The author`s extensive experience of teaching biochemistry to medical students in an easy and focused manner is well reflected in writing the chapters of this textbook. A number of case scenarios are presented in an easy and interesting way and their biochemical basis is explained in a lucid manner. This approach not only makes the subject relevant and easier for student to learn, but also enhances the retention of the subject in the learner`s mind. Highlights Covers all the competencies prescribed for biochemistry in CBME curriculum Clinical Scenarios related to important topics Exhaustive question bank Key points for revision Additional Study material available on CBSicentral APP which includes Basics of Biochemistry presentation Features of the book: The book is written in a way to make the subject relevant and easier for better retention in learner’s mind The book has a Pan –India National Advisory Board The book is divided in to 15 sections with 56 chapters each section ends with exhaustive question bank based on the topics covered in respective sections which include: Long Answers questions (LAQs) Short Answer questions (SAQs) Multiple choice questions (MCQs) Multiple choice questions with answers and detailed explanations Each chapter begins with Competency achievement for biochemistry, Specific Learning objectives and ends with key points Key Points are given at the end of chapter to revise the primary concepts Lots of Clinical case scenarios are given in easy and understanding manner with their biochemical basis which are explained in lucid manner A separate chapter on commonly used Laboratory Instruments and equipment are given to upgrade the practical aspect also Text highlighted in yellow color provides important information of the topic under focus given as Notes At the end of the book MCQs for Revision & Practice are given which includes: Case based question, Multiple choice questions,Image based questions with their answers and explanations Around 4 sets of Sample question papers Glossary at the end provided to understand the complex terminologies of the subject
Poonam Agrawal, MD, ACME, FIMSA, FAHP
Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, Santosh Deemed to be University, Ghaziabad
Dr. Poonam Agrawal is currently the Professor and Head of the Department of Biochemistry at Santosh Deemed to be University, Ghaziabad. With 18 years of teaching experience, she has taught MBBS, MD, BDS, nursing, and allied health science students at prestigious institutes such as MAMC, LHMC, ACMS, and BSA Medical College, New Delhi.
A passionate medical education advocate, Dr. Agrawal is a resource faculty member for faculty development programs (FDP) at SMU and MAMC, New Delhi. She has developed and implemented various innovative teaching-learning methodologies and conducted workshops for young faculty.
Dr. Agrawal has authored five books on biochemistry, including Textbook of Biochemistry with Clinical Approach and Case Studies for MBBS Students and Practical Biochemistry on CBME. She is also the South Asian Editor for Cell and Molecular Biology: UR.
Her teaching philosophy focuses on helping students keep pace with the latest advancements in their field.
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