AMU VC releases CBME Practical Pharmacology Book

ALIGARH  : The Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor, Prof Mohammad Gulrez released the third edition of the book, “CBME Based Practical Pharmacology” (For MBBS) with added competencies, jointly written by Prof Farida Ahmad, Dr Jameel Ahmad, Dr Bushra H Khan and Dr Shujauddin.

Appreciating the book, Prof Gulrez said this is a valuable practical manual for undergraduate MBBS students as it is based· on the current competency based medical education curriculum and I am sure it will be of great help to the medical students.

The Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Prof Veena Maheshwari said that the manual covers the topics like medical ethics, rational use of medicines, essential medicine list, P-drug concept and prescription writing.

Prof Rakesh Bhargava, Principal, JN Medical College pointed out that latest prescription format and exercises as per NMC guidelines have been added in the book and all the topics of Practical Pharmacology have been methodically devised in sequence.

AMU Registrar, Mr Mohammad Imran (IPS) was also present during the releasing ceremony.

Dr Jameel Ahmad said that through this book the students will be able to inculcate new competencies which are mandatory while attending patients with medical ethics.