
Inflammations |
Acute and chronic sinusitis |
Allergic rhinitis |
Epistaxis |
Nasal trauma |
Nasal polyps |
Nasal obstruction |
Tumors |
ThroatAnatomy and physiology |
Inflammations |
Paralysis of the vocal cord |
Infections |
Tracheotomy , laryngotomy |
Throat operations ( trachea , tonsils, adenoid ) |
Tumors |
Otolaryngeal aspects of systemic diseases |
Fifth year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Psychiatry |
medicine |
60 |
45 |
5 |
Subjects |
Introduction and terminology |
Techniques of psychic interview and history taking |
Classification of psychiatric disorders |
Classifications of mental disorder |
Etiology of psychiatric disorders |
Diagnosing psychiatric disorders |
Communications skills , social process and social psychology |
Presenting problems in psychiatric illness· Anxiety symptoms· Depressed mood· Elated mood· Delusions and hallucinations· Disturbed and aggressive behavior· Self harm· Confusion· Alcohol misuse· Substance misuse· Psychological factors affecting medical conditions· Medically unexplained somatic symptoms |
Anxiety disorders and panic attacks |
Psychiatric disorders· Stress related disorders· Anxiety disorders· Mood disorders· Schizophrenia· Alcohol misuse and dependency· Substance misuse disorders· Eating disorders· Somatoform disorders· Factitious disorders and malingering· Puerperal disorders· Sleep disorders· Delirium , dementia and organic disorders· Personality disorders· Sexual disorders |
Obsession , compulsion , obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD) |
Gender role , human sexuality |
Conversional disorders |
Organic disorders |
Schizophrenic like disorders |
Suicide and deliberate self harm |
Child psychiatry , childhood related psychological disorder |
Death dying , grief process , and psychological problems related to it |
Psychotherapy |
Treatment in psychiatry ( biological treatment , psychological treatment and social interventions) , drugs used in psychiatry |
ECT |
Forensic psychiatry |
Medical ethics in psychiatry |
Doctor patient relationship |
Higher mental function |
Memory and intelligence |
Personality types and concepts |
Fifth year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Gynecology |
Gynecology & obstetrics |
60 |
45 |
6 |
Subjects |
Embryology & anatomy of genital tracts |
Information and instructions about gynecological history and examination |
Physiology of menstruation |
Puberty and its disorders |
Gynecological disorders in childhood |
Primary and secondary amenorrhoea |
Clinical approach and management of amenorrhoea |
Menorrhagia |
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (D.U.B.) |
Dysmenorrhea and premenstrual tension syndrome |
MiscarriageAll types ( ex threatened abortion , missed abortion , infected abortion , inevitable abortion ,… )of abortion and its management |
Ectopic pregnancy |
Infertility ( female and male infertility ) |
Genital tract infection ( infection of upper genital tract , infection of lower genital tract ) |
Sexually transmitted disease (STDs) |
Diseases of vulva |
Disease of the vagina |
Benign and malignant tumors of the cervix |
Benign and malignant tumors of the uterus |
Benign and malignant tumors of the ovaries |
Polycystic ovarian syndrome ( PCOS ) |
Hirsutism |
Development of genital system normal and abnormal development |
Intersex |
Trophoblastic disease |
Endometriosis , adenomyosis |
Prolapse , Genital prolapse and urinary prolapse |
Genital fistula |
Contraception and family planning |
Menopause |
Postmenopausal uterine bleeding |
Hormone replacement therapy |
Laparoscopy and hysteroscopy |
Assisted pregnancy techniques :In vitro fertilization , intra uterine insemination ,….. |
Operative gynecology |
Post operative complications |
Imaging in gynecology , U/s : transabdominal , trans vaginal , Doppler U/S |
General principles of cancer therapy in gynecology |
Fifth year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Pediatrics |
Pediatrics |
60 |
72 |
6 |
Subjects |
Infectious diseases· Rosela infantum· Measles· streptococcal infections , scarlet fever· Pertussis ,Whooping cough· Leshmaniasis , Kala azar |
· Rubella , and congenital rubella syndrome· Infectious mononucleosis· Poliomyelitis· Toxoplasmosis congenital syndrome· Chicken box· Diphtheria· Infectious polyneuritis· Meningitis and encephalitis |
