The objective is to train a candidate so as to ensure higher competence in both general and special area of interest and prepare him for a career in teaching, research and speciality practice. A candidate must achieve a high degree of clinical proficiency in the subject matter and develop competence in research and its methodology as related to the field concerned. The above objectives are to be achieved by the time the candidate completes the course. The objectives may be considered as under:-

(A) Knowledge (Cognitive domain)

(B) Skills (Psycho motor domain)

(C) Human values, ethical practice and communication abilities

KNOWLEDGE

•  Demonstrate understanding of basic sciences relevant to speciality.
• Describe etiology, pathophysiology, principles of diagnosis and management of common problems within the speciality in adults and children.
• Identify social, economic, environmental and emotional determinants in a given case and take them into account for planning treatment.
• Recognise conditions that may be outside the area of speciality/competence and to refer them to an appropriate specialist.
• Update knowledge by self study and by attending courses, conferences and seminars relevant to speciality.
• Undertake audit, use information technology and carryout research both basic and clinical with the aim of publishing or presenting the work at various scientific gatherings.

SKILLS

• Take a proper clinical history, examine the patient, perform essential diagnostic procedures and order relevant tests and inter pret them to come to a reasonable diagnosis about the condition.
• Acquire adequate skills and competence in performing various procedures as required in the speciality.

HUMAN VALUES, ETHICAL PRACTICE AND COMMUNICATION ABILITIES

• Adopt ethical principles in all aspects of practice.
• Professional honesty and integrity are to be fostered.

• Patient care is to be delivered irrespective of social status, caste, creed or religion of the patient.
• Develop communication skills, in particular and skill to explain various options available in management and to obtain a true informed consent from the patient.
• Provide leadership and get the best out of his team in a congenial working atmosphere.
• Apply high moral and ethical standards while carrying out human or animal research.
• Be humble and accept the limitations in his knowledge and skill and to ask for help from colleagues when needed.
• Respect patient's rights