PART 1 General Embryology
To have a good grasp on:
1. Principles of human embryology
2. Importance of human embryology
3. Structure and function of sperm and oocyte
4. Process and significance of fertilization
5. Cleavage and formation of blastocyst
6. Implantation
7. Formation of embryonic layers and differentiation
8. Fetal membrane and placenta
9. Stem cell and embryonic stem cell
To familiarize with:
1. Meiosis and gametogenesis
2. Acrosome reaction and capacitation of sperm
3. Face development and common anomalies
To have an overview on:
1. Fertilization and its regulation
PART 2 Systems-Based Embryology
I. Cardiovascular System
To have a good grasp on:
1. Constituent of embryonic cardiovascular system
2. Development of heart
3. Characteristics of fetal circulation and changes occur at birth
4. Common congenital anomalies of cardiovascular system
To familiarize with:
1. Development of aortic arch
II. Digestive System & Respiratory System
To have a good grasp on:
1. Formation of primitive gut
2. Development of intestine
3. Formation and evolution of cloaca
4. Development of pancreas and liver
5. Development of laryngotracheal diverticulum
6. Some congenital malformations of digestive tract
To familiarize with:
1. Congenital malformations of the respiratory system
2. Development of esophageal and stomach
III. Urogenital System
To have a good grasp on:
1. Development of metanephros and bladder
2. Polycystic kidney and urachal fistula
3. Development and movement of primordial germ cells and development of testis
4. Development of mesonephric duct; occurrence of cryptorchidism and congenital inguinal hernia
5. Development of paramesonephric duct
To familiarize with:
1. Development of pronephros and mesonephros
2. Sex determination
3. Occurrence of hermaphroditism and testicular feminization syndrome
4. Development of ovary
5. Occurrence of some congenital malformations
To have an overview on:
1. Development of urethra
2. Other congenital abnormalities of urinary system
3. Occurrence of ectopic testis, hypospadias, congenital hydrocele, agenesis of penis, and congenital deficiency of 5α reductase