FCPS PART 1 Dermatology Syllabus
FCPS PART -I
(DERMATOLOGY & VENEREOLOGY)
TOPIC-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF QUESTIONS
Paper-1
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Topic |
Number |
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1. Cell and cell division. 2. Skin and mucous membrane. 3.
Skin appendages. 4. Connective tissue. 5. STD & AIDS. 6.
General aspects of
dermatological practice. 7.
Peripheral nervous system. 8.
Cutaneous vascular system. 9.
Genito urinary system. |
5 7 7 6 4 5 6 |
Paper-II
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Topic |
Number |
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1.
Cell kinetics and
differentiation. 2.
Eczema, pruritus, drug
reaction and contact dermatitis. 3.
Cutaneous photobiology. 4.
Drug therapy in Dermatology 5.
Medical statistics. 6.
Functional organization of
human body and internal environment including water
and electrolyte balance. 7.
Percutaneous absorption. Endocrine system |
8 7 3 4 8 6 4 2 2 |
Paper-III
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Topic |
Number |
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1.
Inflammation and repair 2.
Genetic disorder and
genodermatoses 3.
Cellular injury and adaptation 4.
Immunology and Allergy. 5.
Neoplasm. 6.
Common parasitic diseases of
skin 7.
Common bacterial diseases of skin including Mycobacterial disease 8.
Common viral infection of skin
including AIDS. 9.
Urticaria and purpura. 10. Fungus.
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5 5 3 7 6 5 6 5 4 |
FCPS syllabus in Bangladesh
- FCPS Medicine Part 1 Syllabus in Bangladesh
- FCPS physical medicine part 1 Syllabus in Bangladesh
- FCPS Part 1 Dermatology and Venerology Syllabus in Bangladesh
- FCPS Part 1 and 2 Opthalmology Syllabus in Bangladesh
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PAPER-I
1. Cell and
cell division.
You should
know details about cell and cell division.
Examples of
topics that might be included :
·
Organization of the cell.
·
Physical structure of cell.
·
Functional system of cell.
·
Genetic control of protein
synthesis, cell function and cell reproduction.
·
Cell division (mitosis,
meiosis).
·
The forms and characteristics of
epithelial tissue, connective tissue, adipose tissue, nerve
tissue, muscle tissue.
2. Skin and
mucous membrane.
Anatomy and
physiology.
You should have knowledge of the basic anatomy and physiology of skin and mucous membrane.
Examples of topics that might be included :
·
Normal anatomy and development
of skin and mucous membrane.
·
Cells character - keratinocyte,
melanocyte, langerhan's cell, merkel cells
· Function of skin and mucous membrane.
·
Epidermal- dermal junction.
3. Skin
appendages
You should
have knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of epidermal appendages (Hair, nail, eccrine gland,
sebaceous gland and apocrine gland)
Examples of topics that might be included :
· Structure and development of Hair, nail, eccrine gland, sebaceous gland and apocrine gland.
·
Functions of hair, nail, eccrine
gland and apocrine gland.
·
Mechanism of secretion of sweat
and composition of sweat.
· Mechanism of secretion of sebum
· Composition and function of sebum.
4. Connective tissue
You should know the anatomy and physiology of connective
tissue.
Examples of
topics that might be included :
·
Normal structure of connective
tissue (collagen, elastic and reticular fibre).
Physiology
·
Function of connective tissue
(Collagen, elastic and reticular fibre).
Clinical
condition
You should
have some basic concept about the clinical features, investigation and management of common connective tissue disorders likely to be encountered by Dermatologist.
Examples of
topics that might be included :
· SLE
· DLE
· Scleroderma
·
Dermatomyositis
· Rheumatoid arthritis
5. STD and
AIDS
You should
have basic concepts about epidemiology, transmission, clinical manifestation , laboratory investigation and
management of following STD's.
·
Syphilis
· Gonorrhoea
·
LGV (Lymphogranuloma venerum)
·
GI( Granuloma inguinale)
· Chancroid
·
Herpes progenitalis
· AIDS
6. General aspects of Dermatological practice
You should have sound knowledge and understanding of attributes of a good dermatologist .
