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ACADEMIC PROGRAMMESESSION – 2011

SREE CHITRA TIRUNAL INSTITUTE FORMEDICAL SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY

TRIVANDRUMKERALA – 695 011 INDIA

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CONTENTS

Courses offered ........................................................................ 7

Post-Doctoral Courses ............................................................. 7

Minimum educational qualifications .................... 7DM Courses ............................................................................. 7 DM Cardiology and DM Neurology ................................. 7 DM Neuroimaging & Interventional Neuroradiology .......... 8 DM Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia: .................... 8 DM Neuroanesthesia: ........................................................ 8 MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Vascular

Surgery and Neurosurgery ..................................... 8 MCh in Neurosurgery (direct after MBBS - 5 year course) 8Post-doctoral Certificate Courses: .......................................... 8 Method of Selection .......................................................... 9 Post-doctoral Fellowship (PDF) ..................................... 11 Summary of the post-doctoral courses ............................ 13 Minimum educational qualification for admission ............. 14 Speciality Nursing Programme ............................................. 14 Summary of Speciality Nursing Courses .......................... 15 Diploma Programme .............................................................. 16 Diploma in Cardiac Laboratory Technology ..................... 16 Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology ....................... 16 Diploma in Neuro Technology ......................................... 16 Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology ......... 16 Diploma in Medical Records Science ............................... 17 Diploma in Clinical Perfusion ........................................... 17 Diploma in Blood Banking Technology ............................ 18 Minimum educational qualifications .................................. 19

Diploma in cardiac laboratory technology ............ 19 Diploma in operation theatre technology .............. 19 Diploma in neuro technology ............................... 19 Diploma in advanced medical imaging technology 19

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Diploma in medical records science ......................... 19 Diploma in clinical perfusion .................................... 19 Diploma in blood banking technology ...................... 19

Summary of diploma courses .............................................. 20

Salary/Stipend (Per Month) ................................................ 23 Fee structure ...................................................................... 24Commencement of academic session .................................... 25

Application procedure ............................................................. 25 For on-line application ........................................................ 25 For regular application ........................................................ 25 Application Fee ................................................................. 25Instructions for filling up the application form ...................... 26

PhD Programme ...................................................................... 28 Biological Sciences: ................................................. 28 Bio Engineering and Bio material Sciences: ............... 28 Health Science Studies: ............................................ 28 Medical Sciences: .................................................... 28

Admission: ......................................................................... 28 SCTIMST Fellowship: ....................................................... 30 PhD Manual: ..................................................................... 30Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies ............. 30

Master of Public Health (MPH) ............................................ 31 Minimum Educational Qualifications .................................... 31 Method of selection ............................................................ 31 Indian students .................................................................... 31 Overseas students ............................................................... 32 Fee Structure ....................................................................... 32Diploma in Public Health (DPH) ........................................... 32 Fee Structure ....................................................................... 32 Accommodation ................................................................. 32

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Biomedical Technology wing (BMT WING) ........................ 33

M.Phil. Degree course in Biomedical Technology ................ 36 Minimum Educational Qualifications for Admission ............. 37 Method of selection ........................................................... 37 Accommodation ................................................................ 38 Stipend and contingency .................................................... 38 Fee Structure (see Fee Structure) ....................................... 38Joint courses (SCTIMST, IIT Madras & CMC, Vellore) .... 39 M. Tech. (Clinical Engineering) and Ph.D. (Biomedical De

vices and Technology) .......................................................... 39 Introduction ....................................................................... 39 Admission .......................................................................... 40 M.Tech. (Clinical Engineering) .................................. 40 Ph.D. (Biomedical Devices and Technology) ............ 40 Co-ordinators ..................................................................... 41Off-Campus courses at National Institute of Epidemiology,

Chennai ............................................................................. 41 Master of Applied Epidemiology (MAE) ....................... 42

Master of Public Health ................................................. 42 Duration and course organization ............................... 42 Master of Public Health ............................................ 42 Eligibility ................................................................... 42 Course fee and fellowships: ....................................... 43 Method of selection: ................................................. 43Off-Campus Course at CMC, Vellore ................................... 44

