MBBS Full Course Roadmap

Apply universal precautions and instrument handling protocols to maintain a sterile, safe workspace during dissection sessions.

Use standard anatomical planes, directional terms, and regional nomenclature to accurately describe specimen orientation and structure relationships.

Expose the trapezius, latissimus dorsi, and thoracolumbar fascia by reflecting skin and superficial fascia using blunt dissection techniques.

Identify the erector spinae group, transversospinalis muscles, and suboccipital triangle after reflecting the superficial muscular layer.

Open the thoracic cavity by transecting ribs and reflecting the sternum to visualize the pleural cavities, mediastinum, and pericardium.

Dissect the pericardial sac, trace the coronary circulation, and map the course of the aorta, pulmonary trunk, and venae cavae within the mediastinum.

Perform a guided full-torso dissection integrating back, thoracic, and cardiovascular structures to demonstrate three-dimensional spatial relationships and clinical correlates.

Map negative and positive feedback circuits for temperature, glucose, and blood pressure regulation on a shared template.

Simulate passive, active, and vesicular transport kinetics by adjusting concentration gradients and ATP supply in an interactive spreadsheet.

Build a phase-plane model of neuronal depolarization and repolarization by tuning Na⁺/K⁺ conductance parameters.

Construct a quantal-release model that predicts postsynaptic potential amplitude from vesicle pool size and calcium influx.

Implement a cross-bridge cycle algorithm linking sarcomere length, calcium transients, and force output in real time.

Assemble a lumped-parameter heart model that generates PV loops from preload, afterload, and contractility sliders.

Combine neural, muscular, and cardiovascular modules into a single dashboard that reproduces the physiological response to acute hemorrhage.

Navigate a comprehensive metabolic chart to identify major pathway categories, cellular compartments, and key connecting metabolites.

Trace the carbon flow of glucose through glycolysis by drawing the sequential reactions, enzymes, and energy investment/payoff phases.

Map the citric acid cycle reactions to illustrate acetyl-CoA oxidation, reduced cofactor generation, and anaplerotic entry points.

Diagram the electron transport chain complexes and ATP synthase to connect NADH/FADH2 oxidation with proton gradient formation and ATP yield.

Contrast glycogen synthesis and breakdown maps to visualize reciprocal regulation and glucose-1-phosphate fate in fed versus fasting states.

Chart fatty acid beta-oxidation and ketogenesis pathways to show acetyl-CoA convergence with the TCA cycle and ketone body export.

Construct a unified hand-drawn map linking carbohydrate, lipid, and amino acid metabolism through shared intermediates and hormonal control nodes.

Configure the light microscope for Köhler illumination and calibrate the ocular micrometer for accurate measurements.

Distinguish major epithelial classifications by recognizing cellular shapes, layering patterns, and apical specializations on stained slides.

Classify connective tissue proper and specialized types by evaluating fiber density, cell populations, and ground substance characteristics.

Differentiate skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle tissues based on striation patterns, nuclear placement, and intercalated disc presence.

Identify neurons, neuroglia, and nerve structures by analyzing Nissl bodies, myelination, and ganglion organization in CNS and PNS samples.

Correlate tissue layers to specific organ functions by mapping the four basic tissues within the wall of the GI tract, respiratory tract, and kidney.

Diagnose a set of unidentified histology slides by integrating systematic observation, differential description, and tissue-type justification in a written report.

Execute standardized accessioning procedures for surgical pathology specimens including verification, labeling, and documentation compliance.

Perform systematic gross description and dissection of common surgical specimens following anatomical orientation and margin assessment principles.

Operate tissue processors and embedding stations to prepare paraffin blocks from fixed tissue using optimal scheduling and quality checkpoints.

Produce high-quality paraffin sections at designated thicknesses using a rotary microtome while troubleshooting common cutting artifacts.

Run automated H&E and special stain protocols with appropriate quality control slides and reagent monitoring.

Recognize normal histological architecture and basic pathological alterations (necrosis, inflammation, neoplasia) across major organ systems under light microscopy.

Complete an end-to-end gross-to-microscopic workup for a designated organ specimen, generating a structured descriptive report with diagnostic formulation.

Perform sterile transfers using a Bunsen burner and inoculating loop without contaminating cultures or the environment.

Prepare, dispense, and autoclave nutrient agar and broth, verifying sterility and appropriate pH for bacterial growth.

Execute quadrant streaking on agar plates to obtain well-isolated single colonies from a mixed culture.

Transfer isolated colonies to fresh slants and broths to establish and maintain pure stock cultures.

