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CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE

DISTANCE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

MASTER IN MEDICINE IN FAMILY MEDICINE - 2014

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Questions:

1. Is the course recognized by the Medical Council of India?

2. I am a fresher and carry only one year experience, what are my chances of getting into

this course?

3.

What are the eligibility criteria? / Who are eligible for joining the course?

4. I have completed MBBS from abroad, am I eligible to apply?

5. I only have a provisional degree certificate. Will it be accepted?

6. When is the last date for the submission of the application form?

7. What is the website ID from which I can download the prospectus?

8. Do I have to submit a hard copy of the application or apply through online mode?

9.Do I have to apply Online only? What is the website ID for the same?

10.

How can I submit my application form? How much application fee has to be paid and

by which mode?

11.How do I know my Demand Draft has reached the Department?

12.Do I have an entrance examination for the admission into the M. Med. (Family

Medicine) course?

13.Is there any age limit for applying to the M. Med. (Family Medicine) course?

14.I do not have MCI registration certificate and State Medical Council certificate. Can I

apply for the course?15.What is the selection process?

16.I had applied previously and did not get selected, what are the chances for me to be

selected if I apply for the second time?

17.Is it compulsory to sponsor and depute a Family Physician Assistant?

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18.Where will the Family Physician Assistant training be conducted? When? How much

is the fee?

19.I have mentioned that I will sponsor a Family Physician Assistant in the application,

what will happen to my candidature if I am selected and I am not able to sponsor and

depute for the assistant training?

20.Who is eligible for the Scholarship? What can I do to avail this Scholarship?

21.What is the difference between the PGDFM, M. Med in Family Medicine & the

Masters in Family Medicine (MFM) course from the University of Edinburgh?

22.I am doing PG, can I join M. Med. course?

23.What are the contact centres?

24.I am opting to pay the Application fee by Demand Draft, on whose favour should the

DD be drawn? Which address should I send the DD?

25.Can I save the application and continue filling it later? How can I access my filled in

application?

26.What are the specifications for the Photograph to be uploaded?

27.What are the specifications for the Signature to be uploaded?

28.What certificates are to be uploaded? What are the specifications for the Certificates to be

uploaded?

29.What should I do for the Stage 2 of application?

30.If I am selected must I hand over my original certificates?

31.What are the certificates to be submitted on being selected at the time of admission?

32.When will the certificates be returned?

33.What If I am selected for the course, but I am not able to submit my originals. Will I be

able to join the course?

34.I do not have the original documents right now, if selected can I submit them later during

the course?

35.

When will I be intimated regarding the selection? When will the list of selected

candidates be published in the CMC website?

36.When is the last date for submission of my acceptance letter?

37.Is the M. Med. in Family Medicine course similar to the PGDFM course offered by the

department?

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38.Who will be given preference to join the course?

39.What level course is this M. Med in Family Medicine Certificate course/Diploma

Course/ Degree Course?


41.Do I need to submit any original certificate at the time of applying online for verification

along with my application?

42.Do I need to get a migratory certificate for the course if I have completed my MBBS in

another university?

43.What type of affiliation does the course have with the University?

44.What is the selection process? On what basis will the candidates be selected?

45.Once the selection list has been published those candidates who did not get selected, can

they know what is reason why they were not selected?

46.If selected, how can I submit my original documents to CMC Vellore?

47.If I had applied previously and did not get selected, can I get selected if I apply for the

second time?

48.I have mentioned that I will sponsor a Family Physician Assistant in the application, what

will happen to my candidature if I am selected and I am not able to sponsor and depute

for the assistant training?

49.I am very interested in this program but I will not be able to attend the contact sessions

since I cant take leave for the entire contact session. Can I still enrol in the course? Can I

complete the course without attending the contact programs?

50.What is Family Physician Assistant training? By opting for it, will my chances of

selection into the M Med be better?

51.How will I benefit from the FP assistant training?

52.What is the cost for doing the FP Assistant training? Whom can I send for the training?

53.Can I change my contact center later?

54.

How many contact programs are there for the overall course period and for how many

days?

55.Is it compulsory to attend all the days of the contact program? What is the minimum

attendance requirement?

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Answers:

1.

