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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Module Overview 01
01

Major Subjects 02
02

Minor Subjects 10
03

04 Common Student Errors 15

05 PBL Overview 16

USMLE 17
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Practice Resources 20
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Credit Hours 21
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Module Overview

MODULE OVERVIEW
Prepare for one of your initial encounters with a module heavily
focused on Gross Anatomy, the Respiratory system will be a true
test of your comprehension and memorization skills.

Duration
This module will span for about 7 weeks.

Major Subjects
Gross Anatomy
Physiology
Pathology
Pharmacology

Minor Subjects
Embryology
Histology
Biochemistry
CHS

Examinations
The number of questions for this module range from 80-90
BCQs in the CAT
and 65-75 in the professional examination (the exact
number may vary slightly).
Both the CAT and the Professional exam will have an OSPE
and VIVA for this module.

INTERESTING FACTS
-Did you know that our left lung often tends to be smaller than
our right one?

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Major Subjects

MAJOR SUBJECTS
1. GROSS ANTOMY
One of the longest and most important sections within this module,
Gross Anatomy, typically holds considerable importance. It
comprises the thoracic cage and its contents including the
respiratory system.

Regional Anatomy Section 3 -

(Thorax) Page 144-185
Thoracic wall (pg.144)
Diaphragm (pg.163)
Movements of Thoracic Wall
Grays Anatomy For
(pg.163)
Students (Gold standard)
Pleural Cavities (pg.166)
Regional Anatomy Section 8 -
(Head and Neck) Page 1041-1074
Larynx (pg 1041)
Nasal Cavities (pg.1058)

Chapter 4: Thoracic Wall

Chapter 5: Thoracic Cavity
Mediastinum (pg.220)
Snell’s Clinical Anatomy by
Pleurae (pg.222)
Regions
Lower Respiratory Tract (pg.225)
Lungs (pg. 231)
Chapter 12: Head and Neck
Respiratory system (pg.731)

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Unit 1: Thorax
Thoracic Wall (pg.72)
Viscera of Thoracic Cavity (pg.106-
Kieth L. Moore Clinically 128)
oriented Anatomy Unit 7: Head
(Gold standard) Nose (pg.955-960)
Unit 8: Neck
Hyoid (pg. 984)
Larynx (pg.1022-1031)

Video Resources/Other Resources

Teach me Anatomy
The Noted Anatomist
Kenhub
Osmosis

Important Topics
-Structure, Innervation, and Blood Supply of Lungs and Pleura
-Structure, Innervation, and Blood Supply of Muscles of
Respiration
-Structure, Innervation, and Blood Supply of Larynx
-Structure, Innervation, and Blood Supply of Diaphragm
-Structure, innervation, and Blood Supply of Nasal Cavities

Tips and Tricks

-For simpler comprehension, focus on slides instead of
lengthy textbooks.
-Utilize slides and resources such as Teach Me Anatomy for a
thorough exploration of the Lungs, their related muscles, and
the Larynx. 📑🦴
-The models of the Lungs, Diaphragm, and Larynx are all
rather important, make sure you study them well. 👩‍🏫
-Make up your own mnemonics for the blood supply.

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Common Mistakes
-Only using the textbook without making use of lecture slides
and video lectures.

2. PHYSIOLOGY
Similar to the previous module, Physiology will emerge as one of
the pivotal components of this one, as a significant portion of
questions are derived from this subject. Nonetheless, it stands as
one of the more straightforward sections of this module. Despite its
length, understanding Physiology is remarkably simple when one
employs effective study techniques.

Unit 7: Respiration
Chapter 38: Pulmonary Ventilation
Chapter 39: Pulmonary Circulation,
Pulmonary Edema, and Pleural Fluid
Chapter 40: Principles of gas
Guyton and Hall: Textbook exchange
of Medical Physiology Chapter 41: Transport of Oxygen
(Gold standard) and Carbon Dioxide in Blood and
Tissues
Chapter 42: Regulation of
Respiration
Chapter 43: Respiratory
Insufficiency

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Major Subjects

The short book used is Board Review Series (BRS) Physiology.

