 FAZAIA RUTH PFAU MEDICAL COLLEGE

PAF BASE FAISAL

KARACHI

NEUROSCIENCE

YEAR: 2nd Prof. MBBS (2026)

DURATION: 7 weeks

DATES: 16-02-2026 till 17-04-2026

COORDINATOR: Dr. Shah Jabeen

Assistant Coordinator: Dr. Abdul Aziz

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

S. No. CONTENTS PAGE #

1. General Module Information 3

2. Module Introduction 4

3. Module Learning Outcomes 5

4. List of topics and objectives 6-14

5. Integrated tutorials 15

6. List of TBLs 16

7. List of Written Assignments 17

8. Learning resources 18-19

9. Assessment Plan 20

10. Module Examination Rules 21

11. Facilitators Names & Contacts Information 22

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 GENERAL MODULE INFORMATION

Module Name Neuroscience

Module Code NSCM -202

Year 2nd Prof. M.B.B. S

Module Duration Dates 16-02-2026 till 17-04-2026

Duration 07 weeks

Year Coordinator Prof. Dr. Erum Imran

Module Coordinator Dr. Shah Jabeen

Module Committee Members Dr. Erum Imran (Physiology)

Dr. Jawed (Biochemistry)
Dr. Rahat Bano (Anatomy)
Dr. Kauser (Neuroanatomy)
Dr. Sohail (Behavioral Sciences)
Skills lab representative Dr. Javeria Khalid

Department of Medical Education Prof. Dr. Tahir Ansari

Dr. Maryam Tanweer
Dr. Ghaus
Assessment Unit Representatives Dr. Zubair Tirmizi
Dr. Faisal Rahim
QA members Dr. Muhammad Ahmed (Vice Principal)
Dr. Shah Jabeen

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 MODULE INTRODUCTION

This module is designed to impart basic concepts of gross

and microscopic structures, development, relevant
biochemical and functional aspects of central, peripheral
and autonomic nervous system. It aims to integrate the
basic knowledge with clinical aspect for better
understanding of mechanisms underlying most common
neurological disorders, their epidemiology and important
mechanisms for their prevention. It inculcates clinical
skills, research, professionalism and public health.

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 MODULE LEARNING OUTCOME

By the end of the module, the students of 2nd Prof. M.B.B.S. will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the knowledge of structural, developmental and

functional organization of nervous system with applied aspects.

2. Describe types, functions & disorders of different types of

neurotransmitters.

3. Explain pathogenesis, classification, and clinical outcome of common

neurological and neuro- degenerative disorders.

4. Demonstrate clinical procedural skills and physical examination

techniques related to neuroscience.

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 LIST OF TOPICS AND OBJECTIVES

LEARNING TEACHING ASSESSMENT

NO. TOPIC OBJECTIVES METHOD METHOD
Discipline: Anatomy
1. Spinal cord  Describe gross and microscopic features of spinal Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
cord lecture Viva
 Explain ascending and descending tracts of spinal
cord
 Describe arteries and veins of spinal cord
 Describe development of spinal cord with its
congenital anomalies
 Demonstrate gross and microscopic features of spinal Practical OSPE/Viva
cord, peripheral nerve, autonomic and sensory
ganglia
 Identify arteries and veins of spinal cord on model Practical OSPE/Viva
Transection of Spinal Cord: SGD MCQ/SAQ/
 Demonstrate arrangement of sensory and motor Viva
(Tutorial)
pathways
 Explore neurological defects due to transection of
spinal cord
 Differentiate between various levels of spinal cord
injury
 Comprehend how interruption at different levels
affects sensory perception and motor control
2. Brainstem  Describe gross and internal structure of brainstem Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
 Recognize diverse clinical manifestations associated lecture Viva
with brainstem lesions encompassing motor, sensory,
cranial nerve deficits and autonomic dysfunction.
 Demonstrate gross and microscopic structure of brain Practical OSPE/Viva
stem
3. Ventricular  Explain ventricular system of brain Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
system  Identify the boundaries and relations of 3rd, 4th and lecture Viva
lateral ventricles
 Explain formation and circulation of cerebrospinal
fluid (CSF)
Hydrocephalus: SGD MCQ/SAQ/
 Explore production, flow and absorption of CSF (Tutorial) Viva
 Investigate various types, causes and mechanisms
behind the development of hydrocephalus
 Explore how increased CSF accumulation affects
brain structures

