๐Step 1. Curriculum Coverage
๐ฌ Pathology
๐น Pathology โ Osteoarthritis
- Describe the etiology and pathogenesis of osteoarthritis.
- Discuss the clinical and morphological features of osteoarthritis.
- Enumerate the complications of osteoarthritis.
๐น Pathology โ Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Describe the etiology and pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Discuss the clinical and morphological features of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Enumerate the complications of rheumatoid arthritis.
๐ Pharmacology
- Classify drugs used in rheumatoid arthritis.
- Discuss the role of NSAIDs in rheumatoid arthritis.
- Discuss the role of glucocorticoids in rheumatoid arthritis.
- Define and classify disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs.
- Enlist biological and non-biological agents used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
- Describe the pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, clinical uses and adverse effects of methotrexate.
- Enlist the therapeutic uses and adverse effects of DMARDs.
๐ฉบ Medicine
- Describe rheumatoid arthritis with its clinical presentation and differential diagnosis.
๐ PRIME / Medical Education
- Explain the importance of answering patientsโ questions and providing appropriate explanations or instructions.
