Family Medicine

Report of a Regional Scientific Working Group Meeting on Core Curriculum
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Assessment
The summative examination at the end of the period of training may consist
of the following elements:
(1) Theory questions in the form of multiple choice questions and
modified essay questions
(2) Clinicals: long and short consultation in family practice,
(3) OSCE/ OSPE
(4) Viva voce (on a log diary, portfolio)
(5) ADI (Assessment Driven Instruction)
5.3 Core Curriculum for Postgraduates (Specialist Level)
Entry criteria
(1) Basic medical degree with internship and license to practice
medicine
(2) Other criteria may be determined on the basis of entry criteria for
other postgraduate MD courses in the country concerned
Course duration
(1) A three-year full-time course involving clinical training and a
dissertation is recommended. Candidates having intermediate level
postgraduate qualification in family medicine may be allowed to
complete the course in two years.
(2) Other regulations on the duration of training may be determined
according to other post-graduate MD programmes in the country.
(3) Exemption from specific training components (for a maximum of
six months to one year) may be given according to the regulations
of the regulatory authority.
Competencies
The following competencies listed for the diploma should be acquired in
greater depth.