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4. Cerebellum  Explain gross and internal features of cerebellum Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
with its nuclei lecture Viva
 Explain the tracts of cerebellum
 Demonstrate gross and microscopic features of Practical OSPE/Viva
cerebellum
5. Diencephalon  Describe gross and internal structure of thalamus, Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
subthalamus, epithalamus and hypothalamus with lecture Viva
their nuclei.
 Explain connections of thalamus, subthalamus,
epithalamus and hypothalamus.
6. Basal nuclei  List basal nuclei in brain. Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
 Discuss basal nuclei with their connections. lecture Viva
Parkinson’s Disease: TBL MCQ/SAQ/
 Explain pathophysiology of Parkinson’s diseases Viva
 Explain the imbalance of neurotransmitters in this
disease
7. Cerebrum  Describe the grey & white matter of cerebrum Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
 Explain functional localization of cerebrum lecture Viva
 Describe internal and microscopic features of
cerebrum
 Describe arteries and veins of brain
 Describe the development of brain with its congenital
anomalies.

 Demonstrate gross and microscopic features of Practical OSPE/Viva

cerebrum
 Identify the blood supply of brain on models Practical OSPE/Viva

Intracranial Hemorrhage: SGD MCQ/SAQ/

 Discuss different types of intracranial hemorrhage (Tutorial) Viva
with their clinical manifestations
 Explore underlying pathophysiological mechanisms
leading to intracranial hemorrhage and potential
complications associated with it
8. Reticular  Define reticular formation Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
formation  Discuss function of reticular formation lecture Viva

9. Limbic  Describe the components of limbic system Interactive MCQ/SAQ/

system  Explain the connections of limbic system lecture Viva

10. Autonomic  Explain autonomic nervous system Interactive MCQ/SAQ/

nervous  Explain functional components of cranial nerve lecture Viva
system nuclei
 Explain microscopic features of autonomic and
sensory ganglia and peripheral nerve

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 LEARNING TEACHIN
ASSESSMENT
N0. TOPIC OBJECTIVES G METHOD
METHOD
Discipline: Physiology
1. Functional  Describe functions of different parts of Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
organization of neuron and neuroglial cells lecture Viva
nervous system  Identify the role played by initial segment in
impulse generation and conduction
2. Synaptic and  Classify neural synapses Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
junctional  Describe physiological anatomy of neural lecture Viva
transmission synapses
 Explain properties of synaptic transmission

3. Electrical events in  Contrast ionic fluxes responsible for Interactive MCQ/SAQ/

neuron excitatory and inhibitory postsynaptic lecture Viva
potentials
 Compare and contrast the terms temporal
and spatial summation and their role in
action potential generation
4. Sensory Receptors  Classify sensory receptors Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
 Describe functions of sensory receptors lecture Viva
 Describe steps involved in sensory
transduction and action potential generation
in sensory receptors
 Perform examination of sensory system on Practical OSPE/Viva
human subject
5. Tactile Sensations  Classify somatic senses with examples Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
 Classify mechanoreceptors lecture Viva
 Explain transmission of tactile signals in
peripheral nerves
 Compare different sensory pathways that
transmits somatic signals into the central
nervous system
6. Pain and thermal  Discuss the physiology of pain Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
Sensations  Differentiate between fast and slow pain lecture Viva
 Discuss transmission of pain and thermal
signals in CNS
 Explain referred and visceral pain
Headache: SGD MCQ/SAQ/
 Differentiate between different types of (Tutorial) Viva
headaches
 Discuss pathophysiology of different
headaches
Diabetic Neuropathy: SGD MCQ/SAQ/
 Define Diabetic neuropathy (Tutorial) Viva
 Explain impact of diabetes on peripheral
nervous system

