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COMPETENCY BASED MEDICAL EDUCATION

(CBME)

(with effect from 2019-2020 Batches)

Curriculum for
Second M.B.B.S
Pharmacology

Amended upto AC-46/2023, Dated 28/04/2023

 Amended History

1. Approved as per BOM 57/2019 [Resolution no. 3.1.1.13], Dated 26/4/2019

2. Amended upto BOM 62/2020 [Resolution No. 3.2.2.1], Dated 16/09/2020.
3. Amended upto BOM 63/2021 [Resolution No. 4.4.2.2.i, Resolution No. 4.4.2.2.ii], Dated
17/02/2021.
4. Amended upto AC-41/2021 [Resolution No. 4.19], Dated 27/08/2021.
5. Amended upto AC-44/2022 [Resolution No. 5.18], Dated 09/12/2022
6. Amended upto AC-46/2023 [Resolution No. 5.11, Resolution No. 5.16], Dated 28/04/2023.
 IInd MBBS CBME Curriculum
Pharmacology

Lectures Practical//Tutorials/Integrated SDL TOTAL

Learning /Seminars / Small group
teaching

80 hrs 141 hrs 12 hrs 233 hrs

List of Lectures
COMPETENCY Lecture Topics Hours

Number The student should be able to

General Pharmacology

PH1.1 Define and describe the principles of pharmacology and Introduction to 1

pharmacotherapeutics Pharmacology

PH1.9 Describe nomenclature of drugs i.e. generic, branded drugs

PH1.3 Enumerate and identify drug formulations and drug delivery Routes of 1
systems adminis
trations
PH1.11 Describe various routes of drug administration, eg., oral, SC,
IV, IM, SL

PH1.4 Describe absorption, distribution, metabolism & excretion of absorption 1

drugs
metabolism 1

PH1.51 Describe occupational and environmental pesticides, food

adulterants, pollutants and insect repellents

PH1.8 Identify and describe the management of drug interactions Drug interactions 1
and
PH1.2 Describe the basis of Evidence based medicine and TDM
Therapeutic drug monitoring

PH1.5 Describe general principles of mechanism of drug action PD-I 1

PD-II 1

PH1.6 Describe principles of Pharmacovigilance & ADR reporting ADR 1

systems

PH1.7 Define, identify and describe the management of adverse drug

reactions (ADR)

PH1.63 Describe Drug Regulations, acts and other legal aspects Drug Regulations
1
and Schedules

1
PH1.64 Describe overview of drug development, Phases of clinical
Drug development
trials and Good Clinical Practice
processand GCP
1

PH1.60 Describe and discuss Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacogenomics 1

Pharmacoeconomics and Pharma
coeconomics

Total Hours 11

2
 COMPETENCY lecture topics Hours

Number The student should be able to

Autonomic Nervous System

PH1.13 Describe mechanism of action, types, doses, side Adrenergic agonists 1

effects, indications and contraindications of adrenergic
and anti-adrenergic drugs Alpha blocker 1

Beta Blocker 1

PH1.14 Describe mechanism of action, types, doses, side Cholinergic agonists 1

effects, indications and contraindications of cholinergic and Anti-
and anticholinergic drugs cholinesterases

Anticholinergics 1

Total Hours 5

Autacoids and Related Drugs

PH1.16 Describe mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side NSAIDS-I and II 2
effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs
which act by modulating autacoids, including: anti- anti-histaminics 1
histaminics, 5-HT modulating drugs, NSAIDs, drugs for
5-HT modulating 1
gout, anti-rheumatic drugs, drugs for migraine
drugs and drugs for
migraine

Drugs for gout, anti- 1

rheumatic drugs,

Total Hours 5

Drugs acting on Peripheral Nervous System

PH1.15 Describe mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side Skeletal Muscle 1
effects, indications and contraindications of skeletal Relaxants
muscle relaxants
PH1.17 Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side Local Anesthetics 1
effects, indications and contraindications of local
anesthetics

Total Hours 2

CNS
PH1.18 Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side General Anesthetics 1
effects, indications and contraindications of general
anaesthetics, and pre- anesthetic medications

PH1.19 Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side sedatives & hypnotics 1
effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs
which act on CNS, (including anxiolytics, sedatives & anxiolytics 1
hypnotics, anti-psychotic, anti- depressant drugs, anti-
anti-psychotic 1
maniacs, opioid agonists and antagonists, drugs used for

