Competency Based Pharmacology Manual for MBBS Students, 2nd Edition (PDF)

by Arvind Yadav

This is the meticulously updated workbook-cum-practical manual which reflects the latest advancements in medical education and perfectly aligns with the revised Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum introduced by the National Medical Commission (NMC) in 2024. Building on the foundation laid by the first edition, the second edition of this manual incorporates vital feedback from the users and adapts to significant curricular reforms to better serve the MBBS students.
Key Updates and Additions
•Strictly aligned with the 2024-NMC CBME curriculum
•Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) is added as an annexure; OSPE is now a cornerstone
of practical assessment in CBME and is thoroughly integrated into this edition.
•New chapters for communication competencies reflecting the latest competencies outlined by the NMC.
•Student-friendly layout with a blank page after each chapter allowing space for personal notes, enhancing
student engagement and learning flexibility.
•Richly illustrated with topic-related photographs to enhance visual learning
•Let’s do this section for students as assignment
•Comprehensive coverage of NMC-outlined Competencies in this edition addresses all relevant
knowledge, skills, and communication-based competencies, including recently added topics like:
• Therapeutic drug monitoring
• Fixed dose combinations
• Principles of drug regulation
• Drug adherence
• Legal and ethical aspects of prescribing drugs
• Competencies related to communication skills
• Revised updated logbook as per new added certifiable competencies