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  Describe diverse clinical manifestations of
diabetic neuropathy
 Comprehend underlying patho- physiological
mechanisms involved in diabetic neuropathy
7. DCML & ALS  Describe the sensations carried by DCML and Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
pathways anterolateral pathways lecture Viva
 Compare the pathway that mediates sensory
input from touch, proprioceptive and
vibratory senses to that mediating pain and
temperature
 Describe the deficit caused by lesions of
ascending sensory pathways
8. Sensory cortex and  Explain functional organization of Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
Brain analgesia somatosensory area 1 and somatosensory lecture Viva
system association area
 Describe lesions of somatosensory cortex
 Explain analgesia system in brain and spinal
cord
 Explain Gate Control theory for pain
suppression
9. Proprioceptors  Identify the components and functions of Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
muscle spindles lecture Viva
 Explain neuronal response initiated by
striking the patellar tendon that leads to
muscle contraction
 Describe the role of Golgi tendon organs in
the control of skeletal muscle
10. Spinal cord reflexes  Describe basic element of reflex pathway Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
 Identify the components and functions of lecture Viva
various spinal cord reflexes; flexor
withdrawal reflex, crossed extensor reflex
 Elicit superficial and deep reflexes on human Practical OSPE/Viva
subject
 Interpret the findings Compare clinical tests
that distinguish between upper and lower
motor neuron lesions
11. Motor Cortex  Describe functions of different areas of motor Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
cortex lecture Viva
 Describe effects of lesion of primary motor
cortex
 Describe functions and effect of lesion of
Broca’s area, voluntary eye movement field,
head rotation and hand skill areas
 Describe the function and effects of lesion of
Prefrontal cortex
 Perform examination of motor system. Practical OSPE/Viva

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12. Pyramidal & Describe Corticospinal & Corticobulbar tract Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
extrapyramidal tracts with their functions lecture Viva
 Discuss effect of lesion in motor cortex and
Corticospinal pathway
 Describe extrapyramidal tracts with their
functions
 Contrast organization of central pathways
involved in control of axial and distal muscle
 Differentiate between pyramidal &
extrapyramidal tracts
Brown Sequard Syndrome: SGD (Tuto) MCQ/SAQ/
 Describe anatomy of spinal cord Viva
 Explain basic mechanism behind Brown
Sequard syndrome
 Describe resultant ipsilateral and
contralateral sensory and motor deficits at the
level and below the level of lesion
13. Classification of  Classify nerve fibers based on their diameter, Assignment MCQ/SAQ/
nerve fibers conduction velocity, myelination and Viva
functional characteristic
 Differentiate between types A, B and C fibers
14. Learning and  Explain different types of memory Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
memory  Explain the role of neurotransmitters and lecture Viva
synaptic plasticity in memory
 Analyze the neural circuits involved in
memory formation and recall
15. Speech Physiology  Describe Brain Areas Concerned with Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
Speech / Language lecture Viva
 Describe the pathway of hearing and then
speaking
 Describe the pathway of reading and then
speaking
Motor Aphasia: SGD (Tuto) MCQ/SAQ/
 Define Aphasia Viva
 Describe different types of Aphasia with
their defective centers and neural pathways
 Identify the distinctive features of motor
aphasia, distinguishing it from other types of
aphasia
16. Cerebellar functions  Explain the contribution of Cerebellum to Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
and disorders overall motor control lecture Viva
 Describe disorders related to cerebellum
 Conduct comprehensive cerebellar Practical OSPE/Viva
examination
 Interpret examination findings
17. Basal ganglia  Explain the contribution of Basal ganglia to Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
functions & overall motor control lecture Viva
disorders  Describe disorders related to basal ganglia