3
 neurodegenerative disorders, anti-epileptics drugs) anti- depressant drugs 1
and anti-maniacs

opioid agonists and 1

antagonists

drugs used for 1

neurodegenerative
disorders

anti-epileptics drugs 1

Total Hours 8

Drugs acting on Kidney

PH1.24 Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side Diuretics and 1
effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs antidiuretics
affecting renal systems including diuretics,
antidiuretics- vasopressin and analogues

Drugs affecting Blood and Blood Formation

PH1.25 Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side Coagulants and 1
effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs anticoagulants
acting on blood, like anticoagulants, antiplatelets,
fibrinolytics, plasma expanders Antiplatelets and 1
fibrinolytics

plasma expanders 1
and Rx of shock

PH1.35 Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side Haematinics and 1
effects, indications and contraindications of drugs Erythropoietin
used in hematological disorders like:
1.D rugs used in anemias
2.Colony Stimulating factors

Total Hours 4

Cardiovascular drugs

PH1.26 Describe mechanisms of action, types, doses, side Drugs affecting 1

effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs renin- angiotensin
modulating the renin- angiotensin and aldosterone and aldosterone
system system
PH1.27 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, Antihypertensiv 1
side effects, indications and contraindications of e drugs
antihypertensive drugs and drugs used in shock
PH1.28 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side Antianginal drugs 2
effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs and Drugs for
used in Myocardial
infarction
ischemic heart disease (stable, unstable angina and
myocardial infarction), peripheral vascular disease

4
PH1.29 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, Cardiac 1
side effects, indications and contraindications of glycosides
the drugs used in congestive heart failure
Drugs for Heart 1
failure

PH1.30 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side Antiarrhythmic 1

effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs
antiarrhythmics

Total Hours 7

Respiratory System Drugs

PH1.32 Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side Drugs used in bronchial 1
effects, indications and contraindications of drugs used asthma and COPD
in bronchial asthma and COPD

Total Hours 1

Gastrointestinal Drug

PH1.34 Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side Acid-peptic disease and 1
GERD
effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs
used as below:
1. Acid-peptic disease and GERD
Antiemetics and 1
2. Antiemetics and prokinetics prokinetics

3. Antidiarhoeals 4 .Laxatives
5. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
6. Irritable Bowel Disorders, biliary and pancreatic
diseases

Total Hours 2

Hormones and Related Drugs

PH1.36 Describe the mechanism of action, types, doses, side Thyroid Hormones and 1
effects, indications and contraindications of drugs used Thyroid Inhibitors
in endocrine disorders (diabetes mellitus, thyroid
disorders and osteoporosis) Insulin 1

Oral hypoglycemic 1
agents

Hormones and Drugs 1

affecting calcium
balance

PH1.37 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side Introduction & Anterior 1
effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs Pituitary hormones
used as sex hormones, their analogues and anterior
Pituitary hormones
Estrogens & antagonists 1

Progestins & 1
antagonists

5
PH1.39 Describe mechanism of action, types, doses, side Oral contraceptives & 1
effects, indications and contraindications the drugs Pro-fertility agents
used for contraception

PH1.40 Describe mechanism of action, types, doses, side Androgens and Erectile 1
effects, indications and contraindications of 1. Drugs Dysfunction
used in the treatment of infertility, and 2. Drugs used in
erectile dysfunction

PH1.38 Describe the mechanism of action, types, doses, side Corticosteroids 2

effects, indications and contraindications of
corticosteroids

PH1.41 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side Oxytocin and 1
effects, indications and contraindications of uterine Other Drugs
relaxants and stimulants acting on
Uterus

Total Hours 12

Antimicrobial Drugs

PH1.42 Describe general principles of chemotherapy Antimicrobial agents: 1

General
Considerations

PH1.43 Describe and discuss the rational use of antimicrobials Penicillins 1

including antibiotic stewardship program

Cephalosporins & 1
other beta lactums

Aminoglycosides 1

Fluoroquinolones 1

Macrolides 1

PH1.44 Describe the first line antitubercular dugs, their Antitubercular drugs 1
mechanisms of action, side effects and doses.

PH1.45 Describe the dugs used in MDR and XDR Tuberculosis

PH1.46 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side Antileprotic agents 1
effects, indications and contraindications of antileprotic
drugs
PH1.47 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side Antimalarial agents 2
effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs
used in malaria, KALA-AZAR, amebiasis and Antiameobic & Other 1
intestinal helminthiasis antiprotozoal Drugs

6
 Antihelminthics 1

PH1.55 Describe and discuss the following National Health

Programmes including Immunisation, Tuberculosis,
Leprosy, Malaria, HIV, Filaria, Kala Azar, Diarrhoeal
diseases, Anaemia & nutritional disorders, Blindness,
Non-communicable diseases, cancer and Iodine deficiency

