1. DEFENCE OF CASE BOOK Dr N Lar-Ndam Consultant family physician Jos University Teaching Hospital

2. CASE BOOK 2 Examiners are assign to read the case book. They award independent scores before exam. Also award a joint score after exam. Final score: Sum of the 3 scores awarded.

3. OBJECTIVES-1 TO DEMONSTRATE: CANDIDATE’S BROAD KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS IN FM. APPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES IN MGT OF PATIENTS

4. OBJECTIVES-2 GOOD UNDERSTANDING HIS ROLE IN VARIOUS LEVELS OF CARE: - HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION - DISEASE PREVENTION - TREATMENT - LIMITATION OF DISABILITY - REHABILITATION OF HIS PATIENTS

5. OBJECTIVES-3 GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF THEIMPACT OF DISEASE ON FAMILY, AND VICE VERSA. COMMITMENT TO FOLLOW UP & CONTINUING CARE. DESIRE FOR C.M.E. IN PATIENTS CARE ATTITUDE TO PATIENT, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY.

6. CHECKLIST: GENERAL 1.Layout of the Case Book. 2.Use of English. 3.Distribution of cases. 4.Style of presentation of the cases. 5.Illustrations & Figures. 6.References.

7. LAYOUT OF CASE BOOK No. of pages ( 120-150). A4 paper and double line spacing, Page margins L-1.5”, R-0.5’’ and 1’’ top and bottom. Arrangement of preliminary pages & Case reports.

8. USE OF ENGLISH Spelling & Grammar. Use of tenses. Sentence and paragraph structure

9. CASE DISTRIBUTION: 20 OBSTET. 2- GYNAE. - 2 F.P.1 MED. 3 PAED.3 SURG. - 2 OPHTH-2 ENT-1 PSYCH-2 ORTHO-1 FAMILY CASE STUDY-1

10. STYLE OF PRESENTATION BIODATA. HISTORY. EXAMINATION. INVESTIGATIONS. DIAGNOSIS. TREATMENT & FOLLOW UP. DISCUSSION.

11. REFERENCES-1 Vancouver Style recommended. Lar-Ndam N, Pitmang SL, Madaki JKA. Dawam JA. Snake bite among Ngerian children. The Zamko experience. J Med Res pract 2013; 2(2):77-79. Ntekim BE, Ikpeme E. Common paediatric emergencies. In: Azubike(ed). Paediatric and child in the tropical regions. 3 rd Ed. University of Port Harcourt press, 2007 ; p. 111-115

12. REFERENCES-2 Local & foreign references. Textbook & journal references. Date of publication not > 10 years

13. DISCUSSION-1 Provides answers to controversial decisions and management issues. Explains the basis for arriving at a particular diagnosis. Details possible management options, and clarifies why the particular options adopted for the index patient were used

14. DISCUSSION-2 Demonstrates good literature search and understanding of current concepts regarding the care of patients. Brings out clear lessons, and recommendations. Demonstrates that the case report meets the specified objectives for the Case Book.

15. AFTER THE DEFENCE 1.CLEAR PASS. ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED WITHOUT ANY CORRECTION OR MINOR NOT TO BE VERIFIED. 2.PROVISIONAL PASS. ACCEPTED WITH MINOR THAT WILL BE VERIFIED BY ONE EXAMINER. 3.REFERRED. MAJOR CORRECTIONS. RE- DEFEND AT NEXT EXAM

16. GENERAL TIPS 1.Start early. 2.One case at a time. 3.Finish in good time. 4.Liaise with trainer & peers. 5.Humility and hard work 6.Honesty and Integrity

17. Thank you for listening DINCHI