Unit 4: Respiratory Physiology

Chapter I: Lung Volumes and
Capacities
Chapter II: Mechanics of Breathing
Chapter III: Gas Exchange
Chapter IV: Oxygen Transport
BRS Physiology
Chapter V: CO2 Transport
Chapter VI: Pulmonary Circulation
Chapter VII: V/Q Defects
Chapter VIII: Control of Breathing
Chapter IX: Integrated Responses
of the Respiratory System

Video Resources
Osmosis
Ninja Nerd
Dr Najeeb
MBS Medilecture
Medical Gateway
Armando Hasudunga
Nonstop Neuron

Important Topics
-Diffusion of Gasses
-The Function of Pulmonary Ventilation
-Mechanism of Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in
Blood
-Oxygen - Haemoglobin Dissociation Curve
-Mechanism of Regulation of Respiration

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Tips and Tricks

-Guyton is lengthy and often contains excess detail on the
topic, instead try and use BRS, as it is much more concise.
Lecture slides may lack coherence and completeness. 📚💡
-Pre-study using books or videos before lectures helps clarify
misunderstandings or unclear concepts. 📖🎥✅
-Ninja Nerd will be your best friend for this module, use his
videos to make notes and supplement them with a textbook
such as BRS. 🖥️
Common Mistakes
-People often solely try to use Guyton to cover this subject. This
will take up precious time that could be used to cover the rest
of the syllabus. Use the shorter book.

3. PATHOLOGY
Pathology stands as the most essential component of each
module and is revered as the ultimate challenge for medical
students. Learning the different respiratory pathologies and their
causes is essential.

Robbins and Cotran

Pathologic Basis of
Chapter 15: The Lung
Disease
(Gold standard)

The short book used is Fundamentals of Pathology - Pathoma.

Fundamentals of
Chapter 9: Respiratory Tract Pathology
Pathology - Pathoma

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Major Subjects

Video Resources
Boards and Beyond
Osmosis

Important Topics
-Pneumonia
-Pulmonary Tuberculosis
-Obstructive Lung diseases
-Restrictive Lung diseases
-Tumors of Lung and Pleura
-ARDS / NARDS
-Genes involved in Lung Tumors

Tips and Tricks

-The images from Robbins are crucial for OSPEs and VIVAs, so
ensure thorough revision. 🔍
-Prefer lecture slides derived from Robbins for their
conciseness and relevance. 🖥️📝
-Cover VIVA questions related to PBLs and detailed research
extensively.📖
-While some topics are more high-yield, expect tests to cover
a wide range of material. 📊
-Watch the official Pathoma video lectures and use them to
annotate your copy of Pathoma. More often than not, this is
more than enough for the exams.
-Avoid relying solely on Robbins. If you choose to use it,
ensure you've thoroughly understood the material from
Pathoma beforehand. Using Robbins without prior
comprehension from Pathoma may lead to unnecessary time
consumption in deciphering information. 📚
-Utilize your Log Books effectively for revision, especially for
the OSPE. The images and models you include in them are
directly relevant to your exams.

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Common Mistakes
-People often only use the Pathoma textbook without using
the relevant videos or any other resource. You are strongly
advised against this

3. PHARMACOLOGY
Respiratory Pharmacology deals with drugs for lung conditions like
asthma and COPD, improving symptoms and lung function. Given
its complexity and extensive content, allocating a substantial
amount of time to study this subject is advisable to attain optimal
results.

Chapter 20: Drugs Used in Asthma and

Katzung and Trevor’s
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Pharmacology
Disease

Video Resources
Brainless Medicose
Dirty Medicine
Sketchy Pharma
Speed Pharmacology

Important Topics
-SABAs and LABAs
-Antimuscarinics
-Antitussives
-Expectorants

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Tips and Tricks

-Prioritize video resources before turning to textbooks for
studying. 📹📚
-Focus on revising drugs discussed in PBL cases before
exams, as they are often emphasized in VIVAs. 📚🎓
-Use your notes and the Tables given at the end of Katzung to
create your revision guide, Katzung is the textbook of choice
for both professors and most students. 👍📖
📊
-Anki Flashcards are a lifesaver if you’re short on time.
-Go through your PBL cases if you want a better idea of which
💊
drugs are most likely high yield.
-The Slides have most if not all of the drugs listed in a
PowerPoint Presentation, compiled into one very convenient
place.📝
Common Mistakes
-Students don’t utilize the tables given in textbooks enough.

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Minor Subjects

MINOR SUBJECTS
1. EMBRYOLOGY
Respiratory system Embryology focuses on the development of the
respiratory diverticulum from the foregut, giving rise to the trachea
and bronchial tree through branching morphogenesis.
Understanding this process is key to comprehending congenital
respiratory anomalies and fetal lung development.