PH1.48 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side Antifungal agents 1
effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs used
in UTI/ STD and viral diseases including HIV Antiviral agents 1

Pharmacotherapy of 1
STDs

Pharmacotherapy of 1
UTI
PH1.62 Describe and discuss antiseptics and disinfectants

PH1.49 Describe mechanism of action, classes, side effects, Anticancer Drugs 1

indications and contraindications of anticancer drugs

Total Hours 17

Miscellaneous Topics
PH1.50 Describe mechanisms of action, types, doses, side Immunomodulators and 1
effects, indications and contraindications of vaccines
immunomodulators and management of organ
transplant rejection

PH1.54 Describe vaccines and their uses

PH1.52 Describe management of common poisoning, General Principles of 1

insecticides, common sting and bites Management of
Poisoning
PH1.53 Describe heavy metal poisoning and chelating agents

PH1.56 Describe basic aspects of Geriatric and Pediatric Geriatric and Pediatric 1
pharmacology pharmacology

PH1.57 Describe drugs used in skin disorders Drugs acting on skin and 1
mucous membrane

PH1.58 Describe drugs used in Ocular disorders Ocular Pharmacology 1

PH1.59 Describe and discuss the following: Essential Essential medicines, 1

medicines, Fixed dose combinations, Over the counter Herbal medicines and
drugs, Herbal medicines nutraceuticals
PH1.61 Describe and discuss dietary supplements and
nutraceuticals

Total hours 6

Grand Total 80
Teaching hours

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 List of Practical//Tutorials/Integrated Learning /Seminars / Small group teaching
Topics

COMPETENCY Practical//Tutorials/Integr Hours

ated Learning /Seminars /
Numb The student should be able to Small group teaching
Topics
er
Practical’s

PH1.10 Describe parts of a correct, complete and legible 2

generic prescription. Identify errors in
prescription and correct appropriately Prescription Writing

PH5.7 Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and

ethical aspects of prescribing drugs

Practical’s

Clinical Pharmacy

PH2.1 Demonstrate understanding of the use of various Introduction to Practical 2

dosage forms (oral/local/parenteral; solid/liquid) Pharmacology

Route of Administration- 2
Oral

Introduction to Pharmacy 6

Pharmacy preparations
(Solution, suspension,
emulsion)

Route of Administration- 2
Topical

Pharmacy preparations 6
(Lotion, Liniment,
Ointment)

Route of Administration- 2
Parental

PH2.3 Demonstrate the appropriate setting up of an Skill lab 2

intravenous drip in a simulated environment

PH2.2 Prepare oral rehydration solution from ORS Pharmacy preparation (ORS 2
packet and explain its use Powder)
8
PH2.4 Demonstrate the correct method of calculation of PK-I 2
drug dosage in patients including those used in
special situations PK-II 2

Clinical Pharmacology

PH3.1 Write a rational, correct and legible generic Single drug therapy 2
prescription for a given condition and
communicate the same to the patient Multiple drug therapy 4

Fixed drug combination 2

PH3.2 Perform and interpret a critical appraisal (audit) Criticism of prescription 4

of a given prescription

PH3.3 Perform a critical evaluation of the drug Sources of Drug Information 4

promotional literature including scrutiny of
Promotional Literature

PH3.6 Demonstrate how to optimize interaction with Skill lab

pharmaceutical representative to get authentic
information on drugs

PH3.4 To recognise and report an adverse drug reaction ADR-I 2

ADR-II 2

ADR Reporting system and 2

forms

Subjective & Objective

effects of Drugs

PH3.5 To prepare and explain a list of P-drugs for a Rational Pharmacotherapy I 2

given case/condition
Case Study-I 2

Case study-II 2

Rational Pharmacotherapy II 2

PH3.7 Prepare a list of essential medicines for a National essential drug list 2
healthcare facility

PH3.8 Communicate effectively with a patient on the Skill station: Steps for drug 2
proper use of prescribed medication delivery (Topical and
Inhalational)

9
 Experimental Pharmacology

PH4.1 Administer drugs through various routes in a Skill lab-Parenteral routes

simulated environment using mannequins
2

PH4.2 Demonstrate the effects of drugs on blood Screening Techniques for 2

pressure (vasopressor and vaso-depressors with New Drugs
appropriate blockers) using computer aided
learning PD-I 2

PD-II 2

CAL based learning 2

CAL based learning 2

CAL based learning 2

Total hours: 76

Tutorials/Small group Teaching

PH1.4 Describe absorption, distribution, metabolism & Distribution 1

excretion of drugs

Excretion 1

Kinetics of Elimination 1

PH1.5 Describe general principles of mechanism of drug Factors modifying Drug 1

action actions

PH1.13 Describe mechanism of action, types, doses, side Adrenergic agonists 1

effects, indications and contraindications of
adrenergic and anti-adrenergic drugs

