Academic Policies

Content	Page Number
Foreword	6
Vision, Mission	7
Objectives of our Institution	8
Academic Programs in the Institution	9
Eligibility and duration for various programs	11
Procedure of admission for various programs	13
Undergraduate Program Curriculum
Undergraduate Program Curriculum - Introduction	14
National Goals	15
Institutional Goals	16
Five roles of the Learner (Graduate Attributes) and Competencies (Program Outcomes)	18
Broad Outline of the Training Format	21
Training Period & Time Distribution	22
University Examinations & Attempts	24
Phase-wise & Course-wise Details	25
Foundation Course & its Schedule	27
Anatomy: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	30
Physiology: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	31
Biochemistry: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	32
Pathology: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	33
Pharmacology: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	34
Microbiology: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	35
Forensic Medicine: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	36
Community Medicine: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	37
Otorhinolaryngology: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	39
Ophthalmology: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	40
General Medicine: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	41
General Surgery: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	42
Paediatrics: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	43
Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	44
Orthopaedics: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	46
Dermatology, Venereology, Leprosy: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	47
Psychiatry: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	48
Respiratory Medicine: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	49
Radio-diagnosis: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	50
Anaesthesiology: Teaching hours, Course Outcome & Examination	51
New Teaching Methods:
A. Procedural Skills & List of Procedural Skills	52
B. Early Clinical Exposure	55
C. Learner-Doctor Method of Clinical Training	56
D. Electives	57
E. Attitudes, Ethics & Communication (AETCOM)	58
F. Aligned & Integrated Teaching	59
G. Self Directed Learning & Heutagogy	60
H. Reflection	61
Policies & Procedures
Academic Calendar	63
Academics Decision Appeal	65
Academic Freedom	68
Academic Honours Roll	70
Academic Integrity	72
Alumni Association	75
Annual Faculty Performance Evaluation Policy & Procedure	77
Attendance Policy	88
Clinical Examination & Evaluation Form	91
Code of Conduct for Students	92
Confidentiality of Students Records	100
Developing Instructional Tools	103
Eligibility for the University Examinations	105
Ethical and Professional Behaviour	108
Graduation Ceremony	110
Grievance Redressal Policy - Students	113
Grievance Redressal Policy - Faculty	120
Hostel Rules and Regulations	128
Identifying and Conducting Special Programs for Low Achievers and High Performers	137
Incentivising Research & Related Scholarly Activities	141
Inclusivity & Equal Opportunity	145
Innovative Teaching Methods	147
Internal Assessment - Frequency & Calculation of Aggregate	149
Internal Assessment Notifications	152
International Electives Program	154
International Visiting Students	156
Leave Policy	158
Library: Duties of Library Staff	163
Library Rules	166
Library Membership Policy	170
Library Committee: Responsibilities	176
‘Lost and Found’ Articles Handling Policy	178
Medical Students Honour Code	181
Methods of Internal Assessment	183
New Program Development and Approval	186
Pharmaceutical Representatives Interactions with Medical Students, Interns & Residents	188
Positive Learning Environment	190
Post Examination Evaluation	192
Postgraduate Student Research Activities	194
Program Quality Assurance	196
On-demand Examination	200
Remedial Teaching	203
Research Policy	206
Responsible Conduct of Research	209
Smoke Free Campus	211
Student Course Completion & Clearance Policy	213
Student Dress Code	215
Students Union	217
Study Tour Policy	228
Substance Free Campus	232
Transparency in Internal Assessment	234
Withdrawal Policy	238
References	240