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 Parkinson’s Disease: TBL MCQ/SAQ/
 Discuss the pathophysiology of Parkinsonism Viva
and distinguish it from other movement
disorders
 Explain imbalance of neurotransmitters in
this disease
18. Limbic system  Explain behavioral and motivational Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
functions mechanisms of the brain lecture Viva
19. Hypothalamus  Describe the role of hypothalamus in Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
regulating endocrine, autonomic and lecture Viva
behavioral functions
20. Cerebrospinal Fluid  Explain formation, excretion (absorption), Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
circulation and main functions of CSF lecture Viva
 Define blood brain barrier
 Explain the biomedical significance of blood
brain barrier
Meningitis: TBL MCQ/SAQ/
 Define meningitis Viva
 Enumerate its classification
 Briefly describe pathogenesis, clinical
correlation and Lab diagnosis of acute
pyogenic and tuberculous meningitis
21. Sleep physiology  Explain stages of sleep and neurophysiology Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
underlying sleep-wake cycles lecture Viva
 Differentiate between REM and NREM sleep
22. EEG and Epilepsy  List EEG waves with their significance Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
 Describe various states of brain activity (sleep lecture Viva
and epilepsy)
23. Body temperature  Describe functions of skin Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
regulation  Explain regulation of body temperature lecture Viva

 Record body temperature from different Practical OSPE/Viva

routes
24. Chemical  Describe functions of autonomic nervous Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
transmission at system (ANS) and adrenal medulla lecture Viva
autonomic junction  Explain the role of ANS in maintaining
homeostasis
Horner’s Syndrome: SGD (Tuto) MCQ/SAQ/
 Identify distinctive features of Horner’s Viva
syndrome, distinguishing it from other
neurological conditions affecting the
ophthalmic region
 Interpret diagnostic findings of Horner's
syndrome

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 LEARNING TEACHIN ASSESSMEN
NO. TOPIC OBJECTIVES G T
METHOD METHOD
Discipline: Biochemistry
1. Neurotransmitters  List major neurotransmitters Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
 Explain how neurotransmitters can be excitatory lecture Viva
or inhibitory
 Summarize the process of release of
neurotransmitter by presynaptic cell
 Describe mode of action of neurotransmitters
 Describe major biochemical pathways for
neurotransmitter synthesis and degradation
 Identify some clinical disorders that can arise as
a result of disruption of neurotransmitter
metabolism
Depression: SGD (Tuto) MCQ/SAQ/
 Explain different types of neurotransmitters and Viva
receptors involved in producing symptoms of
depression
2. Integration of  Define integration of the metabolism Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
Metabolism in  Discuss rationale of integration of metabolism lecture Viva
well-fed and between carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
fasting states  Explain the metabolic changes in normal (fed)
and starving states
 Explain major metabolic pathways in liver,
adipose tissue, skeletal muscle and brain during
starvation and absorptive (fed) state
3. Metabolism of  Define xenobiotic Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
Xenobiotics  List major organs and steps involved in lecture Viva
metabolism of xenobiotic
 Explain effects of xenobiotic metabolism in
humans
 Describe the biomedical importance of
xenobiotic metabolism
4. Metabolism of  Explain role of trace elements and their dietary Interactive MCQ/SAQ/
trace elements sources and how they are different from minerals lecture Viva
(Mg, Mn, I, Cu, F,  Describe role of trace elements in homeostasis
Cr, Cd)  Describe clinical conditions associated with the
imbalance of these minerals
5. Physical  List clinical indications and steps for CSF Practical OSPE/Viva
examination of collection
Cerebrospinal  Perform physical examination of CSF on the
fluid (CSF) basis of color, appearance, pH and specific
gravity
6. Glucose and  Explain method for glucose and protein Practical OSPE/Viva
protein estimation estimation in CSF
in CSF  List causes of raised and low glucose and
proteins in CSF

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NO LEARNING TEACHING ASSESSMENT
TOPIC OBJECTIVES METHOD METHOD
.

