Medicine and Surgery Program

The aim of the program is to provide the graduate with educational experience necessary for further training and practice in Medicine. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduates should demonstrate comprehensive knowledge, clear understanding and outstanding skills of the core information associated with the profession as follows :

1/1 Acquire a core body of basic contemporary scientific knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for the practice of medicine. (NARS 1)

1/2 Focusing on various areas of primary health care ailments. (NARS 3)

1/3 Applying patient safety and infection control measures during practice. (NARS 1)

1/4 Function independently and effectively on multidisciplinary teams of health care professionals whose members create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. (NARS 5)

1/5 Awareness and participation in different social and community aspects of health care. (NARS 7)

1/6 Acquire appropriate ethical professional skills necessary for dealing with patients, their families, and colleagues. (NARS 2)

1/7 Communicate effectively with patients, their families and other health care professionals. (NARS 4)

1/8 Evaluate and manage common diseases and emergencies properly by applying diagnostic, analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills. (NARS 3)

1/9 Identify own professional limits and seek appropriate consultation from other health care professionals when indicated. (NARS 6)

1/10 Engage in life-long learning and an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed. (NARS 8)

1/11 Apply effectively proper research methodologies, plan and conduct high-quality and multidisciplinary scientific research related to medical practice (NARS 8)

1/12 Use different information technology techniques in medical field. )NARS 6)

1/13 Manage time and resources effectively and set priorities. (NARS 6)

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO’s)

A. Knowledge and understanding:

By the end of the program, the graduate should be able to:

A1) Describe the normal structure and function of the human body at different levels including molecular, cellular and organ system levels and those involved in maintaining body homeostasis. (NARS 4.1, NARS 4.2, NARS 4.4)

A2) Describe different life stages of the normal growth and development of the human body including clinically relevant age and sex variations. (NARS 4.3)

A3) Identify the altered development, growth, structure and function of the human body and its major organ system that are associated with various common diseases. (NARS 4.6)

A4) Explain the role of genetics in health and disease and the basic principles of gene therapy as well as genetic counseling. (NARS 4.5)

A5) Discuss the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical picture, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, complications, and treatment of common and life-threatening problems affecting patients of different age groups. (NARS 4.5)

A6) Identify the indications for appropriate intervention and principles of pre- and post-operative care according to investigations results, history findings and physical examination. (NARS 1.10)

A7) Identify the risk factors and organisms different causing common infectious diseases (NARS 4.5)

A8) Discuss the principles of epidemiology and the methods and biostatistics used for assessment, prevention, and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases. (NARS 2.5, NARS 2.6 )

A9) Identify the principles of appropriate and cost-effective pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. (NARS 4.7)

A10) Describe the population demography, and the implications of cultural, socioeconomic, psychosocial, health and nutritional status for healthcare. (NARS 2.1, NARS 2.2, NARS 2.3, NARS 2.4)

A 11) Demonstrate the principles of legal, medical ethics, patient’s and human rights governing ethical decision making in clinical practice and the major medical ethical dilemma. (NARS 3.6, NARS 3.7)

A12) Identify the principles of history taking and physical examination with consideration to patients’ mental status, social and cultural background. (NARS 1.1)

A 13) Identify medical or health research methodology and basic statistics. (NARS 6.8, NARS 6.9)

A14) Illustrate pharmacological principles of treatment, its efficacy in the management and symptomatic relief of diseases, and their interactions and adverse reactions. (NARS 4.7)

Teaching and Learning methods:

• Interactive Lectures

• Small group discussions

• Seminars

• Self-learning

Assessment methods:

• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Short Answer Questions

• Oral Examinations

B. Intellectual Skills:

By the end of the program, the graduate should be able to:

B1) Integrate basic biomedical sciences with clinical conditions and patient’s care. (NARS 1.8)

B2) Integrate the results of history taking, physical examination, and diagnostic procedures into a meaningful diagnostic formulation and a management plan of patient. (NARS 1.10)

B3) Prioritize and analyze the medical problems and their differential diagnoses using critical thinking and evidence-based medicine. (NARS 1.5)

B4) Formulate a scheme of pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management plan for common and life-threatening / emergency conditions including traumatic and poisoning cases. (NARS 1.15)

B5) Select the appropriate and cost-effective diagnostic investigations for diagnosis and solving each common clinical problem. (NARS 1.6)

B6) Formulate a list of initial diagnostic hypothesis and judge prioritization of the possibilities for each serious medical conditions and common emergencies. (NARS 1.5)

B7) Appraise the professional limitations and seek advice when needed. (NARS 1.7, NARS 6.5)

Teaching and learning methods:

• Interactive lectures

• Brain storming

• Problem-Solving

• Small group discussions

• Seminars

• Self-learning

Assessment Methods:

• Problem solving questions

• Case study questions

• Oral Examinations

C. Professional and Practical Skills:

By the end of the program, the graduate should be able to:

