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Endocrine & Reproductive System Module — 4th Year MBBS

📘 Step 1. Curriculum Coverage

🔬 Pathology

 

  • Discuss the etiology, pathogenesis, morphology and clinical features of hypothyroidism.
  • Classify thyroiditis and describe its morphology and presentations.
  • Explain the etiology, clinical features and complications of multinodular goitre.
  • Classify thyroid malignancies.
  • Explain the morphology, clinical features and prognosis of thyroid malignancies.

💊 Pharmacology

 

  • Describe relevant pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of thyroid hormones and their preparations.
  • Enlist currently used and older/obsolete thyroid preparations.
  • Explain the mechanism of action, pharmacological effects, clinical uses and adverse effects of T4 and T3.

🌍 Community Medicine

 

  • Discuss dietary sources of iodine and goitrogens.
  • Explain iodine-deficiency disorders and daily iodine requirements.
  • Explain epidemiological determinants and control strategies for iodine deficiency and goitre.

🩺 Medicine

 

  • Explain the clinical features, investigations and treatment of hypothyroidism.
  • Describe the classification, etiology, clinical features, investigations and treatment of thyroiditis.
  • Discuss the clinical evaluation, investigations and management of multinodular goitre.
  • Discuss the pathogenesis, clinical features, investigations and management of thyroid malignancies.

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