PH1.14 Describe mechanism of action, types, doses, side Anticholinesterases and Rx 1

effects, indications and contraindications of of Organophosporus
cholinergic and anticholinergic drugs poisoning

PH1.43 Describe and discuss the rational use of Sulphonamides and 1

antimicrobials including antibiotic stewardship Cotrimoxazole
program
Tetracyclines & 1
Chloramphenicol

10
PH1.49 Describe mechanism of action, classes, side Anticancer Drugs 1
effects, indications and contraindications of
anticancer drugs

PH5.2 Communicate with the patient regarding optimal Rational Pharmacotherapy-I 1

use of a) drug therapy, b) devices and c) storage
of medicines

PH5.3 Motivate patients with chronic diseases to adhere

to the prescribed management by the health care
provider

PH5.4 Explain to the patient the relationship between

cost of treatment and patient compliance

PH5.6 Demonstrate ability to educate public & patients Rational Pharmacotherapy- 1

about various aspects of drug use including drug II
dependence and OTC drugs

Total Hours 11

Seminars

PH1.32 Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, Bronchial Asthma 2

doses, side effects, indications and
contraindications of drugs used in bronchial
asthma and COPD

PH1.27 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, Hypertension 2

side effects, indications and contraindications of
antihypertensive drugs and drugs used in shock

PH1.29 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, CCF 2

side effects, indications and contraindications of
the drugs used in congestive heart failure

PH1.19 Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, Treatment of Epilepsy 2

doses, side effects, indications and
contraindications of the drugs which act on
CNS, (including anxiolytics, sedatives &
hypnotics, anti-psychotic, anti- depressant drugs,
anti-maniacs, opioid agonists and antagonists,
drugs used for neurodegenerative disorders, anti-
epileptics drugs)

11
PH1.28 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, Angina Pectoris 2
side effects, indications and contraindications of
the drugs used in

ischemic heart disease (stable, unstable angina

and myocardial infarction), peripheral vascular
disease

PH1.19 Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, Parkinson’s disease 2

doses, side effects, indications and
contraindications of the drugs which act on
CNS, (including anxiolytics, sedatives &
hypnotics, anti-psychotic, anti- depressant drugs,
anti-maniacs, opioid agonists and antagonists,
drugs used for neurodegenerative disorders,
anti-epileptics drugs)

PH1.19 Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, Pain Management 2

doses, side effects, indications and
contraindications of the drugs which act on
CNS, (including anxiolytics, sedatives &
hypnotics, anti-psychotic, anti- depressant drugs,
anti-maniacs, opioid agonists and antagonists,
drugs used for neurodegenerative disorders,
anti-epileptics drugs)

PH1.36 Describe the mechanism of action, types, doses, Diabetes 2

side effects, indications and contraindications of
drugs used in endocrine disorders (diabetes
mellitus, thyroid disorders and osteoporosis)

PH1.47 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, Malarial 2

side effects, indications and contraindications of
the drugs used in malaria, KALA-AZAR,
amebiasis and intestinal helminthiasis

PH1.44 Describe the first line antitubercular dugs, their TB 2

mechanisms of action, side effects and doses.

PH1.48 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, UTI 2

side effects, indications and contraindications of
the drugs used in UTI/ STD and viral diseases
including HIV

PH1.23 Describe the process and mechanism of drug Drug addiction & Over 2
deaddiction Dose Toxicity

12
PH1.39 Describe mechanism of action, types, doses, side Contraception 2
effects, indications and contraindications the
drugs used for contraception

PH1.48 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, HIV 2

side effects, indications and contraindications of
the drugs used in UTI/ STD and viral diseases
including HIV

PH1.34 Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, Peptic Ulcer 2

side effects, indications and contraindications of
the drugs used as below:
4. Acid-peptic disease and GERD
5. Antiemetics and prokinetics

Antidiarrhoeals 4 .Laxatives
7. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Disorders, biliary and pancreatic
diseases

Total Hours 30

Integrated Topics

Dose modification in special 1

conditions- children
Calculate the dosage of drugs using appropriate
formulae for an individual patient, including Dose modification in special
PH1.12 children, elderly and patient with renal conditions- elderly
dysfunction.
Dose modification in special
(Pediatrics and Medicine)
conditions- patient with
renal dysfunction

PH1.20 Describe the effects of acute and chronic ethanol 1

intake
Ethyl and methyl alcohol
(Psychiatry)