Important dates of admission for the academic session –

January 2011 ..................................................................... 45

Schedule of examinations ....................................................... 46

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INTRODUCTION

Originally established by the Government of Kerala as an advancedcentre for medical specialties, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for MedicalSciences and Technology (SCTIMST) metamorphosed into an Instituteof National Importance with the status of a University in 1980 under theDepartment of Science and Technology, Government of India, by an Actof Parliament (Act 52 of 1980). The joint culture of medicine and technol-ogy that the Institute pioneered more than three decades ago has comeof age and gained unprecedented acceptance in India. Imbued with aninclination to venture into less-trodden domains, the Institute focuses onpatient care of high quality, technology development of industrial signifi-cance and health research studies of social relevance. The stress is ondevelopment of facilities less readily available elsewhere in the countrysuch as interventional radiology, cardiac electro physiology, presurgicalevaluation and surgery for epilepsy, microsurgery and deep brain stimu-lation for movement disorders, new biomedical devices and products,evaluation of medical devices to global specifications, new academicprogrammes and global public health networks.

The Institute has three wings – the Hospital, Biomedical Technol-ogy Wing and the Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies.Excellent research and teaching facilities are available at these centres.This uniquely poised Institute has a dedicated team of clinicians, scien-tists and engineers devoted to high quality biomedical research and de-veloping technologies in health care with emphasis on cardiovascularand neurological diseases.The Institute’s missions consist of:· Promote research and development in biomedical engineeringand technology· Deliver high quality patient care in selected specialties andsubspecialties· Develop innovative postgraduate training programs in advancedmedical specialties, and biomedical engineering and technology

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· Participate in public health reforms through research, trainingand interventions

The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology Act,1980 empowers the Institute to sponsor post-graduate programmes inmedical sciences and biomedical engineering and stipulates that themedical degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions granted bythe Institute shall be recognized qualifications for the purpose of the IndianMedical Council Act and that they shall be included in the First Scheduleto the Act.

COURSES OFFERED

1. POST-DOCTORAL COURSES

Currently, the Institute is offering the following post-doctoral courses: DM(Cardiology), DM (Neurology), DM (Neuroimaging and InterventionalNeuroradiology), DM (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Anaesthesia), DM(Neuroanaesthesia), MCh (Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery), MChVascular Surgery, MCh (Neurosurgery) and Post-Doctoral CertificateCourses in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia, Neuroanaesthesia,Cardiovascular and Neuroradiology and Vascular Surgery and Post-doctoral(DM/MCh.) Fellowship.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FORADMISSION

A. DM COURSES

DM Cardiology and DM NeurologyMD in General Medicine or Pediatrics from an Indian University recognizedby the Institute or Diplomate of the National Board in General Medicine/Pediatrics or any other examination approved by the Institute for thispurpose from time to time.Candidates with MD in Psychiatry from an Indian University recognizedby the Institute or Dip NB in Psychiatry with a minimum of six monthsresidency posting in General Medicine and Neurology during the saidcourse can apply for DM (Neurology).

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DM Neuroimaging & Interventional NeuroradiologyMD/DNB in Radiology/Radiodiagnosis

DM Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia:MD/DNB in Anaesthesia or equivalent

DM Neuroanesthesia:MD/DNB in Anesthesia or equivalent.

B. MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery,Vascular Surgery and NeurosurgeryMS in General Surgery from an Indian University recognized by the Instituteor Diplomate of the National Board in General Surgery or any otherequivalent qualification approved by the Institute for this purpose fromtime to time.

C. MCh in Neurosurgery (direct after MBBS - 5 yearcourse)MBBS from an Indian University recognized by the Institute and one yearpost-registration senior residency/senior house surgency in GeneralSurgery from a University/PG Institute/Teaching Hospital recognized bythe MCI/DNB for general surgery postgraduate training.

D. Post-doctoral Certificate Courses:(Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia, Neuroanesthesia,Cardiovascular and Neuroradiology, Vascular Surgery) MD/MS Degreein Anesthesia/ Radiology/General Surgery, from an Indian Universityrecognized by the Institute or DNB in Anesthesia/ Radiology/GeneralSurgery, from the National Board or any other examination approved bythe Institute for this purpose from time to time can apply in respectivespecialties.

