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JIPMER PG

JIPMER PG is a national-level postgraduate medical entrance exam for admissions into various PG courses offered by JIPMER. The exam assesses candidates for courses like MD, MS, and Diploma.

Anatomy

  • General Anatomy: Basic tissues, skeletal system, joints, muscular system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, digestive system, respiratory system, urogenital system, endocrine glands.
  • Regional Anatomy: Detailed study of upper limb, lower limb, thorax, abdomen, head & neck, brain.
  • Embryology: General embryology, development of specific organs and systems.
  • Histology: Microscopic structure of tissues and organs.

Physiology

  • General Physiology: Cell physiology, nerve and muscle physiology, body fluids, blood.
  • Systemic Physiology: Cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, excretory system, endocrine system, reproductive system, nervous system, special senses.

Biochemistry

  • General Biochemistry: Biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids), enzymes, metabolism.
  • Intermediary Metabolism: Carbohydrate metabolism, lipid metabolism, protein metabolism, nucleic acid metabolism.
  • Clinical Biochemistry: Biochemical basis of diseases, organ function tests, electrolytes, acid-base balance.

Pathology

  • General Pathology: Cell injury, inflammation, wound healing, neoplasia, immunopathology.
  • Systemic Pathology: Pathology of specific organs and systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, renal, endocrine, hematopoietic, nervous system).

Microbiology

  • General Microbiology: Bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, immunology.
  • Systemic Microbiology: Infections of specific organs and systems (respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, nervous system), antimicrobial agents.

Pharmacology

  • General Pharmacology: Principles of drug action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug metabolism, toxicology.
  • Systemic Pharmacology: Drugs acting on specific organs and systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, nervous system), chemotherapeutic agents.

Forensic Medicine

  • Medical Jurisprudence: Legal aspects of medical practice, medical ethics, informed consent, medical negligence.
  • Forensic Pathology: Postmortem examination, causes of death, medico-legal aspects of injuries and poisoning.
  • Clinical Forensic Medicine: Examination of victims of assault, sexual offenses, and other crimes.

Social & Preventive Medicine

  • Epidemiology: Principles of epidemiology, disease surveillance, screening, outbreak investigation.
  • Biostatistics: Basic statistical methods, data analysis, interpretation of results.
  • Environmental Health: Water and air pollution, waste management, occupational health.
  • Nutrition: Nutritional requirements, malnutrition, dietary guidelines.
  • Health Programs: National health programs, reproductive and child health, disease control programs.

General Medicine

  • Cardiology: Hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias.
  • Respiratory Medicine: Asthma, COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis.
  • Gastroenterology: Peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, liver diseases.
  • Endocrinology: Diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders.
  • Nephrology: Acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis.
  • Neurology: Stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dementia.
  • Infectious Diseases: HIV/AIDS, malaria, typhoid fever, hepatitis.
  • Rheumatology: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus.

General Surgery

  • Basic Surgical Skills: Asepsis, antisepsis, wound management, suturing techniques.
  • General Surgical Conditions: Hernias, appendicitis, peritonitis, intestinal obstruction.
  • Trauma: Management of trauma patients, head injury, chest injury, abdominal injury.
  • Oncology: Principles of surgical oncology, management of common cancers.
  • Vascular Surgery: Peripheral vascular disease, varicose veins.
  • Urology: Urinary tract infections, kidney stones, prostate enlargement.
  • Orthopedics: Fractures, dislocations, joint replacements.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Obstetrics: Antenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, complications of pregnancy.
  • Gynecology: Menstrual disorders, pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, gynecological cancers.
  • Family Planning: Contraceptive methods, counseling.

Pediatrics

  • Neonatology: Care of the newborn, neonatal resuscitation, neonatal infections.
  • Pediatric Medicine: Common childhood illnesses, immunization, growth and development.
  • Pediatric Surgery: Common surgical conditions in children.

Ophthalmology

  • Refractive Errors: Myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism.
  • Cataract: Types of cataract, surgical management.
  • Glaucoma: Types of glaucoma, medical and surgical management.
  • Retinal Diseases: Diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration.
  • Ocular Infections: Conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis.

Otorhinolaryngology

  • Ear Diseases: Otitis media, hearing loss, tinnitus.
  • Nose and Sinus Diseases: Rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal polyps.
  • Throat Diseases: Tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis.
  • Head and Neck Tumors: Benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck.

Psychiatry

  • Schizophrenia: Symptoms, diagnosis, and management.
  • Mood Disorders: Depression, bipolar disorder.
  • Anxiety Disorders: Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  • Personality Disorders: Borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder.
  • Substance Use Disorders: Alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder.

Dermatology

  • Common Skin Infections: Bacterial, viral, and fungal infections of the skin.
  • Eczema and Dermatitis: Atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis.
  • Psoriasis: Types of psoriasis, management.
  • Skin Tumors: Benign and malignant skin tumors.

Anesthesia

  • General Anesthesia: Principles of general anesthesia, anesthetic agents.
  • Regional Anesthesia: Spinal anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, nerve blocks.
  • Pain Management: Acute and chronic pain management.

Radiology

  • Basic Principles of Imaging: X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI.
  • Interpretation of Radiological Images: Chest X-ray, abdominal X-ray, CT scan of the brain.
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