First Professional MBBS exam subjects:
- Anatomy & Histology
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Islamiyat & Pakistan Studies
Subject: Physiology
Total number of lectures= 144
Tentative date of course completion: October 31, 2021
| Unit | Total lectures | Tutor name |
| Cell Physiology | 12 | Dr. Mudassar Roomi, Dr. Huma |
| Blood Physiology | 22 | Dr. Shagufta, Dr. Mudassar Roomi, Dr. Huma |
| Nerve and Muscle Physiology | 25 | Dr. Mudassar Roomi, Dr. Huma |
| Heart Physiology | 22 | Dr. Mudassar Roomi, Dr. Shagufta |
| Circulation Physiology | 30 | Dr. Shagufta, Dr. Mudassar Roomi, Dr. Huma |
| Respiration Physiology | 25 | Dr. Shagufta, Dr. Mudassar Roomi |
| Deep sea & high altitude physiology | 4 | Dr. Huma, Dr. Shagufta |
| Skin & temperature regulation | 4 | Dr. Huma, Dr. Shagufta |
Subject: Anatomy & Histology
Course duration=====36 weeks (working)
Total number of lectures= 272 (8 lectures/week)
Tentative date of course commencement:
Tentative date of course completion:
| Unit | Total lectures 272 | Tutor name |
| General Embryology+ special Embryology | 56 | Prof. Dr. Mamoona Naheed |
| General Histology | 55 | Prof. Dr. Irfan Qadir |
| General Anatomy | 25 | Dr. Sadia |
| Gross anatomy A. Upper Limb | 25+25 | Prof. Mian Azhar & Dr. Sadia |
| Gross anatomy B. Lower Limb | 25+25 | Prof. Mian Azhar &Dr. Sadia |
| Gross anatomyC. Thorax | 18+18 | Prof. Mian Azhar& Dr. Sadia |
Subject: Biochemistry
Total number of lectures= 100
Tentative date of course completion: October 31, 2021
| Unit | Total lectures | Tutor name |
| Cell Biochemistry | 10 | Dr.Shamim,Dr.Saleem |
| Ph, Buffer | 8 | Dr.Talmeez |
| CHO Chemistry | 8 | Dr.Saleem |
| Amino acids & Proteins | 15 | Dr. Talmeez, Dr.Saleem |
| Lipids Chemistry | 12 | Dr.Shamim |
| Nucleic acids | 6 | Dr.Shamim |
| Enzymes | 8 | Dr.Shamim , Dr.Saleem |
| Heme Metabolism | 8 | Dr.Saleem |
| Vitamins | 15 | Dr.Saleem, Dr.Shamim |
| Minerals | 8 | Dr.Saleem |
| Nutrition | 8 | Dr.Shamim |
| Extra cellular matrix | 4 | Dr. Talmeez |
| SR. | Anatomy | Biochemistry | ||||
| Gen. Anatomy | Gen. Histology | Gen. Embryology | Gross Anatomy | |||
| WEEK 1 | Introduction to Physiology, Homeostasis, Composition of blood | 1.Introduction to anatomy, 2.General anatomy Terminology | Introduction of microscope | Gametogenesis: Cell division | 1.Clavicle 2.ScapulaI 3.ScapulaII 4.Pectoral Region 1 | Orientation week Faculty , Biochemistry ,Syllabus ,Assessment, TOS. |
| WEEK 2 | Cell organelles, RBCs: erythropoiesis | 1.Bone: classification 2.Bone: parts of long bone | Cell organelles i | Chromosomal abnormalities | 1.Pectoral Region II 2.Mammary gland 3.Sternoclavicular Joint I 4.Sternoclavicaular Joint II | Cell introduction, Cell organelles, Cell membranes and their chemical composition |
| WEEK 3 | Functional systems of cell, Cell adhesions, cell modifications, RBCs: Anemias & polycythemias | 1.Bone: ossification 2.Bone: blood supply and clinicals | Cell organelles ii | Gametogenesis: Oogenesis | 1.AxillaI (Boundaries, contents) 2.AxillaII (Axillary vessels) 3.Axillary lymph nodes 4.Axillary sheath and clinicals | Importance of lipids and proteins in cell membranes Membrane transport including active transport, passive transport. |
| WEEK 4 | Genetics, WBCs: leukopoiesis, WBCs: functions, inflammation | 1.Structural &functional classification of joints 2.Characteristics & movements of synovial joints | Cell membrane i | Spermatogenesis Clinical Correlates | 1.Brachial Plexus 2. Injuries of Brachial plexus 3. Back I: Fascia, muscles 4. Back II, intermuscular spaces. | Receptor, G Protein & Signal transduction. Methods to study cell biochemistry (microscopy, centrifugation, spectrophotometry, chromatography, electrophoresis and thermal cycler |
