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List all topics under these competencies
I'll analyse the image first, then look up all the topics under each competency from the medical library.
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Now let me search the medical library for all the MI competency topics in parallel.
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Let me search for microbiology/infectious disease books specifically, and look for the MI competency headings.
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The image shows "Theory Paper 2" with MI competency codes (MI 4.1-8.4). These are likely from a Medical Microbiology curriculum. Let me search the TOC of the microbiology books for these specific sections.
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The "MI" codes in the image likely refer to a specific curriculum framework (possibly Philippine Medical School, USMLE Step 1, or similar board exam curriculum). These are Microbiology & Infectious Disease competency codes. Let me search for curriculum documents online and also look at the TOC of microbiology books more carefully for these numbered competencies.
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MI 4.1-4.9 MI 5.1-5.5 MI 6.1-6.3 MI 7.1-7.5 MI 8.1-8.4 microbiology competency topics medical curriculum
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The web search confirms these are CBME (Competency-Based Medical Education) Microbiology competency codes from the Indian medical curriculum (NMC/MCI framework). Let me extract the full list of topics for each competency range by reading the curriculum document.
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https://www.microrao.com/microbiology_competencies_objective…
I can see partial data. The curriculum documents are revealing the competency codes. However, I notice something important: the image labels these competencies differently from the standard NMC CBME numbering. In the image, the competency groups are:
- MI 4.1-4.9 = Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary System
- MI 5.1-5.5 = Musculoskeletal System, Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
- MI 6.1-6.3 = Central Nervous System Infections
- MI 7.1-7.5 = Respiratory Tract Infections
- MI 8.1-8.4 = Genitourinary and Sexually Transmitted Infections
This numbering matches a specific institution's version. Let me search for the full NMC CBME microbiology competency list to get all topics.
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NMC CBME microbiology competency MI 4.1 to MI 8.4 complete list gastrointestinal hepatobiliary genitourinary India MBBS
Excellent! I found a very relevant source from easynotes4all.com that covers every competency from MI 1.1 to MI 11.3, and the BLDE University document gives a clear mapping of topics to competency codes. Let me extract the full content for the specific competency ranges.
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https://easynotes4all.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Microbi…
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https://bldedu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MBBS-Phase-I…
Now I have all the data I need. I can see from the easynotes4all source that this curriculum uses a different numbering than BLDE/PIMS. In the image shown, the numbering is:
- MI 4.1-4.9 = Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary
- MI 5.1-5.5 = Musculoskeletal, Skin & Soft Tissue
- MI 6.1-6.3 = CNS Infections
- MI 7.1-7.5 = Respiratory Tract
- MI 8.1-8.4 = Genitourinary & STIs
This matches the easynotes4all / NMC CBME 2024 numbering exactly (MI 4 = GIT, MI 5 = MSK/Skin, MI 6 = CNS, MI 7 = Respiratory, MI 8 = GU). The BLDE curriculum uses a shifted numbering (MI 3 = GIT, MI 5 = MSK etc.). I have enough data from both sources to compile the complete list. Here is the full answer:
Theory Paper 2 - NMC CBME Microbiology Competencies
MI 4 - Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary System (MI 4.1-4.9)
| Code | Topic |
|---|---|
| MI 4.1 | Define and differentiate between diarrhea, dysentery and food poisoning. Enumerate the microbial agents causing them. |
| MI 4.2 | Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical course and laboratory diagnosis of common diarrheal diseases - E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella, V. cholerae, Campylobacter, viral gastroenteritis, Giardia, Coccidian parasites |
| MI 4.3 | Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical features and laboratory diagnosis of enteric fever (Salmonella typhi/paratyphi) |
| MI 4.4 | Describe the procedure for collection, transport and processing of stool specimens; interpret stool examination results |
| MI 4.5 | Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical course and laboratory diagnosis of hepatic infections - liver abscess (amoebic & pyogenic), hydatid disease |
| MI 4.6 | Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical features and laboratory diagnosis of food poisoning (Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringens, Bacillus cereus) |
| MI 4.7 | Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis and prophylaxis of enterically transmitted viral hepatitis (Hepatitis A & E) |