Is the course recognized by the Medical Council of India?

The M. Med in Family Medicine is not recognized by the MCI. This program is now

provisionally affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University.

2. I am a fresher and carry only one year experience, what are my chances of getting

into this course?

New/recent MBBS graduates are also eligible to apply for this M. Med in Family

Medicine. However, fresh MBBS candidates are advised to apply for the Post Graduate

Diploma in Family Medicine (PGDFM) program which is conducted by the MedicalEducation Unit (MEU) of CMC Vellore. This distance program is specifically designed

for the fresh graduates. The Medical Education Unit of CMC, Vellore may be contacted

by phone to 0416 228 4421 or by email [email protected] .

3. What are the eligibility criteria? / Who are eligible for joining the course?

The eligibility criterion for M. Med in Family Medicine is a MBBS degree. Applicants

need to have completed their internship and obtained their degree certificate. They

should have registered with the MCI or the respective State Medical Council.

4.

I have completed MBBS from abroad, am I eligible to apply?

Indian citizen, who have completed their MBBS or equivalent to MBBS abroad are

required to

have cleared the MCI screening test and

Should have registered with the MCI or the respective State Medical Council.

Proof of thesame will be required during admission.

5. I only have a provisional degree certificate. Will it be accepted?

Provisional degree certificate will be accepted only from candidates who have graduated

in 2013. Only the final University degree certificate will be accepted from applicants

who have graduated before 2013.

6. When is the last date for the submission of the application form?
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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Online applicationswill be live till 20thJune 2014.

7. What is the website ID from which I can download the prospectus?

To download the prospectus, visit the website: http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in

Select DistanceEducation Courses.

8. Do I have to submit a hard copy of the application or apply through online mode?

From 2014, the applicationsfor the M. Med program will be through online mode only.

9. Do I have to apply Online only? What is the website ID for the same?

Visit our admissions page: http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in and click Distance

Education Courses to applyonline.

10.How can I submit my application form? How much application fee has to be paid

and by which mode?

From 2014, applications for the M. Med in Family Medicine program will be online

ONLY. The application fee is Rs. 1000. The application fee can be paid online through

Credit/ Debit cards or through Demand Drafts.

In case the payment is made through Demand Draft, the DD number should be entered

online. Otherwise you will not be able to submit your application.

11.How do I know my Demand Draft has reached the Department?

On receipt of your DD, we will send you an email confirmation.

12.Do I have an entrance examination for the admission into the M. Med. (Family

Medicine) course?

There is no entrance exam for the M. Med in Family Medicine program.

13.Is there any age limit for applying to the M.Med.(Family Medicine) course?

Applicantsupto the age of 55 can apply for the program.

14.

I do not have MCI registration certificate and State Medical Council certificate.Can I apply for the course?

No. To be eligible for the program, you need to be registered with the MCI or the

respective State Medical Council.

15.What is the selection process?
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The applications received will be scrutinized by a committee. The final list of 250

selected candidates and waitlisted candidates will be posted on the department website

on 25thJune. The selected candidates will also be intimated by email and SMS.

16.I had applied previously and did not get selected, what are the chances for me to be

selected if I apply for the second time?

The selection of candidates is purely the decision of the Selection Committee. No

special consideration will be given to applicants regardless of the fact they have applied

earlier.

17.Is it compulsory to sponsor and depute a Family Physician Assistant?

It is not compulsory to depute a clinical assistant for the training. However, your

practice will be very effective when your clinical assistant has such training. Moreover,

preference in selection will be given to the applicants who have opted to depute and

sponsor their assistants for this training.

18.Where will the Family Physician Assistant training be conducted? When? How

much is the fee?

The training will be conducted in CMC Vellore. The training will be for a period of 10

days. The dates for the training will be intimated later. The fee for the training is Rs.

12,000(Approx.)

19.

I have mentioned that I will sponsor a Family Physician Assistant in the application,

what will happen to my candidature if I am selected and I am not able to sponsor

and depute for the assistant training?

Applicants who have consented to depute and sponsor their assistants for the Family

Physician Assistant training will be given preference during selection. If selected, they

will be required to sign an undertaking before admission stating that they will depute

and sponsor their assistant for the training.

