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knowledge of the basic medical sciences in the diagnosis, assessment, management and prevention of
health problems.

The Pt-Dr Theme covers the clinical aspects of health and disease, both theoretically and from a
practice perspective. It encompasses the diagnosis and assessment of patients through history taking,
physical examination and the use of other investigations; communication skills; the management of
clinical problems; basic procedural skills; and the identification and application of research-based
evidence in health care practice (evidence-based medicine, abbreviated EBM).

The Pop-Med Theme is designed to give you a population perspective on health and disease. It
examines the determinants of health and disease in populations (especially the Malaysian population)
such as the distribution of diseases, their risk factors in communities and the implications; screening;
prevention of disease and the promotion of health; variations in access to health care among different
communities; the organisation of the Malaysian healthcare system; and the processes by which
evidence-based, ethical and economically responsible decisions are made about the use of health-care
resources.

The PPD Theme covers the areas of professionalism, health law and ethics and self-care in medical
practice; ensures that you acquire the skills necessary to be a reflective practitioner. The content of
the PPD Theme is specifically designed to comply with the Code of Professional Conduct by the
Malaysian Medical Council - as a statement of the principles of conduct for doctors.

Course - MIA 1001: Medical Sciences 1 (Stage 1) and Course - MIA 2001: Medical Sciences 2 (Stage 2)
comprise of 11 blocks. These are:

MIA 1001: Medical Sciences 1 (Stage 1)

BLOCK 1: Language in Medicine (8 weeks)

BLOCK 2: Foundation (11 weeks)

BLOCK 3: Musculoskeletal Sciences (6 weeks)

BLOCK 4: Cardiovascular Sciences (6 weeks)
BLOCK 5: Respiratory Sciences (7 weeks)

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