FMGE Screening Test is carried out for Indian citizens who wish to get enrolled with the Medical Council of India or with any other State medical Council of India. The Screening Test Regulations Act had initiated this test. The examination is carried out two times in a year.

Structure of FMGE Screening Test

The FMGE Screening Test is conducted as single paper. The total number of questions for the test is 300.There is no negative marking for this objective type test. The candidate has to score 50 % marks to pass this competitive screening test. The applicant is free to attempt the test any number of times. Those who crack this screening test can apply the Medical Council of India or State medical Council of India for permanent registration.

Syllabus for FMGE Screening Test

ANATOMY

• Applied Anatomy
• Elements of Anatomy Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Angiology, Neurology
• Embryology: Development of individual organs and systems
• General Anatomy: Basic tissues to body, Terminology & Nomenclature
• Histology: General Histology Microanatomy of individual organs & systems
• Human Genetics : Principles of Human genetics and Molecular biology
• Postnatal growth & development
• Radiological Anatomy : Skiagrams, Special X-rays, Principles of imaging techniques.
• Regional Anatomy: Upper limb, Lower limb Thorax-including diaphragm Abdomen and Pelvis, Head, Neck Brainand Spinal cord.
• Sectional Anatomy : Thorax, Abdomen, Head, Neck and Brain
• Surface Anatomy : In  cadavers, in the living

PHYSIOLOGY

• Body fluids - Blood
• Cardiovascular System
• Central Nervous Systems
• Endocrine Glands
• Gastrointestinal Tract
• General Physiology
• Kidney
• Nerve and Muscle
• Reproduction
• Respiratory System
• Skin and Body temperature
• Special Senses

BIOCHEMISTRY

• Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins
• Biological Oxidation
• Carbohydrate Metabolism
• Carbohydrates
• Cell and Sub-cellular structures
• Digestion and Absorption from GI Tract
• Enzymes
• Hydrogen Ion concentration Acid, Bases, Buffers, Handerson-Haselbach equation
• Intermediary Metabolism
• Isotopes and their Application
• Lipid Metabolism
• Lipids
• Nuclear Acids
• Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
• Vitamins
• Purine and Primidine Metabolism
• Minerals
• Biochemical Genetics and Protein Biosynthesis
• Tissue Biochemistry
• Liver Functions
• Nutrition and Energy Metabolism

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

• General Microbiology
• Immunology
• Bacteriology
• General Virology
• Systemic Virology
• Mycology
• Parasitology
• Clinical / Applied Microbiology

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

• 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

CLINICAL SUBJECTS

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
• Cardiothoracic System
• Oesophagus, Stomach and Duodenum
• Spleen, Liver, Gall Bladder and bile ducts
• 3Pancreas
• 3Peritoneum
• 3Intestines, intestinal obstruction
• 3Appendix
• 3Rectum and Anal Canal

ANESTHESIA

• Anatomy of upper airway
• Physiology of Respiration O/CO 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 anesthesiologist in ICU
• Shock
• Blood Transfusion and Fluid Electoral Balance
• Sites of respiratory obstruction and management of airway in an unconscious patient
• Poisoning
• Role of anesthesiologist in acute and chronic relief.

ORTHOPEDICS

• Traumatology
• Injuries of bones and joints
• Injuries of Lower Extremity
• Injuries of the Spine
• Vascular Injuries
• Cold Orthopedics
• Regional Conditions
• Neuro-Muscular Disorder
• Bone and Joint Tuberculosis
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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
• Gastrenterology
• 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
• 3Radiotherapy in gynaecology
• 3Chemotherapy in gynaecology
• 3Endoscopy
• 3Diseases of breast
• 3Operative gynaecology

COMMUNITY MEDICINE

• Evaluation of Public Health
• Environment and Health
• Health Education
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Occupational Health
• 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

Eligibility Criteria

Those who appear for this screening test should possess an MBBS degree from any medical institution abroad. The institution from where the medical education is pursued must be included with in the World Directory of Medical Schools. Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for this medical screening test. Additional details on eligibility can be obtained from the prospectus.

How to Apply?

The applications forms can be obtained through the official website of www.natboard.edu.in. Before submitting this application, the aspirant has to pay an amount of Rs. 750/- as application fee. The application form can also be obtained through postal method. In this case the applicant have to pay the application fee through demand draft.

How to fill the Form?

The application form must be filled in capital letters only. The candidate’s name, his father’s name and date of birth must be exactly same as that in the HSC certificate. A total of four photographs bearing the name of the applicant are required. The applicant has to put his signature on both sides of the application form. Incomplete or applications with out signature may have the chance to get rejected.

Important Dates (Tentative)

Date of Examination: September last week, 2012

Availability of Application Forms: from last week of April, 2012

Last Date for receipt of completed application forms:  3rd week of June, 2012

List of FMGE Screening Test centers

New Delhi

Contact Address for the FMGE Screening Test

Address: National Board of Examination, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, Post office Box – 4931, Ansari Nagar, Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road), New Delhi-110029

Website: www.natboard.edu.in

Reference Books for FMGE Screening Test

• Gray’s Anatomy
• Cunningham’s Manual of Practical Anatomy (vol 3)
• Langman’s Medical Embryology th Edition
• R. S. Snell: Clinical Anatomy for medical students
• R. S. Snell: Clinical Neuroanatomy for Medical Student’s
• More: Clinical Anatomy
• Last: Anatomy
• Junqueira: Basic Histology
• B. D. Churasia: Human Anatomy (Vol ,,3)
• K. A. Datta: Human Anatomy (Vol. ,,3,)
• Poddar Osteology
• K. Datta: General Anatomy
• K. Datta: Human Embryology
• NETTER: Atlas of Human Anatomy
• Grants: Atlas of Anatomy
• Macminn Colour Atlas of Histology
• Difore: Atlas of Histology
• Guyton and Hall: Medical Physiology
• W.F. Ganong: Medical Physiology
• Chawduraj: Concise Medical Physiology
• C.C Chaterjee: Human Physiology (Vol. ,)
• L. Ghai: Practical Physiology & Biochemistry
• Samson Wrights: Applied Physiology
• Harper’s Biochemistry
• Lippincotts: Biochemistry
• Sattanarayan: Biochemistry
• Orten: Human Biochemistry
• C. Ded: Biochemistry
• Parks: Community Medicine
• ABC Comunity Medicine
• Tabers: Medical Dictionary
• Dorland: Pocket Medical Dictionary

Coaching Centers for FMGE Screening Test

• A.K Vidhya Mandir
• Aakash Institute
• Brilliant Tutorials Private Limited
• Career Point
• City College
• DAMS
• Disha
• Helix Institute
• Hierank School of Competitions
• Imperial Tutorials
• Narayana IIT Academy
• Oasis Education Services
• S. S. Coachings
• Sachdeva College
• Sahil Study Center

Study Plan

First of all the students have to understand the topics thoroughly. The students have to concentrate well on the tougher areas of the syllabus. After completing this they can move on to simple topics. The students have to revise the topics before appearing the test. Practicing previous year’s questions helps them to increase the speed and to have better time management

How and Where To Get the Results?

The final result of the screening test will be made available at the official website of http://www.natboard.edu.in/.

Score Validity

Once the candidate had qualified the screening test they can practice in India or pursue the higher course in the interested discipline.