If for any reason, these selected candidates are not able to provide the undertaking, thentheir candidature will be cancelled.


Scholarship will be provided for candidates currently working in Mission Hospitals

affiliated to CMC Vellore. Other candidates can also avail this scholarship by

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committing to work at least for a year during the course period in a Mission Hospitals

affiliated to CMC Vellore.

Interested applicants may send an email to [email protected] or contact us in

04162283433, 9003461291

21.What is the difference between the PGDFM, M. Med in Family Medicine & the

Masters in Family Medicine (MFM) course from the University of Edinburgh?

The distance program in Family Medicine was initially offered as a PGDFM course of

two years duration. Afteraffiliation to the MGR University in 2012, this course became

known the Master in Medicine in Family Medicine (M. Med in Fam. Med).

The Masters in Family Medicine (MFM) is a University of Edinburgh and CMC jointprogram.

22.I am doing PG, can I join M. Med. course?

No, Candidates currently enrolled in any PG courses will not be eligible to apply for this

course.

23. What are the contact centres?

S.No Place State Name of the Hospital

1 Vellore Tamil Nadu Christian Medical College

2 Chennai Tamil Nadu Railway Hospital

3Oddanchatram,Dindigul Dist.

Tamil Nadu Christian Fellowship Hospital

4 Kolenchery, Cochin Kerala MOSC Medical College & Hospital

5 Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh Vijay Marie Hospital

6 New Delhi Delhi St. Stephens Hospital

7 Bangalore Karnataka Bangalore Baptist Hospital

8 Kolkata West Bengal Mission of Mercy Hospital

9 Padhar, Betul Dist. Madhya Pradesh Padhar Hospital

10Herbertpur,

Dehradun Dist.

Uttrakhand Herbertpur Christian Hospital

11 Tezpur Assam Baptist Christian Hospital

24.I am opting to pay the Application fee by Demand Draft, on whose favour should

the DD be drawn? Which address should I send the DD?
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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The DD should be drawn in favour of CMC Vellore Associationpayable at Vellore.

The DD should besent to the following address.

The Coordinator

Dept. of Distance Education,

Main Block, 2nd

FloorChristian Medical College Hospital

Vellore - 632004

Ph.: 0416 228 3433/3451

25.Can I save the application and continue filling it later? How can I access my filled in

application?

The application has four sections1. Basic I nformation, 2. Upload Photo/Signatur e, 3.

Payment and 4. Prin t Confirmation. After you complete the first section 1. Basic

Information,an application number will be generated which can be seen on the top of the

Upload Photograph/ Signature section.

You can use this application number to Sign In from the Home Page to continue filling

your application.

26.What are the specifications for the Photograph to be uploaded?

a. The photograph must be in color and must be taken in a professional studio.

Photograph taken using a Mobile phone and other self-composed portraits are NOT

acceptable.

b. Photograph must be taken in a White or very light background

c. Ask your photo studio to provide the image in a JPEG format with specifications -

width 150 x Height 150 pixels. ONLY JPEG format will be accepted.

d. Ensure that the Photograph size is between 5KB and 80KB.

27.What are the specifications for the Signature to be uploaded?

This Procedur e must be carr ied out at a computer centre (Internet caf).

a. Please draw a rectangular box of size 7cm 2 cm on a white paper. Put your

signature with black or dark blue ink pen within this box.

b. Scan the signature using scanner at 200 pixelsper inch (dpi), and crop the image to

the box.

c.Ask the computer center to maintain to provide the signature on a JPEG format withspecifications Width 150 x Height 50 pixels. ONLY JPEG Formats will be

accepted.

d. Photographs of the signatures taken using mobile phone or digital camerasare not

acceptable.

e. Ensure that the Photograph size is between 5KB and 50KB.

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28.What certificates are to be uploaded? What are the specifications for the

Certificates to be uploaded?

The Certificates to be uploaded are:

i. MBBS certificate

ii. MCI or State Medical Registration Certificate

Scanning of these two certificates, MBBS certificate and MCI certificate must be

carried out at a computer centre (Internet caf).