Perform serial dilutions and spread plating to calculate viable colony-forming units per milliliter (CFU/mL) of a sample.

Culture obligate anaerobes using anaerobic jars with gas packs and verify anaerobic conditions with indicator strips.

Process a simulated clinical specimen (e.g., urine or sputum) through plating, incubation, colony enumeration, and preliminary reporting.

Identify mandatory legal components and regulatory schedules governing valid prescriptions.

Select appropriate generic or brand names using standard pharmacopoeia references.

Calculate accurate drug doses and frequencies for adult and pediatric patients using weight-based formulas.

Construct complete prescriptions using the superscription, inscription, subscription, and signa sections correctly.

Apply approved medical abbreviations while eliminating error-prone symbols per ISMP guidelines.

Screen prescriptions for major drug-drug and drug-disease interactions using a clinical reference tool.

Write ten legally compliant, clinically appropriate prescriptions for common acute and chronic conditions in a simulated clinic setting.

Distinguish medico-legal cases from routine clinical encounters using legal criteria and institutional protocols.

Execute valid informed consent processes for examination, evidence collection, and information disclosure in medico-legal contexts.

Record comprehensive medico-legal histories using standardized proformas that capture chronological narrative, allegations, and clinical findings.

Document injury characteristics including type, dimensions, location, age, and mechanism using standardized terminology and body diagrams.

Apply chain-of-custody procedures for biological, trace, and clothing evidence while maintaining contamination prevention standards.

Compose legally valid medical certificates including injury certificates, sickness certificates, and cause-of-death certificates per statutory formats.

Compile a court-ready medico-legal case file integrating history, examination findings, evidence documentation, certificates, and expert opinion.

Articulate clear research objectives and specific health indicators to guide the community survey design process.

Define inclusion criteria and select appropriate sampling frames to ensure representative community coverage.

Apply probability sampling techniques to calculate sample size and select households for data collection.

Develop validated, culturally appropriate survey instruments covering demographics, health status, and service utilization.

Conduct a small-scale field test to evaluate questionnaire flow, timing, and respondent comprehension before full deployment.

Implement standardized field procedures including team training, supervision protocols, and quality assurance checks.

Execute a complete community health survey from household selection through data entry, producing a clean dataset for analysis.

Apply a structured diagnostic reasoning model (hypothesis generation, testing, refinement) to undifferentiated medical presentations.

Elicit a targeted, hypothesis-driven history that discriminates between leading diagnostic possibilities for common acute complaints.

Perform a focused physical examination guided by differential diagnoses to confirm or refute specific clinical hypotheses.

Interpret basic laboratory and imaging results using pre-test probability, sensitivity, and specificity to update diagnostic likelihoods.

Construct a prioritized differential diagnosis (Must Not Miss, Probable, Possible) synthesizing history, exam, and initial investigation data.

Formulate initial management plans incorporating diagnostic uncertainty, red flag recognition, and disposition decisions for common medical scenarios.

Integrate history, examination, investigation interpretation, and management planning in a timed, simulated clinical encounter with structured debrief.

Assemble a sterile surgical field using drapes, tables, and instrument trays following aseptic technique standards.

Select and name core general surgery instruments by category during a timed tray recognition drill.

Tie secure surgical knots using one-hand, two-hand, and instrument techniques on a knot-tying board.

Place interrupted, continuous, and mattress sutures on synthetic skin with consistent bite depth and tension.

Perform a layered abdominal wall incision and closure on a tissue simulator, controlling hemostasis at each layer.

Complete peg transfer and pattern cutting tasks in a box trainer to develop depth perception and bimanual coordination.

Execute a complete open appendectomy on a high-fidelity simulator, managing the appendix stump and contamination control.

Simulate cardinal movements of labor using a pelvic model and fetal skull to demonstrate descent, flexion, and rotation.

Plot cervical dilation, contractions, and fetal heart rate on a WHO partograph using sample labor data to identify abnormal progress.

Interpret CTG tracings on a simulator to classify baseline rate, variability, accelerations, and decelerations per FIGO guidelines.

Perform mediolateral episiotomy and layered repair (vaginal mucosa, muscle, skin) on a perineal repair trainer under sterile technique.

Apply vacuum cup at correct flexion point, manage traction direction, and execute controlled delivery on a birthing simulator.

Execute McRoberts maneuver, suprapubic pressure, and Woods screw maneuver sequentially on a shoulder dystocia trainer within time limits.

Manage a full simulated vaginal delivery from admission through third stage, including partograph use, CTG interpretation, episiotomy decision, and active management of third stage.