C1) Demonstrate the normal anatomy of the body and its major organs of systems both grossly and microscopically (NARS 4.1)

C2) Perform essential practical skills of basic medical sciences associated with major diseases e.g., preparing and reading histological, pathological, and microbiological slides and biochemical tests. (NARS 4.8)

C3) Obtain and document an accurate medical history in the outpatient, inpatient and emergency conditions.  (NARS 1.1)

C4) Perform and record full physical examination and mental assessment appropriate to age and gender in acute and chronic clinical conditions. (NARS 1.3, NARS 1.4)

C5) Formulate a list of differential provisional diagnoses to identify and diagnose the patient problems. (NARS 1.10)

C6) Manage common serious and urgent conditions including traumatic and poisoning cases according to expected protocols and evidence-based medicine. (NARS 1.15, NARS 2.7)

C7) Ensure the cost-effectiveness of health care management depending on differential diagnosis and investigation results. (NARS 1.6)

C8) Diagnose common medical situations and different health problems appropriately depending on interpretation and integration of investigation results with the clinical data. (NARS 1.10)

C9) Construct and implement appropriate management plans and evaluate their effectiveness and outcomes in health promotion and disease prevention. (NARS 1.13, NARS 5.11)

C10) Perform basic life support adequately during managing life-threatening, serious conditions and injuries. (NARS 1.15)

C11) Perform health education, counseling, and appropriate preventive services to patient, their families and community. (NARS 2.5)

C12) Write safe and rational prescriptions of drugs for patients with common diseases and those in acute emergencies considering age, weight, side effects, drug interaction, and health status. (NARS 1.16)

 C13) Perform routine technical and therapeutic procedures needed for daily medical practice as essential diagnostic and intervention procedures in a competent and safe way. (NARS 1.11)

C14) Record and keep concise and complete medical records according to legal and administrative framework. (NARS 5.10)

C15) Apply principles of sterilization and infection control measures to prevent the spread of infection on hospital and community levels. (NARS 2.9)

C16) Take informed consent before any procedure or intervention considering discussion of safety aspect with patients and their families. (NARS 1.11)

C17) Involve the patients and their families in making management decisions and refer the patient at appropriate stages. (NARS 1.14)

C18) Provide care for patients in end-of-life situations offering support to their families. (NARS 1.17)

C19) Adopt professional behavior in all aspects of practice, showing honesty, commitment, integrity, and compassion and making the care of the patient the first concern. (NARS 1.2, NARS 2.8, NARS 3.1, NARS 3.9)

C20) Adhere to the professional standards and rules of the profession. (NARS 3.2, NARS 3.7)

C21) Respect different cultures, religions, and values making patient care the first concern regardless of their backgrounds. (NARS 1.12, NARS 3.3, NARS 3.4)

C22) Respect confidentiality and privacy of patients. (NARS 3.5)

C23) Respect seniority, consult and refer the patient at appropriate stages. (NARS 3.8, NARS 5.7)

C24) Conduct high-quality, multidisciplinary, and evidence-based practice scientific research related to medical practice to address contemporary professional issues.  (NARS 6.7)

Teaching and learning methods:

• Demonstrations

• Practical lessons (laboratory)

• Clinical training (In the departments of hospitals)

• Clinical case discussion (bed-side teaching)

• Clinics and emergency operation room

• Simulations and roll playing

• Field training and logbook

Assessment Methods:

• OSPE (Objective Structure Practical Examinations)

• OSCE (Objective Structure Clinical Examinations)

• Work samples, such as, logbooks and portfolios

D. General Skill:

By the end of the program, the graduate should be able to:

D1) Communicate effectively with patients, their families and other health professionals through verbal and written means. (NARS 5.5)

D2) Respect the different cultural beliefs and values in the community they serve and ensure the privacy of patients’ information. (NARS 3.2, NARS 3.5, NARS 5.12)

D3) Work effectively independently and within a multidisciplinary team or can lead a team. (NARS 5.3, NARS 5.4, NARS 5.6)

D4) Respect the role and the contributions of other health care professionals regardless of their degrees or rank. (NARS 5.1, NARS 5.2)

D5) Establish life-long learning needs of the medical profession and continuously seeking to improve. (NARS 6.1, NARS 6.2, NARS 6.3, NARS 6.4)

D6) Use health information technology and present information clearly in written, electronic, and oral forms. (NARS 5.9, NARS 6.10)

D7) Use written and electronic records and other health information for the benefit of the patients. (NARS 5.10, NARS 1.9)

D8) work under pressure and manage time and resources effectively and set priorities. (NARS 6.6)

Teaching and learning methods:

• Role model.

• Discussions (Seminars)

• Computer and web-based learning

• Directed self-study

Assessment Methods:

• Checklist

• Report

• Power Point presentations