In currently in final week of ortho, if you were to see thoroughly the academic calendar which I have uploaded..so I have plan to study 3 topics per day..1 from the lecture that has been taken for me on the particular day and the other 2, will be from previous posting that I have attended. Give me the list of topics that I should study for each posting..so that it will be easy for me to ace in the upcoming CA( you can see when the CA is coming in the academic calendar)
Which group are you in? This determines which postings you've already completed before Ortho.
| Clinical Wk | Posting |
|---|---|
| Wk 3 | Medicine (6wks) → Wk 3–8 |
| Wk 3 | OBG (6wks) → Wk 3–8 |
| Wk 9 | Surgery starts |
| Wk 15 | Group F = Ortho |
| Current: Wk 32 | Group F = Ortho (final week, 2wks block) |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Heart failure — types, staging (NYHA), management |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease — ACS, STEMI vs NSTEMI, management |
| 3 | Hypertension — classification, management, complications |
| 4 | Rheumatic fever & mitral stenosis |
| 5 | COPD — spirometry, management, exacerbations |
| 6 | Asthma — classification, acute severe management |
| 7 | Pneumonia — CAP, HAP, organisms, management |
| 8 | Tuberculosis — diagnosis, treatment, MDR-TB |
| 9 | Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) vs HHS |
| 10 | Diabetes mellitus — types, management, complications |
| 11 | Thyroid disorders — hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism |
| 12 | Cushing's syndrome vs Addison's disease |
| 13 | Chronic kidney disease — staging, complications, dialysis indications |
| 14 | Nephrotic vs nephritic syndrome |
| 15 | Liver cirrhosis — complications (variceal bleed, SBP, HE) |
| 16 | Hepatitis B & C — serology, treatment |
| 17 | Stroke — ischaemic vs haemorrhagic, management, thrombolysis |
| 18 | Meningitis & encephalitis |
| 19 | Anaemia — iron deficiency, B12, haemolytic |
| 20 | Leukaemia — ALL, CML, AML overview |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Acute abdomen — causes, approach, differentials |
| 2 | Appendicitis — clinical features, scoring, management |
| 3 | Bowel obstruction — small vs large, causes, management |
| 4 | Peptic ulcer disease — complications, surgical management |
| 5 | Hernia — inguinal (direct vs indirect), femoral, complications |
| 6 | Colorectal carcinoma — Duke's staging, management |
| 7 | Gallstones — biliary colic, cholecystitis, cholangitis, Charcot's triad |
| 8 | Pancreatitis — acute (Ranson's criteria), chronic |
| 9 | Breast lump — benign vs malignant, investigations, management |
| 10 | Thyroid swelling — goitre, carcinoma types |
| 11 | Trauma — ATLS primary survey, haemorrhagic shock classification |
| 12 | Burns — rule of 9s, depth classification, fluid resuscitation |
| 13 | Peripheral vascular disease — ABI, management, critical ischaemia |
| 14 | Varicose veins vs DVT |
| 15 | Urological — BPH, renal stones (ureteric colic), bladder carcinoma |
| 16 | Head injury — GCS, extradural vs subdural haematoma |
| 17 | Pre-op assessment & post-op complications |
| 18 | Surgical wound — infection, dehiscence, fistula |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Antenatal care — booking visit, investigations, screening |
| 2 | Hypertension in pregnancy — pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP |
| 3 | Antepartum haemorrhage — placenta praevia vs abruption |
| 4 | Diabetes in pregnancy — GDM screening, management |
| 5 | Preterm labour — causes, tocolysis, steroids |
| 6 | Prolonged labour — partograph, causes, management |
| 7 | Postpartum haemorrhage — causes (4 T's), management |
| 8 | Normal labour — stages, mechanism, active management |
| 9 | Caesarean section — indications, types, complications |
| 10 | Ectopic pregnancy — clinical features, diagnosis, management |
| 11 | Abortion — types, management, Rh consideration |
| 12 | Abnormal uterine bleeding — causes (PALM-COEIN), investigation |
| 13 | Fibroids — types, complications, management |