For the following procedure, only Microsoft Power Point 2010 or 2013 version is to

be used. It will not be possible in other older versions.

a. Scan the certificates using scanner at 200 pixels per inch (dpi).

b. Save this as JPEG file

c. Ask your computer centre to paste each of these JPEG files on separate slides in

Microsoft Power Point (2010 version or 2013 Version). There are 2 certificates to

be uploaded, both should be inserted on separate slides consecutively and theirborders must be stretched to fit the Slide border.

Save as one single PDFfile.

Please choose the following option appears at bottom of the box

Minimum Size (Publishing Online)

and do not choose the option Standard (Publishing online and

printing).

d. Ensure that the PDF file size is between 50KB and 400 KB. Files larger than this

cannot be uploaded.

e. ONLY PDF File will be accepted.

29.What should I do for the Stage 2 of application?

For the Stage 2, please visit cmcdistedu.org. Instructions for the stage 2 are available on

30.If I am selected must I hand over my original certificates?

The MGR University requires certificates to be produced in original for the purpose of

Certificate Verification and Registration. The selected candidates are to submit the

following certificates in ORIGINAL and 3 sets of attested photocopies to the

Department of Distance Education, CMC Vellore once you receive the selection letter

within the stipulated date.

31.What are the certificates to be submitted on being selected at the time of admission?

1. MBBS Degree Certificate

2. Final year MBBS mark sheet

3. MCI/State Medical Council registration certificate for MBBS

4. Internship (CRRI) completion certificate

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5. Date of Birth proof - 10thstandard or 12thstandard mark sheet or Birth certificate

6. Consolidated work experience certificate

7. Conduct certificate

8. PG certificates for MCI recognized courses

9.

MCI/ State Medical Council registration certificate for PG courses

10.Community certificate (for those candidates who belong to SC/ ST/ BC/ OBC/ MBC

category)

11.Name change gazette (for those candidates who have had a name change after MBBS

degree completion)

12.MCI Screening test certificate (for those Indian candidates who have completed MBBS

abroad)

13.Translation of degree certificate (for those candidates whose MBBS degree certificate is

in a language other than English)

The certificates from 1-7from the above list are applicable to all the selected candidatesand those from 8 -7 are applicable to certain candidates only. The selected candidates are

required to submit all certificates and 3 sets of attested photocopies as applicable to the

Department of Distance Education for University verification. The candidates may

submit the certificates to the department in person or through a representative or through

reputed courier services.

32.When will the certificates be returned?

These certificates will be returned to the candidate in 6-8 weeks, once the university

verification process by University is over.

33.What If I am selected for the course, but I am not able to submit my originals. Will I

be able to join the course?

Selected Candidates who are not able to/ not willing to submit all the documents as

required to CMC will forfeit their candidature.

34.I do not have the original documents right now, if selected can I submit them later

during the course?

No, the original certificates need to be submitted immediately after selection. If a

selected candidate is not able to submit his certificates, his/her candidature will be

cancelled.

35.When will I be intimated regarding the selection? When will the list of selected

candidates be published in the CMC website?

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The list of 250 selected candidates and the waitlisted candidates will be put up on the

website on 25th June 2014. The selected candidates will receive an email and an SMS

about the selection.

36.When is the last date for submission of my acceptance letter?

The selected candidates are required to confirm acceptance of the offer of admission

within 3 days from the date of intimation. If no confirmation is received from the

candidate in 3 days, it will be assumed that the candidate is not interested to join and

his/her seat will be allotted to candidature will be cancelled.

37.Is the M. Med. in Family Medicine course similar to the PGDFM course offered by

the department?

The distance program in Family Medicine was initially offered as a PGDFM course of

two years duration. After affiliation to the MGR University in 2012, this course became

known the Master in Medicine in Family Medicine. However, the PGDFMprogram is

continued to be offered to the Government general physicians (NRHM) and also for the

recent MBBS graduates.

38.Who will be given preference to join the course?

The following applicants will be given preference during selection, not necessarily in the

same order.

1. Female Candidates

2. Candidates working in remote areas, PHCs, mission hospitals

3.

Candidates willing to sponsor assistant to be trained as a Family Physician Assistant

4. Candidates having their own clinic or working in a OPD setup

5. Older candidates ( Those who completed MBBS 5 years before and above)

The selection & wait l isting of candidates for M . Med in Family M edicine program is

the sole decision of the selection committee.

