Rules & Regulations For Examination Scheme-Syllabus of PG Degree Medical Faculty
Rules & Regulations For Examination Scheme-Syllabus of PG Degree Medical Faculty
Rules & Regulations For Examination Scheme-Syllabus of PG Degree Medical Faculty
No. ENGLISH
I. PG COURSES: - M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)
1 Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine)
2 Doctor of Medicine (Pathology)
3 Doctor of Medicine (Microbiology)
4 Doctor of Medicine (Pharmacology)
5 Doctor of Medicine (Community Medicine/ Preventive
and Social Medicine)
6 Doctor of Medicine (Paediatrics)
7 Doctor of Medicine (Radiao-Diagnosis)
8 Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry)
9 Doctor of Medicine
(Dermatology, Venerology and Leprosy)
10 Doctor of Medicine (Biochemistry)
11 Doctor of Medicine (Forensic Medicine)
12 Doctor of Medicine
(Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine)
13 Doctor of Medicine (Physiology)
14 Doctor of Medicine (Anaesthesiology)
15 Doctor of Medicine (Radio-Therapy)
16 Doctor of Medicine (Anatomy)
17 Doctor of Medicine (Hospital Administration)
II. PG COURSES: - M.S. (Master of Surgery)
1 Master of Surgery (General Surgery)
2 Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics)
3 Master of Surgery (Otorhinolaryngology)
4 Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology)
5 Master of Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynaecology.)
4. Method of Training:
The training given with due care to the Post Graduate students in the
recognized institutions for the award of various Post Graduate medical
degrees/diplomas shall determine the expertise of the specialist medical
teachers produced as a result of the educational programme during the period
of stay in the institution.
Every institution undertaking postgraduate training programme shall set up an
academic cell or a curriculum committee, under the chairmanship of a senior
faculty member, which shall work out the details of the training programme in
each specialty in consultation with other department faculty staff and also
coordinate and monitor the implementation of these training programmes.
The training programme shall be updated as and when required. The
structured training programme shall be strictly followed, to enable the
examiners to determine the training undergone by the candidates and the
Medical Council of India inspectors to assess the same at the time of
inspection.
Postgraduate students shall maintain a record (log) book of the work carried
out by them and the training programme undergone during the period of
training including details of surgical operations assisted or done independently
(for M.S./M.Ch. candidates).
The record books shall be checked and assessed by the faculty members
imparting the training.(Proforma attached)
During the training for degree/diploma to be awarded in clinical disciplines,
there shall be proper training in basic medical sciences related to the
disciplines concerned; during the training for the degree to be awarded in
basic medical sciences, there shall be training in applied aspects of the subject;
and there shall be training in allied subjects related to the disciplines
concerned. In all postgraduate training programmes, both clinical and basic
medical sciences, emphasis is to be laid on preventive and social aspects and
emergency care. Facilities for autopsies, biopsies, cytopsies, endoscopic and
imaging etc., also be made available for training purposes.
The postgraduate students shall be required to participate in the teaching and
training programme of undergraduate students and interns.
Training in medical audit, management, health economics, health information
system, basics of statistics, exposure to human behaviour studies, knowledge
of pharmaco- economics and introduction to non-linear mathematics shall be
imparted to the postgraduate students.
Implementation of training programmes for the award of various postgraduate
degrees and diplomas shall include the following: -
(c) Diploma: -
In-Service training, with students being given graded clinical responsibility;
lectures, seminars, journal clubs, group discussions and participation in clinical and
clinico pathological conferences, practical training to manage independently common
problems in the speciality; and training in the basic medical sciences.
5. PERIOD OF TRAINING:
a. The period of training for M.D./M.S. shall be three years including
examination period provided that, in case of student having two years
recognized PG Diploma course in the same subject the period of training shall
be of two years.
b. Period of training for PG Diploma Course shall be two years viz. four
academic terms including examination period.
c. Period of training for D.M./M.Ch. Course shall be three years viz. six
academic terms including examination period.
d. Period of training for M.Sc. course shall be three years viz six academic terms
including examination period.
6. PERIODIC TESTS:
In case of degree courses of three years duration (MD/MS, DM, MCh.), the
concerned departments may conduct three tests, two of them be annual tests,
one at the end of first year and the other in the second year. The third test may
be held three months before the final examination. The tests may include
written papers, practicals / clinical and viva voce. Records and marks
obtained in such tests will be maintained by the Head of the Department and
sent to the University, when called for.