Discipline: Pathology
1. Neurodegenerative  Classify neurodegenerative disorders Interactive MCQs
disorders  Briefly describe the pathogenesis, lecture
morphological features, clinical correlation and
Lab diagnosis of: Parkinson’s disease and
Multiple Sclerosis
2. Response of CNS  Discuss the response of neurons and neuroglial Interactive MCQs
to injury cells to injury lecture

LEARNING TEACHIN ASSESSMEN

NO. TOPIC OBJECTIVES G T
METHOD METHOD
Discipline: Miscellaneous (Behavioral Science, Community Medicine, Medical Education
and Ethics, Professionalism & Research
1. Intelligence  Explain the basic concept of Intelligence. Interactive MCQs
 Describe the factors related to development of lecture
Intelligence
 Describe tools used to measure Intelligence.
2. Variables and  Define and describe the term ‘variable’ Interactive MCQ
types of data  Classify types of variables used in research lecture
 Explain the term ‘data’
 Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative
data
3. Mastering  Recognize significance of effective presentation Interactive
Presentation skills in academic settings lecture
Skills  Identify key components of a presentation
 Learn how to effectively use presentation
software and other technological tools
 Explore techniques for maintaining audience
interest through effective verbal and non-verbal
communication
 Discuss importance of voice modulation, body
language, and eye contact in engaging the
audience
4. Duties of a  Indicate and comprehend the ethical duties of a Interactive
Doctor doctor lecture

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 LEARNING TEACHING ASSESSMENT
NO. TOPIC OBJECTIVES METHOD METHOD

Discipline: Skills lab

1. History taking of  Obtain detailed history from a patient Skills OSPE
nervous system suffering from nervous system disorders in
disorders a simulated clinical environment.
2. Mini mental  Perform a competent formal mini mental Skills OSPE
examination state examination in a simulated clinical
environment.
3. Sensory System  Perform basic peripheral sensory Skills OSPE
Examination examination of:
a. Primary sensations in a simulated
clinical environment.
b. Cortical sensations in a simulated
clinical environment.
4. Motor system  Perform a basic peripheral motor Skills OSPE
examination examination in a simulated clinical
environment.
 Assess basic reflexes and their
interpretation in a simulated clinical
environment.
5. Cerebellar  Identify various abnormal movements Skills OSPE
examination related to the nervous system in a simulated
clinical environment.
 Cerebellar signs in a simulated clinical
environment.
6. Lumbar Puncture  Observe the steps of lumbar Skills OSPE
puncture/spinal tap in a simulated clinical
environment.

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 LIST OF TUTORIALS
Week TOPICS Integration Objectives
among
departments
1 Depression  Biochemistry  Describe receptors, synthesis, biochemical actions and
 Pharmacology degradation of neurotransmitters involved in depression
 Explain biochemical basis of the association between
deficiencies of serotonin and depression
 Describe how monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MaOI) and
Selective Serotonin reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's) help in
treating depression
1 Diabetic  Physiology  Explain impact of diabetes on peripheral nervous system
Neuropathy  Describe clinical manifestations of diabetic neuropathy
 Comprehend underlying patho- physiological mechanisms
involved in diabetic neuropathy
2 Transection  Anatomy  Discuss spinal cord anatomy including segments, tracts and
of Spinal  Physiology functional divisions
cord  Recognize clinical manifestations associated with spinal
cord transection, including sensory and motor deficits, loss
of reflexes and autonomic dysfunction
2 Headache  Physiology  Differentiate between different types of headaches
 Discuss pathophysiology of different headaches
3 Brown  Anatomy  Describe signs and symptoms produced due to hemisection
Sequard  Physiology of spinal cord at and below the level of lesion
Syndrome  Name tracts which are damaged in this syndrome on both
sides of the body and which sensations do they carry
 Compare the clinical tests that distinguish between upper
and lower motor neuron lesions
3 Motor  Anatomy  Describe Brain Areas Concerned with Speech
Aphasia  Physiology  Describe the pathway of hearing and then speaking
 Describe the pathway of reading and then speaking
 Define Aphasia and describe different types of Aphasia
with their defective centers
5 Hydrocephal-  Anatomy  Explain ventricular system
us  Physiology  Describe the formation and drainage of CSF
 Discuss types of hydrocephalus
5 Epilepsy  Physiology  Explore neurophysiological basis of epilepsy
 Explain various types of epileptic seizures with their
distinct physiological characteristics and EEG patterns
6 Intracranial  Anatomy  Identify blood supply of brain
hemorrhage  Physiology  Discuss different types of intracranial hemorrhage with
their clinical manifestations
6 Horner’s  Physiology  Identify distinctive features of Horner’s syndrome,
syndrome  Anatomy distinguishing it from other neurological conditions
affecting the ophthalmic region
 Interpret the diagnostic findings of Horner's syndrome

