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Medical Science Optional-Syllabus\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

PAPER-I<\/h5>\n

1. Human Anatomy :<\/strong>
\nApplied anatomy including blood and nerve supply of upper and lower limbs and joints of
\nshoulder, hip and knee.
\nGross anatomy, blood supply and lymphatic drainage of tongue, thyroid, mammary gland,
\nstomach, liver, prostate, gonads and uterus.
\nApplied anatomy of diaphragm, perineum and inguinal region.
\nClinical anatomy of kidney, urinary bladder, uterine tubes, vas deferens.
\nEmbryology : Placenta and placental barrier. Development of heart, gut, kidney. uterus, ovary,
\ntestis and their common congenital abnormalities.
\nCentral and Peripheral Autonomic Nervous System : Gross and clinical anatomy of
\nventricles of brain, circulation of cerebrospinal fluid; Neural pathways and lesions of cutaneous
\nsensations, hearing and vision; Cranial nerves distribution and clinical significance;
\nComponents of autonomic nervous system.<\/p>\n

2. Human Physiology :<\/strong>
\nConduction and transmission of impulse, mechanism of contraction, neuromuscular
\ntransmission, reflexes, control of equilibrium, posture and muscle tone, descending pathways,
\nfunctions of cerebellum, basal ganglia, Physiology of sleep and consciousness.
\nEndocrine System : Mechanism of action of hormones; formation, secretion, transport,
\nmetabolism, function and regulation of secretion of pancreas and pituitary gland.
\nPhysiology of Reproductive System : Pregnancy menstrual cycle, lactation, pregnancy.
\nBlood : Development, regulation and fate of blood cells.
\nCardio-vascular,cardiac output, blood pressure, regulation of cardiovascular functions.<\/p>\n

3. Biochemistry :<\/strong>
\nOrgan function tests\u2014liver, kidney, thyroid Protein synthesis.
\nVitamins and minerals.
\nRestriction fragment length.
\npolymorphism (RFLP).
\nPolymerase chain reaction (PCR).
\nRadio-immunoassays (RIA).<\/p>\n

4. Pathology :<\/strong>
\nInflammation and repair, disturbances of growth and cancer, Pathogenesis and histopathology
\nof rheumatic and ischaemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus. Differentiation between benign,
\nmalignant, primary and metastatic malignancies, Pathogenesis and histopathology of
\nbronchogenic carcinoma, carcinoma breast, oral cancer, cancer cervix, leukemia, Etiology,
\npathogenesis and histopathology of\u2014cirrhosis liver, glomerulonephritis, tuberculosis, acute
\nosteomyelitis.<\/p>\n

5. Microbiology :<\/strong>
\nHumoral and cell mediated immunity.
\nDiseases caused by and laboratory diagnosis of \u2014
\n* Meningococcus, Saimonella
\n* Shigella, Herpes, Dengue, Polio
\n* HIV\/AIDS, Malaria, E. Histolytica, Giardia
\n* Candida, Cryptococcus, Aspergillus.<\/p>\n

6. Pharmacology :<\/strong>
\nMechanism of action and side effects of the following drugs :
\n* Antipyretics and analgesics, Antibiotics,
\n* Antimalaria, Antikala-azar, Antidiabetics,
\n* Antihypertensive, Antidiuretics, General and cardiac vasodilators, Antiviral, Antiparasitic,
\nAntifungal, Immunosuppressants,
\n* Anticancer.<\/p>\n

7. Forensic Medicine and Toxicology<\/strong>
\nForensic examination of injuries and wounds; Examination of blood and seminal stains;
\nPoisoning, sedative overdose, hanging, drowning, burns, DNA and finger print study<\/p>\n