| 14 | Cervical carcinoma — staging (FIGO), treatment, colposcopy |
| 15 | Ovarian cysts & carcinoma — CA-125, staging |
| 16 | Endometriosis — clinical features, management |
| 17 | Contraception — combined pill, IUCD, sterilisation |
| 18 | Menopause — HRT, osteoporosis prevention |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death certification, types of death (natural, unnatural) |
| 2 | Medico-legal autopsy — internal & external examination |
| 3 | Wounds — incised, lacerated, gunshot, stab |
| 4 | Sexual assault — examination, evidence collection |
| 5 | Drowning & hanging — findings |
| 6 | Poisoning — organophosphate, CO, alcohol |
| 7 | Age & identity estimation |
| 8 | Medical ethics & consent |
| Slot | Source | How to choose |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1 | Ortho lecture of the day | Whatever is taught today |
| Topic 2 | Previous posting A (rotate: Medicine → Surgery → OBG → FM) | Pick next uncovered topic from list above |
| Topic 3 | Previous posting B (different from A) | Pick next uncovered topic from a different posting |
Priority order for CA revision: Surgery & Medicine (6 weeks each = most content) → OBG → Ortho → Paediatrics → Community Med → Forensic
I need the topics I have to study from the postings that I have finished and also for the upcoming postings..also the current posting
AIMST University Year 3 MBBS clinical posting topics syllabus ortho surgery medicine paediatrics community medicine
https://aimst.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MBBS-program…
Year 3 MBBS high yield topics orthopaedics paediatrics community medicine SSM dermatology CA exam
| Status | Posting | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Done | Forensic Medicine / FM | 2 wks (Oct) |
| ✅ Done | OBG | 6 wks (Nov–Dec) |
| ✅ Done | Medicine | 6 wks (Jan–Feb) |
| ✅ Done | Surgery | 6 wks (Feb–Apr) |
| 🔴 Current | Orthopaedics | Final week (now) |
| 🔜 Upcoming | Paediatrics | 6 wks |
| 🔜 Upcoming | Community Medicine | ~6 wks |
| 🔜 Upcoming | SSM / Dermatology | 2 wks each |
2-week posting — smaller topic list, high yield for exams
| # | Topic | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medico-legal autopsy | External & internal examination findings |
| 2 | Types of wounds | Incised, lacerated, contused, stab, gunshot — distinguishing features |
| 3 | Asphyxia deaths | Hanging, strangulation, drowning — autopsy findings |
| 4 | Poisoning | Organophosphate, CO, alcohol, corrosives — clinical + PM findings |
| 5 | Sexual assault | Examination protocol, evidence collection, hymen injuries |
| 6 | Death & documentation | Death certification, cause of death, types (natural, unnatural, sudden) |
| 7 | Age estimation | Dentition, ossification centres, skeletal age |
| 8 | Medical ethics & consent | Informed consent, confidentiality, professional negligence |
| 9 | Decomposition & time of death | Rigor mortis, livor mortis, putrefaction |
| 10 | Infanticide & SIDS | Features distinguishing stillbirth from live-born death |
| # | Topic | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Normal labour & stages | Mechanism of labour, partograph interpretation |
| 2 | Antenatal care | Booking visit, screening tests, danger signs |
| 3 | Pre-eclampsia & eclampsia | Criteria, management, MgSO₄ protocol, HELLP |
| 4 | Antepartum haemorrhage | Placenta praevia vs abruption — differences, management |
| 5 | Postpartum haemorrhage | 4 T's (tone, trauma, tissue, thrombin), active management of 3rd stage |
| 6 | Diabetes in pregnancy | GDM screening (OGTT), management, fetal complications |
| 7 | Preterm labour | Definition, causes, tocolytics, antenatal corticosteroids |
| 8 | Prolonged/obstructed labour | Causes, partograph warning signs, management |
| 9 | Caesarean section | Indications, types (LSCS), complications |
| 10 | Ectopic pregnancy | Sites, clinical features, laparoscopy, management |
| 11 | Abortion | Types (threatened/inevitable/incomplete/missed), management, anti-D |
| 12 | Abnormal uterine bleeding | PALM-COEIN classification, investigations |
