الدبلـوم المهني في طب الأسرة

Module 1: Family Medicine Concepts and Practice

• Core principles of family medicine and primary care.

• Patient-centered care and continuity across the life span.

• Preventive medicine and health promotion.

• Role of the family physician in community healthcare.

Module 2: Non-Communicable Diseases

• Diagnosis and management of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia).

• Lifestyle medicine and patient education.

• Screening and early detection strategies.

• Integrated care approaches for comorbid conditions.

Module 3: Mental Health

• Recognition and management of common mental health disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, substance abuse).

• Psychosocial support and crisis intervention.

• Mental health in primary care settings.

• Referral pathways and collaborative care models.

Module 4: Adult Health – Common Medical and Surgical Problems

• Evidence-based approaches to adult health issues (cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal).

• Musculoskeletal conditions and pain management.

• Basic surgical problems and when to refer.

• Risk assessment and follow-up planning.

Module 5: Women’s Health

• Reproductive health and contraception.

• Antenatal and postnatal care.

• Menstrual disorders and menopause management.

• Screening for cervical and breast cancer.

Module 6: Children & Adolescent Health

• Growth and developmental milestones.

• Vaccination schedules and well-child visits.

• Pediatric illnesses and adolescent mental health.

• Parent counseling and adolescent risk behavior management.

Module 7: Elderly Health

• Geriatric syndromes: frailty, falls, incontinence, cognitive decline.

• Polypharmacy and medication safety in older adults.

• End-of-life care and ethical decision-making.

• Comprehensive geriatric assessment.

Module 8: Family Medicine in Special Contexts

• Practice in rural and underserved areas.

• Refugee health and disaster medicine.

• Cultural competence and health disparities.

• Home-based and palliative care.

Module 9: Lab Investigations – Obs/Gyn

• Interpretation of common laboratory and imaging results in family practice.

• Obstetrics and gynecology diagnostics.

• Screening tests and prenatal care labs.

• Case-based clinical reasoning.

Module 10: Emergency Shifts

• Initial assessment and stabilization of medical emergencies.

• Basic life support and trauma protocols.

• Common emergency presentations (e.g., chest pain, stroke, asthma attacks).

• When and how to escalate care.

Module 11: Ethics & Medico-Legal Aspects

• Ethical principles in medical practice.

• Informed consent and patient confidentiality.

• Medical errors and reporting obligations.

• Legal responsibilities and documentation standards.