MM20405 Musculoskeletal system and skin [1-2026/2027]

MM20405: MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND SKIN 1.0

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is to study the clinical disorders caused by abnormal changes in structure, function, and bone biochemistry, muscle, joints, and skin. Clinical disorders that will be discussed include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriasis, osteoarthritis, osteomyelitis, and tumours, etc. These discussions will cover the organ/tissue involved, aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, laboratory investigation, and treatment. The prevention of clinical disorders will also be discussed.

2.0 COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The program is expected to ensure the students can: 

- understand and appreciate the clinical disorders resulting from abnormal changes in the structure, function, and biochemistry of the muscles, skin, bones and joints. 

- understand the importance of clinical disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriasis, osteoarthritis, tumours, etc.

- Study and understand the organs and tissues involved as well as the relevant pathogenesis, laboratory investigations, and treatment. - study and understand the prevention of clinical disorders.

3.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, students will be able to: - understand the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, morphology, diagnosis, and guidelines of management.

- contribute to medical expertise in different settings, both rural and urban, to meet the needs of the community.

- contribute to research, scientific writing and publishing, and development of ideas and technology that will be adopted globally.

4.0 ASSESSMENT:

4.1: Formative assessment (continuous assessment): carried out throughout the course

- monthly tests = 20%

- Seminar = 5%

- Attitude & behavior = 5%
- SSM =5%
- PBL =5%
Total Mark weightage = 40%.

4.2: Summative assessment:
By examination at the end of the 1st and 2nd semesters.
For summative assessment, assess students’ knowledge through:
- MCQ: 18%
- MEQ: 15%
- Long Essay: 15%

Assess students’ skills through:
- OSPE & OSCE: 12%
Total Marks Weightage = 60%

Final Exam Pass Marks are 65%

5.0 REFERENCES:
1. Kumar V, Abbas A.K, Aster J.C, 2015. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease.
9th Edition. Elsevier Saunders.
2. Kumar V, Abbas A.K, Aster J.C, 2017. Robbins Basic Pathology. 10th Edition. Elsevier
Saunders.
3. Colledge N R, Walker B R, Ralston S H, 2018. Davidson’s Principles and Practice of
Medicine. 23rd Edition. Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier Saunders.
4. Rang, H.P., Ritter, J.M., et al. (2019). Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology, 9th Edition, Elsevier
Churchill Livingstone, London.
5. Macleod's Clinical Examination, 14th edition, 2019, Elsevier Saunders.

All the best!