Author: Deepti Agarwal, Kavita Krishna, Srilakshmi Sathiyaseelan and Sandeep Kansurkar et al. Background: Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, which are prevalent in nearly 25–30% of the Indian population, pose a significant burden on public health. However, the field is often overlooked in undergraduate medical curricula, leading to a shortage of adequately trained healthcare professionals to address these conditions, especially at the primary health care level. Enhancing rheumatology training for undergraduates in India is imperative.
Symptoms of rheumatological diseases are nonspecific and often overlap with those of degenerative joint diseases, neurological conditions, vascular issues, and dermatological problems. As a result, early diagnosis is challenging. A lack of knowledge and skills results in delayed diagnosis and leads to long-term disability and reduced quality of life…