| 13 | Fibroids (leiomyoma) | Types (intramural/submucosal/subserosal), complications, myomectomy |
| 14 | Cervical carcinoma | FIGO staging, colposcopy, PAP smear, HPV vaccination |
| 15 | Ovarian cysts & carcinoma | Benign vs malignant, CA-125, staging |
| 16 | Endometriosis | Pathophysiology, clinical features, laparoscopy, management |
| 17 | Contraception | COC pill, IUCD (types, complications), sterilisation, emergency contraception |
| 18 | Menopause & HRT | Symptoms, HRT risks/benefits, osteoporosis prevention |
| 19 | Puerperal sepsis | Causes, organisms, management |
| 20 | Hydramnios & oligohydramnios | Causes, AFI, complications |
| # | Topic | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hypertension | Classification, target organ damage, stepwise management |
| 2 | Ischaemic heart disease / ACS | STEMI vs NSTEMI, ECG changes, thrombolysis, PCI |
| 3 | Heart failure | Systolic vs diastolic, NYHA staging, management (RAAS, diuretics) |
| 4 | Valvular heart disease | Mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, aortic stenosis |
| 5 | Rheumatic fever | Jones criteria, streptococcal link, prophylaxis |
| 6 | Arrhythmias | AF — rate vs rhythm control; VT/VF — management |
| 7 | Infective endocarditis | Duke criteria, organisms, embolic complications |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 8 | COPD — GOLD staging, management, exacerbations |
| 9 | Asthma — classification, acute severe management, stepwise therapy |
| 10 | Community-acquired pneumonia — organisms, CURB-65, antibiotics |
| 11 | Tuberculosis — diagnosis (Mantoux, IGRA, AFB), RIPE therapy, MDR-TB |
| 12 | Pleural effusion — transudate vs exudate, Light's criteria |
| 13 | Lung carcinoma — types (SCLC vs NSCLC), paraneoplastic syndromes |
| 14 | Pulmonary embolism — Wells score, CTPA, management |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 15 | Liver cirrhosis — Child-Pugh, complications (variceal bleed, SBP, hepatic encephalopathy, HRS) |
| 16 | Hepatitis B — serology (HBsAg, anti-HBs, HBeAg), treatment |
| 17 | Peptic ulcer disease — H. pylori, complications, treatment |
| 18 | Inflammatory bowel disease — Crohn's vs UC |
| 19 | Acute liver failure — causes, management |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 20 | Diabetes mellitus — Type 1 vs 2, DKA vs HHS (differences!), complications |
| 21 | Thyroid disorders — hyperthyroidism (Graves'), hypothyroidism, thyroid storm |
| 22 | Cushing's syndrome — causes, investigations (dexamethasone suppression) |
| 23 | Addison's disease — features, Addisonian crisis, short Synacthen test |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 24 | Chronic kidney disease — staging (eGFR), complications, dialysis indications |
| 25 | Nephrotic vs nephritic syndrome — differences, causes |
| 26 | Acute kidney injury — pre-renal/renal/post-renal, management |
| 27 | UTI & pyelonephritis |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 28 | Stroke — ischaemic vs haemorrhagic, thrombolysis criteria, management |
| 29 | Meningitis — causes, CSF findings (bacterial vs viral vs TB), treatment |
| 30 | Epilepsy — classification, status epilepticus management |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 31 | Anaemia — iron deficiency, B12/folate, haemolytic; investigations |
| 32 | Leukaemia overview — ALL, AML, CLL, CML — key differences |
| 33 | Coagulopathy — haemophilia, ITP, DIC |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Acute abdomen — causes by quadrant, approach, investigations |
| 2 | Appendicitis — Alvarado score, surgical management |
| 3 | Bowel obstruction — small vs large, causes (adhesions, hernia, volvulus), management |
| 4 | Perforated peptic ulcer — Boey score, operative management |
| 5 | Colorectal carcinoma — Duke's/TNM staging, screening, surgery types |
| 6 | Gallstone disease — biliary colic, acute cholecystitis, cholangitis (Charcot's triad), Mirizzi |
| 7 | Acute pancreatitis — Ranson's criteria, Atlanta classification, ERCP role |
