Foundation Course – MBBS Batch 2026–27- A meaningful beginning to the journey of becoming a doctor!

Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR)

1. Introduction

Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR) conducted the Foundation Course for the newly admitted MBBS Batch 2026–27 from 15th to 28th September 2026. The course comprised 80 hours of structured academic and co-curricular activities designed to facilitate the smooth transition of students into medical education and introduce them to the medical profession.

The programme was organised under the guidance of the Dean, Dr. Musharraf Husain, and coordinated by Prof. M. I. Alam, Head of the Department of Physiology, with contributions from faculty members of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine and other departments.

2. Objectives of the Foundation Course

The primary objectives of the course were to:

• Familiarise students with the MBBS curriculum, institutional environment and the medical profession.
• Develop professionalism, ethical values and effective communication skills.
• Promote awareness of anti-ragging measures, grievance redressal mechanisms and gender sensitisation.
• Address mental health, interpersonal relationships and stress management.
• Introduce essential clinical skills, patient safety and emergency care.
• Encourage self-directed learning, research aptitude and the use of digital resources.
• Promote holistic development through community engagement and extracurricular activities.

3. Major Components of the Programme

The Foundation Course covered the following key areas:

1. Orientation to the MBBS programme and the medical profession.
2. Professionalism, medical ethics and communication skills.
3. Anti-ragging, grievance redressal and gender sensitisation.
4. Mental health, interpersonal relationships and stress management.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS), first aid and patient safety.
6. Biomedical waste management and universal precautions.
7. Self-directed learning, research methodology and the use of e-resources.
8. Clinical documentation and laboratory communication.
9. Community-based field visits.
10. Artificial Intelligence and contemporary skills in medical education.
11. Sports and extracurricular activities.

Sessions were conducted by faculty members from multiple departments, ensuring an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to student orientation and development.

4. Attendance and Student Participation

Students were required to maintain a minimum of 75% attendance and document their learning experiences and reflections in their logbooks. The programme encouraged active participation in academic sessions, practical demonstrations, interactive activities and co-curricular engagements.

5. Outcome of the Programme

The Foundation Course provided students with an integrated introduction to academic life, clinical skills, professional values and the responsibilities of a medical student. It aimed to nurture ethical conduct, effective communication, emotional well-being, teamwork and a commitment to lifelong learning.

The inclusion of community-based activities, Basic Life Support, patient safety, research and Artificial Intelligence helped broaden students’ understanding of contemporary medical education and healthcare delivery.

6. Conclusion

The Foundation Course for MBBS Batch 2026–27 marked a meaningful beginning to the students’ journey in medicine. Through structured academic sessions and co-curricular activities, the programme sought to prepare students for the academic, professional, ethical and social responsibilities associated with the medical profession.

The course reinforced the importance of compassionate patient care, professionalism, integrity and holistic development in shaping competent and responsible future doctors.

Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi-110062

Foundation Course 2026 MBBS batch

S. No.	Modules	No. of hours	Colour code
1	Orientation	15 hrs 15 mins	Orange
2	Skills Module	16 hrs 45 mins	Blue
3	Field Visit	05	Purple
4	Professional Development including ethics	20 hrs 30 mins	Green
5	Language, Computer Skills and Clinico Lab Communication	7hrs 30 Minutes	Yellow
6	Sports and extracurricular skills	15 hrs 30 Minutes	Brown
7	Total Hrs.	80 Hrs.

 

Foundation Course Committee
Coordinator	Prof. M.I. Alam, HOD Physiology
Members	Dr. Shikha Gautam, Professor, Physiology Prof. Sana Alam, professor Biochemistry Dr. Arpita Mahajan, Professor, Anatomy.