This logbook is designed as per the guidelines of logbook module shared by NMC for implementation of competency-based curriculum and recommended to be followed for the MBBS students from the academic year 2019-20. This logbook of Microbiology is verified record of the progression of the learner documenting the acquisition of the requisite, knowledge, skills, attitude and/or competencies. It is a tool that guides medical students by highlighting important clinical objectives promoting self-reflection, providing an opportunity to obtain feedback from preceptors and the records can be used for formative and continuous assessment. Also this logbook is an academic document that becomes both a snap shot of the progress of the learner as well as a prerequisite for progression to the next phase of learning or graduation from the course.

Key Features :

• Pre-defined skill competencies of Microbiology given in the UG Curriculum module-Vol. I for recording the activities conducted in a simple tabulated format based on NMC logbook module.
• Separate section provided for competencies needed for certification in the subject.
• Separate empty table provided for competencies needed by the department of Microbiology.
• Separate section provided for Alignment and Integration Topics (AITo), SDL, Humanities and Extracurricular activities with ample space for reflective writing of the subject.
• Separate section of AETCOM for 2nd year MBBS with modules and reflective writing space.
• Separate section of Pandemic management for 1st and 2nd year MBBS with modules and reflective writing space.
• Recording of the details of assignment and assessment.
• Separate sections are provided for attendance record of the students and attending extra classes for poor attendance.