MBBS Graduate Bare Minimum Competency Checklist
- Clinical Knowledge
History taking: Complete, system-specific
General and systemic physical examination Diagnosis and management of common diseases:
Communicable: TB, HIV, Malaria, Hepatitis
Non-communicable: Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, COPD, CAD
Emergencies: MI, Stroke, Seizures, Acute abdomen, Trauma, Allergies
Differential diagnosis formulation
Referral criteria and escalation of care
- Procedural Skills
IV cannulation
Foley’s catheter insertion
Ryle’s tube insertion
Wound cleaning and suturing
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Injection techniques: IM, SC, IV
Interpretation of:
ECG
Chest X-ray
Urine routine/microscopy
- Investigations & Interpretation
CBC, LFT, RFT, Electrolytes
Blood sugar (FBS, PPBS, RBS)
Urinalysis
Basic imaging interpretation: X-ray, USG
ABG (basic interpretation)
- Pharmacology & Prescribing
Rational prescribing: Antibiotics, Antihypertensives, Antidiabetics
Identifying drug interactions
Writing a clear, legible prescription
Awareness of common side effects
- Public Health & Preventive Medicine
National Health Programs (RNTCP, NACP, etc.)
Universal Immunization Schedule
Outbreak management basics
Health indicators & data interpretation
- Ethics, Communication & Professionalism
Informed consent
Breaking bad news
Maintaining confidentiality
Medico-legal duties (MLC, death certificate)
- Documentation
Case notes and daily progress
Discharge summaries
Referral notes
Death certification
- Special Situations
Antenatal checkup basics
Pediatric milestones & immunizations
Mental status examination basics
Initial orthopedic assessment and first aid