| MI 4.8 | Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis and prophylaxis of parenterally transmitted viral hepatitis (Hepatitis B, C & D); discuss viral markers |
| MI 4.9 | Suggest the most appropriate laboratory test based on clinical presentation in a suspected viral hepatitis case; interpret viral hepatitis markers and serology reports |
MI 5 - Musculoskeletal System, Skin & Soft Tissue Infections (MI 5.1-5.5)
| Code | Topic |
|---|---|
| MI 5.1 | Enumerate microbial agents causing anaerobic infections. Describe the pathogenesis, clinical course and laboratory diagnosis of anaerobic infections (Clostridium perfringens, C. tetani, C. botulinum, non-sporing anaerobes - gas gangrene, tetanus, botulism) |
| MI 5.2 | Explain the etiopathogenesis, clinical course and laboratory diagnosis of bone & joint infections caused by bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic agents (osteomyelitis, septic arthritis) |
| MI 5.3 | Explain the etiopathogenesis, clinical course and laboratory diagnosis of skin and soft tissue infections caused by bacterial (S. aureus, S. pyogenes, Anthrax), fungal (dermatophytes, subcutaneous mycoses), viral (poxvirus) and parasitic agents |
| MI 5.4 | Differentiate between infective and non-infective lesions in the skin. Enlist microbes causing systemic disease with involvement of skin |
| MI 5.5 | Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical course, complications and laboratory diagnosis of mycobacterial infections involving skin & soft tissue - leprosy (Mycobacterium leprae), with emphasis on specimen collection |
MI 6 - Central Nervous System Infections (MI 6.1-6.3)
| Code | Topic |
|---|---|
| MI 6.1 | Enumerate microbial agents causing meningitis. Explain the pathogenesis, clinical course and laboratory diagnosis of meningitis caused by bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic agents (N. meningitidis, S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, Cryptococcus, viral meningitis) |
| MI 6.2 | Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical course and laboratory diagnosis of encephalitis and other CNS infections - viral (rabies, slow viral diseases, herpes encephalitis), parasitic (toxoplasmosis, neurocysticercosis, free-living amoeba), prions |
| MI 6.3 | Demonstrate the appropriate collection and transport of CSF; interpret CSF findings (microscopy, culture, biochemistry) in different types of meningitis/encephalitis |
MI 7 - Respiratory Tract Infections (MI 7.1-7.5)
| Code | Topic |
|---|---|
| MI 7.1 | Enumerate microbial agents causing upper respiratory tract infections (URTI). Describe the etiopathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis - Corynebacterium diphtheriae (diphtheria), Streptococcus pyogenes, influenza virus, parainfluenza, RSV, mumps, coronavirus |
| MI 7.2 | Enumerate microbial agents causing lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI). Describe the etiopathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis - Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), non-tuberculous mycobacteria, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella, Legionella, Adenovirus, Aspergillus, Pneumocystis jirovecii |
| MI 7.3 | Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical course and laboratory diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection including drug resistance patterns; discuss BCG vaccination |
| MI 7.4 | Demonstrate collection and transport of throat swab; identify agents from Albert's stain and Gram stain of throat swab and correlate with clinical findings |
| MI 7.5 | Identify common etiologic agents of lower respiratory tract infections from Gram-stained and Acid-fast stained smear of sputum/BAL/tracheal aspirate and correlate with clinical findings |
MI 8 - Genitourinary & Sexually Transmitted Infections (MI 8.1-8.4)
| Code | Topic |
|---|---|
| MI 8.1 | Describe the etiopathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of common bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections of the genitourinary system - UTI pathogens (E. coli, Proteus, Klebsiella, Candida albicans), urethritis, pyelonephritis |
| MI 8.2 | Enlist common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Explain the pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and prevention of common bacterial and viral STIs - Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea), Treponema pallidum (syphilis), Chlamydia trachomatis, Haemophilus ducreyi (soft chancre), LGV, Donovanosis, genital herpes, genital warts (HPV), bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginitis (Trichomonas, Candida), non-gonococcal urethritis |
| MI 8.3 | Describe the role of oncogenic viruses in the evolution of virus-associated malignancy - HPV (cervical cancer), EBV (Burkitt's lymphoma), Hepatitis B/C (liver cancer); discuss mechanisms and preventive strategies (vaccination, screening) |
| MI 8.4 | Describe the etiologic agents of emerging infectious diseases; discuss the clinical course and diagnosis - SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, Ebola, Zika, Nipah virus; epidemiology, outbreak response |
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