PH1.21 Describe the symptoms and management of Management of methanol 1

methanol and ethanol poisonings and ethanol poisonings

(Medicine)

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PH1.22 Describe drugs of abuse (dependence, addiction, CNS stimulants and 1
stimulants, depressants, psychedelics, drugs used Cognition Enhancers
for criminal offences)

PH1.23 Describe the process and mechanism of drug Principles of Deaddiction 1

deaddiction

(Psychiatry, Medicine)

PH1.27 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, Rx of Shock

side effects, indications and contraindications of
antihypertensive drugs and drugs used in shock

(Medicine)

PH1.31 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, Hypolipidemic agents 1

side effects, indications and contraindications of
the drugs used in the management of
dyslipidemias

(Medicine)

PH1.32 Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, Bronchial asthma 1

side effects, indications and contraindications of
drugs used in bronchial asthma and COPD

(Respiratory Medicine)

PH1.33 Describe the mechanism of action, types, doses, Drugs for Cough 1
side effects, indications and contraindications of
the drugs used in cough (antitussives,
expectorants/ mucolytics)

(Respiratory Medicine)

PH1.34 Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, Anti diarrhoeals and 1
side effects, indications and contraindications of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
the drugs used as below: Irritable Bowel Disorders,
6. Acid-peptic disease and GERD
biliary and pancreatic
diseases
7. Antiemetics and prokinetics

3.Antidiarrhoeals
Laxatives 1
4 .Laxatives
8. Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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 Irritable Bowel Disorders, biliary and pancreatic
diseases

(Medicine)

PH1.43 Describe and discuss the rational use of Antibiotic stewardship 1

antimicrobials including antibiotic stewardship program
program

(Microbiology, Pediatrics, Medicine)

PH5.1 Communicate with the patient with empathy and Bioethics-I 1

ethics on all aspects of drug use
Bioethics-II 1
(Medicine)

PH1.45 Describe the dugs used in MDR and XDR Tuberculosis 1

Tuberculosis

(Respiratory Medicine, Microbiology)

PH1.47 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, Malaria 1

side effects, indications and contraindications of
the drugs used in malaria, KALA-AZAR,
amebiasis and intestinal helminthiasis

(General Medicine, Microbiology)

PH1.36 Describe the mechanism of action, types, doses, Diabetes Mellitus 1

side effects, indications and contraindications of
drugs used in endocrine disorders (diabetes
mellitus, thyroid disorders and osteoporosis)

(Medicine)

PH1.43 Describe and discuss the rational use of Typhoid 1

antimicrobials including antibiotic stewardship
program

(Microbiology, Pediatrics, Medicine)

PH1.43 Describe and discuss the rational use of Meningitis 1

antimicrobials including antibiotic stewardship
program

(Microbiology, Pediatrics, Medicine)

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 PH1.27 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, Hypertension 1
side effects, indications and contraindications of
antihypertensive drugs and drugs used in shock

PH1.27 Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, Myocardial Infarction 1

side effects, indications and contraindications of
antihypertensive drugs and drugs used in shock

Total Hours 21

Topics for Practical//Tutorials/Integrated Grand total hours 138

Learning /Seminars / Small group teaching

Pandemic Management Topics in Pharmacology

Module Broad areas Competencies under which covered

2.5 Therapeutic strategies PH1.64
including new drug Describe overview of drug development, Phases of clinical
development trials and Good Clinical Practice

Learning Experience
i. Exploratory and interactive theory session- 1 hour

ii. Small Group Discussion- 2 hours

Suggested Topics for discussion- New Drug Development –
Challenges and Solutions – Urgency in procedures – Need for
monitoring.

iii. Visit to a pharmaceutical firm/ pharmacy lab to show

various stages of drug development or an ADR monitoring
exercise in clinical wards - 2 hours. (since it is not present in
many cities - an appropriate video followed by discussion)- 2
hours

iv. Discussion and closure – 1 hour

Total Extra hours needed to cover Pandemic Module:

3 Hours

16
Self-Directed Learning Topics
COMPETENCY/Systems Self Directed Learning Hours
Number Topics
1 Ph. 1.1 General consideration of sympathetic system Introduction to Sympathetic 2
system
2 Ph 1.14 General consideration of parasympathetic Introduction to 2
system parasympathetic system
3 Ph 1.20 Acute and Chronic alcohol intake Acute and Chronic alcohol 2
intake
4 Ph 1.22 Drug abuse Drug abuse 2

