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Course Content

Module 1 – Introduction to Internal Medicine : Weeks 1-4

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Week 1: Principles of internal medicine and clinical reasoning

Week 2: General approach to history taking and physical examination

Week 3: Evidence-based medicine and clinical decision-making

Week 4: Common diagnostic tools (laboratory tests, imaging)

Module 2 – Cardiovascular Medicine : Weeks 5-8

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Week 5: Pathophysiology and management of hypertension

Week 6: Coronary artery disease, angina, and myocardial infarction

Week 7: Heart failure: types, management, and advanced care

Week 8: Arrhythmias and valvular heart disease

Module 3 – Respiratory Medicine : Weeks 9-12

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Week 9: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma

Week 10: Pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other infectious lung diseases

Week 11: Interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis

Week 12: Pulmonary hypertension and embolism

Module 4 – Endocrinology : Weeks 13-16

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Week 13: Diabetes mellitus: types, diagnosis, and management

Week 14: Thyroid disorders: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroiditis

Week 15: Adrenal and pituitary disorders (e.g., Addison’s disease, Cushing’s syndrome)

Week 16: Metabolic bone disease: osteoporosis, osteomalacia

Module 5 – Gastroenterology

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Week 17: Common gastrointestinal disorders: GERD, peptic ulcer disease

Week 18: Liver diseases: hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver disease

Week 19: Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis)

Week 20: Management of acute abdomen and gastrointestinal bleeding

Module 6 – Renal Medicine : Weeks 21-24

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Week 21: Acute and chronic kidney disease: diagnosis and management

Week 22: Electrolyte imbalances and acid-base disorders

Week 23: Glomerulonephritis and nephrotic syndrome

Week 24: Dialysis and renal replacement therapies

Module 7 – Infectious Diseases : Weeks 25-28

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Week 25: Common bacterial infections and antimicrobial stewardship

Week 26: Viral infections (HIV, Hepatitis B and C, influenza)

Week 27: Fungal and parasitic infections in internal medicine

Week 28: Tropical infections and emerging infectious diseases

Module 8 – Haematology and Oncology : Weeks 29-32

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Week 29: Anemia: causes, diagnosis, and treatment

Week 30: Haematology malignancies: leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma

Week 31: Coagulation disorders and anticoagulant therapy

Week 32: Solid tumors: lung, breast, gastrointestinal cancers

Module 9 – Rheumatology and Autoimmune Diseases : Weeks 33-36

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Week 33: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and spondyloarthropathies

Week 34: Systemic lupus erythematosus and other connective tissue diseases

Week 35: Gout, pseudogout, and crystal arthropathies

Week 36: Vasculitis and other autoimmune diseases

Module 10 – Neurology : Weeks 37-40

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Week 37: Stroke: types, acute management, and prevention

Week 38: Epilepsy and seizure disorders

Week 39: Movement disorders: Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor

Week 40: Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and neurocognitive disorders

Exam Preparation and Case Studies : Weeks 41-44

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Week 41-42: Review of key internal medicine topics

Week 43: Case-based discussions and mock exams

Week 44: Oral exam preparation, multiple-choice questions, and interactive discussions

Final Assessment : Weeks 45-48

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Week 45-46: Comprehensive written and practical exams (case discussions)

Week 47-48: Final evaluations and feedback from faculty

Optional Clinical Training : Weeks 49-52

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Week 49-52: Hands-on experience in hospital settings (optional)

Fellowship in Internal Medicine

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