FMGE Exam

MCI Exam Pattern: How to Prepare for FMGE

FMGE exam pattern

1. What is FMGE:

To understand the MCI Exam pattern, we must know that what MCI exam is all about. Every year, the MCI Screening Exam, also known as the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE) is conducted twice a year. This is a licensure examination, mandatory for Indian nationals who want to practice medicine in India after completing their medical degree from abroad.

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2. Duration of exam:

FMGE Exam is generally conducted in June
and in December. It consists of two parts. Both the modules are conducted on a
single day

Module 1.  This module consists of 150 MCQs and the duration is 2 hrs 30 mins. It starts at 9:00 AM. This module covers mainly pre and para-clinical subjects. Subjects covered are:

1. Anatomy

2.
Physiology

3.
Biochemistry

4.
Pathology

5.
Microbiology

6.
Pharmacology

7. Forensic Medicine

Module 2. This module comprises 200 MCQs. This is also for 2 hrs 30 mins and starts at 2:30 PM. This module covers Clinical Subjects. Subjects covered in this module are :

1.
Medicine & Allied Subjects

(I) Medicine

(Ii) Psychiatry

(Iii) Dermatology
& Std

(Iv) Radiotherapy

2.
General Surgery & Allied Subjects

(I) General Surgery

(Ii)
Anesthesiology

(Iii) Orthopedics

(Iv)
Radiodiagnosis

3.
Pediatrics

4.
Ophthalmology

5.
Otorhinolaryngology

6.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology

7. Community Medicine

  • Detailed syllabus of FMGE / MCI Screening exam

Syllabus of FMGE exam is same as the
syllabus of MBBS prescribed by MCI. Details list of topics to be covered is as
follows:

ANATOMY

1. General Anatomy : Basictissuestobody,Terminology & Nomenclature

2. Elements of Anatomy : Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Angiology,
Neurology

3. Regional Anatomy : Upper limb, Lower limb Thorax-including diaphragm
Abdomen and Pelvis, Head, Neck, Brain and Spinal cord