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 TBL TOPICS

Week Topic Objectives Resource

4 Cerebellar  Define Cerebellar Ataxia  Snell, R. S. (2010). Clinical

Ataxia  Describe pathophysiological Neuroanatomy (7th ed.).
causes of cerebellar ataxia Lippincott Williams &
 Discuss clinical manifestation of Wilkins
cerebellar ataxia (Dysmetria,  Medical physiology by
cerebellar gait) Guyton and Hall
 Differentiate between cerebellar John E. Hall 14th edition
and sensory ataxia
 Explain Romberg’s test
 Describe Friedreich’s ataxia
 Differentiate between FRDA and
multiple sclerosis ataxia


5 Meningitis  List types of CNS infections  Snell, R. S. (2010). Clinical
 Define meningitis Neuroanatomy (7th ed.).
 Enumerate its classification Lippincott Williams &
 Briefly describe pathogenesis, Wilkins
clinical correlation and Lab  ttps://[Link]/wat
diagnosis of acute pyogenic and ch?v=gIHUJs2eTHA
tuberculous meningitis.

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 LIST OF INTERACTIVE SESSION

Week Topic Objectives Activity Resource

1 Serotonin &  Define  Discussion  Lippincott’s

GABA Neurotransmitter  Summative Illustrated
(Biochemistry)  Classify Assessment Review:
Neurotransmitters (Flash Biochemistry
 Describe the criteria to Cards) 7th Ed.
identify  Feedback  Harper’s
neurotransmitters and  Assignment Illustrated
their mechanism of  Essay review of
action. questions Biochemistry
 Describe synthesis, practice 30th Ed.
biochemical actions
and degradation of
serotonin and GABA
1 Classification  Classify sensory  Discussion  Ganong WF.
of sensory receptors  Summative Review of
receptors  Explore structural Assessment medical
(Physiology) organization and (Flash Cards physiology.
functional properties of 1) 26th ed. New
different sensory  Feedback York:
receptors  Assignment McGraw-Hill
 Study the transduction  Essay Education;
process and adaptation questions 2019
mechanisms in sensory practice
receptors
3 Applied  Discuss the functional  Discussion  Clinical
aspects of areas present in frontal,  Summative Anatomy by
functional parietal, temporal and Assessment Regions.
areas of occipital lobes of (Flash Cards) Richard S.
cerebral cortex cerebral cortex
 Feedback Snell, 10th
(Anatomy)  Discuss the motor
 Assignment Edition,
homunculus
 Discuss association  Essay Lippincott
questions Williams &
cortex
practice Wilkins.
 Discuss the applied
aspects of functional  Clinically
areas of cerebral cortex Oriented
Anatomy, 8th
Edition, Moore,
Keith L.;
Dalley,

