Course Outline

Postgraduate

M. Med. Sc. (ANATOMY)

CURRICULUM

Preamble (Justification)

1. To recruit young and brilliant teachers to the Department of Anatomy in Myanmar.
2. To make these teachers acquainted with modern methods of teaching and research in their field of study.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

1. Aims

1. To acquire thorough and advanced understanding of the subject area.
2. To undertake independent research under appropriate guidance.
3. To critically evaluate research methods, results and conclusions.
4. To communicate research ideas, methodologies, results and conclusions in an appropriate format.

2. Objectives

At the end of the course, the candidate must have thorough knowledge of

1. the history of medicine with particular reference to the evolution of anatomical science
2. the fundamental of human genetics
3. the histological techniques both routine and special
4. the methods and preparation of museum specimens
5. the comparative anatomy and evolution of man
6. the gross anatomy, developmental anatomy, and microscopic anatomy
7. the neuroanatomy
8. the medical statistics
9. the research methodology

At the end of the course, the candidate must acquire skills in 1. performing basic and special histological techniques.

1. identifying the structures of the brain and spinal cord both externally and internally.
2. in planning and carrying out research.
3. writing and defending a thesis.
4. At the end of the course, the candidate must develop
5. essential habits of self education
6. a scientific attitude towards solving problem

DURATION OF THE COURSE

The minimum length of time required will be 2 years after which period the candidate will have to return to his/her mother unit. However an extension of up to two years (total 4 years) will be permitted for the candidate to continue his/her research programme as an external student.

At the end of 4 years, if he/she fails to complete the course, the candidature will be terminated.

 

TEACHING LEARNING METHODS

A. FIRST YEAR SYLLABUS

1. History of medicine with particular reference to the history of anatomy - 1 week
2. Medical statistics - 8 weeks
3. Histological techniques including electron microscopy - 4 weeks
4. Comparative anatomy and evolution - 5 weeks
5. Developmental anatomy and medical genetics - 8 weeks
6. Neuroanatomy - 5 weeks

 

B. SECOND YEAR SYLLABUS ( Annex 1 )

1. Apprenticeship in museology
2. Theory and practice of teaching
3. Thesis

 

3. REGULATIONS FOR EXAMINATION ( Annex 2 )

i. General ii. Regulations for M.Med.Sc (Anatomy) Thesis

iii. Examination

RECOMMENDED BOOKS ( Annex 3)

i. History of Medicine ii. Medical Statistics iii. Histological techniques iv. Comparative anatomy and evolution

v. Developmental anatomy and medical genetics vi. Neuroanatomy vii. Museology viii.Teaching Methods

ix. Bibliographical Science

 

TEACHING/LEARNING METHODS/ AIDS

Training Programme / Schedule for History of Medicine

Sr. No.

Contents

Teaching/ Learning Methods

Hours/ Lecture

Teaching/ Learning Media

1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10	History of Medicine in general Ancient Medicine Ancient India and China Medicine Greek Medicine Medieval Medicine Renaissance Medicine Medicine in the seventeenth century Medicine in the eighteenth century Medicine in the nineteenth century Main trends in Medicine in the first half of the twentieth century Modern Medicine	Lecture/ Discussion	1 week	Multimedia projector
2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7	History of Anatomy Alemaeon of Crotol Hippocrates of Cos Aristotle Herophilus Erasistratus of Ohios Galen Andreas Versalius	Lecture/ Discussion		LCD projector OHP
3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5	Trends in the History of Anatomy Anatomy before Versalius Anatomy after Versalius Dissection of human bodies and anatomical acts Anatomical societies and anatomical literature Great names in Anatomy	Lecture/ Discussion		LCD projector OHP

Teaching hours

	Topic	Lecture (morning)	Practical (afternoon)	Others
i.	History of medicine with particular reference to the history of anatomy	1 wk
ii.	Medical statistics	8wks
iii.	Histological techniques including electron microscopy	4wks	29 wks
iv.	Comparative anatomy and evolution	5 wks
v.	Developmental anatomy and medical genetics	8 wks
vi.	Neuroanatomy	5 wks	2 wks
vii.	Journal reading	2 wks
viii.	Assignment	2 wks

Total 35 wks (1st, 2nd & 3rd quarters)

Last quarter – Resume, assignments and examination

Thesis - Mentioned in second year syllabus

Assessment

Formative Assessment

1.1. On seminars, assignments, discussions during first year

1.2. Quarterly assessment (progress report) during second year

Summative Assessment

2.1. Theory

1. Number of Papers – 5 papers
   1. Medical Statistics
   2. Histological Techniques and Electronmicroscopy
   3. Embryology and Medical Genetics
   4. Neuroanatomy
   5. Comparative Anatomy and Evolution
2. For each paper - Type of question - Essay Number of questions - 4

Total time allowed - 3 hours

3. Marking scheme for each paper
   1. Medical Statistics - 100 marks

(Theory only, No practical and Viva)

2. Histological Techniques and Electronmicroscopy - 80 marks
3. Embryology and Medical Genetics - 80 marks
4. Neuroanatomy - 80 marks
5. Comparative Anatomy and Evolution - 80 marks

2.2. Practical

Separate practical examination for histological technique and electronmicroscopy only.

For remaining subjects, it is practical cum viva voce.

