Course Content
Multi-System Module — 3rd Year MBBS

📘Step 1. Curriculum Coverage

🔬 Pathology

 

Introduction and Nomenclature of Neoplasia

  • Define the terms neoplasia, neoplasm, oncology, tumor, benign tumor, malignant tumor, anaplasia, metaplasia, differentiation and dysplasia.
  • Describe the basic principle of nomenclature of tumors with respect to tissue of origin, benign and malignant nature.

Benign and Malignant Tumors

  • Describe characteristics of benign and malignant tumors.
  • Differentiate between benign and malignant tumors.
  • Describe characteristics of benign and malignant neoplasms in terms of differentiation, anaplasia, rate of growth, local invasion and metastasis.

Epidemiology of Cancer

  • Describe the epidemiology of cancer with respect to overall incidence of cancer and various host factors (age and hereditary) that predispose to cancer.
  • Discuss the epidemiology of cancer with respect to geographical and environmental factors that predispose to cancer.

🏠 Family Medicine

 

  • Identify red-flags in patient which need referral for cancer screening.
  • Explain the psychosocial impact of disease on patient and their families.
  • Describe the indications, rationale and common diseases which require routine cancer screening.

🌍 Community Medicine

 

  • Enlist the common cancers prevalent in Pakistan.
  • Describe the burden and epidemiology of common cancers prevalent globally and in Pakistan.
  • Describe the prevention and control of cancers.
  • Describe various governmental programs and strategies for the prevention of cancers.

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