FMGE Syllabus 2024 - Paper 1 & 2 Subject-Wise, Syllabus PDF

The National Board of Examinations releases the syllabus for the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE 2024) along with the official information bulletin. The FMGE 2024 syllabus PDF for the December session is provided in the article. FMGE exam syllabus 2024 for the December session will contain the list of topics asked in the exam. FMGE exam will be conducted for Indian and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) to obtain a provisional/permanent registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and State Medical Council (SMC).

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1. FMGE Subjects wise marks distribution
2. FMGE December 2024 Syllabus
3. FMGE 2024 Important Topics

FMGE December session exam will be held in computer-based mode. As per the FMGE exam pattern 2024, the exam is divided into two parts, Part A and Part B consisting of 300 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Candidates planning to take the screening test are advised to read the article to know the FMGE 2024 syllabus.

FMGE Subjects wise marks distribution

As mentioned above, the FMGE 2024 December session exam will be held in FMGE paper 1 and 2 subjects. The FMGE 2024 subjects wise distribution of both parts are as follows:

FMGE 2024 subject-wise distribution- Paper 1

FMGE 2024 Exam Syllabus- Subject-wise distribution- Paper 2

FMGE December 2024 Syllabus

The syllabus comprises of the FMGE exam subjects as per the Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by the Medical Council of India with prior approval of the Government of India. Candidates can check the FMGE 2024 December session below.

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Important topics for FMGE 2024 - Anatomy

• General Anatomy: Basic tissues to body, Terminology & Nomenclature

• Elements of Anatomy: Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Angiology, Neurology

• Regional Anatomy: Upper limb, Lower limb Thorax-including diaphragm

• Abdomen and Pelvis, Head, Neck Brain and Spinal cord

• Embryology: Development of individual organs and systems, Postnatal

• growth & development

• Histology: General Histology Microanatomy of individual organs and

• systems

• Human Genetics: Principles of Human Genetics and Molecular biology

• Radiological Anatomy: Skiagrams, Special X-rays, Principles of imaging

• techniques.

• Surface Anatomy: In cadavers, in the living

• Sectional Anatomy: Thorax, Abdomen, Head, Neck and Brain

Important topics for FMGE 2024 - Physiology

• General Physiology

• Body fluids - Blood

• Nerve and Muscle

• Gastrointestinal Tract

• Kidney

• Skin and Body temperature

• Endocrine Glands

• Reproduction

• Cardiovascular System

• Respiratory System

• Central Nervous Systems

• Special Senses

Biochemistry Important topics for FMGE 2024

• Cell and Sub-cellular structures

• Hydrogen Ion concentration Acid, Bases, Buffers, Handerson-Haselbach equation

• Isotopes and their Application

• Carbohydrates

• Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins

• Lipids

• Nuclear Acids

• Enzymes

• Vitamins

• Biological Oxidation

• Digestion and Absorption from GI Tract

• Intermediary Metabolism

• Carbohydrate Metabolism

• Lipid Metabolism

• Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism

• Purine and Primidine Metabolism

• Minerals

• Biochemical Genetics and Protein Biosynthesis

• Tissue Biochemistry

• Liver Functions

• Nutrition and Energy Metabolism

Important topics for FMGE 2024 Pathology

• Cell injury

• Inflammation and Repair

• Immunopathology

• Infectious diseases

• Circulatory disturbances

• Growth disturbances and Neoplasia

• Nutritional and other disorders

• Genetic disorder

• Haematology

• Cardiovascular Pathology

• Respiratory Pathology

• Pathology of Kidney and urinary Tract

• Hepato-Biliary Pathology

• Lymphoreticular System / Spleen

• Reproductive System (male & female)