4. Embryology : Development of individual organs and systems, Postnatal
growth & development

5. Histology : General Histology Microanatomy of individualorgans &
systems

6. Human Genetics : Principles of Human genetics and Molecular biology

7. Radiological Anatomy : Skiagrams, Special X-rays, Principles of
imaging techniques.

8. Surface Anatomy : In cadavers, in the living

9. Sectional Anatomy : Thorax, Abdomen, Head, Neck and Brain

PHYSIOLOGY

1. General Physiology

2. Body fluids – Blood

3. Nerve and Muscle

4. Gastrointestinal Tract

5. Kidney

6. Skin and Body temperature

7. Endocrine Glands

8. Reproduction

9. Cardiovascular System

10. Respiratory System

11. Central Nervous Systems

12. Special Senses

BIOCHEMISTRY

1. Cell and Sub-cellular structures

2. Hydrogen Ion concentration Acid, Bases, Buffers, Handerson-Haselbach
equation

3. Isotopes and their Application

4. Carbohydrates

5. Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins

6. Lipids

7. Nuclear Acids

8. Enzymes

9. Vitamins

10. Biological Oxidation

11. Digestion and Absorption from GI Tract

12. Intermediary Metabolism

13. Carbohydrate Metabolism

14. Lipid Metabolism

15. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism

16. Purine and Primidine Metabolism

17. Minerals

18. Biochemical Genetics and Protein Biosynthesis

19. Tissue Biochemistry

20. Liver Functions

21. Nutrition and Energy Metabolism

PATHOLOGY

1. Cell injury

2. Inflammation and Repair

3. Immunopathology

4. Infectious diseases

5. Circulatory disturbances

6. Growth disturbances and Neoplasia

7. Nutritional and other disorders

8. Genetic disorder

9. Haematology

10. Cardiovascular Pathology

11. Respiratory Pathology

12. Pathology of Kidney and urinary Tract

13. Hepato-Biliary Pathology

14. Lymphoreticular System / Spleen

15. Reproductive System (male & female)

16. Diseases of the Breast

17. Musculoskeletal System

18. Endocrine pathology

19. Neuropathology

20. Dermato-Pathology

21. Ocular Pathology

MICROBIOLOGY

1. General Microbiology

2. Immunology

3. Bacteriology

4. General Virology

5. Systemic Virology

6. Mycology

7. Parasitology

8. Clinical / Applied Microbiology

PHARMACOLOGY

1. General Pharmacology

2. Autonomic Nervous System

3. Cardio-vascular System

4. Diuretics

5. Drugs affecting blood and blood formation

6. Autocoids and related drugs

7. Respiratory System

8. Gastro-intestinal System

9. Endocrine pharmacology

10. Central Nervous System

11. Psychopharmacology

12. Drugs in Anaesthetic practice

13. Chemotherapy

14. Toxicology

15. Clinical Pharmacology and Rational drug use

FORENSIC MEDICINE

1. Definitions

2. Courts of India

3. Court procedures

4. Medical Certifications & medico-legal reports including dying
declaration

5. Death

6. Changes after death

7. Inquest by police, magistrate and coroner

8. Identification

9. Examination of mutilated human remains

10. Medico-legal autopsies

11. Mechanical injuries and wounds

12. Examination of an injury case

13. Injuries due to physical agents & their medico legal importance

14. Asphyxial death

15. Death due to malnutrition, neglect battered babies

16. Dowry death

17. Virginity, sexual offences, sexual perversions

18. Legitimacy

19. Pregnancy and delivery

20. Infanticide

21. Biological fluids

22. Seminal stains

23. Forensic Psychiatry

24. Medical Jurisprudence

25. Toxicology

GENERAL SURGERY

1. Hemorrhage and shock

2. Fluid, electrolyte and Acid balance, nutrition

3. Skin tumours, burns, skin grafting

4. Arterial diseases

5. Venous diseases

6. Lymphatic and Lymph nodes

7. Wounds

8. Specific and non-specific injections

9. Tumors, Cysts, Ulcers and Sinuses and Fistulae

10. Infections of Hand and Foot

11. Diseases of muscle, tendons, bursae and fascia

12. Hernia

13. Umbilical granuloma, fistula, adenoma

14. Abdominal Wall

15. Face, Teeth, Gums, Mouth, Tongue, Salivary glands, Neck

16. Thyroid Glands, Thyroglossal Tract and Endocrines

17. Breast

18. Sympathetic System

19. Cranio-Cerebral injuries

20. Brain, Nerves

21. Genito-Urinary System

22. Kidneys and Ureters

23. Urinary Bladder

24. Prostrate

25. Urethra

26. Penis, Testis and Scrotum

27. Vasectomy and Recanalisation

28. Cardiothoracis System

29. Oesophagus, Stomach and Duodenum

30. Spleen, Liver, Gall Bladder and bile ducts

31. Pancreas

32. Peritoneum

33. Intestines, intestinal obstruction

34. Appendix

35. Rectum and Anal Canal

ANESTHESIA

1. Anatomy of upper airway

2. Physiology of Respiration O2/CO2 transport. Methods of oxygen
therapy.

3. Pre-operative evaluation/pre-medication

4. Anaesthetic agents, stages of Anaesthesia

5. Principles and mechanism of administration of general anaesthetics,
balanced Anaesthesia

6. IPPV, Endotracheal Intubations

7. Muscle Relaxants

8. Spinal/Epidural Anesthesia

9. Local Anesthesia

10. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation basic, use of simple ventilators

11. Monitoring

12. ICU, role of anaesthesiologist in ICU

13. Shock

14. Blood Transfusion and Fluid Electoral Balance

15. Sites of respiratory obstruction and management of airway in an
unconscious patient

16. Poisoning

17. Role of anaesthesiologist in acute and chronic relief.

ORTHOPEDICS

1. Traumatology

  • Injuries of bones and joints  Injuries of Lower
    Extremity
  • Injuries of the Spine  Vascular Injuries

