### **GENERAL MEDICINE CORE SYLLABUS**
*(MBBS Phase 2 & 3 Integration)*
#### **1. COMMON CLINICAL SYNDROMES**
- Fever: Infectious vs. non-infectious causes, diagnostic approach.
- Cough & Dyspnea: Differential diagnosis, key investigations.
- Edema: Pathophysiological classification, clinical assessment.
- Acute Abdomen: Medical vs. surgical causes, red flags.
#### **2. CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE**
- Hypertension: Classification, secondary causes, pharmacotherapy.
- Heart Failure: Types, diagnostic criteria, management principles.
- Coronary Artery Disease: Acute coronary syndromes, risk stratification.
#### **3. RESPIRATORY MEDICINE**
- Pneumonia: Classification, severity scoring, antimicrobial principles.
- Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease: Diagnostic criteria, management.
- Tuberculosis: Diagnostic algorithm, treatment protocols.
#### **4. GASTROENTEROLOGY**
- Peptic Ulcer Disease: Etiology, complications, treatment.
- Chronic Liver Disease: Staging, complications, monitoring.
- Acute Hepatitis: Etiological differentiation, management.
#### **5. NEUROLOGY**
- Stroke: Classification, acute management, secondary prevention.
- Meningitis: Clinical features, diagnostic workup.
- Seizures: Classification, first-line management.
#### **6. ENDOCRINOLOGY**
- Diabetes Mellitus: Acute complications, long-term management.
- Thyroid Disorders: Diagnostic evaluation, treatment strategies.
#### **7. INFECTIOUS DISEASES**
- Antibiotic Stewardship: Principles of rational use.
- HIV: Staging, antiretroviral therapy principles.
#### **8. RENAL MEDICINE**
- Acute Kidney Injury: Classification, diagnostic approach.
- Chronic Kidney Disease: Staging, complication management.
#### **9. RHEUMATOLOGY**
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnostic criteria, treatment approach.
- Osteoarthritis: Clinical features, management principles.
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### **ESSENTIAL CLINICAL SKILLS**
1. **Diagnostic Interpretation**:
- ECG, CXR, ABG, basic lab reports.
2. **Pharmacotherapy**:
- Dose calculation, contraindications, monitoring.
3. **Procedures**:
- IV access, fluid resuscitation, basic bedside tests.
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### **EXAMINATION FOCUS**
- **Key Differentials**:
- Systematic approach to common presentations.
- **Management Protocols**:
- Evidence-based guidelines for emergencies.
Clinical examination - Respiratory System,
Cardiovascular system, Gastrointestinal system,
Nervous system