5 Ph 1.34 inflammatory Bowel disease, Irritable bowel Inflammatory Bowel disease, 2

disorders, Billiary and pancreatic diseases Irritable bowel disorders,
Billiary and pancreatic
diseases
6 Ph. 1.32 Management of bronchial asthma Management of bronchial 2
asthma

Total Hours: 12 hours

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Resolution No. 3.2.2.1 of BOM-62/2020: Resolved to approve the restructured Formative
and Summative assessment pattern for 2nd MBBS Para-Clinical disciplines (Microbiology,
Pathology, Pharmacology and FMT) which is in line with Competency Based Medical
Education (CBME) curriculum guidelines as mandated by MCI. [Annexure-46A, 46B, 46C,
46D]
Format for Internal assessment examinations

Sr. Exam Theory Practical

No.
1. 1st Internal assessment 100 100
examination
2. 2nd Internal assessment 100 100
examination
2. Preliminary examination 200 100

Total 400 300

➢ Preliminary examination pattern will be as per University examination

➢ Respective colleges/ departments will conduct internal assessment examinations
andmaintain records of the same.

Format for Internal assessment examinations

Sr. No. Exam Theory Practical

1. Internal assessment 200 200

examinations

2. Preliminary examination 200 100

Total 400 300

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 Format of question paper

Time – 3 hrs. : _

Preliminary / University examination

Each subject –2 papers (I / II) – 100 X 2 = Total 200 Marks

Unit I & II –1 paper = 100 marks

Each paper –

 Section A –MCQ – 20 X 1 mark = 20 Marks

 Section B –

o Answer any 5 out of 6 SAQ = 30 Marks

o Any one out of 2 LAQ (Structure LAQ to be made) = 10 marks

 Note: 1 AETCOM SAQ

 Section C –

o Any 5 out of 6 SAQ = 30 marks

o Any one out of 2 LAQ (Structure LAQ to be made) = 10 marks

 Note: At least 1 LAQ should be there clinically based.

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 Format of question paper
Time – 3 hrs. Preliminary &University

Applicable from 2020-21 Batch onwards

Each subject – 2 papers (I / II) – 100 X 2 = Total 200

Marks

Portion:

Paper
1

AETCOM Module 2.2

Paper
2

AETCOM Module 2.7

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Theory Paper Pattern and Marks Distribution:

Paper Section Type and Number Marks alloted Total Marks

of Questions

Paper 1 Section A MCQs (20) 20 X1mk each= 20

20Mks

Section B SAQs (5/6) 5X 6 Mks each = 30 40

Mks
(1 SAQ
compulsory from
AETCOM)
1X 10 Mks each=10
LAQs (1/2) Mks

(Atleast 1 LAQ
clinical Based)

Section C SAQs (5/6) 5X 6 Mks each =30 40

Mks

21
 LAQs (1/2)

(Atleast 1 LAQ 1X 10 Mks each=10

clinical Based) Mks

TOTAL 100

Paper 2 Section A MCQs (20) 20 X1mk each= 20

20Mks

Section B SAQs (5/6) 5X 6 Mks each =30 40

Mks
(1 SAQ
compulsory from
AETCOM)
1X 10 Mks each=10
LAQs (1/2) Mks

(Atleast 1 LAQ
clinical Based)

Section C SAQs (5/6) 5X 6 Mks each =30 40

Mks
LAQs (1/2)

(Atleast 1 LAQ
clinical Based) 1X 10 Mks each=10
Mks

TOTAL 100

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 CBME II MBBS Pharmacology

Blue Print of MCQs Topic vise weightage for Preliminary and University Examination
Paper – I

Sr. No Topics No of MCQ

1 General Pharmacology 3

2 ANS 4

3 CVS 4

4 Blood 3

5 Kidney 1

6 GIT 3

7 Ocular drugs, Chelating agents, Vitamins 2

Total 20

Paper – II

Sr. No Topics No of MCQ

1 CNS and Autocoids 6

2 Chemotherapy 7

3 RS 1

4 Endocrines 4

5 Uterus , Skin, and Immuno- Pharmacology 2

Total 20

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 CBME PATTERN OF PRACTICALS EXAM AND MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Summative and Formative ( Prelim Exam/University Exam) in Pharmacology for 2nd MBBS
EXERCISE:- 1 – CLINICAL PHARMACY Marks 20
A) Pharmacy preparation and viva Marks 10
B) Clinical Pharmacokinetics Marks 5
C) Dosage form (Dosage form exercises will be
included as One OSPE station) Marks 5
Resolution No. 5.11 of Academic Council (AC-46/2023): Resolved to approve inclusion of OSPE under Clinical
Pharmacy head of 2nd MBBS Pharmacology Formative and Summative assessment [ANNEXURE-15].
EXERCISE: - II – CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Marks 30
A) Prescription writing – a) Single drug therapy Marks 4
- b) Complete drug therapy Marks 6
B) Criticism – a) Criticize, Correct and Re-write (CCR) Marks 5
b) Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Marks 5
C) ADR identification/ADR Reporting/ Marks 10
P Drug list
Resolution No. 5.16 of Academic Council (AC-46/2023):
i) Resolved to approve inclusion of ADR Reporting/Identification and P-Drug list in place of spots under Clinical
pharmacology head of 2nd MBBS pharmacology formative & summative assessment. [ANNEXURE-20]

