General Physician Course

Lesson 1 • Physiology and Homeostasis

Covers organ system physiology and regulatory mechanisms. Provides the baseline for understanding disease as disrupted homeostasis.

Lesson 2 • Human Anatomy for Clinicians

Reviews regional and systemic anatomy relevant to physical examination. Builds spatial reasoning needed for accurate clinical localization.

Lesson 3 • Pharmacology Essentials

Covers drug classes, mechanisms, and pharmacokinetics used in primary care. Enables rational prescribing decisions grounded in drug action.

Lesson 4 • Microbiology and Infectious Agents

Introduces bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites causing common infections. Grounds antibiotic and antiviral selection in microbial biology.

Lesson 1 • System-Specific Examination Techniques

Applies examination skills to cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, and neurological systems. Connects physical findings to underlying pathophysiology.

Lesson 2 • Structured History Taking

Teaches the components of a complete medical history using a systematic framework. Ensures no critical information is missed during consultation.

Lesson 3 • Documentation and Clinical Reasoning

Teaches accurate recording of history and examination findings in structured notes. Introduces problem-list generation and differential diagnosis formulation.

Lesson 4 • Communication and Consultation Skills

Builds verbal and nonverbal techniques for effective patient interaction. Improves diagnostic accuracy through open-ended and focused questioning.

Lesson 1 • Laboratory Medicine Fundamentals

Covers complete blood count, metabolic panels, and coagulation studies. Teaches reference range interpretation and common abnormality patterns.

Lesson 2 • Urinalysis and Microbiology Testing

Explains urine dipstick, microscopy, and culture interpretation. Links microbiological results to targeted antimicrobial therapy.

Lesson 3 • Diagnostic Imaging Principles

Introduces chest X-ray, abdominal X-ray, and ultrasound interpretation for primary care. Guides appropriate imaging selection based on clinical context.

Lesson 4 • Electrocardiography Interpretation

Provides a systematic approach to ECG reading for common arrhythmias and ischemia. Enables timely recognition of life-threatening cardiac conditions.

Lesson 1 • Chest Pain Assessment and Management

Differentiates cardiac, pulmonary, and musculoskeletal causes of chest pain. Prioritizes life-threatening diagnoses using structured risk stratification.

Lesson 2 • Fever and Infectious Presentations

Evaluates febrile patients for source identification and sepsis risk. Initiates empirical antimicrobial therapy based on clinical syndrome.

Lesson 3 • Dyspnea and Respiratory Emergencies

Evaluates acute breathlessness from asthma, COPD exacerbation, and pneumonia. Guides oxygen therapy and escalation decisions.

Lesson 4 • Abdominal Pain Evaluation

Applies anatomical and clinical reasoning to acute abdominal pain presentations. Identifies surgical emergencies requiring urgent referral.

Lesson 1 • Thyroid and Endocrine Disorders

Covers hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and adrenal insufficiency diagnosis and management. Links hormonal imbalances to systemic clinical manifestations.

Lesson 2 • Respiratory Chronic Disease

Manages asthma and COPD using stepwise pharmacotherapy and self-management plans. Monitors lung function and exacerbation frequency to adjust therapy.

Lesson 3 • Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk

Covers diagnosis, lifestyle modification, and pharmacological management of hypertension. Integrates cardiovascular risk scoring into treatment targets.

Lesson 4 • Diabetes Mellitus Management

Addresses type 1 and type 2 diabetes diagnosis, glycemic control, and complication prevention. Guides insulin and oral agent selection for individual patients.

Lesson 1 • Screening Programs and Guidelines

Reviews evidence-based screening recommendations for cancer, cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases. Applies age- and risk-based criteria to individual patients.

Lesson 2 • Immunization and Vaccine-Preventable Disease

Covers childhood and adult immunization schedules and vaccine safety principles. Addresses vaccine hesitancy with evidence-based communication strategies.

Lesson 3 • Lifestyle Medicine and Counseling

Applies behavioral change models to nutrition, physical activity, and sleep counseling. Integrates brief intervention techniques into routine consultations.

Lesson 4 • Occupational and Environmental Health

Recognizes work-related and environmental exposures contributing to patient illness. Guides fitness-for-work assessments and exposure reduction counseling.

Lesson 1 • Geriatric Medicine Principles

Addresses frailty, polypharmacy, and functional decline in older adults. Applies comprehensive geriatric assessment to guide individualized care plans.

Lesson 2 • Mental Health in Primary Care

Screens, diagnoses, and initiates treatment for depression, anxiety, and psychosis. Integrates mental health care into routine general practice consultations.

Lesson 3 • Palliative and End-of-Life Care

Applies symptom control and advance care planning principles for patients with life-limiting illness. Supports patients and families through the dying process.

Lesson 4 • Antenatal and Postnatal Care

Provides routine antenatal monitoring, risk identification, and postnatal follow-up. Recognizes obstetric complications requiring urgent specialist referral.

Lesson 1 • Basic Life Support and Resuscitation

Trains cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, and airway management techniques. Prepares physicians to lead resuscitation efforts in any clinical setting.

Lesson 2 • Injections and Aspiration Techniques

Covers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intra-articular injection and joint aspiration. Ensures aseptic technique and complication avoidance in all procedures.

Lesson 3 • Anaphylaxis and Acute Allergy Management

Recognizes and treats anaphylaxis and severe allergic reactions with epinephrine and supportive care. Establishes post-event management and allergy referral pathways.

Lesson 4 • Venous Access and Fluid Management

Covers peripheral IV cannulation, blood sampling, and intravenous fluid selection. Links fluid therapy decisions to hemodynamic assessment findings.