In case of diploma courses of two years duration, the concerned departments
may conduct two tests, one of them be at the end of first year and the other in
the second year three months before the final examination. The tests may
include written papers, practicals / clinical and viva voce.
Records: Records and marks obtained in tests will be maintained by the Head
of the Department and will be made available to the University.
The learning out comes to be assessed should included: (i) Personal Attitudes, (ii) Acquisition
of Knowledge, (iii) Clinical and operative skills, (iv) Teaching skills and (v) Dissertation.
ii) Acquisition of Knowledge: The methods used comprise of `Log Book’ which records
participation in various teaching / learning activities by the students. The number of activities
attended and the number in which presentations are made are to be recorded. The log book
should periodically be validated by the supervisors. Some of the activities are listed. The list
is not complete. Institutions may include additional activities, if so, desired.
Journal Review Meeting (Journal Club): The ability to do literature search, in depth
study, presentation skills, and use of audio- visual aids are to be assessed. The
assessment is made by faculty members and peers attending the meeting using a
checklist
Seminars / Symposia: The topics should be assigned to the student well in advance to
facilitate in depth study. The ability to do literature search, in depth study,
presentation skills and use of audio- visual aids are to be assessed using a checklist
Clinico-pathological conferences: This should be a multidisciplinary case study of an
interesting case to train the candidate to solve diagnostic and therapeutic problems by
using an analytical approach. The presenter(s) are to be assessed using a check list
similar to that used for seminar.
Medical Audit: Periodic morbidity and mortality meeting be held. Attendance and
participation in these must be insisted upon. This may not be included in assessment.
Their shall be Three Long answer Questions where the candidate has to attempt any Two out of Three
Their shall be Eight Short answer Questions where the candidate has to attempt any Six out of Eight
PAPER WISE DISTRIBUTION OF TOPIC IS AS GIVEN BELOW.
PG COURSES: - M.D.
SN COURSE SUBJECT NAME PAPER NO. & TOPICS
TITLE
1. M.D. GENERAL I. Basic Sciences in General Medicine, Genetics,
MEDICINE and Nutrition.
II. Cardio-Vascular system, Respiratory System
Nephrology, Rheumatology, Immunology,
Infectious diseases, Dermatology.
III. Gastroenterology, Nervous system, Psychiatry,
Hematology, Oncology, Endocrinology,
Miscellaneous.
IV. Recent Advances in General Medicine.
2 M.D. PATHOLOGY I. General Pathology including General
Neoplasia, Immunopathology and
cytopathology.
II. Systemic Pathology including Systemic
Neoplasia.
PG COURSES: - M.S.
Note:
The topics assigned to the different papers are generally evaluated under those
sections, however a strict division of the subject may not be possible and some
overlapping of topics is inevitable as the syllabus of exam is very wide. Hence the
Students should be prepared to answer overlapping topics also.
No claim of any student shall be considered regarding distribution of topic in
various exam papers.
Questions on recent advances may be asked in any or all the papers
10. SCHEME OF PRACTICAL EXAMINATION: -
Urine examination 15
Biochemical test-1 15
Haemogram 15
Special haematology test-1 15
Case discussion 15
Autopsy/reconstructed autopsy 20
Gross/Morbid Anatomy 35
Haematology and Cytology Slides - (5 x 15) (6 & 9 slides respectively, five 75
minutes duration for each slide.)
Total Marks 205 marks
Day 2: -
i) Histopathology slides-25 slides 125
(The candidate should be assessed so as to evaluate performance in identifying
common as well as rare lesions). Five minutes duration for each slide.
ii) Serology technique (Including routine serology and Blood Bank techniques) 15
iii) Histopathological Techniques 15
1) Block cutting and staining H & E
2) Special stain 1
iv) Viva Voce: - Student will be examined by all the Examiners together, for 40
Subject knowledge, comprehension, analytical approach, expression and
interpretation of data, and will include discussion related to dissertation.