• Diseases of the Breast

• Musculoskeletal System

• Endocrine pathology

• Neuropathology

• Dermato-Pathology

• Ocular Pathology

Microbiology Important topics for FMGE 2024

• General Microbiology

• Immunology

• Bacteriology

• General Virology

• Systemic Virology

• Mycology

• Parasitology

• Clinical / Applied Microbiology

Important topics for FMGE 2024 Pharmacology

• General Pharmacology

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Cardio-vascular System

• Diuretics

• Drugs affecting blood and blood formation

• Autocoids and related drugs

• Respiratory System

• Gastro-intestinal System

• Endocrine pharmacology

• Central Nervous System

• Psychopharmacology

• Drugs in Anaesthetic practice

• Chemotherapy

• Toxicology

• Clinical Pharmacology and Rational drug use

Forensic Medicine topics for FMGE 2024

• Definitions

• Courts of India

• Court procedures

• Medical Certifications & medico-legal reports including dying declaration

• Death

• Changes after death

• Inquest by police, magistrate and coroner

• Identification

• Examination of mutilated human remains

• Medico-legal autopsies

• Mechanical injuries and wounds

• Examination of an injury case

• Injuries due to physical agents & their medico legal importance

• Asphyxial death

• Death due to malnutrition, neglect battered babies

• Dowry death

• Virginity, sexual offences, sexual perversions

• Legitimacy

• Pregnancy and delivery

• Infanticide

• Biological fluids

• Seminal stains

• Forensic Psychiatry

• Medical Jurisprudence

• Toxicology

Important topics for FMGE 2024 - General Surgery

• Hemorrhage and shock

• Fluid, electrolyte and Acid balance, nutrition

• Skin tumours, burns, skin grafting

• Arterial diseases

• Venous diseases

• Lymphatic and Lymph nodes

• Wounds

• Specific and non-specific injections

• Tumors, Cysts, Ulcers and Sinuses and Fistulae

• Infections of Hand and Foot

• Diseases of muscle, tendons, bursae and fascia

• Hernia

• Umbilical granuloma, fistula, adenoma

• Abdominal Wall

• Face, Teeth, Gums, Mouth, Tongue, Salivary glands, Neck

• Thyroid Glands, Thyroglossal Tract and Endocrines

• Breast

• Sympathetic System

• Cranio-Cerebral injuries

• Brain, Nerves

• Genito-Urinary System

• Kidneys and Ureters

• Urinary Bladder

• Prostrate

• Urethra

• Penis, Testis and Scrotum

• Vasectomy and Recanalisation

• Cardiothoracis System

• Oesophagus, Stomach and Duodenum

• Spleen, Liver, Gall Bladder and bile ducts

• Pancreas

• Peritoneum

• Intestines, intestinal obstruction

• Appendix

• Rectum and Anal Canal

Anaesthesia Important topics for FMGE 2024

• Anatomy of upper airway

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

• Pre-operative evaluation/pre-medication

• Anaesthetic agents, stages of Anaesthesia

• Principles and mechanism of administration of general anaesthetics, balanced

• Anaesthesia

• IPPV, Endotracheal Intubations

• Muscle Relaxants

• Spinal/Epidural Anesthesia

• Local Anesthesia

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation basic, use of simple ventilators

• Monitoring

• ICU, role of anaesthesiologist in ICU

• Shock

• Blood Transfusion and Fluid Electoral Balance

• Sites of respiratory obstruction and management of airway in an unconscious

• patient

• Poisoning

• Role of anaesthesiologist in acute and chronic relief

Orthopaedics

• Traumatology

• Injuries of bones and joints

• Injuries of Lower Extremity

• Injuries of the Spine Vascular Injuries

• Cold Orthopedics

• Regional Conditions

• Radio-Diagnosis

• Neuro-Muscular Disorder

• Bone and Joint Tuberculosis

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Important topics for FMGE 2024 - Radio-Diagnosis