Disease of the newborns· The normal new born baby· Low birth weight babies· Premature babies causes , definition ,management and complication· Large for gestational age causes , definition , management and complications· Small for gestational age causes , definition , management and complications· Neonatal infections , sepsis , major and minor· Prevention of infection in newborn· Neonatal birth trauma· Neonatal convulsions· Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia· Pathophysiology of bilirubin metabolism· Neonatal jaundice ,indirect hyperbilirubinemia , hemolytic hyperbilirubinaemia, direct and mixed hyperbilirubinaemia· Hemolytic anaemia of new born· Asphyxia neonatorum· Respiratory distress syndrome ( R.D.S) |
Immunization· Vaccines , BCG, Poliomyelitis , DPT ( diphtheria , pertussis , tetanus ),measles , mumps , Rubella , typhoid , hepatitis B , pneumococcal , meningococcal , hemophilis influenza , travel vaccine· Contraindications· Immunization schedule in Iraq |
Pediatric cardiac and hematological diseases· Congenital heart disease CHD ( cyanotic CHD , a cyanotic CHD )· Heart failure· Sub – acute bacterial endocarditis· Myocarditis· Rheumatic fever· Anaemia in children ( approach to the diagnosis and management )· Hemolytic anaemia· Hemophilia· Von willebrand disease· Thrombocytopenia , idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura ITP· Hemolytic anaemia· Acute leukemia in children· Lymphoma |
Disease of the respiratory system· Common cold· Epiglottitis· Infectious croup· Bronchitis· Bronchiolitis· Asthma· Pneumonia· Pleural effusion· Pneumothorax |
Arthritis in children |
Allergic disorders , asthma and atopic conditions |
Renal disorders· Nephrotic syndrome· Nephritic syndrome· Urinary tract infections· Acute renal failure· Acute post streptococcal nephritis· Hemolytic uraemic syndrome |
Endocrine· Short stature· Diabetes type I and II· Hypoglycemia· Rickets· Thyroid diseases |
Poisoning· Types of poisoning , general informations and management |
Diarrhea and vomiting· Acute diarrhea· Dehydration , fluid and electrolyte therapy , oral rehydration therapy ORS· Malnutrition and failure to thrive· Kwashiorkor· Marasmus· Marasmic – kwashiorkor· Failure to thrive· Malabsorption , celiac disease and cystic fibrosis· Fluid electrolyte therapy· Chronic diarrhea |
Feeding· Breast feeding· Bottle feeding· Feeding problems· Constipation and vomiting· Abdominal pain· Pyloric stenosis· Hirshsprung disease |
Growth and development· Definition· Developmental milestone· Factors affecting growth and development· Types of stature· Methods of measurement· Liner and circumferential growth· Weight· Skin folds |
Neurology· cerebral palsy CP· Convulsions· Mental retardation· CNS infections· Neuropathy acute chronic |
Genetics· Classification of chromosomal abnormalities and predisposing factors· Down’s syndrome· Trisomy 13 & 18 cri da chat· Klinfelter syndrome· Turner ‘s syndrome· Genetic counseling· Inherited disorders , genetic , chromosomal and multi factor conditions· Dominant , recessive with sex linked conditions and the recurrence risk |
Behavioral disorders· Attention deficit disorders· Enuresis |
Fifth year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Dermatology |
Dermatology |
30 |
30 |
3 |
Subjects |
Structure of the skin |
Functions of the skin |
Pathological terms and clinical signs in dermatology |
Bacterial skin diseases |
Viral skin diseases |
Fungal skin infections ,· Superficial skin infection : tinea capitis , dermatophys ,tinea corporis ,tinea barbaeTinea faciei, tinea manus ,T.unguium ,T.cruris , T.incognito· Yeast skin infections :pityriasis versicolor , candidiasis |
Cutaneous leishmaniasis |
Scabies and pediculosis |
Contact dermatitis ,skin diseases due to physical agents |
Photodermatoses , skin response to cold and heat |
Eczema .atopic dermatitis ,seborrhic dermatitis |
Psoriasis |
Skin tumors |
Sexually transmitted diseases |
Specific ( gonococcal ) and non specific urethritis |
Acne vulgaris |
Pigmentary disorders |
Cutaneous manifestation of systemic disease |
Effects of medications on skin |
Connective tissue diseases CTD : lupus erythematosus , systemic lupus erythematosus , scleroderma ,dermatomyositis |
Boullus dieases |
Hair problems |
Urticaria |
Blistering diseases |
Syphilis |
Fifth year
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
THEORYHOUR/YEAR |
PRACTICAL/wardHOUR/YEAR |
TOTAL UNITS |
Ophthalmology |
Surgery |
30 |
45 |
3 |
Subjects |
