M.D. General Medicine

Practice internal medicine with competence, with the help of scientific knowledge in an evidence-based fashion.

Conduct clinical examination and relevant investigations, diagnose medical conditions, and refer early where indicated.

Plan and deliver comprehensive treatment using the principles of rational drug therapy.

Plan and advise measures for the prevention and rehabilitation of patients

Manage emergencies efficiently by providing Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS).

Recognize conditions that may be outside of scope of general medicine and refer to an appropriate specialist.

Exercise empathy and a caring attitude and maintain professional integrity, honesty and high ethical standards.

Document case details including epidemiological data.

Play the assigned role in the implementation of National Health Programs.

Demonstrate competence in basic concepts of research methodology and clinical epidemiology; and preventive aspects of various disease states.

Become a motivated ‘teacher’ – defined as one keen to share knowledge and skills with a colleague or a junior or any learner

Continue to evince keen interest in continuing education and use appropriate learning resources.

Practice the medico-legal responsibilities.

Undertake audit related to patient care, morbidity and mortality, use information technology tools and carry out research – both basic and clinical, with the aim of publishing the work and presenting the work at scientific forums.

Participate in public health emergencies (arising in the community).

Estimate the financial burden of care and practice health economics and rational approach to investigations.

Communicate about the illness with patient’s/relatives at all stages of care.