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must pick up on clues and determine which ones are important (and which ones are not). The
ability to discriminate between the two can be difficult.

36. Free Electives Package

37. Cardiovascular System
The course teaches the normal histology, embryology and physiology of the cardiovascular
system, integrated with a consideration of cardiovascular abnormalities and appropriate therapy
for these conditions. This integrated interdisciplinary course surveys normal and abnormal
function of the cardiovascular system. In conjunction with a discussion of the normal structure
and function of the cardiovascular system, students learn the pathophysiology and pathology
of the common disorders of the heart and vascular structures. Students also study the
pharmacology and therapeutic principles of the common agents used in cardiovascular
medicine.
38. Renal-Urinary System
The course teaches the anatomy and physiology of the kidney and urinary systems and the
physiology of body fluid and electrolyte homeostasis. Additionally, it introduces the diagnosis
and treatment of medical problems of the renal and urinary system including fluid and
electrolyte disorders, glomerular and non-glomerular kidney disorders, acid-base disorders,
chronic renal failure, renal and urinary tract neoplasms, voiding disorders, and renal stone
disease.

39. Hematology-Oncology
The course Sub-competency is to develop a basic understanding of the normal structure and
function of the components of the hematopoietic system including red blood cells, white blood
cells and platelets. The course surveys the neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders of the red
blood cells, white blood cells and platelets and the basic principles of common laboratory
techniques used in diagnosing hematopoietic disorders. Additionally, the course discusses the
molecular basis of neoplasia, and the indications for and toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents
used in oncology.

40. Neuroscience II
The course will integrate basic sciences. Neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropathology,
neuropharmacology, microbiology, human behavior and biochemistry have been integrated as
much as possible and will be interwoven with each other throughout the course. Neuroanatomy
has been traditionally a course with an incredible amount of memorization which is easily
forgotten as time passes. The key to retention is understanding the relevance of what you have
learned and using that information as a physician uses that information. The heart of this course
in Neuroscience is to structure the learning of the material around the neurological clinical
method of regional anatomical diagnosis.

41. Primary Health Care
This course is designed to expose the student to another domain of health practice outside the
College and hospitals. It pave the way for more challenging community needs. Knowledge of
the health system is not sufficient unless it is seen on practical grounds. The students will be
allocated to different primary health care centers outside the premises of the college.
Supervision, interaction and evaluation will be combined by College supervisor and
community medicine preceptor. The student will demonstrate all the gained communication,