MBBS Dermatology And STD Syllabus

SYLLABUS FOR MBBS STUDENTS –DERMATOLOGY AND STD

AIM: Skin and sexually transmitted diseases are quite prevalent in the community and constitute a large number amongst the patients attending Outpatient Departments in clinics and hospitals. Most skin diseases & STDs can be easily diagnosed and managed with adequate amount of training at the MBBS level. The aim of the training is to train the students to diagnose and manage common skin and sexually transmitted diseases.

OBJECTIVES: The objective of the syllabus and curriculum is to give adequate knowledge and skills to the MBBS graduate.

Knowledge

          At the end of training the student should be able to-

1. Diagnose and manage common skin diseases, sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy
2. To diagnose and manage common dermatological emergencies
3. To familarise them with common laboratory diagnostic methods.
4. To train them for preventive measures at individual and community levels against communicable diseases including STDs and leprosy.
5. To develop a compassionate attitude towards patients and their attendants.

Skills

1. History taking in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy.
2. Clinical examination and description of cutaneous findings in a systematic manner.
3. Systemic examination in relation to dermatological and venereological diseases.
4. To develop skills for obtaining samples and performing common laboratory tests in clinical side room.
5. Prescription writing in dermatology and managing skin and STDs.
6. Perform minor surgical procedures.
7. To learn special therapeutic modalities. 

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