Core Curriculum in Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry in an Outcome Based Spirally Integrated Medical Curriculum in a Newly Established Medical Faculty: An Audit

Abstract

Introduction and objectives Biochemical investigations play a pivotal role in screening, diagnosis and management of diseases. Hence the core concepts of Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry (BCC), essential for a medical practitioner, need to be acquired as an undergraduate. This audit aims to map the core curriculum of BCC in Basic Sciences Stream (BSS) and Applied Sciences stream (ASS) in an outcome based spirally integrated curriculum of a newly established medical faculty and assess whether it meets the national and international standards.