Revised Syllabus for the 4th B.H.M.S. Practice of Medicine (Paper-2) Examination
Preparing for the Practice of Medicine Paper-2 for 4-Year B.H.M.S. Students
This post targets students of B.H.M.S. (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) as they prepare for the upcoming examination on the Practice of Medicine Paper-2. The material covered in this post emphasizes the most important topics and frequently asked questions related to various Indian university examinations.
Practice of Medicine
The Practice of Medicine is a course spanning two years, taught in the third and fourth years of B.H.M.S., with the examination taking place at the conclusion of the fourth year.
Third Year Topics:- Respiratory diseases- Digestive system and peritoneum diseases- Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas diseases- Genetic factors and chronic Miasms- Immunological factors and susceptibility (including HIV, Hepatitis)- Disorders from chemical, physical agents, climatic, and environmental factors- Water and electrolyte balance disorders
Fourth Year Topics:- Nutritional and metabolic diseases- Haemopoietic system diseases- Endocrinal diseases- Infectious diseases- Cardiovascular system diseases- Urogenital Tract diseases- Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System diseases- Psychiatric disorders- Disorders of the locomotor system (connective tissue, bones, and joints)- Skin and sexually transmitted diseases- Tropical diseases- Paediatric disorders- Geriatric disorders
In addition to the above-mentioned topics, students will also study applied anatomy, applied physiology, and the clinical examination of these subjects.
The examination for the fourth-year B.H.M.S. Practice of Medicine consists of two papers, each containing 100 marks, totalling 200 marks. These papers are divided as follows:- Paper 1 (Section A and B): Topics of 3B.H.M.S. - 50 marks; Homoeopathic Therapeutics related to topics of 3B.H.M.S. - 50 marks- Paper 2 (Section A and B): Topics of 4B.H.M.S. - 50 marks; Homoeopathic Therapeutics related to topics of 4B.H.M.S. - 50 marks
This post focuses on the syllabus for Practice of Medicine Paper 2. For additional information regarding Practice of Medicine Paper 1, refer to the separate post titled "4th B.H.M.S. Practice of Medicine Paper-1 Exam Syllabus."
The post offers a list of important questions across various chapters, including Full Questions (FQ), Semi Full Questions (SFQ), and Short Notes (SN). The questions are grouped according to the relevant sections:
Section A (Topics of 4th B.H.M.S.):
- Haemopoietic system:
- Hodgkin's disease/Lymphadenoma
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukaemia types with acute leukaemia
- Anaemia Classification
- Aplastic anaemia (Anaemia Gravis)
- Chronic lymphatic leukaemia
- Chronic myeloid leukaemia/Granulocytic leukaemia
- Erythroblastosis foetalis
- Haemophilia
- Agranulocytosis
- Benti's anaemia/Splenic anaemia
- Cyanosis
- Difference between Chronic myeloid and Chronic lymphatic leukaemia
- Haemolytic anaemia
- Myelomatosis/Multiple myeloma
- Pernicious anaemia/Addison's disease
- Polycythaemia-rubra-vera/Osler's disease/Erythaemia
- Purpura
- Sickle-cell anaemia
- Splenomegaly
- Thalassaemia/Cooley's anaemia... (the list is continued)
The syllabus for Practice of Medicine Paper 1 can be found in the separate post titled "4th B.H.M.S. Practice of Medicine Paper-1 Exam Syllabus." Good luck in your preparations!
- In the Practice of Medicine Paper-2, students will study topics related to cardiovascular system diseases, a part of the fourth year curriculum in B.H.M.S.
- The syllabus for the fourth year also includes neurological disorders, such as the difference between Chronic myeloid and Chronic lymphatic leukaemia.
- The study of mental health disorders, like Schizophrenia and Depression, is a vital part of the Practice of Medicine Paper-2, under the section of Psychiatric disorders.
- In addition to these, students will delve into the understanding of respiratory-conditions, including diseases like asthma and tuberculosis, as part of the third year topics.
- The study of digestive-health is equally important, covering topics like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), among other digestive system diseases.
- Cancer, an emergent medical-condition, will also be addressed, with a focus on breast cancer, lung cancer, and skin cancer within the context of the Practice of Medicine Paper-2.
- Students will explore environmental-science, learning about its impact on health and wellness, including environmental factors contributing to certain diseases or health issues.
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