Chapter 9: Pharyngeal Apparatus,

The Developing Human: Face and Neck
Clinically Oriented Development of Nasal Cavities
Embryology (KLM) (pg.181)
Chapter 10: Respiratory System

Langman's Medical Part 2

Embryology Chapter 12: Respiratory System

Video Resources
Ninja Nerd
Boards and Beyond

Important Topics
-Development of Nose and Paranasal Sinus
-Development of Diaphragm
-Development of Larynx, Trachea, Bronchial Tree

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Minor Subjects

Tips and Tricks

-If the textbook proves challenging to grasp, utilize videos to
📹
aid in digesting the difficult sections.
-Skim the textbook after watching the videos. 📚
-Use the slides, the information present is usually all you need
to ace the exams. 📝
-Use mnemonics to memorize the development sequences.
🧠
2. HISTOLOGY
While this module does not have an extensive Histology syllabus it
does carry a reasonable amount of weight in your OSPEs, thus
going through it thoroughly is highly recommended. In Respiratory
system Histology, the focus lies on specialized epithelial cells lining
the airways and alveoli, supported by connective tissue.

Laiq Hussain’s Histology

Text and Atlas Chapter 17: Respiratory System
(Gold standard)

Janqueira’s Basic
Histology Text and Atlas Chapter 17: Respiratory System
(Gold standard)

Video Resources
MBS MediLectures
Osmosis
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Important Topics
-Histological appearance of the Cartilage present in the Lungs

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Minor Subjects

-Histological appearance of different types of Respiratory

Tissue

Tips and Tricks

-The lecture slides and the OSPE document serve as valuable
resources, consolidating key information into accessible
formats. 💻
-Attendance in all labs and lectures is essential, covering all
testable material comprehensively. 🧪👨‍🔬
-Read Laiq Hussain’s book and highlight key points, using
📚
Labs and Lectures to clarify any difficult concepts.
-The SPE documents contain the majority of what you need to
know for this module, anything else can be found in the
textbook given the brevity of this subject. 📑
Common Mistakes
-Not taking advantage of the Lab and Demo model sessions.

3. BIOCHEMISTRY
Despite being a minor subject, Biochemistry still has its very own
VIVA Panel so one would be wise not to skip it. It includes studying
the metabolism of phospholipids and vitamin D.

Unit 3: Lipid Metabolism

Lippincott Illustrated Chapter 17: Phospholipids (pages
Reviews: Biochemistry 225-230)
(Gold standard) Unit 6: Medical Nutrition
Chapter 28: Vitamins (Vitamin D)

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Minor Subjects
The short book used is Kaplan: Biochemistry and Medical
Genetics

Kaplan: Biochemistry and Chapter 10: Vitamins

Medical Genetics Vitamin D

Video Resources
N'JOY Biochemistry
Ninja Nerd
AK Lectures
Boards and Beyond

Important Topics
-Vitamin D Synthesis
-Synthesis of Surfactant and its secretion
-Lecithin/Sphingomyelin Ratio

Tips and Tricks

-Initially, it may be challenging, but attending all lectures and
📚💡
staying attentive is crucial.
-Begin with slides and videos, especially Ninja Nerd, for a
broad overview before consulting textbooks for deeper
understanding. 🖥️📖
-Rely heavily on slides; they often contain the most
important information needed. 📑
Common Mistakes
-Students don't realize that at minimum two to three OSPE
spots, a few BCQ questions as well as an entire VIVA panel is
dedicated to Biochemistry and they skip it to cover other
subjects.

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Minor Subjects

4. COMMUNITY
HEALTH SCIENCES
This is a rather short and easy part of this module and you will get
a maximum of 2 or 3 BCQs in your CATs with a few more in your
Professional Exams, however, there will be a couple of spots
dedicated to it in the OSPE as well as a station in the VIVA so it is
advised not to take it lightly.

Resources
-Lectures
-Slides
-PBL Research (Most important)

Tips and Tricks

Go through your PBL research, and memorize the slides as well
as the different vaccines, EPI schedule as well as ARI and its
general management principles in children under the age of
5.

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Common Student Errors

COMMON STUDENT
ERRORS
Lack of Focus
Jumping between textbooks without a clear understanding of what
suits your learning style can be counterproductive. It's essential to
find resources that resonate with you and stick to them.

Over-Reliance on Past Papers

While past papers can be valuable for understanding the exam
format and types of questions asked, relying solely on them may
not adequately prepare you for all possible scenarios or concepts.

Neglecting Practical Components

Not taking practical sessions, such as Problem-Based Learning
(PBLs) and laboratory work, seriously can result in a lack of hands-
on experience and understanding of real-world applications.

Underutilizing Multimedia Resources

Video resources can offer dynamic and engaging ways to learn
complex topics. Neglecting them means missing out on potential
supplementary learning opportunities.

Misusing Study Tools

Tools like Anki, a spaced repetition flashcard program, should be
used strategically for review and reinforcement rather than as the
primary method of learning new material.

Procrastination
Delaying the start of preparation can lead to a buildup of material,
causing stress and hampering effective learning.

