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