Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore

AETCOM Competencies for 3rd MBBS, Part 1

Department Competency Number Competency Integration
number of hours
Ophthalmology 3.1 4 Demonstrate ability to communicate
to patients in a patient, respectful,
non-threatening, non-judgmental
and empathetic manner
3.2 4 Demonstrate an understanding of the IM 26.33,
implications and the appropriate 26.40
procedure and response to be followed
in the event of medical error
ENT 3.3 A 3 Demonstrate ability to communicate
to patients in a patient, respectful,
non-threatening, non-judgmental and
empathetic manner
3.3 B 4 Identify, discuss and defend, medico-
legal,socio-cultural and ethical issues
as they pertain to consent for surgical
procedures
Forensic 3.3 C 4 Administer informed consent and
Medicine & appropriately address patient queries
Toxicology to a patient undergoing a surgical
procedure in s imulated environment
3.4 4 Identify, discuss and defend medico- IM 26.10,
legal, socio-cultural and ethical issues 26.21,
as it pertains to confidentiality in 26.22
patient care
Community 3.5 A 4 Identify, discuss and defend medico- IM 26.16,
Medicine legal, socio-cultural, professional and 26.48,
ethical issues as it pertains to the 26.22
physician- patient relationship
(including fiduciary duty)
3.5 B 4 Identify and discuss physician’s role IM 26.17
and responsibility to society and the
community that she/ he serves

Note: Kindly refer the AETCOM module, 2018 document for more details on the case scenario
and way-forward to take these sessions.