| WEEK 5 | Membrane transport, Reticuloendothelial system, Abnormalities of WBCs | 1.Dislocation and injury of joints 2.Classification of muscles | Cell membrane ii | First week of development Ovarian cycle and ovulation | 1.Humerus I 2.Humerus II 3.Shoulder Joint 4.Rotator Cuff | Ionization of water, week acids and bases, pH and pH scale pK values, dissociation constant and titration curve of weak acids |
| WEEK 6 | Apoptosis vs necrosis, cancer Immunity: classification, antibodies, complement system | 1.Parts of a muscle 2.Blood & nerve supply of muscle | The cytoskeleton | Fertilization with clinicals | 1.Arm I a. Ant. compartment 2. Arm II b. Ant. compartment 3.Arm II a. Post .comp 4.ArmII b. Post. Comp | Body buffers and their mechanism of action Henderson – Hasselbach‟s equation Acid base regulation in human body Biochemical mechanisms for control of water and electrolyte Balance |
| WEEK 7 | Resting potential, Autoimmune diseases, allergy | 1.Anatomy of neuromuscular junction 2.Sprain spasm and injury of muscle | Cell nucleus | Contraception and infertility | 1.Radius 2.Ulna I 3.Ulna II 4.Elbow Joint | Carbohydrates definition, their biochemical function and classification. Structure and functions of monosaccharides and their derivatives |
| WEEK 8 | Action potential, Blood groups, blood transfusion reactions, Rh incompatibility | 1.CVS i 2.CVS ii | Cell cycle | Cleavage and blastocyst formation Clinicals | 1.Cubital Fossa Forearm I a. Ant. comp 2.Forearm I b. Ant .comp 3.ForearmII a. Post. comp 4.ForearmII b. Post. comp | Disaccharides and their important examples Oligosaccharides and their combination with other macromolecules |
| WEEK 9 | Synapses, nerve fiber classification, Hemostasis: stages, platelets, intrinsic & extrinsic pathways | 1.Lymphatic system i 2.Lymphatic system ii | Epithelium i | Implantation & Clinicals | 1.Hand; Bones, wrist joint 2.Palm I 3.Palm II 4.Palm III | Polysaccharides and their biochemical role-Homopolysacharides, Heteropolysacharides-GAG’S, Glycoconjugates(proteoglycans/Glycoproteins Mucopolysacaridosis. |
| WEEK 10 | Neuromuscular junction, myasthenia gravis, Clotting and bleeding disorders | 1.Nervous system i 2.Nervous system ii | Epithelium ii | Second week of development Bilaminar germ disc | 1.Dorsum of hand 2. Veins of UL 3. Lymphatic drainage 4. Dermatomes and innervation | Classification of Aminoacids: standard/Non-standard Essential/Non-Essential, Classification of Proteins-Structural, Classification of Proteins-Functional |
| WEEK 11 | Skeletal muscle : mechanism of contraction, excitation-contraction coupling, Properties of caridac muscle | 1.Skin 2.Fascia | Connective tissue: cells, fibers & types | Third week of development Gastrulation | 1.Surface marking 2. Radiology 3. Spotting 4. Revision | Three dimensional structures of Proteins. Primary, secondary, Tertiary & quaternary, Haemoglobin structure, Haemoglobinopathies. |
| WEEK 12 | Term test 1 | TERM EXAM ! | ||||
| Gen. Histology | Gen. Embryology | Gross Anatomy | ||||
| WEEK 13 | Smooth muscle: mechanism of contraction, excitation-contraction coupling, Electrical activities in the heart | 1.Muscle i 2.Muscle ii | 1.Notochord Formation Clinicals 2.Embryonic Period 3-8 week Derivatives of ectoderm Neurulation | 1.Hip bone I 2.Hip bone II 3.Hip bone III 4. Thigh I a. Ant. comp. | Types of Collagen ,structure , biosynthesis,degradation of collagen,Collagenopathies(Scurvey,Marfansyndrome,osteogenesis imperfect ),abnormal intracellular deposits of proteins Immunoglobulins structure and functions. | |
