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Dow University of Health Sciences Babae Urdu Road Karachi +922199216107 [Type the fax number] 9/1/2011
Identify academic areas of gaps which need further improvement Initiate and maintain evidenced-based change and follow and adopt guidelines Evaluate the outcomes in their practice Carry out a peer review system
The program focuses on the acquisition of competencies relevant in the field of development of medicine so that these health professionals pursuing General Practice as a career could enjoy their rightful place in world of medicine.
Define and appraise the role of General Practice in relation to external and internal forces that influence such programs. Critically analyze literature as it relates to GP for the health professions and stakeholders of health. Plan, implement and evaluate a relevant course for GP professionals based on contemporary principles of learning and instruction in GP. Plan, implement and evaluate processes of student assessment in order to make valid and reliable decisions, which can lead to their choice for GP career. Demonstrate evidence of high quality teaching / facilitation skills at Institutional level. Demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork capabilities. Undertake research on indigenous or international issues related to GP in order to provide evidence-based solutions and suggest implementations. Provide scientific, relevant and practical advice and assistance to health and educational departments and organizations on health issues. Provide constructive feedback to government, organizations and institutions on the basis of scientific evaluation.
The actual emphasis in this course is improve contemporary learning by doing, leading to hands on practice at tools and procedures arranged for learners to actually experience the process of solving problems, developing investigational and assessment plans, along with evidenced based knowledge on a case from reliable EBM resource. The curriculum is interspersed with CME lectures, Case-based and problem-based-learning, small group discussions and interactive lectures, workshops as training strategies. Considerable attention is given to real cases as the ability to apply the acquired clinical knowledge is of paramount importance. The 12 months course work, which is specially tailored to the needs of professionals in healthcare services and clinics to pursue this qualification without interrupting the work commitments, and covers manageable periods such as weekends and public holidays. The program will have teaching sessions and assigned distance learning and towards the end of the course one month preparation and self revision for theory; and one-month OSCE,OSPE and TOACS revision and practice shall be scheduled before the final examinations. Periodic intermediate modular assessment tests shall be scheduled and are integral part for determining progress and attendance. During the period the course learning and progress is supported by module guides, hand-outs, CMEs and the participants are expected to complete assignments on time. During this phase, interaction between participants and faculty is face-to-face and web-based.
Module I
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20
Module II
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19
A safe diagnostic strategy A safe diagnostic strategy Genetic disorders and conditions Depression and Anxiety Diabetes mellitus Anemia Obesity Hypertension Thyroid and other endocrinological disorders Back-pain and spinal dysfunctions Urogenital infections and disorders STDs Baffling bacterial infections Baffling viral infections Baffling Protozoal and Rickettesial infections Chronic kidney disease Malignant disease Connective tissue disorders and vasculitides Neurological dilemmas
Module III
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32 3.33 3.34 3.35
3.36 3.37 3.38 3.39 3.40 3.41 3.42 3.43 3.44 3.45 3.46
Walking difficulty Palpitations Sleep Disorders Sore mouth and Tongue Sore throat Tiredness The unconscious patient Urinary disorders Visual Failure Weight gain Weight loss
Module IV
Module V
Womans Health
Sexual characteristics Menarche, Normal Menstruation and Premenstrual tension Lower abdomen and pelvic pain in women Abnormal uterine bleeding Vaginal Discharge Vulval Disorders Pregnancy and Basic Antenatal care Pregnancy and Infections Pregnancy and systemic disease High-risk Pregnancies Postnatal care Family Planning Breast pain Lumps in the breast Cervical and Uterine cancers Violence against women Working women issues
5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17
Module VI
Mens Health
Overview 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Family Planning 6.6 Disorders of penis Disorders of prostate Scrotal Pain Inguino-scrotal lumps
Module VII
Sex-Related Problems
Sexual Health Sub-fertile couple STIs and HIV
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Module VIII
8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20
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Module VIII
Diagnostic approach and management 9.1 Common skin conditions 9.2 Pruritus 9.3 Acute skin eruptions 9.4 Skin ulcers 9.5 Pigmentation disorders 9.6 Hair disorders 9.7 Nail Disorders 9.8 Common lumps 9.9 Cosmetic surgeries 9.10
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Module X
10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 10.10 10.11 10.12 10.13 10.14 10.15 10.16
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Module XI
Health Management
Health Plans
11.1 Health Policies and Acts 11.2 Health Systems 11.3 Bioterrorism 11.4 Disaster Management Plan 11.5 Epidemic situations 11.6 Floods, famine and wars 11.7
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