Student Hand Book 2021-2022

pathogens involved in cardiovascular disorders. ICM will cover the focused H&P examination of the
cardiovascular system. The objectives of the module will be covered through lectures and various active
learning sessions over a period of 5 weeks. ICM and Frontiers–Biostatistics and Preventive Medicine
will run parallel to the modules.
MD4; FOUNDATION OF ABNORMAL PROCESS II:
This comprises of four modules: Respiratory And Nervous System II, GI And Hepatobiliary System II,
Endocrine And Reproductive System II and Renal And Musculoskeletal System II.
RESPIRATORY AND NERVOUS SYSTEM II
PART I: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM II
The first part of the module focuses on the pathologic basis of respiratory disorders: obstructive and
restrictive lung diseases, infectious lung disease, neoplastic disease, acute respiratory failure,
atelectasis, diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage, and pulmonary hypertension. This module covers
microbiological aspects of infection caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi involving the respiratory
system. It addresses the pharmacotherapy of important respiratory disorders: bronchial asthma and
COPD and also covers antitussives and the role of mucokinetics and mucolytics. ICM covers the focused
history and systematic physical examination of the respiratory system.
PART II: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM II
The second part of the module focuses on the pathologic basis of CNS disorders: Stroke, congenital
malformations, demyelinating diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. It also covers the
pharmacological aspects of drugs used in the treatment of epilepsy and neurodegenerative diseases. It
also addresses the role of opioid analgesics in pain management and pharmacology of general and local
anesthetics. In addition, it also introduces the important microorganisms that infect CNS. ICM covers
the focused history and systematic neurological examination.
The respiratory and nervous systems module content is delivered through interactive lectures and
active learning sessions over a period of 3 weeks.
GI AND HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEM II
The Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary System II module focuses on the pathologic basis of oral cavity
and salivary gland disorders, esophageal disorders, gastric disorders, small and large intestinal
disorders (including colonic adenocarcinoma and carcinoid tumors), jaundice and cholestasis, hepatic
failure, cirrhosis, alcoholic liver disease, obstructive biliary tract disorders and hepatic tumors, acute
and chronic cholecystitis, pancreatitis, and pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It also covers the
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