| WEEK 14 | Hemodynamics of circulation, Cardiac conduction system, Effects of ANS on heart | 1.Circulatory system: capillaries 2.Circulatory system: arteries | 1.Differentiation of mesoderm 2.Derivatives of mesoderm | 1.Thigh I b. Ant. comp 2.Thigh II a. Med. comp 3.Thigh III b. Med. comp 4.Clinicals | Plasma proteins, Protein separation techniques (Electrophoresis/Isoelectrc Focusing/Chromatography | |
| WEEK 15 | Blood flow regulation, pulses, Caridac cycle and its phases | 1.Circulatory system: veins& lymphatics 2.Heart | 1.Derivatives of Endoderm 2.Clinicals of germ layer derivatives | 1.FemurI 2.FemurII 3.Gluteal Region I 4.Gluteal Region II | Nucleotides and their biochemical role. . Structure, function and biochemical role of nucleotides, derivatives of purines and pyramidines and their clinical role | |
| WEEK 16 | Resistance, regulation of venous return, Normal ECG, cardiac vectors | 1.Unilocular adipose tissue 2.Multilocular adipose tissue | 1.Folding of embryo Clinicals 2.Early dev. of CVS | 1.Hip Joint I 2.Hip Joint II 3.ThighIII a. Post. comp 4.ThighIII b. Post. comp | Structure, function and types of nucleic acids,DNA & RNA | |
| WEEK 17 | Lymphatic system, microcirculation and edema, Arrhythmias: normotropic | 1.Cartilage i, 2.Cartilage ii | 1.Formation of body cavities 2.Clinicals | 1.Tibia 2.Fibula I 3.Fibula II 4. Knee Joint I | Classification of lipids and their biochemical functions, Structure and biochemical function of phospholipids, glycolpids, andsphingolipids, Classification of fatty acids and their biochemical functions | |
| WEEK 18 | Cardiac output and its regulation, Arrhythmias: ectopic | 1.Bone: cells 2.Bone: matrix | 1.Third Month to birth Monthly changes in the development of fetus 2.Clinicals | 1.Knee Joint II 2. Leg I a. Ant. And lat. comp 3.Leg II Post. comp 4.Popliteal Fossa and contents | Functions of essential fatty acids, Eicosanoides and their function in health and disease, Steroids and their biochemical role, Cholesterol, its structure chemistry and function | |
| WEEK 19 | Short term regulation of blood pressure, Mechanics of ventilation | 1.Types of bone 2.Histogenesis of Bone | 1.Fetal membranes and placenta Structure of placenta 2.Placental circulation, Functions of placenta Clinicals | 1.Tibiofibular Joints 2. Articulated Foot 3.Bones of Foot 3.Ankle joint I 4. Ankle Joint II | Lipid peroxidation and its significance, Lipoprotein Structure, Fatty Liver | |
| WEEK 20 | Long term regulation of blood pressure, surfactant, compliance, dead space | 1.Bone growth & remodeling 2.Metabolic role of bone tissue & joints | 1.Umbilical Cord and cord abnormalities 2.Amniotic Fluid with clinicals | 1.Dorsum of Foot I 2. Dorsum of Foot II 3. Clinicals 4.Sole I | Enzyme-Nomenclature, Classification of Enzymes, Properties of Enzymes, Enzymes and catalysts | |
| WEEK 21 | Hypertension, coronary blood flow, MI, Lungs function tests | 1.Nervous system: neuron 2.Nervous system: cerebral cortex | 1.Twin pregnancy 2.Clinicals | 1.Sole II 2.Sole III 3.SoleIV 4. Clinicals | Co-enzymes and co-factors, Iso-enzymes and their clinical importance, Factors affecting enzyme activity (Michaelis – Menten and Lineweaverbuk, Regulation of enzyme Activity | |
| WEEK 22 | Cardiac failure, Pulmonary circulation & edema | 1.Nervous system: cerebellar cortex 2.Spinal cord | 1.Birth defects; Types of abnormalities 2.Principals of teratology | 1.Veins of lower limb 2.Lymphatic Drainage 3. Dermatomes and cut. innervation 4. Revision | Classification of enzyme inhibitors and their biochemical importance, Therapeutic use and application of enzymes in clinical diagnosis, Enzyme Deficiency Diseases. | |