• Respiratory System

• Cardiovascular System

• Gastrointestinal System

• Obstetrics &Gynaecology

• Skeletal System

• Central Nervous System

• Excretory System

Radiotherapy

• Principles of Radiotherapy

• Principles of Chemotherapy

• Prevention and Early diagnosis of Cancer

• Principles of Nuclear medicine

• Common radiation reactions and management

• Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in commonly seen cancers

• Radio-isotopes in diagnosis and therapy

Paediatrics

• Vital statistics

• Neonatology

• Growth & Development

• Nutrition

• Infections

• Genetics

• Pediatric Emergencies

• Central Nervous System

• Gastroenterology

• Nephrology

• Endocrinology

• Respiratory System

Medicine

• Clinical Methods in the practice of Medicine
• Common symptoms of disease
• Nutrition/Exposure to Physical & Chemical Agents
• Infections
• Haematology
• Respiratory System
• Cardio-Vascular System
• Gartro-Intestinal Tract
• Emergency Medicine
• Neurological System
• Nephrology & Urinary system connected to Tissue Disorders
• Endocrine System
• 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 Programme

Psychiatry

• History aspects and diagnosis & treatment of mental illness

• Conduction of Mental Status Examination

• Behavioral Sciences

• Different psychoses Clinical features, diagnosis and management of :

• Schizophrenia

• Mania and depression

• Anxiety disorders and hysteria

• Dementia

• Alcoholism

• Drug Abuse

• Psychiatric emergencies

• Clinical features, diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders of childhood

• and adolescence

• Personality disorder

Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

• Dermatological therapy

• Lichen Planus

• Diseases caused by Nutritional and Environmental Factors

• Infective Disorders

• Melanocytes, pigment metabolism and other disorders of Pigmentation

• Allergic Disorders

• Dermatitis and Eczema

• Vesiculobullous Diseases

• Alopecia and Hirsutism

• Structure and functions of Sebaceous glands and Disease

• Leprosy

• Psorasis

• STD

Ophthalmology

• Basic sciences – Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Elementary

• Optics, Diseases of the Eye

• Conjunctiva

• Cornea

• Sclera

• Uveal Tract

• Lens

• Vitreous

• Glaucoma

• Retina

• Optic Nerve

• Intra-Occular Tumors

• Squint

• Orbit

• Lacrimal System

• Lids

• Refractive Errors

• Injuries

• Ophthalmic Surgery

• Community Ophthalmology

• Miscellaneous

Otorhinolaryngology

• Diseases of the Ear

• Diseases of Nose and Para Nasal sinuses

• Diseases of Nasopharynx

• Diseases of Trachea

• Oesophagus

Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Anatomy of the Female Reproductive Tract

• Physiology of conception

• Development of foetus and placenta

• Diagnosis of pregnancy

• Maternal changes in pregnancy

• Antenatal care

• Abnormal obstetrics

• Normal labour

• Normal puerparium

• Breast Feeding

• Care of new born

• Medical termination of pregnancy

• Family planning

• Operative obstetrics

• Post caesarian pregnancy

• Pharmaco therapeutics in obstetrics

• Safe motherhood

• Maternal morbidity and morality

• Medico legal aspects

• RCH

• Current topics

• Vaginal discharge

• Menstrual disorder

• Fertility, infertility

• Endometriosis and allied states

• Genital injuries and fistulae

• Genital infections

• Genital prolapse

• Tumours

• Carcinomia

• Radiotherapy in gynaecology

• Chemotherapy in gynaecology

• Endoscopy

• Diseases of breast

• Operative gynaecology

Community Medicine

• Evaluation of Public Health and Concepts of Health

• Environment and Health

• Health Education

• Nutrition and Dietetics

• Occupational Health

• Medical Sociology and Community Mental Health

• Fundamentals of Biostatistics

• Basic Epidemiology

• Epidemiology of Specific Diseases

• Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

• Demography

• Reproductive and Child Health

• School Health

• Urban Health

• Health System in India

• Health Planning and Management including Disaster Management

• International Health

FMGE 2024 Important Topics

While every topic within the FMGE syllabus is important, some subjects and areas carry a higher weightage. Candidates should focus on the following FMGE key topics:

1. Cardiology and Respiratory Medicine

2. Gastroenterology and Endocrinology

3. Infectious Diseases

4. Pharmacology and Drug Classes

5. Pathology and Microbiology Techniques

6. Medical Ethics and Forensic Medicine