39.What level course is this M. Med in Family Medicine Certificate course/Diploma

Course/ Degree Course?

This is a Diploma level Course


Scholarship will be provided for candidates working in Mission Hospitals affiliated to

CMC Vellore. Other candidates can also avail this scholarship by undertaking to work

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atleast 1 year during the course period of 2 years in a Mission Hospital affiliated to

CMC Vellore.

Interested applicants may send an email to [email protected] or contact us over

phone.

41.Do I need to submit any original certificate at the time of applying online for

verification along with my application?

No, there is no need to send any original certificate at the time of applying for the

course. Only scanned copies of the MBBS degree certificate & the MCI/State Medical

Registration certificate are to be uploaded while applying online.

42.

Do I need to get a migratory certificate for the course if I have completed my MBBSin another university?

No, Migration certificate is not necessary for the admission.

43.What type of affiliation does the course have with the University?

The M. Med in Family Medicine is provisionally affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR

Medical University. The final confirmation is subject to universitys approval.

44.What is the selection process? On what basis will the candidates be selected?

The applications received will be scrutinized by a committee.The following applicants

will be given preference during selection, not necessarily in the same order.

1. Female Candidates

2. Candidates working in remote areas, PHCs, mission hospitals

3. Candidates willing to sponsor assistant to be trained as a Family Physician Assistant

4. Candidates having their own clinic or working in a OPD setup

5. Older candidates ( Those who completed MBBS 5 years before and above)

The selection & wait l isting of candidates for M . Med in Family M edicine program is the

sole decision of the selection committee.

45.Once the selection list has been published those candidates who did not get selected,

can they know what is reason why they were not selected?

No, the candidates will only know if they are selected or not.

46.If selected, how can I submit my original documents to CMC Vellore?
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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The candidates may submit the certificates to the department in person or through a

representative or through reputed courier services.

47.If I had applied previously and did not get selected, can I get selected if I apply for

the second time?

The selection of candidates is purely the decision of the Selection Committee. No

special consideration will be given to applicants regardless of the fact they have applied

earlier.

48.I have mentioned that I will sponsor a Family Physician Assistant in the application,

what will happen to my candidature if I am selected and I am not able to sponsor

and depute for the assistant training?

Applicants who have consented to depute and sponsor their assistants for the Family

Physician Assistant training will be given preference during selection. If selected, they

will be required to sign an undertaking before admission stating that they will depute

and sponsor their assistant for the training.

If for any reason, these selected candidates are not able to provide the undertaking, then

their candidature will be cancelled.

49.I am very interested in this program but I will not be able to attend the contact

sessions since I cant take leave for the entire contact session. Can I still enrol in the

course? Can I complete the course without attending the contact programs?

Attending the contact programs is a mandatory requirementfor the M. Med program.

Moreover, if the attendance requirement is not met, the candidate will not be eligible to

appear for the University exam.

50.What is Family Physician Assistant training? By opting for it, will my chances of

selection into the M Med be better?

It is a short term comprehensive course with self-learning modules and a 10 days

intensive training program at CMC Vellore for a nurse or clinical assistant (minimum

qualification 12thStd) who works with you at the clinic.

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Applicants opting to depute their assistants for the same will be given preference during

selection. However this does not guarantee selection. These candidates if selected are to

submit and undertaking stating that they would depute and sponsor their assistants.

51.How will I benefit from the FP assistant training?

By having an assistant trained in Family Medicine principles, Family Physicians can be

very effective healthcare providers.

52.What is the cost for doing the FP Assistant training? Whom can I send for the

training?

The cost of the training is Rs. 12,000 (Subject to Change). You can depute a nurse or the

assistant (minimum qualification 12thStd) who helps you in your clinic.

53.Can I change my contact center later?

No, you will not be able to change your contact center.

54.How many contact programs are there for the overall course period and for how

many days?

There will be three contact programs, each for a period of 11 days.

55.Is it compulsory to attend all the days of the contact program? What is the

minimum attendance requirement?

Minimum 90 % i.e 30 of 33 days attendance is mandatory.

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