(A Practical Clinical Medicine Program for Primary Care Doctors)
🔹 Duration: 3 Months
🔹 Mode: 100% Online (Self-paced study material + recorded lectures + live case discussions)
🔹 Eligibility: MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, BEMS, BNYS, Doctor of Pharmacy, Physiotherapists
📘 **Course Objective:
The CGM Certificate Course in General Medicine** is tailored for general practitioners and primary care providers to strengthen their clinical decision-making in diagnosing and managing common adult diseases. This course covers internal medicine, system-based conditions, prescription approaches, and clinical pharmacology, with a focus on real-world OPD case handling.
📚 Syllabus: 10 Clinically Curated Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Clinical Medicine & OPD Readiness
Basics of history taking and systemic examination
Commonly used lab tests and their interpretations
Clinical red flags and when to refer
Doctor-patient communication in general medicine
Module 2: Cardiovascular System Disorders
Hypertension: classification, diagnosis, and treatment protocol
Ischemic heart disease (angina, MI) basics
Congestive heart failure and risk management
ECG interpretation basics and case application
Module 3: Respiratory System Disorders
Bronchial asthma and COPD: diagnosis and stepwise treatment
Pneumonia and LRTI: OPD vs IPD criteria
Tuberculosis – primary management, DOTS overview
Case-based learning: cough + breathlessness approach
Module 4: Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Disorders
Dyspepsia, GERD, IBS: clinical differentiation
Diarrhea, constipation: diagnostic pathway
Hepatitis (A, B, C), fatty liver, cirrhosis
Practical case: abdominal pain with jaundice
Module 5: Endocrinology & Metabolic Disorders
Diabetes Mellitus: types, diagnosis, basic pharmacology
Hypo- and hyperthyroidism: signs, tests, and treatment
Metabolic syndrome and obesity
Interpretation of common hormone panels
Module 6: Infectious Diseases & Fever Protocols
Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO): workup and approach
Viral infections: Dengue, Chikungunya, Typhoid, Influenza
Sepsis and systemic infections – overview for OPD
Rational use of antimicrobials and resistance awareness
Module 7: Renal & Urinary Disorders
UTI: diagnosis and treatment
Nephrotic syndrome and glomerulonephritis basics
CKD stages and OPD management
Electrolyte imbalance: clinical signs and treatment
Module 8: Clinical Pharmacology in General Practice
Antibiotic classes and their indications
Antihypertensives, antidiabetics, and lipid-lowering agents
Safe prescribing practices and drug interactions
Case-based pharmacology discussions (prescription practice)
Module 9: Real-World OPD Case Scenarios
Case 1: Male, 55 y/o with chest pain, HTN, and diabetes
Case 2: Female, 30 y/o with fatigue, weight gain, and menstrual irregularities
Case 3: Elderly patient with fever, dry cough, and confusion
How to prepare SOAP notes and create a follow-up plan
Module 10: Integrated Practice Toolkit & Assessment
General Medicine OPD setup: Tools, forms, patient record formats
Lifestyle prescription: diet, sleep, exercise
Clinical audit sample + final online assessment
Certification & continued learning suggestions