AETCOM MODULE
New AETCOM 2023
SL AETCOM HOURS
1 AETCOM 1.5 Dept. Anatomy (Opening session- large or small group) 2
2 AETCOM 1.4 (i) Dept. of Physiology Large group discussion 2
3 AETCOM 1.4 (ii) Dept. of Physiology SDL 2
4 AETCOM Module 1.4 (iii) Dept. of Physiology Small group discussion 2
5 AETCOM 1.4 (iv) Dept. of Physiology Discussion and closure 1
6 AETCOM.1.1 (i) Dept. of Anatomy Exploratory session 1
7 AETCOM 1.1 (ii) Dept. Anatomy Facilitated panel discussion 2
8 AETCOM 1.1 (iii) Dept. of Biochemistry SDL 2
9 AETCOM 1.1 (iv) Dept. of Biochemistry Introductory visit to Hospital 2
10 AETCOM.1.1 (v) Dept. of Biochemistry discussion closure of case 1
11 AETCOM 1.2, 1.3 (i) Dept. of Physiology Large group discussion 2
12 AETCOM 1.2, 1.3 (ii) Dept. of Dept. of Physiology SDL 2
13 AETCOM 1.2, 1.3 (iv) Dept. of Dept. of Physiology Interactive Session 2
14 AETCOM 1.2, 1.3 (iii) Dept. of Dept. of Physiology Discussion and closure 1
15 AETCOM 1.5 Dept. of Anatomy (Closing session- small group or large group discussion) 2
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Old AETCOM
SL AETCOM HOURS
1 AETCOM Module 1.5 opening session (Anatomy) 2
2 AETCOM Module 1.4 (i) Large group discussion (Dept. of Surgery) 2
4 AETCOM Module 1.4 (iii) Small group discussion (Dept. of Surgery) 2
5 AETCOM Module 1.4 (iv) Discussion and closure (Dept. of Surgery) 1
6 AETCOM Module 1.1 (i) Exploratory session (Dept. of Medicine) 1
7 AETCOM Module1.1 (ii) Facilitated panel discussion (Dept. of Medicine & Allied) 2
9 AETCOM Module 1.1 (iv) Introductory visit to Hospital (Dept. of Surgery & Allied) 2
10 AETCOM Module 1.1 (v) discussion closure of case (Dept. of CM) 1
11 AETCOM 1.2 (i) Exploratory session (Dept. of Medicine & Surgery) 2
12 AETCOM 1.2 (ii) Hospital visit (In groups) (Dept. of Medicine & Surgery) 2
13 AETCOM 1.2 (iv) Group discussion and closure (Dept. of Medicine & Surgery) 2
14 AETCOM 1.3 (i) Large group discussion (Dept. of Medicine & Allied) 1
15 AETCOM 1.3 (iii) Interactive discussion (Dept. of Medicine & Allied) 2
16 AETCOM 1.3 (iv) Discussion and closure (Dept. of Medicine & Allied) 2
17 AETCOM 1.5 Closing session (Anatomy) 2
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AETCOM Module 1.5: The cadaver as our first teacher
Background - Medical students enter college and their first and lasting encounter is with the cadaver. Respect
for cadaver as a teacher translates later into respect for human beings as teachers and a lifelong respect for
learning. Throughout the world the emphasis on “humanizing”
the cadaver with respect as first patient or first teacher has gained momentum.
Competency addressed - Demonstrate respect and follows the correct procedure when handling cadavers and
other biologic tissues
An initial introductory session (large or small group) should be on
importance of biologic tissues in their learning
importance of cadavers in their learning
focus on the fact that some of these cadavers were unclaimed but also many of them are an anatomic
gift by families
respect for donor families, cadavers and tissues is important and must be respected
safe and clean handling and disposal of biologic tissues
Module 1.1: What does it mean to be a doctor?
Hours: 8 (6 hours + 2 hours self-directed learning)
i. Exploratory session- 1 hour
ii. Facilitated panel discussion – 2 hours
iii. Self-directed learning - 2 hours
iv. Introductory visit to the hospital – 2 hours
v. Discussion and closure of case - 1 hour
Module 1.2: What does it mean to be a patient? Hours: 8 (6 hours + 2 hours self-directed learning)
i. Exploratory session - 2 hours
ii. Hospital visit - 2 hours
iii. Self-directed learning - 2 hours
iv. Discussion and closure of case - 2 hours
Module 1.3: The doctor-patient relationship
Hours: 7 hours (5 hours + 2 hours of self-directed learning)
i. Large group session- 1 hour
ii. Self-directed learning - 2 hours
iii. Interactive discussions – 2 hours
iv. Discussion and closure – 2 hours
Module 1.4: The foundations of communication – 1
Hours: 7 hours (5 hours + 2 hours self-directed learning)
i. Large group session- 2 hours
ii. Self-directed learning - 2 hours
iii. Small group discussions – 2 hours
iv. Discussion and closure – 1 hour
Module 1.5: The cadaver as our first teacher
Hours: 4 (2+2) hours
i. Opening session- 2 hours
ii. Closing session - 2 hours
New hours as per CBME – 26 hours (2023)
Previous hours as per CBME – 34 hours (2019)
