Essentials of Postgraduate Pharmacology & Biostatistics

One of the most significant influences on this edition has been the implementation of Competency Based Medical Education (CBME), which has brought about substantial changes in structure and content.

The author has incorporated the latest evidence-based information to strengthen clinical understanding and ultimately improve patient care. Reader feedback has played an important role in guiding these revisions, ensuring that the content remains both practical and examination-focused.

The new undergraduate curriculum, combined with the increasing role of postgraduate trainees in the teaching–learning process, is a major highlight of this edition. Frequently asked questions have been refined for clarity and relevance, while numerous new tables, flowcharts, and figures have been added to make learning more visual and accessible.

The Experimental Pharmacology section has undergone a major transformation. By integrating CBME concepts, expanding the section on electrocardiography, and including the latest developments in the field, this third edition is an invaluable resource, not only for postgraduate trainees, but also for all those engaged in postgraduate teaching and learning.

Uttam Kumar Roy MBBS DCH MD
Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, Burdwan, West Bengal, India

Shouvik Choudhury MBBS MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, Burdwan, West Bengal, India