Examples of
topic that might be included
·
Doctor patient relationship and
approach to the patient
·
General aspects of history taking
·
General physical examination
·
Medical ethics
·
Socio-demographic influence on
pathogenesis and management of diseases
·
Primary and secondary skin lesions
·
Glossary of skin diseases.
·
Cost awareness in medicine
Laboratory methods :
Skin incision and biopsy
Nail clipping and biopsy
Skin scrapping and slit skin smear, smear specimen collection,
Smear-flxation and staining.
7. Peripheral nervous system Clinical
Science
You should understand :
·
Structure and function of nerve
receptors, nerve cells and nerves (Carnial and
peripheral nerves)
·
Cutaneous innervation (dermatome)
·
Autonomic nervous system
·
The organization of pathways
within spinal cord.
·
CSF composition and abnormalities
related to skin disease.
·
Reflexes including muscle tone.
8. Cutaneous vascular system including lymphatic system You will be
expected to have knowledge of the following
·
Cutaneous vascular supply and
lymphatics.
·
function of cutaneous vasculature
and lymphatics
·
Physiology, control and function
of formed elements.
·
Thermal regulation.
Clinical
condition
You should possess knowledge of
·
Erythema, telengiectasia,
varicosity.
·
Raynaud's phenomenon and
raynaud's disease.
·
Lymphodema
9. Genito urinary system
You should be familiar with
following organ Examples of topics that might be included
·
Structure and function of testis
·
Structure and function of
epididymis
·
Structure and function of prostate
·
Structure and function of urethra
·
Structure and function of penis
·
Structure and function of female
genital organ (vulva, vagina, uterus. Fallopian tubes
and ovary)
·
Physiology of Coitus.
·
Menstrual cycle and ovulation.
·
Spermatogenesis and fertilization.
1. Cell
kinetic's and differentiation
You should have basic knowledge about cell kinetic's and
differentiation. Examples of topics that
might be included
· Keratinization
·
Cell cycle
·
Cutaneous cells cytokines
Clinical condition
· Psoriasis
·
Lichen planus
· Exfoliative dermatitis
· PRP
·
Icthyosiform dermatoses
2. Eczema, pruritus, drug reaction and
contact dermatitis You should have sound knowledge about the
eczema, pruritus, drug reaction and contact dermatitis :
Examples of
topics that might be included :
Eczema
· Definition
· Classification
·
Pathogenesis
· Clinical features
·
Management
Pruritus
· Definition
·
Etiology and pathogenesis
·
Path way
·
Management
Drug
reaction & contact dermatitis
·
Mechanism of drug reaction
·
Adverse cutaneous drug reaction.
·
Allergic contact dermatiis
· Irritant contact dermatitis
3. Cutaneous
photobiology
You should have some knowledge about
cutaneous photobiology
Examples of
topics that should be included :
·
Basic concepts about ultraviolet
radiation
·
Basic
concepts about photo protection 4. Drug therapy in Dermatology
You should know drugs used in Dermatology. Examples of
topic that might be included:
Classification, mechanism, doses and side effects of
following therapy :
·
Antihistamines
·
Antimicrobials
·
Antimalarial
·
Antitubercular
·
Antileprotic
·
Cytotoxic
·
Vasodilator
·
Retinoids
·
Antifungal
·
Steroid
5. Medical statistics
You should
have a basic understanding of the usage and limitations
of the common statistical tests used in reporting the results of
research in clinical journals. The following lists of terms should give
some idea of the range of terms and techniques which you should
understand, all of which can be found regularly in journals
such as J Am Acad Dermatol, Bangladesh Journal of Dermatology,
Venereology and Leprology, Br Journal of Dermatol.
You are not
expected to have any knowledge of computer packages for carrying
out statistical calculations. You may be expected to carry out
simple calculations that do not require the use of calculator. You are not
expected to memorise formulae for statistical
tests, but should understand their conceptual basis.
