Civil Services Mains exam syllabus: Medical Science
Civil Services Mains exam syllabus: Medical Science
The complete syllabus of Medical Science for the UPSC Civil Services Mains exam.

Paper I

Section-A

Human Anatomy

Gross and microscopic anatomy and movements of shoulder, hip and knee joints; Blood supply, nerve innervations of hand, Lymphatic system; Karyotyping, medical genetics; Electron microscopic structure of glomerulous and muscle; Gross and microscopic anatomy and blood supply of lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, testis and uterus; Gross anatomy of pelvis, perineum and inguinal region. Cross-sectional anatomy of the body and mid-thoracic, upper abdominal, mid-abdominal and pelvic regions.

Embryology: Major steps in the development of lung, heart, kidney, urinary bladder, uterus, ovary, testis and their common congenital abnormalities; Placenta and placental barrier.

Anatomy of central and peripheral autonomic nervous system: Neural pathways for coetaneous sensations and vision; Cranial nerves, distribution and clinical significance; Anatomy of autonomic control of gastrointestinal, respiratory and reproductive systems.

Human Physiology

Central, peripheral and autonomic nervous. system; Nerve and muscle excitation, conduction and transmission of impulse, mechanism of contraction, neurovascular transmission, EMG; Synaptic transmission, reflexes, control of equilibrium, posture and muscle tone descending pathways, functions of cerebellum, basal ganglia, reticular formation, hypothalamus limbic system and cerebral cortex; Physiology of sleep and consciousness, EEG.; Higher functions of the brain; Vision and hearing.

Endocrine system: Mechanism of action of hormones, formation, secretion, transport, metabolism, functions and regulations of secretion of pancreas and pituitary glands.

Physiology of reproductive system: menstrual cycle, lactation, pregnancy.

Blood: Development, regulations and fate of blood cells.

Cardio-vascular, respiratory gastro-intestinal and renal physiology: Cardiac excitation, spread of cardiac impulse, ECG., cardiac output, blood pressure, regulation of cardiovascular functions; Mechanics of respiration and regulation of respiration; Digestion and absorption of food, regulation of secretion and motility of gastrointestinal tract; Glomerular and tubular functions of kidney.

Biochemistry

pH and pK Hendrson-Hassebalch Equation; Properties and regulation of enzyme activity, role of high energy phosphates in bioenergetics; Sources, daily requirements, action and toxicity of vitamins; Metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, disorders of their metabolism; Chemical nature, structure, synthesis and functions of nucleic acids and proteins; Distribution and regulation of body water and minerals including trace elements; Blood Gas Analysis, GTT, Immuno electrophoreses, molecular structure of muscle contractile protein, estrogen receptors.

Section B

Pathology

Reaction of cell and tissue of injury, inflammation and repair, disturbances of growth and cancer. genetic diseases; Pathogenesis and histopathology of Rheumatic and ischemic heart disease; Bronchogenic carcinoma, carcinoma breast, oral cancer, cancer colon.

Lymphoma, leukaemia, liver cancer, meningioma and meningitis; Etiology, pathogenesis and histopathology of - Peptic ulcer, cirrhosis liver glomerulonephritis, lobar pneumonia, acute osteomyelitis, hepatitis, acute pancreatis.

Microbiology

Growth of micro-organisms, sterilization and disinfection, bacterial genetics, virus-cell interactions; Immunological principles, acquired immunity, immunity in infections cause by viruses; Diseases caused by and laboratory diagnosis of Staphylococcus, enterococcus, salmonella, shigella, secheichiza, pseudomonas, vibrio, adenoviruses, herpes viruses (including rubella_, fungi, protozoa, helminthes, leptospiral infection.

Pharmacology

Drug receptor instruction, mechanism of drug action; Mechanism of action, dosage, metabolism and side effects of - Pilocarpine, terbutaline, metoprolol diazepam, acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, furosemide, metronidazole. Chloroquin. Mechanism of action, dosage and toxicity of- Ampicillin, Cephalosporins, 1,2,3,4,th generations, Aminoglycoside, Doxycycline, chloramphenicol, rifampin, Calcium channel blocker, beta blocker, ace inhibitors, immunosuppressive therapy.