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 3 Muscle  Explain structure of  Discussion  Hall JE. Guyton
spindle and muscle spindle and  Summative and hall
Golgi tendon golgi tendon organs Assessment textbook of
organ (GTO) and their role in (Flash Cards medical
(Physiology) providing physiology. 13th
2)
proprioception
 Feedback ed. London,
 Study mechanisms
involved in stretch and  Assignment England: W B
reverse stretch reflex  Essay Saunders; 2015.
 Explore adaptive questions  Ganong WF.
properties of muscle practice Review of
spindles and GTO medical
 Explore how GTO physiology. 26th
contributes in ed. New York
protecting muscles and
tendons from damage
5 EEG waves  Classify EEG waves  Discussion  Ganong WF.
and their  Explain characteristics  Summative Review of
significance and clinical Assessment medical
(Physiology) significance of each (Quiz) physiology. 26th
wave  Feedback ed. New York:
 Assignment McGraw-Hill
 Essay Education; 2019
questions
practice

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 LEARNING RESOURCES

No. Discipline Resource

GENERAL & GROSS ANATOMY:

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Clinical Anatomy by Regions. Richard S. Snell, 10th Edition,
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
2. Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 8th Edition, Moore, Keith L.;
1. Dalley,
Anatomy
REFERENCE BOOKS:
3. Gray's Anatomy, 41st Edition, The Anatomical Basis of
Clinical Practice, Susan Standring.
4. Atlas of Human Anatomy Frank H. Netter, 7th Edition, 2014
Elsevier
HISTOLOGY
TEXTBOOKS:
5. Wheater's Functional Histology, 7th Edition, A Text and Color
Atlas, Barbara Young, Geraldine O'Dowd, Phillip Woodford.
6. Junqueira’s Basic Histology (Text & Atlas), Anthony L.
Mescher, 15th Edition, Lange.

REFERENCE BOOK:
7. Atlas of Histology with Functional Correlations, 13th Edition,
By Eroschenko, Victor P. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins.
EMBRYOLOGY
TEXTBOOKS:
8. The developing human: clinically oriented embryology, 11th
Edition, By Keith L. Moore, T.V.N. Persaud.
9. Langman’s Medical Embryology T.W. Sadler, 12th Edition,
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

WEBSITES & JOURNALS:

10. [Link] WebMD LLC
11. Annals of Anatomy journal
12. Journal of Anatomical records

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 TEXTBOOK:
1. Medical physiology by Guyton and Hall
John E. Hall 14th edition

2. Physiology REFERENCE BOOKS:

2. Human physiology from cells to systems by Lauralee
Sherwood 9th edition
3. Physiology: student consult by Linda s. Costanzo- 5th edition.

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Clinical correlation of biochemistry by Devlin 7th edition
2. Lippincott’s illustrated review 7th edition
3. Biochemistry
REFERENCE BOOK:
3. Basic Medical Biochemistry 3rd edition Michael Lieberman,
Allan D. Marks

4. Pathology TEXTBOOKS:
1. Robbins Cotran and Kumar—Pathologic basis of disease vol.
1&2; 9th edition
2. Robbins basic pathology 10th edition

REFERENCE BOOKS:
3. Text book of pathology by Mohan 7th edition
4. Rapid review pathology by Goljan 5th edition

5. Pharmacology TEXTBOOKS:
1. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 14th edition by Bertram G.
Katzung
2. Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, 6th edition

REFERENCE BOOK:
3. Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of
Therapeutics, 13th Edition, Laurence L. Brunton

6. Medicine TEXT BOOK:

Davidson Principle and Practice of Medicine, 23rd Edition

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 ASSESSMENT PLAN

Professional MBBS Examination: Comprises of End of year exam conducted by Air University & Internal
evaluation of blocks by FRPMC. Air University exam rules and regulations are followed by Fazaia Ruth Pfau
Medical College.
Professional MBBS Examination Continuous Internal Assessment * Total
Written IPE Written IPE Written IPE
70% 70% 30% 30% 100% 100%

1st Year MBBS 2nd Year MBBS

Block I: Block I:
Foundation Module I Head & Neck M o d u l e
Musculoskeletal Module I Neurosciences Module I.
Block II: Block II:
Musculoskeletal Module II (Locomotor & Genetics) Special Senses Module
Haem & Lymphoid Module Endocrine & Reproduction Module I

Block III: Block III:

Respiratory Module I GI – Hepatobiliary & Nutrition Module I
Cardiovascular Module I Urogenital Module I

Cognition level: (C1: Recall knowledge, C2: Interpretation, C3: Application)

a. First year: C1 – 35 to 40%, C2 – 55 to 50%, C3 – less than 10%.
b. Second year: C1 – 25 to 30%, C2 – 60 to 55%, C3 – less than 15%

Continuous Internal Assessment of a block

Exam Details Written Block Exam Integrated Practical Exam (IPE)
Question Type MCQs SAQs/ SEQs IPE

Weightage 40% 30% 30%

Number 80 - 90 MCQ’s 8 – 10 with not OSPE: 20% (12/15 stations including observed &
in 100 minutes more than 3 unobserved stations + viva-voce + Clinical Skills

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 parts in 100 + Assignments / Presentations) & TBL:5 %,
minutes Tutorial : 5%

1. Module exam is mandatory to appear in final examination.

2. Overall, 85% attendance is necessary to sit in the Module Exam.
3. At least 50% score is required in the module exam to determine student’s
achievement in module objectives.

1. Students must report 30 minutes before exam to examination hall.

2. Students will not be allowed to sit in the exam if they arrive 20 minutes later than
exam time.
3. Use of cell phone is strictly prohibited in the examination hall.
4. Any student found to be cheating through any means during the exam will be failed
in the module.
5. Any indiscipline will not be tolerated in the hall and the student will be asked to
immediately leave the hall.

1. Any student who has failed 2 modules will give an explanation to academic
committee who will then decide further action to be taken.
2. At least 75% attendance is mandatory to sit in the final exam.

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 S. No Name Email Address Department
1. Dr. Erum Imran drerumimrana@[Link] Year Coordinator
Module
2. Dr. Shahjabeen khanshahjabeen@[Link]
Coordinator
Assistant Module
3. Dr. Abdul Aziz drabdulazizayub@[Link]
Coordinator
4. Dr. Masood shaikhm_63@[Link]
5. Dr. Sama ul Haque samaulhaq@[Link]
6. Dr. Nadira Hameed nadiramajid1@[Link]
7. Dr. Rahat Bano drrahatbano@[Link] Anatomy
8. Dr. Faiza Liaquat [Link]@[Link]
9. Dr. Ushbah ushbah30@[Link]
10. Dr. Amina amna_khursheed@[Link]
11. Dr. Muhammad Jawed drmjawed@[Link]
12. Dr. Faizah Mughal faizahsmughal@[Link]
Biochemistry
13. Dr. Rida Kainat kainatrida93@[Link]
14. Dr. Unzila unzilajawaid@[Link]
15. Dr. Erum Imran drerumimran@[Link]
16. Dr. Shahjabeen khanshahjabeen@[Link]
17. Dr. Sana Kashif sanakashif80@[Link]
18. Dr. Abdul Aziz drabdulazizayub@[Link] Physiology
19. Dr. Fozia Shamshad foziaatif@[Link]
20. Dr. Furqan Ahmad furqanahmedj@[Link]
21. Dr. Uroosa Rasheed druroosarasheed.2017@[Link]
22. Dr. Asad Ali [Link]@[Link] Community
23. Dr. Neelum Jamal Dr.neelumjamal2022@[Link] Medicine
24. Dr. Tahir Ansari tahiransarifm@[Link] Medical
25. Dr. Marium Maryantanweer43@[Link] Education
26. Dr. Naima Rasool [Link]@[Link] Ethics
27. Dr. M. Ahmed drmahmed58@[Link] Clinical Skills

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 28. Dr. Javeria Khalid Javeriakhalid94@[Link]
29. Dr. Sohail soha59@[Link] Behavioral science
30. Dr. Asghar Mehdi [Link]@[Link] Pharmacology
31. Dr. Waseem Iqbal waseem.iqbal801@[Link]
Pathology
32. Dr. Saira Tahir sairatahir13@[Link]

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