Advanced Certificate in Family Medicine

• Anatomy Essentials
• Physiology Essentials
• Physics Essentials

• Introduction
• Skin anatomy and physiology
• Dermatological immunology
• Pharmacology in dermatology

Dermatological Examination and Diagnostic Techniques:

• Skin examination techniques
• Deramatoscopy
• Skin biopsy and histopathology

 Common Dermatological Conditions:

• Acne and Rosacea
• Eczema and Dermatitis
• Psoriasis
• Infections (bacterial, viral, fungal)
• Urticaria and Angioedema
• Disorders of Pigmentation
• Hair and Nail Disorders

Skin Cancer and Melanoma:

• Skin cancer epidemiology
• Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma
• Melanoma diagnosis and management

• Introduction
• Definition and scope of geriatric medicine
• Demographic trends and the aging population

Aging Physiology and Pathophysiology:

• • Normal aging processes
  • Common age-related changes in organ systems

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment:

• • • Physical assessment in the elderly
    • Cognitive assessment

Functional assessment –

• • Instrumental Activities of Daily Living – IADLs
  • Activities of Daily Living – ADL

Geriatric Syndromes:

• • • Falls and gait disorders
    • Delirium

• Introduction
• Historical perspectives and evolution of psychiatric practices
• Current trends and challenges in mental health

Psychiatric Interview and Mental Status Examination:

• Basic communication skills
• Techniques for conducting a comprehensive psychiatric interview
• Components of the mental status examination

Neurodevelopmental Disorders:

• Autism spectrum disorders
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Anxiety Disorders:

• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Panic disorder
• Phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Eating Disorders:

• Anorexia nervosa
• Bulimia nervosa
• Binge-eating disorder

• Endocrine & Renal Disorders
• Hypoglycemia
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Adults
• Thyroid Emergencies
• Acute Adrenal Crisis
• Hypothyroidism and Myxedema crisis
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis
• Severe Hypoglycemia
• Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State
• Management of Hyperglycemia
• Acid Base Balance
• Acidosis
• Alkalosis
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Electrolyte And Acid-Base Disturbances in Critical Illness
• Pituitary Disorders
• Hypothalamus and Posterior Pituitary Disorders
• Gout

• Acute Pain Management
• Chest Pain
• Palpitations
• Syncope
• Acute Coronary Syndrome: Risk Stratification
• Cardiogenic Shock
• Heart Failure
• Bradyarrhythmia
• Tachyarrhythmia
• Temporary Pacing
• Hypertensive Emergency
• Aortic Dissection
• Care of Patient on Anticoagulation
• Cardiac Biomarkers
• Electrocardiogram Interpretation
• Role of Echocardiography
• Coronary Computed Tomography
• Precardiac Surgery Evaluation
• Postcardiac Surgical Emergencies

• Introduction
• Overview of blood and its components
• Historical perspective of hematology
• Importance of hematology in healthcare

Hematopoiesis:

• Formation and development of blood cells
• Regulation of hematopoiesis
• Bone marrow anatomy and function

Red Blood Cells:

• Structure and function of red blood cells
• Hemoglobin and oxygen transport
• Red blood cell disorders (e.g., anemia)

White Blood Cells:

• Types of white blood cells (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils)
• Functions and roles in the immune system
• White blood cell disorders (e.g., leukemias)

Platelets and Hemostasis:

• Platelet structure and function
• Blood clotting mechanisms
• Disorders of hemostasis (e.g., thrombocytopenia, hemophilia)

Blood Typing and Transfusion Medicine:

• ABO and Rh blood typing
• Blood transfusion compatibility
• Blood transfusion reactions and complications

Hematologic Diseases:

• Benign and malignant disorders of the blood
• Diagnosis and management of hematologic diseases
• Hematologic malignancies (e.g., lymphomas, myelomas)

Hemostasis Disorders:

• Coagulation disorders
• Thrombosis and anticoagulant therapy
• Bleeding disorders

Laboratory Techniques in Hematology:

• Blood cell counting and morphology
• Hematologic testing (e.g., complete blood count, coagulation tests)
• Molecular and genetic testing in hematology

Clinical Cases and Problem-Solving:

• Application of knowledge to real-world cases
• Problem-solving exercises and case studies

• Introduction
• Gastrointestinal Bleed in Emergency
• Hepatic Encephalopathy
• Acute Pancreatitis
• Acute Appendicitis
• Perforation Peritonitis
• Intestinal Obstruction
• Electrolyte Imbalance
• Acute Kidney Injury in Sepsis
• Emergencies in Renal Failure and Dialysis Patients
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Hematuria
• Acute Urinary Retention
• Acute cholecystitis,
• Acute cholangitis,
• Acute pancreatitis
• Amebic and pyogenic liver abscess
• Cholangitis
• Liver Cirrhosis

• Introduction
• Overview of the liver’s structure and function
• Importance of the liver in metabolism and detoxification
• Introduction to common liver diseases

Liver Anatomy and Physiology:

• Detailed study of liver anatomy
• Hepatic blood supply and circulation
• Liver cell (hepatocyte) structure and function

Liver Function Tests:

• Understanding and interpreting liver function tests
• Assessment of liver enzymes, bilirubin, and other markers
• Diagnostic significance of liver function tests

Liver Imaging:

• Imaging techniques for assessing liver health (ultrasound, CT scan, MRI)
• Liver biopsy: indications, procedures, and interpretation
• Non-invasive methods for assessing liver fibrosis

Viral Hepatitis:

• Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses
• Transmission, clinical manifestations, and prevention
• Diagnosis and management of viral hepatitis

Alcoholic Liver Disease:

• Effects of alcohol on the liver
• Alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis
• Treatment and management of alcoholic liver disease

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH):

• Risk factors and pathogenesis
• Diagnosis and staging of NAFLD/NASH
• Management and lifestyle interventions

Cirrhosis:

• Causes and progression of cirrhosis
• Complications of cirrhosis (e.g., portal hypertension, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy)
• Management and supportive care for cirrhotic patients

Liver Transplantation:

• Indications for liver transplantation
• Evaluation of transplant candidates and donors
• Post-transplant care and complications

Autoimmune Liver Diseases:

• Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)
• Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
• Autoimmune hepatitis

Pediatric Hepatology:

• Liver diseases in children
• Unique considerations in pediatric liver transplantation

Emerging Therapies in Hepatology:

• Advancements in the treatment of liver disease

Ethical and Social Issues in Hepatology:

• Ethical considerations in liver transplantation
• Social impact of chronic liver diseases

• Sepsis and Septic Shock
• Etiology
• Pathophysiology
• Symptoms and Signs
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Bacterial Pneumonia
• Bacterial Sepsis
• Community-Acquired Pneumonia Organism-Specific Therapy
• Neonatal Sepsis
• Pediatric Sepsis
• Peritonitis and Abdominal Sepsis
• Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
• Treatment of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children
• Shock

• Physiology of Menstruation
• Pubertal Changes
• Menstrual Problems in Young and Small Girls
• Intersex
• PCOS
• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
• Gonorrhea
• Chlamydia
• Chancroid
• Bacterial Vaginosis
• Candidiasis
• Trichomoniasis
• HIV
• Syphilis
• Amenorrhea
• Embryology of Uterus
• Prolapse
• Post Menopausal Bleeding

• Clinical Assessment of the Pregnant Patient
• Vaginal Bleeding
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• Female Reproductive Tract
• Endometriosis
• IUCD
• PCOD
• Preeclampsia