Indications, dosage, side-effects and contraindications of- Methortrexate, vincristin, tamoxifen. Classification, route of administration, mechanism of action and side effects of - General anesthetics, hypnotics, analgesics, Anti-viral, anti-fungal drugs.

Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Forensic examination of injuries and wounds; Physical and chemical examination of blood and seminal stains; Organo phosphorous poisoning, sedative overdose, hanging, drowning, burns, snake envenomation.

Paper II

Section A

General Medicine: Etiology, clinical features, diagnosis and principles of management (including prevention) of: Malaria, Typhoid, Cholera, Tetanus, Rabies, Exanthematous Fevers, Tuberculosis, AIDS.

Rheumatic, ischemic and congenital heart disease, hypertension. Cardiomyopathy, pulmonary embolism. Acute and chronic respiratory infections, bronchial asthma.

Occupational lung disease, pleural effusion, disseminated tuberculosis Malabsorption syndromes, acid peptic diseases, haemetemesis. Viral hepatitis, cirrhosis of liver, alcoholic liver disease.

Acute glomerulonerphritis, chronic pyelonephritis, renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, renovascular hypertension, diabetes mellitus, anemia, coagulation disorders, leukemia, polycythemia and hyperviscosity syndrome, meningitis encephalitis, carebrovascular diseases.

Role of Immageology in the work-up of medical problems, ultrasound, echo cardiogram, CT scan MRI.

Psychiatry: Common psychiatric disorders, schizophrenia. ECT, lithium.

Pediatrics

Common pediatric problems, congenital cyanotic heart disease, respiratory distress syndrome, broncho pneumonias, kernicterus. Aids- prevention of vertical transmission.

Dermatology

Common skin diseases, psoriasis, Hansen's disease, fungal dermatitis, scabies, eczema, vitiligo, Stevan Johnsons's syndrome.

Section B

General Surgery: Clinical features, causes diagnosis and principles of management of:

Cervical lymph node enlargement, parotid tumor, oral cancer, cleft palate, hare lip. Laryngeal tumor, esophageal tumors. Peripheral arterial diseases, varicose veins, coarctation of aorta. Dysfunctions of thyroid parathyroids and adrenals.

Tumors of Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Pituitary Glands. Abscess of breast, cancer breast, fibroadenoma and adenosis.

Acute and chronic appendicitis, bleeding peptic ulcer, tuberculosis of bowel, intestinal obstruction, ulcerative colitis. Renal mass, acute retention of urine, benign prostatic hypertrophy. Haemonthorax, constrictive pericarditis.

Splenomegaly, chronic cholexystitis, portal hypertension, liver abscess, peritonitis, carcinoma head of pancreas.

Direct and indirect inguinal hernias and their complications.

Fractures of femur and spine, Colles' fracture and bone tumors.

Organ transplantation, kidney, liver, heart, bone-marrow.

Laparoscopic Surgery.

Obstetrics and gynecology including Family Planning

Diagnosis of pregnancy, screening of high risk pregnancy, foetoplacental development.

Labour management, complications of 3rd stage, postpartum haemorrhage, resuscitation of the newborn.

Diagnosis and management of anaemia and pregnancy induced hypertension.

Principles of the following contraceptive methods: Intra-uterine devices, pills, tubectomy and vasectomy.

Medical termination of pregnancy including legal aspects.

Etiology, clinical features, diagnosis and principles of management of: Cancer cervix, Leucorrhoea, pelvic pain, infertility, abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhoea.

Preventive and Social medicine

Concept of causation and control of disease in the community, principles and methods of epidemiology.

Health hazards due to environmental pollution and industrialisation.

Normal nutrition and nutritional deficiency diseases in India.

Population trends (World and India),

Growth of population and its effect on health and development.

Objectives, components and critical analysis of each of the following National programmes for the control/eradication of: Malaria, filaria, kala-azar, leprosy, tuberculosis, cancer, blindness, iodine deficiency disease, AIDS & STD and guinea worm.

Objectives, components critical analysis of each of the following national Health and Family Welfare Programmes:

Maternal and child health

Family welfare

Nutrition

Immunization

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