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PBL Overview

PROBLEM BASE
LEARNING
Problem-based learning immerses students in real-life scenarios,
fostering critical thinking and clinical skills as you analyze and solve
authentic patient cases. This method enhances practical
application, preparing you for the complexities of healthcare by
integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on problem-solving.

PBLs are also a great way to revise a topic and connect everything
you studied, enhancing your understanding of the particular
module. They will also help you prepare for your VIVAs in the best
possible way, so do your research well as the cases provided in the
VIVAs will be heavily influenced by the PBL cases you cover.
Moreover, the diseases, as well as drugs covered in the PBLs, are
more often than not emphasized in the CATS as well as
Professional Exams. In this module, the PBLs will mostly revolve
around:
TEF
Pneumonia
Chronic Smoking + Emphysema
Farmer's Lung
ARDS/NARDs
Respiratory and Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis
Lung Tumors

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USMLE

USMLE
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a
standardized examination system for physicians seeking licensure
to practice medicine in the United States. To excel in the USMLE,
utilizing a range of high-quality study resources is essential. Here
are some recommended resources and strategies to enhance your
preparation:

-First Aid, SECTION III, "Respiratory”

-Anki Flashcards
-SketchyPharma and SketchyMicro
-Dirty Medicine
-Pathoma Videos and Slides
-Kenhub
-Osmosis

First Aid, the most crucial resource for preparation:

Prioritize the Respiratory section found within Section Ill: High Yield
Organ Systems. This provides an excellent overview of all the
subjects, focusing on high-yield points essential for the exam.

Utilize video lectures for Anatomy & Pharmacology:

Watch videos by The Noted Anatomist on YouTube to understand
Anatomy effectively. Dirty Medicine is another channel that’s worth
watching for Pharmacology.

Review Costanzo for Physiology:

Referring to Costanzo's materials is recommended. Its explanations
and insights provide a thorough understanding of physiological
processes.

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USMLE

Utilize SketchyPharm and SketchyMicro:

These resources use visual mnemonics to help remember
mechanisms. This technique is beneficial for memorizing various
drugs and microorganisms related to the respiratory system.

Pathoma, a comprehensive resource for Pathology:

Watch Pathoma's videos and read the accompanying textual
material for an in-depth understanding.

Following are some excellent question resources that are

recommended to watch:
USMLE Step 1 Respiratory/Pulmonology Questions [Part 1] -
USMLE Step 1 Questions - QuickSTEPs
USMLE-Rx Question of the Week - Respiratory Pathology -
USMLE-Rx
Top NBME Concepts - Respiratory(USMLE Step 1) - Rahul
Damania, MD, MS Ed

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Last Minute Tips

LAST MINUTE TIPS

Start Early and Avoid Last-Minute Rush
It's crucial to begin preparations well in advance to prevent
overwhelming yourself with an excessive workload. When you leave
everything until the last minute, it becomes challenging to cover all
bases adequately.

Prioritize Shorter Resources

Opt for shorter, concise resources such as slides and videos when
time is limited. These materials often convey essential information
efficiently, making them ideal for quick revision or learning sessions.

Utilize Flashcards for Revision

Flashcards are incredibly effective tools for reinforcing learning and
revising content. After covering material from primary resources,
use flashcards to review key concepts, definitions, and facts.

Treat Past Papers as Revision Tools

Past papers should be used exclusively for revision purposes, not for
learning new content. They offer valuable insights into exam
formats, question types, and areas of focus, helping you gauge your
preparedness and identify areas for improvement.

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Practice Resources

PRACTICE RESOURCES
Utilize assessment questions provided
at the end of various textbooks or
websites you may ask the seniors
about.
01

Refer to BRS Books that have Review

Test at the end of chapters.
02

Review past module exams questions

to reinforce better learning and to
identify the need for improvement.
03

For improved memorization and concept

consolidation, use pre-made decks from
resources such as Anki or customizable
04 flashcards; for USMLE or PLAB-related decks,
ask seniors.
04

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Credit Hours

CREDIT HOURS
Gross Anatomy 40 hrs

Physiology 39 hrs

Pathology 13 hrs

Pharmacology 6 hrs

Embryology 6 hrs

Histology 3 hrs

Biochemistry 3 hrs

PBL 24 hrs

Total Hours for Respiratory Module are 134 hrs.

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Words of Advice

WORDS OF ADVICE

Lastly, I feel it is essential for all of you to understand that along

with your studies, spending time with friends, playing some sports,
or realistically, anything that helps you destress, is essential to
maintain a healthy work-life balance. Life is short. Enjoy it!

"Failure will never overtake me if my determination

to succeed is strong enough."
[Og Mandino]

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