ACADEMICS

The Learning Objectives Of The Pharmacology MBBS Course
At the end of the course the student should be able to

• Elucidate the basic pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, indications and adverse drug effects of the essential and commonly used drugs.
• Apply the basic principles of Pharmacology and Therapeutics while describing these drugs.
• Select and prescribe drugs rationally for common conditions and communicable diseases and be aware of the drug therapies under the National Health Programmes.
• Write rational prescriptions using the principles outlined in the WHO module “Guide to Good Prescribing”
• Elaborate the principles of management of poisoning and indications of specific antidotes for drug toxicity.
• Outline the principles of pharmacovigilance and reporting of adverse drug reactions
• Enumerate the basic principles of pharmacoeconomics, pharmacogenetics, pharmacogenomics. and evidenced based medicine.
• Inculcate a spirit of enquiry, critical thinking and good practices in research by encouraging students to undertake research projects.