1. Time allowed - 1 hour for each subject
2. Marking scheme - Consider together with viva voce

 

2.3. Viva (for each subject: b, c, d and e)

1. Number of viva stations/table - 1
2. Total time allowed - 1 hour
3. Marking scheme - 20 each for 4 subjects (b, c, d, e)

 

2.4. Weightage for Summative Examination

1. Class Work - consider as formative assessment only
2. Theory - 80%
3. Practical 20%
4. Viva Voce

2.5. Pass Marks - 60%

Distinction Marks - 75%

Second Year Assessment

Resources

1. Personnel - from 4 Universities
2. Training areas - 4 Universities, Department of Medical Research
3. Library - 4 Universities, Department of Medical Research, Internet

 

Degree - M. Med. Sc. (Anatomy)

Teaching Programme for M.Med.Sc

Sr.No	Topics	Lecture(Morning	Practical Others (afternoon)
1.	History of Medicine with particular reference to the history of anatomy	1 week
2.	Medical Statistics	8 weeks
3.	Histological techniques Including Electron microscopy Remarks; Light microscopy fixation and fixative Tissue processing Theory of staining	4 weeks 3 days 2 days 2days 2 Days	29 weeks
4.	Comparative anatomy and evolution	5 weeks
5.	Developmental anatomy and medical genetics	8 weeks
6.	Neuroanatomy	5 weeks
7.	Journal reading	2.weeks
8.	Assignment	2 weeks
	Total	35 weeks(1st, 2nd and 3rd quarters)

Last quarter-Resume assignment and examination

Histo practical

1st quarter 3hrs/day x 5days/week x 10 weeks = 150 hours - 12 hours for journal reading =

138 hours

(full 2 weeks taken by Stats)

2nd quarter 3hours/day x 5 days/week x 11 weeks = 165hours - 12 hours for journal reading = 153 hours ( 1 week Thingyan holiday) - 33 hrs for Neuro = 120 hrs

3rd quarter 3 hrs/day x 5 days/wk x 12 wks = 180 hrs - 12 hrs for journal reading = 168 hrs 138 + 120 + 168 = 426 hrs

 

Neuroanatomy practical

2 nd quarter 3hrs/ day x iday/ wk x 11 wks = 33 hrs

4th quarter Stats revision 1 wk =- 30 hrs

Resume of the course

First year exam

DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY Ph.D CURRICULUM

 

Justification
To be able to keep abreast of the rapid advancement in knowledge, research and technology worldwide and upgrade postgraduate programme in view of producing academicians of Ph.D caliber.
Aim and Objective
Aim
The aim of Ph.D programme is to educate and train competent, reliable, and selfdirected research scientists who have a strong sense of scientific integrity
Objectives
An individual:

• should demonstrate skills in designing experimental protocols and in conducting productive self-directed research
• has an ability to pursue a research problem to a meaningful conclusion
• understands that research involves recognition, formulation, and solving of problem, evaluation of the significance of the solution, and presentation of the results in a considered and clear manner in writing and orally
• has made a significant contribution to the advancement of basic or applied knowledge
• should be capable of using knowledge of research in all professional activities

Duration of the course

A Ph.D course for M.Med.Sc graduates normally takes about 3 years. A candidate who has not completed his/her work at the end of 3 years will be re-posted to his/her mother unit.

An extension of 1year will be allowed to finish the work as an external student. If the course is not completed at the end of 4 years, the candidature will be terminated.

Structured Programme for Ph.D Course

Structured Programme

Time frame

Programme

First year

Exposure to common module. Literature review for selection of research topic. Conduct journal reading and presentation once a month in the department. Discuss topic selection with Professor and Head Write protocol and submit within one year (Pilot study of methods to be used if necessary). Defend Protocol and amend as necessary, guided by supervisor. Protocol to be ready at the end of a year. Preparation for research work.

Second year	Start research work. Keep log book of activities. Report quarterly on the progress of the research work. Make oral presentations of research findings to staff of department every six months. Participate in department teaching in topics related
	to research. 6. Short term study tour in foreign countries (whenever possible).
Time frame	Programme
Third year	Continue research work. Analyze data and write a thesis. Participate in department teaching. Make oral presentations of research findings to staff of department every six months. Submit and defend thesis (34-36 months of the course).

Assessment

229027675. will be assessed by 3 external examiners who are not directly involved in the candidate research programme.If circumstances allow, an external examiner from abroad will be invited. Apart from the appointed examiners, no other person(s) will be allowed in the examination room.

The presence of the supervisor is optional.

The thesis to be examined must be sent to the respective examiners not less than 8 weeks prior to the thesis defense.

Only examiners will be allowed to ask questions pertaining to the thesis on all aspects. Examiners are expected to have thoroughly gone through every page of the thesis and to conduct the thesis examination to be worthy of a doctoral degree. All examiners are to participate in the conduct of the examination.

The decision reached after the examination will be based on the consensus of the examiners.

There will be no Chief-examiner or Co-examiners and all examiners will have equal status.

The examination consists of two parts:

1. evaluation of the thesis itself
2. ability of the candidate to defend the research work based upon viva voce The following outcomes have been agreed upon: (a) Total rejection of the thesis

2. Passed with minor modifications
3. Passed with major corrections and amendments
4. Required to sit for a written examination due to inadequate background knowledge.

The final modified and corrected thesis will include one separate page on which all the examiners affix their signature as having assessed and approved the thesis.

The result will be sent to the Rector who will publish it accordingly.

The candidate will then be said to have been admitted by the University to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy having completed the approved course of study and having passed the examination as an Internal Student on the day the result is posted.

In due course, the doctorate degree will be conferred to the candidate by the Rector at the Convocation, on which occasion the candidate will be allowed to wear the appropriate gown, hood and cap as designated by the respective University.

A specific convocation gown is not allowed to be worn, under any circumstances, by a person not conferred the degree by the respective University whether local or abroad. A person doing so will be considered to be fraudulent and professionally unethical and action can be taken against such a person.

 

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