| 8 | Hernia — inguinal (direct vs indirect), femoral, incisional; strangulation vs obstruction |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 9 | Breast lumps — Triple assessment, benign (fibroadenoma, cyst) vs malignant |
| 10 | Breast carcinoma — TNM staging, types, surgical options (mastectomy vs BCS) |
| 11 | Thyroid swelling — investigation, goitre types, thyroid carcinoma (papillary most common) |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 12 | Peripheral arterial disease — ABI, Fontaine classification, critical ischaemia |
| 13 | DVT & varicose veins — Wells score, management |
| 14 | Aortic aneurysm — AAA, risk of rupture, endovascular vs open |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 15 | ATLS primary survey (ABCDE), haemorrhagic shock classification (Classes I–IV) |
| 16 | Burns — Rule of 9s, depth classification, Parkland formula |
| 17 | Head injury — GCS, extradural (middle meningeal artery) vs subdural haematoma |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 18 | BPH — IPSS score, medical vs surgical management |
| 19 | Renal & ureteric calculi — pain radiation, KUB, management |
| 20 | Bladder & renal carcinoma — painless haematuria, staging, treatment |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 21 | Pre-operative assessment — risk scoring, optimisation |
| 22 | Post-operative complications — wound infection, DVT, PE, ileus, anastomotic leak |
Study 1 topic/day from today's lecture + 2 from previous postings
| # | Topic | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fracture classification & healing | Gustilo (open), AO classification, stages of healing |
| 2 | Fracture complications | AVN, fat embolism, compartment syndrome, malunion, non-union |
| 3 | Upper limb fractures | Colles', Smith's, scaphoid (AVN risk), supracondylar (children) |
| 4 | Lower limb fractures | NOF (intracapsular vs extracapsular), tibial shaft, ankle (Lauge-Hansen/Weber) |
| 5 | Spine — disc prolapse | PIVD, levels (L4/L5, L5/S1), SLR test, management |
| 6 | Spine — other | Spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, cord injury (ASIA classification) |
| 7 | Osteoarthritis | Pathology, X-ray features (4 signs), management (conservative vs TKR/THR) |
| 8 | Rheumatoid arthritis (joint) | Hands (ulnar deviation, Boutonnière, swan-neck), management |
| 9 | Septic arthritis & osteomyelitis | Organisms, acute vs chronic, Brodie's abscess, management |
| 10 | Bone tumours | Osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma (vs Ewing's), secondaries (common primaries) |
| 11 | Paediatric ortho — CDH | Barlow/Ortolani test, Graf classification, Pavlik harness |
| 12 | Paediatric ortho — CTEV | Clinical features, Pirani score, Ponseti method |
| 13 | Perthes' disease vs SUFE | Age group, clinical features, X-ray findings |
| 14 | Shoulder disorders | Rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, shoulder dislocation |
| 15 | Knee disorders | ACL/PCL/meniscal injuries — special tests (Lachman, McMurray) |
| 16 | Gout & pseudogout | Investigations (urate crystals), management (colchicine, allopurinol) |
| 17 | Amputation & rehabilitation | Levels, prosthetics, phantom pain |
| 18 | Osteoporosis | Risk factors, DEXA scan, T-score, bisphosphonates |
| # | Topic | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Normal development milestones | Gross motor, fine motor, language, social — red flags |
| 2 | Neonatal resuscitation | Apgar score, NRP steps |
| 3 | Neonatal jaundice | Physiological vs pathological, bilirubin thresholds, phototherapy, exchange transfusion |
| 4 | Respiratory distress in newborn | RDS (surfactant deficiency), TTN, MAS |
| 5 | Febrile child — approach | Fever of unknown origin, sepsis screening |
| 6 | Meningitis in children | Organisms by age, LP findings, empirical antibiotics |
| 7 | Childhood pneumonia | WHO classification (fast breathing), antibiotics, IMCI |
| 8 | Asthma in children | Severity classification, acute management, inhaler technique |
| 9 | Acute gastroenteritis & dehydration | PLAN A/B/C (WHO), ORS, IV rehydration |
