Table 1: Structure of the Foundation Program for the students.
| S. No | Themes/ subjects/contents | Total teaching hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation to medical profession, curriculum, institute, alternate health care system, society etc. | 30 |
| 2 | Skills Module-first aid, basic life support, bio safety etc. | 35 |
| 3 | Field visit to community health center. | 8 |
| 4 | Professional development including ethics. | 40 |
| 5 | Language/ computer skills | 22 |
| 6 | Sports and Extracurricular activities | 40 |
| Total teaching hours | 175 |