EXERCISE: - III – EXPERIMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY Marks 10

A)Drug administration through various routes using mannequins Marks 5
B)Effect of drugs on blood pressure using various graphs Marks 5
Resolution No. 5.16 of Academic Council (AC-46/2023): ii) Resolved to approve inclusion of OSPE (drug administration
through various routes using mannequins and effect of drug on blood pressure using various graphs) under experimental
pharmacology head of 2nd MBBS pharmacology formative & summative assessment [ANNEXURE-20].
EXERCISE: - IV – COMMUNICATION PHARMACOLOGY Marks 10
One OSPE Stations of 10 Marks from following topics
 Prescription Communication
 Ethics-Legal drug storage
 Use of devise
 Drug adherence-compliance
 Drug dependence/OTC
 Interaction with Medical representative

OSPE
 Time: 5 minutes
 No of stations: 1 station
 Level of assessment: Psychomotor / cognitive / Soft skill
 Marks: 10 marks
 Individual check list will be used for assessment

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VIVA – VOCE Marks 30
 Viva 1-15 Marks
 Viva 2-15 Marks

TOTAL PRACTICAL MARKS (PRACTICAL &VIVA) Marks 100

INTERNAL EXAMS

There will be 2 Internal Exams besides prelims

There will be only one theory paper for both Internal Exams.

1st Internal Exam: End of January (Theory 100Mks, Practicals 100Mks)

2nd Internal Exam: End of April (Theory 100 Mks, Practicals 100Mks)

Portion for Internal Exams:

1st Internal Exam:

1. Topics: - General Pharmacology, ANS, Including skeletal muscle relaxants, Autocoids, CVS, Drugs
acting on kidney

2nd Internal Exam:

Topics: - Drugs affecting blood and blood formation, GIT, Chemotherapy, RS

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Prelims:

Paper 1

AETCOM Module 2.2

Paper 2

AETCOM Module 2.7

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1St and 2nd Internal Exams: (Time 3hrs)

Theory Paper Pattern and Marks Distribution:

Paper Section Type and Marks alloted Total Marks

Number of
Questions

1 theory Paper Section A MCQs (20) 20 X1mk each= 20

only 20Mks

Section B SAQs (5/6) 5X 6 Mks each =30 40

Mks
(1 SAQ
compulsory from
AETCOM)
1X 10 Mks each=10
LAQs (1/2) Mks

(Atleast 1 LAQ
clinical Based)

Section C SAQs (5/6) 5X 6 Mks each =30 40

Mks
LAQs (1/2)

(Atleast 1 LAQ
clinical Based) 1X 10 Mks each=10
Mks

TOTAL 100

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 Practicals Pattern and Marks Distribution:
CBME PATTERN OF PRACTICALS EXAM AND MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

*Resolution No. 4.19 of AC-41/2021

Annexure 38

1st Internal Assessment Exam in Pharmacology for 2nd MBBS

EXERCISE:- 1 – CLINICAL PHARMACY Marks 20
A) Pharmacy preparation and viva Marks 10
B) Clinical Pharmacokinetics Marks 5
C) Dosage form Marks 5

EXERCISE: - II – CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Marks 40

A) Prescription writing – a) Single drug therapy Marks 4
- b) Complete drug therapy Marks 6
B) Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Marks 10
C) Spots Marks 20
(4 x 5 M = 20 Marks)
EXERCISE: - III – EXPERIMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY Marks 10
A) Pharmacodynamics Marks 5
B) Screening Technique Marks 5

VIVA – VOCE Marks 30

Total 100 Marks

Formative (2nd Internal Assessment) in Pharmacology for 2nd MBBS

EXERCISE:- 1 – CLINICAL PHARMACY Marks 20

A) Pharmacy preparation and viva Marks 10
B) Clinical Pharmacokinetics Marks 5
C) Dosage form Marks 5

