Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Courses

M.D. (Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine)

Course  Syllabus

Basic Sciences

• Anatomy of The Lung & Development & Genetics of Lung Diseases.
• Physiology
  • Respiratory Mechanics
  • Physiology of Respiration & Ventilation.
  • Physiological basis of pulmonary function testing & arterial blood gases. Acid based disturbances
  • Physiology aspects related to mechanical ventilation
  • Physiology related to endocrine aspects of lung
  • Sleep physiology
  • Patho-physiology of all disorders pertaining to pulmonary medicine.
• Public Health & Epidemiology:
  • Epidemiological aspects of major respiratory and public health problems like tuberculosis, asthma, interstitial lung disease & occupational & environmental disorders.
• Pulmonary Rehabilation
• Surgical Aspects;
  • Surgical  interventions  in   various  pulmonary  disorders  including  trauma, infections & lung transplantation & minimally invasive interventions.
• Medico-Legal Aspects:
  • Principles of care for patient requiring mechanical ventilation. Long term oxygen therapy
  • Compensation (occupational lung disorders) Fitness & disability evaluation.
  • Personal Protective measures for occupational health, biosafety guidelines for medical equipment & waste disposal.
  • Human Rights, ethical aspects, consent for procedures/newer drug development. Aspects related to medical procedures & interventions performed in various pulmonary disorders.
• Recent Advances :
  • Drug development in respiratory medicine. Sleep Medicine
  • Invasive diagnostic techniques
  • Lung in extreme conditions.
• Infections :
  • Tuberculosis (pulmonary & extrapulmonary)
  • Opportunistic infections related to immunocompromised state & other infections in immunocompetent individuals.
  • Infections related to systemic illnesses
• Environmental Medicine Related To Pulmonary Medicine With Special Reference To Air Pollution & Occupational Diseases.
• Pulmonary Critical Care Aspects :
• Conventional Chest Radiology & Lung Imaging
• Pulmonary Circulatory Disorders.
• Diseases Of Airways
• Neoplastic Diseases
• Diseases Of Mediastinum
• Interstitial Lung Disease
• Pulmonary Infections
• Problem Based Learning For Theory & Practical On Each Aspect (Reference : W.H.O.) :
  • Cause of the complaint
  • Ways to differentiate between possible causes
  • Pathophysiological  mechanisms  responsible  for  the  complaint  and  clinical conditions.
  • Best possible management strategies.
  • Prevention of recurrence.
  • In  addition to the above-cited syllabus a student should acquire theoretical knowledge, dissertation, clinical and communication skills as well as training in research methodology.