UPPER AGE LIMIT35 years (as on 1st January 2011), relaxable by 5 years for qualified Ex-service personnel with a service of not less than 5 years, SC/ST andSponsored candidates.

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METHOD OF SELECTION (Total 100 marks)1 10 marks for MBBS.2. 15 marks for MD/MS/DNB3. 30 marks for Theory (Written) Entrance Examination4. 30 marks for Departmental Clinical/Practical and Viva Voce5. 15 marks for the Final Interview

Note:a. For calculating the marks for eligibility for admission to these courses,a deduction of one mark shall be made for having failed once in any of theUniversity Examinations. Two more marks will be deducted for the secondfailure in any of the University Examinations. Candidates with more thantwo failures will not be called for assessment.

b. All candidates called for assessment should appear for a theory paperof 90 minutes duration, carrying 100 objective type questions.

c. The minimum pass marks in Theory Examination will be 50%.Candidates scoring less than the minimum prescribed marks will not beconsidered.

d. Out of the candidates who have qualified in the Theory EntranceExamination, a merit list will be drawn up based on the marks obtainedin the Theory Entrance Examination. From the said merit list, candidateswill be selected in the order of merit for further evaluation - clinical, practicaland viva voce in the respective departments. The ratio of candidatesselected for these will be approximately three candidates for each availablevacancy.

e. The candidates for the final interview will be selected in the order ofmerit based on aggregate marks scored for academic performanceincluding theory and departmental clinical/practical and viva-voce.(aggregate of 1,2,3,4 under method of selection marks). The proportion ofcandidates called for the final interview will be two per available seat ineach discipline.

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f. Candidates will be notified of their provisional selection immediatelyafter the Entrance Examination. The final announcement will carry thenames of selected candidates, wait-listed candidates, and those eligiblefor Institute scholarship. The number of wait-listed candidates will notexceed that of the selected. Selection will be purely on merit, based onthe method of assessment indicated.

g. A common entrance examination will be conducted for DM and PDCCin Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia. Similarly, a common entranceexamination will be conducted for DM and PDCC in Neuroanaesthesia.The candidates successfully passing the final interview will be invited foradmission counselling as per their position in the ranking list. Duringcounselling, the student will be given the choice to select either the DMcourse or the PDCC depending upon the availability of seats.

h. The panel of candidates selected for DM/MCh courses will be valid fora period of six months from 1st January of each year. Any vacancyoccurring before 1st February will be filled from the waiting list. Anycandidate from the waiting list admitted against a vacant seat who fails tojoin on or before January 31st will be admitted to the course only on 1stJuly of that year. All candidates shall, however, undergo the period oftraining prescribed for the course before being permitted to appear for theExamination.

Note:(1) One seat in DM Cardiology is normally reserved for candidateswith MD in Pediatrics or its equivalent qualification. However, in the absenceof suitable candidates, the seat will be filled from among candidates withMD in General Medicine. So also, MD Pediatrics candidates may beadmitted to general seats if found suitable. Students applying for DM

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Cardiology, from the Pediatric stream should write the course name asDM CARDIOLOGY (for Pediatric stream)

(2) One seat in MCh. Neurosurgery will be reserved for MBBScandidates with one year senior house surgency (direct admission). Inthe absence of suitable candidates, the seat will be filled among from thecandidates with MS in General Surgery.

(3) Candidates applying for DM Neurology from pediatric streamshould write the course name as DM Neurology (Pediatric stream).

Note: See “Special Information”

Please refer to ‘special information’.

E. POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP (PDF)

The Institute offers one-year Post-doctoral Fellowship (PDF) forthose who have DM/MCh (3-year) or equivalent qualifications. The PDFprovides an excellent opportunity to obtain advanced training in a sub-specialty area. The PDF programs are organized by faculty trained in theconcerned sub-specialty area. In addition to obtaining advanced clinicaltraining, PDF provides opportunities to gain hands–on experience inadvanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and high quality research.The applicant is encouraged to visit the website (www.sctimst.ac.in) ordirectly communicate with respective PDF Program Supervisors listedbelow to gather more details about the program.

