At the end of the two-year Diploma in Family Medicine, the resident should be able to:

Broad Objectives :
The Broad Objectives of the course will be to equip the student to address the health needs of individual patients as well as the community at the level of Community Health Centre. The resident must be able to work and make decisions independently. A graduate of the course should perform the following functions, with a high level of integrity, commitment, and competency;

• Diagnose and treat and the common diseases occurring in all age groups effectively across a broad spectrum of disciplines including medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, dermatology, ENT, ophthalmology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and mental health.
• Promptly treat common medical, surgical, and obstetric emergencies, referring only to those who need tertiary care services.
• Network with the specialists such that they can continue the care of patients undergoing sophisticated tertiary level care, between appointments
• Implement recognized protocols for health promotion in all age groups.
• Organize and promote the rehabilitation of the disabled.
• Participate in community health programs, especially those that are components of national health policies.
• Be motivated to improvise and problem-solve in resource-poor settings.
• Generate enthusiasm in the health team so that they can provide high quality, appropriate, ethical, and comprehensive care.
• Ensure a therapeutic environment for patients and relatives to enhance confidence in the health system.
• Competency in legal certification and documentation.
• Competency in medical record-keeping and data management

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