40-Session Curriculum

Comprehensive modules, each session = actionable OPD approach.

Module 1: Foundations of Safe OPD Practice

1. How to Approach a Patient in OPD

History, examination, red flags, common mistakes, practical structure for OPD thinking

2. Rational Prescribing in GP OPD

NSAIDs, PPIs, antibiotics, vitamins, steroids, safe prescribing habits

3. Antibiotic Stewardship in OPD

When not to prescribe, common first-line choices, resistance prevention

4. ECG in OPD – What You Must Not Miss

Recognising MI, AF, dangerous changes, basic practical ECG interpretation

5. Vitals, Red Flags and Referral Decisions

How to identify who can be managed, who needs urgent referral, and who must not be missed

Module 2: Chest & Breathing Complaints

6. Approach to a Patient with Chest Pain

ACS vs GERD vs musculoskeletal vs pleural vs anxiety-related causes

7. Approach to a Patient with Breathlessness

Asthma, COPD, heart failure, pneumonia, anxiety, red flags

8. Approach to a Patient with Cough

Acute vs chronic cough, common causes, TB suspicion, warning signs

9. Approach to a Patient with Fever

Acute undifferentiated fever, infectious differentials, practical OPD approach

10. Approach to a Patient with Palpitations

Benign vs dangerous causes, arrhythmia suspicion, anxiety overlap

Module 3: Neurology / General Weakness / Common OPD Symptoms

11. Approach to a Patient with Headache

Migraine, tension headache, sinus-related, dangerous headaches not to miss

12. Approach to a Patient with Dizziness

Vertigo vs lightheadedness vs imbalance, common causes and red flags

14. Approach to a Patient with Tingling / Numbness

Neuropathy, anxiety, nutritional causes, cervical causes, practical evaluation

15. Approach to a Patient with Generalised Weakness / Fatigue

Common OPD causes, anaemia, thyroid, infections, metabolic and psychological contributors

Module 4: Abdomen / GI / Metabolic OPD

16. Approach to a Patient with Abdominal Pain

Location-wise approach, acute vs chronic, danger signs

17. Approach to a Patient with Acidity / Dyspepsia

GERD, gastritis, ulcer suspicion, rational treatment and red flags

18. Approach to a Patient with Loose Motions

Acute gastroenteritis, dehydration, when to investigate, practical management

19. Approach to a Patient with Constipation

Functional causes, alarming features, counselling and rational management

20. Approach to a Patient with Vomiting / Nausea

Common causes, dehydration, pregnancy-related and red flag scenarios

Module 5: Musculoskeletal / Pain / Lifestyle OPD

21. Approach to a Patient with Low Back Pain

Mechanical vs radicular vs serious causes, red flags, practical management

22. Approach to a Patient with Neck Pain

Cervical strain, radiculopathy, posture-related pain, warning signs

23. Approach to a Patient with Joint Pain

Inflammatory vs mechanical vs infective vs metabolic causes

24. Approach to a Patient with Leg Pain / Sciatica

Clinical differentiation, common OPD causes, what not to miss

25. Approach to a Patient with Bodyache / Myalgia

Viral, metabolic, inflammatory and functional causes

Module 6: Women’s Health / Family Practice

26. Approach to a Patient with White Discharge

Physiological vs infective vs cervical causes, rational management

27. Approach to Menstrual Complaints in OPD

Irregular periods, heavy bleeding, dysmenorrhoea, practical primary care approach

28. Approach to a Patient with Lower Abdominal / Pelvic Pain

Common gynaecological and non-gynaecological causes

29. Approach to Common Pregnancy-Related OPD Complaints

Vomiting, weakness, swelling, UTI, practical caution points

30. Common Women’s Health Problems in Primary Care

Anaemia, thyroid, fatigue, recurrent infections, lifestyle and counselling

Module 7: Skin / Allergy / Infections / Common Everyday OPD

31. Approach to a Patient with Itching / Rash

Common dermatological presentations, practical pattern recognition

32. Approach to Urticaria / Allergy in OPD

Acute urticaria, chronic urticaria, triggers, management and red flags

33. Approach to a Patient with Swelling / Lumps

Lymph nodes, soft tissue swellings, benign vs concerning findings

34. Approach to URTI / Sore Throat / Sinus Symptoms

Viral vs bacterial thinking, antibiotic overuse prevention

35. Approach to Recurrent Infections in OPD

When to reassure, when to investigate, common patterns

Module 8: Chronic Disease / Real Practice / Family Medicine Thinking

36. Diabetes in OPD – Practical Day-to-Day Management

How to think beyond sugar reports, counselling and practical follow-up

37. Hypertension in OPD – Practical Clinical Approach

Real-world BP evaluation, common mistakes, treatment thinking

38. Thyroid Disorders in OPD

Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, screening and practical management

39. Mental Stress, Anxiety and Somatic Symptoms in OPD

How anxiety presents physically, safe approach, communication pearls

40. Family Medicine Mindset & Building a Good Practice

How to become a trusted, ethical, practical, family-oriented doctor