The
following lists are not intended to be inclusive but as illustrative
of the type of knowledge that you need to inclusive but as
illustrative of the type of knowledge that you need to possess.
Research methodology Definition
and types
Incidence
Prevalence
Sampling
Survey
Retrospective study Prospective study Control
group Placebo
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Descriptive
Statistics
Examples of
topics that might be included :
·
Mean, median, mode
· Standard deviation, standard error
· Confidence interval
· Variance
·
Range, quartile, inter-quartile
range
· Percentile
· Skewness
·
Contingency table
·
Population
·
Missing values
· Outlires
Graphical techniques
Examples of
topics that might be included :
·
Histogram
·
Box-plot
·
Scattergram
Inferential techniques
Examples of
topics that might be included :
·
Null hypothesis
·
Alternative hypothesis
·
Parametric and non-parametric
tests
· Normal distribution
·
Type 1 and Type 2 errors
·
False positive and false
negative
·
Statistical power
· One and two-tailed tests
·
Statistical significance, P
value
· T-test
·
Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon test
·
Chi-square test for 2 x 2
contingency table
·
Correlation (Pearson's and
spearman's)
·
Linear regression
·
Study design
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Clinical trials
Examples of
topics that might be included :
·
Interpretation of simple
clinical trial data
· Randomization
· Placebo-controlled trial
·
Open trial
·
Single-blind trial
· Double-blind trial
· Intention-to-treat
· Bias
Evidence-based
Medicine
You are
expected to have an understanding of evidence-based Medicine and an ability to apply this understanding in
the management of patients.
6.
Functional organization of human body and internal environment
including water and electrolyte balance.
Examples of
topics that might be included :
·
Cells as the living units of
the body.
· Extracellular fluid the internal environment.
·
Homestatic mechanisms of the
major functional system.
·
Control systems of the body.
7. Percutaneous absorption
You should have basic knowledge about percutaneous
asborption : Examples of topics that might be
included :
·
Mechanism of percuteneous
absorption.
·
Topical dermatological therapy
and percutaneous absorption.
·
Hazzards of percutaneous drug
absorption.
8. Endocrine System
You should have knowledge of the clinically relevant
anatomical aspects of this specialities :
Hypothalamus/pituitary
You will require knowledge of the endocrine
system.
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Examples of
topics that might be included :
·
The physiology and
pathophysiology of control of pituitary secretion.
·
Tests of pituitary hormone
secretion.
·
Pituitary disorders such as
acromegally, Prolactinoma and cushing disease,
hypopituitarism
Thyroid
You should know the thyroid gland
·
Thyroid hormone biosynthesis and
its control.
·
Clinical features of
thyrotoxicosis and hypothyroidism.
Adrenal
You are
expected to know of those parts which on clinically important.
Examples of
topics that might be included :
·
Hormone of adrenal gland
· Tests of adrenocortical function
·
Addison's diseases and cushing
syndrome.
Testis and Ovary
You are
expected to have some knowledge about infertility and endocrine aspects of
testicular function
Examples of
topics that might be included
·
Etiology of hypogonadism,
primary and secondary
Causes of male infertility related to medical diseases
and treatment.
·
Causes of erectile dysfunction
and its investigation
·
Composition of semen.
· Testosterone and other male sex hormones
· Ovarian
dysfunction and female infertility. Parathyroid
You are
expected to have some concept about parathyroid gland.
Examples of
topics that might be included
· Control of calcium metabolism
·
Causes of hypercalcimia and
hypocalcimia
9. Metabolism
Clinical condition
Examples of
topics that might be included :
· Vitamin's and its related disorder
· Zinc and its related disorder
·
Amyloid and its related disorder
·
Porphyrias
·
Lipid and related disorder
·
Heavy Metals- Arsenic
· Mucin and related disorder.
10. Skin pigmentary disorder
You will have knowledge about biology of melanocytes Clinical condition related to pigmentory disorder
·
Vitiligo
·
Generalised hyper pigmentation.