EXERCISE: - II – CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Marks 30

A) Prescription writing – a) Single drug therapy Marks 4
- b) Complete drug therapy Marks 6
B) Criticism – a) Criticize, Correct and Re-write (CCR) Marks 5
b) Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Marks 5
C) ADR identification/ADR Reporting/ Marks 10
P Drug list
Resolution No. 5.16 of Academic Council (AC-46/2023):
i) Resolved to approve inclusion of ADR Reporting/Identification and P-Drug list in place of spots under
Clinical pharmacology head of 2nd MBBS pharmacology formative & summative assessment.
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EXERCISE: - III – EXPERIMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY Marks 10
A) Pharmacodynamics Marks 5

B) Screening Technique Marks 5

EXERCISE: - IV – COMMUNICATION PHARMACOLOGY Marks 10

One OSPE Stations of 10 Marks from following topics

 Prescription Communication
 Ethics-Legal drug storage
 Use of devise
 Drug adherence-compliance
 Drug dependence/OTC
 Interaction with Medical representative

OSPE
 Time: 5 minutes
 No of stations: 1 station
 Level of assessment: Psychomotor / cognitive / Soft skill
 Marks: 10 marks
 Individual check list will be used for assessment

VIVA – VOCE Marks 30

 Viva 1-15 Marks
 Viva 2-15 Marks

TOTAL PRACTICAL MARKS (PRACTICAL &VIVA) Marks 100

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 Internal assessment calculation

Sr. No. Criteria Theory Practical

*All internal assessment examinations including 80 60

1.
preliminary examination

2. Day to Day assessment

 Day to Day assessment (PBL/ One line questions/ MCQ) 20 -

 Day to Day assessment (Viva/ Seminars/ OSPE/ SDL) - 20

3. Logbook + Journals (Journal + AETCOM logbook) - 20

Total 100 100

*Internal assessment examinations marks conversion to internal assessment

marks - Theory – Total 400 marks of Internal exams including Prelims will be
converted to 80

Practical – Total 300 marks of Internal exams including Prelims will be converted to 60

Total Marks on Final Marksheet for the subject of Pharmacology will be

Theory 200 Mks

Practical 100 Mks

IA 200 Mks

TOTAL 500 Mks

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Resolution No.3.1.2.3 of BOM-59/2019: The updated list of Text books and Reference books for 2nd
MBBS (Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, FMT) are approved. [Annexure-8]

(To be merged with syllabus i.e. Annexure-69 of BOM-57/2019 dt.26/04/2019)

Recommended books
Text Books

1- Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics by R.S. Satoskar, Nirmala K. Rege,

Rakhi K Tripathi, S.D. Bhandarkar- Elsevier Publication
2- Essentials of Medical Pharmacology by K. D. Tripathi. Jaypee Brothers Medical
Publishers, New Delhi
3- Sharma & Sharma’s Principal of Pharmacology by H.L. Sharma and K.K. Sharma.
Paras Medical Publisher New delhi

Practicals-

 Manual of Practical Pharmacology for MBBS by - Dr. Mukta N Chowta, Dr. Ashok
Shenoy, Dr. Ashwin Kamath, Avichal Publishing Company , New Delhi

Reference Book-
1- Basic and Clinical Pharmacology by- Bertram G Katzung. Mc Graw Hill Education
(India) Private Ltd. Chennai. Latest addition
2- Rang and Dale’s Pharmacology by- H.P. Rang, J.M. Ritter, R.J. Flower, G. Handerson.
Elsevier Health Sciences London
3- Goodman & Gillman’s Pharmacological basis of therapeutics by- Laurence L.
Brunton, Randa Hilal Dandan, Bjorn C. Knollmann. Mc Graw Hill Education New
Delhi.

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 Annexure-21C of AC-44/2022

MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai

Department of Pathology

Annexure 1(c)

Name of the Board of Studies (Para-Clinical) to be held on 21st Sep 2022

(1) Item Number :- 1

New pattern: Day to Day assessment pattern for internal assessment calculations
according to NMC for pathology, Microbiology and Pharmacology

Sr. No. Criteria Theory Practical

*All internal assessment examinations including preliminary 80 60

1. examination

Day to Day assessment

 Day to Day assessment : Theory tests/ Seminars/ 20 -

2. Quizzes)
 Day to Day assessment : Practical/ clinical tests, - 20
OSPE, and Directly observed Procedural Skills
(DOPS)
3. Logbook + Journals (Journal + AETCOM logbook) - 20

Total 100 100

*Internal assessment examinations marks conversion to internal assessment marks - Theory

– Total 400 marks of internal exams including Prelims will be converted to 80

Practical – Total 300 marks of internal exams including Prelims will be converted to 60
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