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)
| 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
Year 3 clinical posting topics syllabus orthopaedics surgery medicine paediatrics community medicine OBG
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.