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PAPER-III
1. Inflammation and repair
You should have basic concept
about inflammation and repair Examples of topics that might be
included :
·
Acute inflammation
·
Chronic inflammation
·
Chemical mediators of
inflammation
·
Morphologic patterns of acute
and chronic inflammation
·
Granuloma
Repair
You should have basic knowledge
about repair Examples of topics that might be included :
·
Inflammation (Phase 1)
·
Proliferation and tissue
formation (Phase 2)
·
Tissue remodeling (Phase 3)
2. Genetics and Genodermatoses.
You should
have an understanding of the structure and function of
chromosomes and genes and knowledge of the principles of inheritance
of chromosomal and genetic disorder.
Examples of topics that might be included :
·
Chromosomal basis of inheritance
·
Single gene disorder
·
Multifactorial disorder
·
Genetic counseling
·
Perinatal diagnosis
Genodermatoses
·
Tuberous sclerosis
*
Neurofibromatosis
*
Epidermolysis bullosa.
*
Darier's disease.
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3. Cellular
injury and adaptation
You should have sound knowledge about cellular injury and adaptation.
Examples of
topics might be included :
Cellular
injury
· Necrosis
·
Ishaemic and hypoxic injury
·
Reversible and irreversible
injury
·
Free radical injury
·
Chemical injuries
·
Apoptosis
·
Pathologic calcification.
Adaptation
·
Hyper trophy
· Atrophy
·
Hyperplasia
·
Dysplasia
·
Metaplasia
4.
Immunology and Allergy
You should have sound working knowledge of the principles
of immuno mechanisms
Examples of
topics that might be included :
·
Humoral and cell mediated
immunity
·
Immunodeficiency syndrome
·
Complement deficiency
·
Hypersensitivity including
allergies and autommune diseases.
Immonological
Tests
You should have basic knowledge on the immune system in
health and diseases.
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Examples of topics that might be included :
·
Common Immunological laboratory
tests.
·
Evaluation of patients with
immune diseases.
·
Lymphocyte and phagocytic cell
biology
·
Antigen presentation
·
Humoral, cellular and mucousal
immunity including TH1 and TH2 response
·
Skin mast cells
·
Langerhan's cells
·
Complement system and cytokines
·
Hypersensitivity and
autoimmunity. Clinical conditions
You should be able to answer question on the various immunedeficiency
syndrome.
You should know the main clinical characteristics and
immediate management of acute allergic emergency .
Examples of topics that might be included :
·
Anaphylaxis
·
Angiodema
·
Urticaria
·
Graft versus host disease
5. Neoplasm
You should have basic knowledge about neoplasm and common
neoplastic disorder affecting skin and mucous membrane.
Examples of topics that might be included :
·
Definition
·
Classification
·
Characteristics of Benign and
malignant neoplasm
·
Carcinogen and pathogenesis
·
Oncogenes and tumour suppressor
gene.
6. Common parasitic disease of skin
You should have knowledge about some parasitic diseases.
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Examples of topics that might be included :
· Scabies
· Pediculosis
· Filariasis
· Leishmaniasis
7. Common
Bacterial diseases including skin TB and leprosy.
You should have sound working knowledge about anatomy, physiology and diseases produced by bacteria.
Examples of topics that might be included
·
Streptococcal infection
·
Staphylococcal infection
· Pseudomonas infection
· GM-ve infection
·
Leprosy
· Skin TB
·
Corynebacterial infection
8. Common Viral infections
of skin
You should
have basic knowledge about viral anatomy
and classification of virus and clinical condition produced by
virus.
Examples of
topics that might be included
·
Herpes virus infection
· HPV infection
· Measles
·
Chickenpox
9. Urticaria
and purpura
You should able to answer questions on the various
aspects of urticaria uuid plirpura.
Examples of topics that might be included
· Urticaria
Definition
Etiology
Pathophysiolofty
Manageme
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· Purpura Definition Classification
Etiology
Pathophysiology
Management
10. Fungus
You should
have basic knowledge about fungus
· Definition
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