POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP COURSE IN DIABETIC FOOT SURGERY
The management of diabetic-foot and lower limb problems is a highly specialized, yet neglected field, especially in the developing countries. Needless to stress, due to the rapidly increasing diabetic population, it is a highly evolving field world over. India is considered to be the diabetic capital of the world. In this context, the requirement of trained diabetic-foot surgeons is very high. Presently there is no institute in Asia offering a course of this nature.
DURATION:
One year for post-doctoral candidates.
Two years for post-diploma candidates.
ELIGIBILITY:
Post M.S in Gen.Surgery, Orthopedics.
Post diploma in Orthopedics and allied specialties.
TEACHING FACULTY:
1.Dr.Harish Kumar M.R.C.P.
H.O.D.
Department of Endocrinology & Diabetic-foot surgery.
2.Dr.Arun Bal M.S, Ph.D.
President D.F.S.I, Visiting professor A.I.M.S, Visiting consultant—
Raheja hospital, Mumbai; Wockhardt hospital, Mumbai; Asian heart
Intitute, Mumbai; Bhabha atomic research center hospital, Mumbai.
3.Dr.Narendra Varma M.S.
Diabetic-foot surgeon
4.Dr.Ajit Kumar Varma M.S.
Diabetic-foot surgeon.
Diplomate National Board (Endocrinology)
The department has been recognized by the National Board of Medical Examiners for post doctoral training in endocrinology. Two candidates are admitted each year. The first batch appeared for the final examination in December 2004 and one candidate has successfully completed the course.
Certificate Course in Diabetes
This is a comprehensive 2 year course in diabetes encompassing all theoretical and practical aspects of the disease. Two candidates are admitted each year. So far, seven have successfully completed the course.
Podiatric surgery training course for surgeons
This is a one year course for post M.S. doctors who wish to train specially in diabetic foot. The candidate is updated on the latest surgical and other techniques for limb salvage. The management of diabetic-foot and lower limb problems is a highly specialized, yet neglected field, especially in the developing countries. Needless to stress, due to the rapidly increasing diabetic population, it is a highly evolving field world over. India is considered to be the diabetic capital of the world. In this context, the requirement of trained diabetic-foot surgeons is very high. Presently there is no institute in Asia offering a course of this nature.
DURATION: One year for post-doctoral candidates. Two years for post-diploma candidates.
ELIGIBILITY: Post M.S in Gen.Surgery, Orthopedics. Post diploma in Orthopedics and allied specialties.
Distance education course on Diabetic Foot
This is a new course that is being launched by the Division of Podiatry this year. This course will help to empower physicians and surgeons stationed away from major cities and not having access to CMEs etc., to manage diabetic foot conditions more effectively, again with the sole purpose of limb salvage. The training, which is for one year, is imparted by way of course materials, contact classes, and periodic assessments of the trainees .
Ph.D. in Diabetes and Endocrinology
The department is accepting candidates for Ph.D. in both diabetes and endocrinology. Members of the staff have been recognised as guides for the training. At present, there are two registered Ph.D. candidates.
Diabetes Educator
This is a one year course for graduates who undergo training in diabetes patient education. Job opportunities exist for such educators in hospitals and private practices. |