PAPER-II<\/h5>\n

1. General Medicine<\/strong>
\nEtiology, clinical features, diagnosis and principles of management (including prevention)
\nof\u2014Typhoid, Rabies, AIDS, Dengue, Kala-azar, Japanese Encephalitis.
\nEtiology, clinical features, diagnosis and principles of management of :
\nIschaemic heart disease, pulmonary embolism.
\nBronchial asthma.
\nPleural effusion, tuberculosis, Malabsorption syndromes; acid peptic diseases, Viral
\nhepatitis and cirrhosis of liver.
\nGlomerulonephritis and pyelonephritis, renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, renovascular
\nhypertension, complications of diabetes mellitus, coagulation disorders, leukaemia, Hypo and
\nhyper thyrodism, meningitis and encephalitis.
\nImaging in medical problems, ultrasound, echo- cardiogram, CT scan, MRI.
\nAnxiety and Depressive Psychosis and schizophrenia and ECT.<\/p>\n

2. Paediatrics<\/strong>
\nImmunization, Baby friendly hospital, congenital cyanotic heart disease, respiratory distress
\nsyndrome, broncho\u2014 pneumonias, kernicterus. IMNCI classification and management, PEM
\ngrading and management. ARI and Diarrhea of under five and their management.<\/p>\n

3. Dermatology<\/strong>
\nPsoriasis, Allergic dermatitis, scabies, eczema, vitiligo, Stevan Johnson\u2019s syndrome, Lichen
\nPlanus.<\/p>\n

4. General Surgery<\/strong>
\nClinical features, causes, diagnosis and principles of management of cleft palate, harelip.
\nLaryngeal tumour, oral and esophageal tumours.
\nPeripheral arterial diseases, varicose veins, coarctation of aorta.
\nTumours of Thyroid, Adrenal, Glands.
\nAbscess cancer, fibroadenoma and adenosis of breast.
\nBleeding peptic ulcer, tuberculosis of bowel, ulcerative colitis, cancer stomach.
\nRenal mass, cancer prostatie.
\nHaemothorax, stones of Gall bladder, Kidney, Ureter and Urinary Bladder.
\nManagement of surgical conditions of Rectum, Anus and Anal canal, Gall bladder and Bile
\nducts.
\nSplenomegaly, cholecystitis, portal hypertension, liver abscess, peritonitis, carcinoma head
\nof pancreas.
\nFractures of spine, Colles\u2019 fracture and bone tumors.
\nEndoscopy.
\nLaprascopic Surgery.<\/p>\n

5. Obstetrics and Gynaecology including Family Planning<\/strong>
\nDiagnosis of pregnancy.<\/strong>
\nLabour management, complications of 3rd stage, Antepartum and postpartum hemorrhage,
\nresuscitation of the newborn, Management of abnormal life and difficult labour. Management of
\nsmall for date or premature newborn.
\nDiagnosis and management of anemia. Preeclampsia and Toxaemias of pregnancy,
\nManagement of Post- menopausal Syndrome.
\nIntra-uterine devices, pills, tubectomy and vasectomy. Medical termination of pregnancy
\nincluding legal aspects.
\nCancer cervix.
\nLeucorrhoea, pelvic pain; infertility, dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB), amenorrhoea,
\nFibroid and prolapse of uterus.<\/p>\n

6. Community Medicine (Preventive and Social Medicine)<\/strong>
\nPrinciples, methods approach and measurements of Epidemiology.
\nNutrition, nutritional diseases\/diorders and Nutrition Programmes.
\nHealth information Collection, Analysis and Presentation.
\nObjectives, components and critical analysis of National programmes for
\ncontrol\/eradication of :
\nMalaria, Kala-azar, Filaria and Tuberculosis,
\nHIV\/AIDS, STDs and Dengue.
\nCritical appraisal of Health care delivery system.
\nHealth management and administration; Techniques, Tools, Programme Implementation and
\nEvaluation.
\nObjectives, Components, Goals and Status of Reproductive and Child Health, National Rural
\nHealth Mission and Millennium Development Goals.
\nManagement of hospital and industrial waste.<\/p>\n

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