AETCOM Competencies for Indian Medical Graduates

AETCOM Competencies for Indian Medical Graduates is based on the AETCOM module as defined and refined by the National Medical Commission (NMC) in 2024. This is the first-of-its-kind guide cum logbook for both teachers and students, aimed at enhancing students’ critical thinking abilities. This logbook will help maintain a record of activities and provide adequate feedback to the students about their understanding of the subject. Salient features: • The book encompasses all modules from phase 1 through phase 3, part 2. • The author provides guidance at the beginning on how to use the book, highlighting how both faculty and students can benefit from it. • The format of this book is strictly in alignment with the NMC curriculum, 2024. • Critical thinking exercises along with discussion in each module have been included. • Each module includes relevant case discussions that help students correlate the respective aspects with the clinical context, providing a basis for attempting the exercises that follow. • Feedback and rating columns have been designed for the faculty to use and provide guidance to the students on their progress throughout these modules. • This book will effectively assess the subject matter’s comprehension for enhancing attention, critical thinking, and positive attitude among Indian Medical Graduates. • In addition to the mentioned competencies, the author has also included modules on LGBTQ+ and use of social media as a medical professional to focus on being a responsible professional. • The author has also included videos to support the concepts mentioned in the book, providing reallife scenarios encompassing those.