SN Heads Marks
1. Family Study: (One) 100
2. Clinico-Social case study (One long case) 100
3. Short case (One infectious Disease) 20
4. Public Health Laboratory Practical 30
5 Problem on Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Six, 5 marks each) 30
6. M.D. (PEADIATRICS)
PRACTICAL /CLINICAL EXAMINATION: -
SN. Heads Marks
1 Two long cases of 100 marks each 200
2 Two short cases of 50 Marks each 100
3 Viva Voce 100
Total Marks 400 Marks
7. M.D. (RADIO-DIAGNOSIS)
PRACTICAL /CLINICAL EXAMINATION: -
Topics Marks
Sopt Films (30) 60
Long Case (1) 100
Short Cases (02) (50 Each) 100
Film Reading Session 60
Instruments 30
Viva 50
Total 400 Marks
8. M.D. (PSYCHIATRY) PRACTICAL SCHEME: -
SN Heads Marks
1 Two Psychiatry Long Cases - 100 X 2 200
2 One Neuro Psychiatry 50
3 One Case Speciality- Child/Geriatric etc. 50
4 Viva voce - 100
Total 400
- Use of Microtome
Day 2 Viva/Orals Microteaching 30
Grand Viva soft parts 40
Neuroanatomy 20
Bones, 40
Radiology including CT Scan & MRI, 20
Embryology Models, 20
Surface and Living Anatomy- (Ten Marks Each) 20
Total 400
I) Microteaching 50
Day 2
II)General Viva 100
2. M.S. (OPHTHALMOLOGY)
PRACTICAL /CLINICAL EXAMINATION: -
SN. Heads Marks
1 Osci 50
2 Demonstration 50
3 Clinical case: - (Fungus (2), external (2)) 200
4 Viva (Dark Room, Appliances, drugs, CT, USG 100
Total 400 Marks
PRACTICAL SCHEME: -
SN. Description/Heads Distribution of Total
Marks Marks
1. 02 Obstetric cases- 1 X 75 1 x 25 100
i) Long case- (75 Marks)
ii) Short case- (25 Marks)
2. 02 Gynaec cases 1 X 75 1 x 25 100
i) Long case - (75 Marks)
ii) Short case - (25 Marks)
3. 5 Spots - (10 Marks each) 5 X 10 50
4. 02 cases Ward round 2 X 25 50
5. 02 Viva Obstetric & Gynaec 2 X50 100
Total Practical Marks 400
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA
2. DIPLOMA IN ORTHOPAEDICS
PRACTICAL /CLINICAL EXAMINATION: -
Heads Marks
Long case 1 100 Marks
Short cases 2 50 Marks each 100 Marks
Table viva
1. Instruments 20 Marks
2. X-rays 20 Marks 100 Marks
3. Specimen & bones and splints 20 Marks
4. Ward round 20 Marks
5. Operation 20 Marks
Total Marks 300 Marks
3. DIPLOMA IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
PRACTICAL /CLINICAL EXAMINATION
Heads Total Marks
Osci 50
Demonstrations 50
Clinical cases 100
Viva 100
Total 300
4. DIPLOMA IN FORENSIC MEDICINE
PRACTICAL /CLINICAL EXAMINATION: -
Medico-legal autopsies with few cases of Histopathology; A) Autopsy 60 Marks
Injury cases; Alcoholic; Sexual offences; Poisoning cases;
Age; Psychiatry; spot autopsy / Exhumation; bones; B) Grand 60 Marks
Weapons; clothing; Wet specimens; Poisons: Photographs: Viva-
X-Rays; Laboratory exam of Biological trace material
evidence; visit to Scene of Crime; court evidence / C) 4 Medico- 100
attendance; Awareness of various intensive care setups & legal Marks
Operation Theatre setups; Awareness of & adequate hands Major
on experience of relevant medico legal & crime Laboratory Exercises
instruments & Equipments; Visit to other forensic medicine D) 4 Medico 40 Marks
depts.; Attending CME/Workshops/Conference; involvement legal lab
in UG Teaching; involvement in medico-legal reorientation/ Tests
training programmes arranged for inters / medical officers. E)Examination 40 Marks
Detection of common poisons in Toxicology Laboratory. of Spot
Total Marks 300
3 Viva 100
4 Viva 50
i) Obstetrics 25 Marks
ii) Gynaec 25 Marks
3 Viva 100
Total 300rks
SN Heads Marks
1 Long case in psychiatry 100
2 Two short cases - (50 x 2) 100
a) Psychiatry
b) Neurology/Neuro Psychiatry
3 Viva voce 100
Total Marks 300
3 Viva 100
Total Marks 300
Therapeutics 15 15
Emergencies 15 15
Recent advances 15 15
5. D.M. (ENDOCRINOLOGY)
PRACTICAL /CLINICAL EXAMINATION: -
1 long or 2 semi long cases (50 x 2) 100
9. D.M. (HEMATOLOGY)
PRACTICAL /CLINICAL EXAMINATION: -
Heading Marks
1. Long case 50
2. Short cases-2 50
3. Ward rounds-5 cases 100
Viva: - In Hematology the viva would include laboratory work also as 50
follows. 1. Interpretation of lab data
2. Blood banking practical 50
3. Morphology-blood film/bone Marrow 50
4. Viva voce, including thesis 50
Total Marks 400 Marks
3 Spots (OSCT) 60
5 Viva 50
Total 400
I. Introduction
II. Aims or objectives of study
III. Review of Literature
IV. Material and Methods
V. Results
VI. Discussion
VII. Bibliography
VIII. Annexure
The written text of dissertation shall be not less than 50 pages excluding references
tables, questionnaires and other annexure. It should be neatly typed in double lines spacing
on one side of paper (A4 size, 8.27" X 11.69") and bound properly. Spiral binding should be
avoided. The guide, head of the department and head of the institution shall certify the
dissertation.