Introduction· Anatomy of the eyeball· Visual acuity· Color vision· Visual field |
Eyelids problems· Anatomy· Congenital anomalies of the eyelids· Abnormalities in shape and position· Benign nodules and cysts· Marginal chronic blepharitis |
Sclera and episclera· Anatomy· Scleritis· Episcleritis |
Conjunctiva problems· Applied anatomy· Conjunctival inflammation· Bacterial conjunctivitis· Viral conjunctivitis· Chlamydial conjunctivitis· Allergic conjunctivitis· Congenctival degeneration |
Uveitis· Anatomical classification· Classification clinical , etiological classification· Anterior uveitis· Intermediate uveitis· Posterior uveitis· Investigations for patients with uveitis |
The cornea· Anatomy· Signs of corneal disease· Microbial keratitis· Keratoconus· Keratoplasty |
The lacrimal apparatus· The tear films· Diseases of the lacrimal passage· Lacrimal drainage obstruction· Dry eye ( keratoconjunctivitis sicca KCS) |
Refractive errors· Emmetropia· Hypermetropia· Astigmatism· Myopia |
The orbit· Anatomy of the orbit· Clinical signs of orbital disease· Orbital inflammatory disease· Infections· Thyroid eye disease |
Glaucoma· Anatomy of the angel of the anterior chamber· Physiology of aqueous production· Ocular hypertension· Glaucoma· The optic nerve· Normal tension glaucoma· Primary open angel glaucoma· Primary closed angel glaucoma· Secondary glaucoma· Congenital glaucoma |
Strabismus· Anatomy of the extraocular muscle· Sequent· Accommodative esotropia , management· Congenital infantile esotropia· Divergent squint ( Exotropia )· Incomitant squint ( paralytic squint )· Pseudosquint |
The lens· Anatomy of the lens· Cataract· Congenital cataract· Aphakia· Ectopia lentis |
The retina· Anatomy of the retina· Retinal detachment· Diabetic retinopathy |
Trauma· Orbit fracture· Eyelid trauma· Blunt trauma· Penetrating trauma· Trauma to the globe· Intraocular foreign bodies· Enucleation ( excision of the eyeball)· Sympathetic ophthalmitis· Burns |
Optic nerve· Applied anatomy· Optic nerve dysfunction· Optic neuritis· Optic atrophy· Sympathetic supply· Papilledema· Abnormal pupillary reaction· Near reflux |
Laser in ophthalmology· Criteria of laser· Physics of laser· Laser parameters· Laser tissue interaction· Types of laser· Uses of laser· Hazards and complications of laser |
Sixth YEAR
Sixth year
The stagers are required to attend clinical training in the medical wards , clinic and emergency units in the training hospitals
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
PRACTICAL/ WARDHOUR |
Total credit |
Medicine |
Medicine |
12 weeks |
12 |
Details |
The stager are required to attend the following :· General medicine : 10 weeks / year training in medical wards , consulting clinic and emergency room· Psychiatry and neuromedicine ward ,consulting clinic and emergency rooms :2 weeks /year· 10 times discussion circles in average one circle per week· Each stager should present a seminar (presentation)about a specific medical subject |
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
PRACTICAL/ WARDHOUR |
Total credit |
Gynecology& obstetrics |
Gynecology & obstetrics |
10 weeks |
10 |
Details |
Practical training includes· The stager are required to attend 10 weeks practice in the gynecological and obstetrical wards, clinic and operation theater ,emergency wards.· 10 discussions circles in average of one circle per week· Each stager should present a seminar(presentation) about a specific gynecological or obstetrical subject |
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
PRACTICAL/ WARDHOUR |
Total credit |
Pediatric |
Pediatric |
10 weeks |
10 |
Details |
The stager should attend· 8 weeks in pediatric and new born wards and clinic ,wards and emergency room.· 2 weeks in primary health care center· 8 discussion circle in average of one circle per week· Each stager should present a seminar(presentation ,research) about a specific pediatric subject |
SUBJECT |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT |
PRACTICAL/ WARDHOUR |
Total credit |
Surgery |
Medicine |
12 weeks |
12 |
Details |
The stager should attend· The practice is in general surgical wards ,clinic ,emergency room and surgical operation room· 6 weeks ( including 1 week pediatric surgery )· 2 weeks urology· 2 weeks orthopedic and fracture· 1 week neurosurgery· 1 week radiology· Each stager should present a seminar (presentation) about a specific general surgical subject |