| 10 | Malnutrition | Marasmus vs kwashiorkor, WHO criteria, F-75/F-100 |
| 11 | Failure to thrive | Causes (organic vs non-organic), assessment |
| 12 | Congenital heart disease | Cyanotic (ToF, TGA) vs acyanotic (VSD, ASD, PDA) — key features |
| 13 | Childhood epilepsy | Febrile seizures, absence, infantile spasms, management |
| 14 | Nephrotic syndrome in children | Minimal change disease, steroids, complications |
| 15 | Haemolytic anaemia — Thalassaemia | Types, Hb electrophoresis, transfusion dependency |
| 16 | Childhood leukaemia (ALL) | Presentation, induction therapy, prognosis |
| 17 | Immunisation schedule | Malaysia EPI — BCG, OPV, DTP, Hib, HBV, MMR, HPV |
| 18 | Child abuse | Types, indicators, management, reporting |
| 19 | Upper respiratory tract — croup vs epiglottitis | Differences, steeple sign vs thumbprint sign |
| 20 | Childhood diarrhoeal diseases | Rotavirus, bacterial causes, management |
| # | Topic | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Epidemiology basics | Types of studies (RCT, cohort, case-control, cross-sectional), bias |
| 2 | Measures of disease frequency | Incidence, prevalence, attack rate |
| 3 | Measures of association | OR, RR, ARR, NNT |
| 4 | Screening | Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, ROC curve |
| 5 | Healthcare system — Malaysia | MOH structure, levels of care (primary/secondary/tertiary) |
| 6 | National immunisation programme | EPI Malaysia, cold chain, AEFI |
| 7 | Communicable disease control | Notification, contact tracing, quarantine (Akta 342) |
| 8 | Water & food safety | Water treatment, foodborne illnesses, HACCP |
| 9 | Environmental health | Occupational hazards, noise, radiation |
| 10 | Nutrition & health | PEM, micronutrient deficiencies, obesity — national data |
| 11 | Maternal & child health | Antenatal care system, MCH programme in Malaysia |
| 12 | NCD prevention — cardiovascular | Risk factor modification, Framingham score |
| 13 | NCD prevention — cancer | Cancer screening programmes in Malaysia, common cancers |
| 14 | Mental health in community | Common disorders, community mental health services |
| 15 | Occupational health | Notifiable occupational diseases, SOCSO, DOSH |
| 16 | Health promotion & education | Ottawa Charter, PRECEDE-PROCEED, behaviour change |
| 17 | Research methodology | Sample size, p-value, confidence interval, type I/II error |
| 18 | Vector control | Dengue (Aedes), malaria — national control programmes |
| # | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Eczema (atopic dermatitis) — management, wet wraps, topical steroids |
| 2 | Psoriasis — plaque type, Auspitz sign, management (biologics) |
| 3 | Acne vulgaris — grading, comedones, treatment (topical vs systemic) |
| 4 | Fungal infections — tinea (types), candidiasis, diagnosis, treatment |
| 5 | Bacterial skin infections — impetigo, cellulitis, erysipelas, furuncle |
| 6 | Viral infections — herpes zoster, chicken pox, molluscum, warts |
| 7 | Urticaria & angioedema — acute vs chronic, anaphylaxis management |
| 8 | Blistering disorders — pemphigus vulgaris vs bullous pemphigoid |
| 9 | Skin tumours — BCC, SCC, melanoma (ABCDEs), dysplastic naevus |
| 10 | Drug reactions — SCAR (SJS/TEN), morbilliform, fixed drug eruption |
| Slot | Source | Rotation |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1 | Today's Ortho lecture | Whatever is taught in clinic |
| Topic 2 | Completed posting (rotate daily) | Medicine → Surgery → OBG → Forensic → repeat |
| Topic 3 | Completed posting (different from slot 2) | Surgery → OBG → Forensic → Medicine → repeat |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Ortho ends | ~May 15 |
| Paediatrics | ~May 18 – Jun 26 |
| Community Medicine | ~Jun 29 – Aug 7 |
| Study Break | Aug 24–28 |
| CA Exam | 31 Aug – 4 Sep 2026 |
Pro tip: For each topic, follow the structure: Definition → Causes/Pathophysiology → Clinical features → Investigations → Management → Complications. This mirrors how CA questions are framed at AIMST.