Four hard copies of dissertation along with soft copy on a CD thus prepared shall be
submitted to the Controller of Examination, six months before final examination on or before
the dates notified by the University.
Examiners appointed by the University shall value the dissertation. Approval of
dissertation work is an essential precondition for a candidate to appear in the University
examination.
Candidate submitting thesis after the last date shall not be eligible to appear in
ensuing University examination even if they are issued hall-ticket/admit card. Thesis once
rejected the candidate will have to appear after six months, after making necessary
modification and resubmission.
To be eligible to be declared as successful in the PG Degree examination, it is
compulsory for candidate to pass in all heads of the examination in the same attempt.
No candidate passing in all other heads of examination will be declared successful
unless his/her dissertation is recommended for acceptance by at least two out of three
examiners appointed to evaluate the thesis/dissertation. Thesis shall be examined by a
minimum of 3 examiners, (Appointed by University) One internal and Two external who
shall not be examiners for theory and clinical. At least two examiners shall approve the same
3 Months before final examination otherwise candidate will lose his 6 months. Result of
thesis should be ordinarily declared after 33 months. In case a thesis is rejected the same shall
be communicated to the candidate along with the reasons for rejection ordinarily prior to the
commencement of theory examination. The thesis shall not contain anything, which can
reveal the identity of the candidate/institution of the candidate. However, it shall contain
certificate issued by the guide countersigned by the Dean, certifying therein that the work
done by the candidate has been carried-out under the supervisor of the guide for his/her entire
satisfaction. This certificate should be independent and should not be attached inside the
thesis.
GUIDE :
The academic qualification and teaching experience required for recognition by this
University as a guide for dissertation work is as per Medical Council of India. Teachers in a
medical college/institution having a total of eight years teaching experience out of which at
least five years teaching experience as lecturer or Assistant Professor gained after obtaining
Post Graduate teachers.
A Co-guide may be included provided the work requires substantial contribution
from a sister department or from another medical institution recognized for teaching/training
by MP Medical Science University, Jabalpur/Medical Council of India. The Co guide shall
be a recognized postgraduate teacher of MP Medical Science University, Jabalpur/Medical
Council of India.
CHANGE OF GUIDE :
In the event of a registered guide leaving the college for any reason or in the event of death of
guide, guide may be changed with prior permission from the University.
CONTINUOUS EVALUATION OF DISSERTATION WORK BY GUIDE / CO-GUIDE
Name of the Student:
Name of the Faculty/Observer:
Date:
Sl. Items for observation during presentation Poor Below Average Good Very
No. Average 3 Good
0 1 2 4
1. Periodic consultation with guide/co-guide
1. Others
Total Score
CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION REPORT OF DISSERTATION/THESIS
Name of the Candidate : ..................................................................................
Enrolment No.________________________________ Roll No. ____________
Title of Dissertation :_______________________________________________
Subject:__________________________________________________________
Relevance. YES NO
Review of Completeness. YES NO
Literature Is it current and up-to-date? YES NO
Citation of reference is properly done or not? YES NO
Reason for 2 or 3
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Date:
Place:
Signature of the Examiner
Name :
Designation:
Address :
Contact Number
E- mail
Format of the log book for the different activities of the students
Copies may be made and used by the institutions.
LOG BOOK
Table 1 : Academic activities attended
Name: Admission Year:
College:
Type of Activity
Date Specify Seminar, Journal Club, Presentation, Particulars
UG teaching
LOG BOOK
Table 2 : Academic presentations made by the student
Name: Admission Year:
College:
Type of Presentation
Date Topic Specify Seminar, Journal Club,
Presentation, UG teaching etc.
LOG BOOK
Table 3 : Diagnostic and Operative procedures performed
Name: Admission Year:
College:
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