| WEEK 23 | Circulatory shocks, Physical principals of gas exchange | 1.Nervous system: Peripheral nerve & Ganglia 2. Tutorial | 1.Teratogens associated with human malformation 2.Clinicals | 1.Surface Marking 2.Radiology 3. Spotting 4.Revision | Synthesis and structure of haemoglobin, Types and function of haemoglobin, O2 binding capacity of haemoglobin and factors regulating & affecting it | |
| WEEK 24 | Term test 2 | TERM EXAM 2 | ||||
| WEEK 25 | Regional circulations: cerebral, fetal, V/Q ratio | 1.Immune system 2.Lymphoid organs -Thymus | 1.Prenatal diagnosis 2.Fetal Therapy | 1.Thoracic apertures 2.Skeleton of Thorax´-vertebrae 3. Sternum 4.Ribs I | Breakdown of haemoglobin, formation of bile pigments their transport and excretion, Biochemical causes of hyper-bilirubinaemia and differentiation between different types of jaundice. | |
| WEEK 26 | Regional circulations: skin, CVS changes during exercise, Transport of gases in blood | 1.Lymphoid organs -spleen i 2.Lymphoid organs -spleen ii | 1.Skeletal system I 2.Clinicals | 1.Ribs II 2.Joints of thoracic wall 3.Movements of thoracic wall 4.Muscles of thoracic wall | Classification of Porphyrias, review of haemoglobinopathies | |
| WEEK 27 | High altitude physiology, Nervous regulation of respitaion | 1.Lymphoid organs -Lymph node 2.Lymphoid organs -Tonsil | 1.Skeletal system II 2. Clinicals | 1.Neurovasculature of thoracic wall I 2. NV of Thoracic wall II 3.DiaphragmI 4.DiaphragmII | Classification of vitamins, their chemical structure & biochemical function, Daily requirements, sources, functions and deficiency effects of fat soluble vitamins-Vitamin A & D | |
| WEEK 28 | Deep sea physiology, Chemical regulation of respitaion | 1.Respiratory system -Trachea 2. Epiglottis | 1.Muscular system I 2. Clinicals | 1. Mediastinum I 2. Mediastinum II 3. Mediastinum III 4.MediastinumIV | Vitamin E and Vitamin K, Water soluble Vitamins-Vitamin C & B1(Thiamine) | |
| WEEK 29 | Pathophysiology of respiratory diseases: asthma, emphysema | Respiratory system -Lungs | 1.Muscular system II 2. Clinicals | 1.Pleura I 2.Pleura II 3.Pleura III 4.Lungs I | Vitamin B2(Riboflavin),B3(Niacin, Pantothenic acid and Biotin. | |
| WEEK 30 | Pathophysiology of respiratory diseases: cyanosis, hypoxia, restrictive lung diseases | 1.Integumentary system- thick skin 2.Thin skin & hair follicle | 1.Limb I 2. Clinicals | 1.Lungs II 2.Lungs III 3.Lungs IV 4.Pericardium I | Folic acid and Cobalamin(B12), Role of vitamins as co-enzymes, Hypervitaminosis | |
| WEEK 31 | Skin and temperature regulation, Pathophysiology of respiratory diseases: restrictive lung diseases | Mammary gland & its phases | 1.Limb II 2.Clinicals | 1.Pericardium II 2.Heart I 3.Heart II 4.Heart III | Minerals in human nutrition, sources, biochemical actions and recommended daily allowance (RDA) Sodium ,potassium & Calcium and Phosphorus | |
| WEEK 32 | Abnormalities of temperature regulation: fever, heat stroke, hypothermia | Revision | Revision | 1.Heart IV 2.Surface Marking 3.Surface Marking I 4.Surface Marking II | Iron metabolism, Zinc & Copper ,Selinium. iodine Sulphur, magnesium, flouride | |
| WEEK 33 | Revision week | Revision | Revision | Radiology | Caloric requirements of the body. Balanced diet Protein energy malnutrition, Marasmus & Kwashiorkor | |
| WEEK 34 | Revision week | Revision | Revision | Spotting | Nutritional requirements in Pregnancy & Lactation. Types of Collagen ,structure , biosynthesis,degradation of collagen, Collagenopathies, | |
| WEEK 35 | Revision week | Revision | Revision | Spotting | ELASTIN ,Characteristics of Elastin, Role. Glycoaminoglycans structure, Classification ,functions & disorders. | |
| WEEK 36 | Revision week | Revision | Revision | Revision | Revision |