{"id":11987,"date":"2025-06-17T20:46:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T20:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medwayinstitute.in\/courses\/?p=11987"},"modified":"2025-06-17T20:46:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T20:46:21","slug":"%f0%9f%a9%ba-masters-course-in-general-medicine-family-medicine-mcgm-fm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medwayinstitute.in\/courses\/%f0%9f%a9%ba-masters-course-in-general-medicine-family-medicine-mcgm-fm\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83e\ude7a Masters Course in General Medicine \/ Family Medicine (MCGM\/FM)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration: 6 Months | Mode: Online + Hard Copy Study Material + Printed Certificate<br>Eligibility: MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BAMS, BNYS, BEMS, Physiotherapy, and other medical professionals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/medwayinstitute.in\/courses\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/06ab75d5-5344-4f34-8d1d-e34f443db9ef-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medwayinstitute.in\/courses\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/06ab75d5-5344-4f34-8d1d-e34f443db9ef-1.jpg 840w, https:\/\/medwayinstitute.in\/courses\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/06ab75d5-5344-4f34-8d1d-e34f443db9ef-1-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medwayinstitute.in\/courses\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/06ab75d5-5344-4f34-8d1d-e34f443db9ef-1-768x635.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medwayinstitute.in\/courses\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/06ab75d5-5344-4f34-8d1d-e34f443db9ef-1-600x496.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcd8 Course Description <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Masters in General Medicine\/Family Medicine is a 6-month advanced clinical training program created to empower healthcare professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to manage day-to-day outpatient and inpatient cases across all age groups. This program emphasizes diagnosis, prescription skills, common illnesses, clinical investigations, chronic disease care, and evidence-based treatment approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is ideal for doctors running clinics, practicing in rural or urban setups, or working in hospitals. Upon completion, candidates will be confident in handling diabetes, hypertension, infections, respiratory and cardiac issues, skin and gastrointestinal conditions, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All learners receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Printed course materials couriered to their address<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital and hard copy certificate after assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfaf Key Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most practical course for primary and internal medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Updated guidelines on non-communicable diseases and common infections<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prescribing made easy with clinical tips, dosage, and duration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Covers preventive, curative, and emergency care in general practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Builds confidence for clinic-based decision making<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcda Detailed 20-Module Syllabus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 1: Introduction to Family &amp; General Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family medicine vs internal medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clinical history-taking techniques<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building trust in doctor-patient relationships<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preventive screening and health checkups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 2: Fever &amp; Infectious Disease Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fever protocols: viral, bacterial, dengue, malaria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fever with rash, fever with chills, prolonged fever<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infection markers (CRP, WBC, Procalcitonin)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antibiotic guidelines and stewardship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 3: Diabetes Mellitus \u2013 Diagnosis &amp; Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnostic criteria and latest classification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OHA &amp; insulin prescribing with dosage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diet, foot care, and patient education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 4: Hypertension &amp; 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