2. Cold Orthopedics

3. Regional Conditions

4. Neuro-Muscular Disorder

5. Bone and Joint Tuberculosis

6. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

RADIO- DIAGNOSIS

1. Respiratory System

2. Cardiovascular System

3. Gastrointestinal System

4. Obstetrics &Gynaecology

5. Skeletal System

6. Central Nervous System

7. Excretory System

RADIOTHERAPY

1. Principles of Radiotherapy

2. Principles of Chemotherapy

3. Prevention and Early diagnosis of Cancer

4. Principles of Nuclear medicine

5. Common radiation reactions and management

6. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in commonly seen cancers

7. Radio-isotopes in diagnosis and therapy

PAEDIATRICS

1. Vital statistics

2. Neonatology

3. Growth & Development

4. Nutrition

5. Infections

6. Genetics

7. Pediatric Emergencies

8. Central Nervous System

9. Gastrenterology

10. Nephrology

11. Endocrinology

12. Respiratory System

MEDICINE

1. Clinical Methods in the practice of Medicine

2. Common symptoms of disease

3. Nutrition/Exposure to Physical & Chemical Agents

4. Infections

5. Haematology

6. Respiratory System

7. Cardio-Vascular System

8. Gartro-Intestinal Tract

9. Emergency Medicine

10. Neurological System

11. Nephrology & Urinary system connected to Tissue Disorders

12. Endocrine System

13. Geriatrics

TUBERCULOSIS AND RESPIRATORY
DISEASES

Diagnosis and management of common ailments affecting the chest
with  special emphasis on management and
prevention of Tuberculosis and National Tuberculosis Control Program.

PSYCHIATRY

1. History aspects and diagnosis & treatment of mental illness

2. Conduction of Mental Status Examination

3. Behavioral Sciences

4. Different psychoses Clinical features, diagnosis and management of :

5. Schizophrenia

6. Mania and depression

7. Anxiety disorders and hysteria

8. Dementia

9. Alcoholism

10. Drug Abuse

11. Psychiatric emergencies

12. Clinical features, diagnosis and management of psychiatric
disorders of childhood and adolescence

13. Personality disorder

DERMATOLOGY AND SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED DISEASES

1. Dermatological therapy

2. Lichen Planus

3. Diseases caused by Nutritional and Environmental Factors

4. Infective Disorders

5. Melanocytes, pigment metabolism and other disorders of Pigmentation

6. Allergic Disorders

7. Dermatitis and Eczema

8. Vesiculobullous Diseases

9. Alopecia and Hirsutism

10. Structure and functions of Sebaceous glands and Disease

11. Leprosy

12. Psorasis

13. STD

OPHTHALMOLOGY

1. Basic sciences – Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology,
Elementary Optics, Diseases of the Eye

2. Conjunctiva

3. Cornea

4. Sclera

5. Uveal Tract

6. Lens

7. Vitreous

8. Glaucoma

9. Retina

10. Optic Nerve

11. Intra-Occular Tumors

12. Squint

13. Orbit

14. Lacrimal System

15. Lids

16. Refractive Errors

17. Injuries

18. Ophthalmic Surgery

19. Community Ophthalmology

20. Miscellaneous

OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

1. Diseases of the Ear

2. Diseases of Nose and Para Nasal sinuses

3. Diseases of Nasopharynx

4. Diseases of Trachea

5. Oesophagus

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

1. Anatomy of the Female reproductive Tract

2. Physiology of conception

3. Development of foetus and placenta

4. Diagnosis of pregnancy

5. Maternal changes in pregnancy

6. Antenatal care

7. Abnormal obstetrics

8. Normal labour

9. Normal puerparium

10. Breast Feeding

11. Care of new born

12. Medical termination of pregnancy

13. Family planning

14. Operative obstetrics

15. Post caesarian pregnancy

16. Pharmaco therapeutics in obstetrics

17. Safe motherhood

18. Maternal morbidity and morality

19. Medico legal aspects

20. RCH

21. Current topics

22. Vaginal discharge

23. Menstrual disorder

24. Fertility, infertility

25. Endometriosis and allied states

26. Genital injuries and fistulae

27. Genital infections

28. Genital prolapse

29. Tumours

30. Carcinomia

31. Radiotherapy in gynaecology

32. Chemotherapy in gynaecology

33. Endoscopy

34. Diseases of breast

35. Operative gynaecology

COMMUNITY MEDICINE

1. Evaluation of Public Health and Concepts of Health

2. Environment and Health

3. Health Education

4. Nutrition and Dietetics

5. Occupational Health

6. Medical Sociology and Community Mental Health

7. Fundamentals of Biostatistics

8. Basic Epidemiology

9. Epidemiology of Specific Diseases

10. Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

11. Demography

12. Reproductive and Child Health

13. School Health

14. Urban Health

15. Health System in India

16. Health Planning and Management including Disaster Management

17. International Health

Please
note this is not exhaustive list of topics. For detailed document visit https://www.mciindia.org

3. Marking of exam

FMGE Exam consists of 300 MCQs, each MCQ of
1 Mark. Total marks are 300 out of which, to clear the exam, one has to obtain
150 marks. There is no negative marking in FMGE Exam.

4. Sample mock test download

Download Sample mock test of FMGE with explanations from here

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