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The following PDF positions are available for the academic year beginningJanuary 2011.

Program Supervisor(ii) Department of Neurology Subspecialty Electroencephalography (one seat) Dr. K.Radhakrishnan

krk@sctimst.ac.in Epilepsy (one seat) Dr.K.Radhakrishnan krk@sctimst.ac.in Movement Disorder(one seat) Dr.Asha Kishore asha@sctimst.ac.in Neuromuscular Disorders (one seat) Dr. M.D. Nair mdnair@sctimst.ac.in

(ii) Department of Cardiology Adult Cardiology and interventions (one seat)

Dr.Jagan Mohan Tharakan jmt@sctimst.ac.in

Cardiac Electrophysiology (one seat) Dr.Jagan Mohan Tharakan jmt@sctimst.ac.in

Pediatric Cardiology (one seat) Dr.Jagan Mohan Tharakan jmt@sctimst.ac.in

(iii) Department of Neurosurgery Cerebro Vascular Surgery (one seat) Dr. N. Suresh Nair snair@sctimst.ac.in Skull base Neurosurgery (one seat) Dr. N.Suresh Nair snair@sctimst.ac.in

(iv)Department of CVTS (one seat), Adult Cardiac Surgery or Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Dr. K. Jayakumar jay@sctimst.ac.in

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DM/MCh (3 year) or equivalent qualification. Registration with Central/State Medical Council.Application to include bio-data, and a 500 words write-up on the work/project proposed to be done. Institutional grants are available for selectedresearch proposals.

LETTER OF REFERENCE

Applicants for PDF courses are required to submit 2 reference letters insealed envelopes along with the application from specialists working inthe area of application, one of which should be from the last employer/teacher under whom the candidate worked.

Method of selection:

a. Short-listing by the Selection Committee based on the merit of the 500words write-up and reference letters, andb. Discussion and general interview.

2. SPECIALTY NURSING PROGRAMME

The Institute offers two Diploma Courses in Nursing to meet the growingdemand for competent and trained nurses in super specialties. Thesecourses are:

(i) Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing(ii) Diploma in Neuro-Nursing.

The courses are designed to offer advanced education and clinicalexperience to registered nurses to prepare them as skilled bedside nursesin respective specialties including outpatient, inpatient and intensive careareas and equip them to assume leadership roles in these areas asclinical nursing personnel.

Minimum educational qualifications for admissiona. GNM or B.Sc. Nursing.b. For GNM candidates, one year experience as bedside nurse afterpassing GNM, as on 1st of January 2011

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c.Professionally registered as a nurse by any recognized StateNursing Council in India or by Nursing Boards approved by theIndian Nursing Council.

UPPER AGE LIMIT

35 years (as on 1st January 2011), relaxable by 5 years for qualifiedEx-service personnel with a service of not less than 5 years, SC/ST and sponsored candidates.

SUMMARY OF SPECIALTY NURSING COURSES

Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing 10 2-years Neuro Nursing 10 2-years

METHOD OF SELECTION

Selection will be strictly on merit on the basis of percentage of marksobtained in the Common Entrance Examination for Cardiovascular &Thoracic Nursing and Neuro Nursing held by the Institute. The candidatesmay indicate their choice of the specialty in the application form. TheEntrance Examination will be held in the Institute.

Sponsored candidates will also go through the selection process but aseparate list of finally selected candidates from among those who qualifyin the Entrance Examination will be put up.

The minimum pass marks in the objective-type written examination (90minutes duration: 100 questions) will be 50% for all. Candidates whohave qualified in the written examination will be short-listed for practicaland interview.

Note: See “Special Information”

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3. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMEDiploma in Cardiac Laboratory Technology

The rapid advances in science and technology have transformedcardiac medical practice from purely clinical to laboratory-orientedcardiology. This has resulted in newer investigative techniques andprocedures both for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.There is a needfor training people as more hospitals strive to update the practice ofcardiology. The training programme will cater to the needs of thosetechnical personnel who will be in increasing demand in the years tocome. The trainees will be attached to the Departments of Cardiologyand Clinical Engineering.

Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology

A variety of electrical and electronic equipments are in use inmodern operation theatres for monitoring anesthesia and for surgicalpurposes. The safety of patients depends largely on the reliable and smoothfunctioning of these equipments. The course is designed to train candidatesin the operation and maintenance of theatre equipment and hospitalpipeline systems. The trainees will be attached to the Departments ofAnesthesia and Clinical Engineering.

Diploma in Neuro Technology

The advent of sophisticated electronic equipment and computershas made neurophysiology a fast developing clinical specialty.Simultaneously, the need for well-trained technicians to maintain anduse these machines has become a necessity. A highly developed epilepsyprogram offers hands on experience in video-EEG monitoring,intraoperative electro-cortocography and stimulation and brain mapping.The trainees will be attached to the Departments of Neurology and ClinicalEngineering.

Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

Medical Imaging Techniques have advanced tremendously in thelast decade and have found widespread use in diagnostic applications.

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However, the paucity of well-qualified technical personnel has alwaysbeen a problem in exploiting the full potential of these techniques. TheDepartment of Radiology at this Institute is one of the best-equippeddepartments of its kind in the country.

Apart from conventional radiological facilities for outpatientradiography, tomography, myeleography and so on, CT Scan and DigitalSubtraction Angiography (DSA) units are functioning for the last severalyears. A state-of-the-art Magnetic Resonance Imaging unit and a PACSsystem are also functional. The trainees will be attached to theDepartments of Imaging Sciences and Interventional Radiology, andClinical Engineering.

Diploma in Medical Records Science

In any hospital, regardless of type and size, medical records ofpatients are considered essential for the practice of scientific medicine.In fact, medical records form the very basis of deductive diagnosis. Hence,the discipline of medical records has to be very accurate, specific andspecialized. It is no exaggeration to say that it constitutes the “eyes andears” of the hospital management and clinical faculty. The informationcontained in Medical Records serves as a tool for communicating with allthe health personnel who deal with the care of the patient. The Diploma inMedical Records course injects knowledge and enthusiasm with a viewto developing the medical records system in hospitals. The trainees willbe attached to the Medical Records Section and with the Section ofHospital Administration.

Diploma in Clinical Perfusion

This course is designed to train the candidate to become aPerfusionist who is a blood circulation specialist with a unique role in thefield of cardiac surgery. Cardiac and pulmonary circulation are temporarilybypassed to facilitate a bloodless field, whereby the surgeon can performthe necessary repair inside the heart.

A Perfusionist manages the Heart Lung Machine equipmentthrough which venous blood from the patient is diverted, oxygenated andinfused back to the patient. Mechanical action of heart is temporarilystopped. The Perfusionist is also responsible for hypothermia, totalcirculatory arrest etc. The patient is warmed back and weaned off the

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Heart Lung Machine. Student Perfusionist is required to work in theoperation theatre and has to follow aseptic techniques. He/She will begiven clinical and theoretical training in the set up and operation of HeartLung Machine, perfusion management, support devices such as IntraAortic Balloon Pump etc. The trainees will be attached to the Departmentsof CVTS and Clinical Engineering.

Diploma in Blood Banking Technology

Rapid advances in technology have revolutionized bloodtransfusion services and enhanced our knowledge in Transfusion Medicine.This has necessitated thorough selection of donors for donor and recipientsafety during blood donation, extensive serological andimmunohaematological techniques, infectious disease screening,processing of blood into components for optimal usage and proper storageof blood and components. During the training period students will haveample ‘hands on experience’ under expert guidance and supervision. Thereis growing need in the State for training in this specialty owing to acuteshortage of trained personnel. During the training programme, the studentwill have enough opportunity to be familiar with state-of-the-art equipmentand access to computer and library facilities. Training is designed toequip students to meet increased demand for qualified personnel in bloodbanks. The trainees will be attached to the Departments of TransfusionMedicine and Section of Hospital Administration.

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MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FORADMISSION

DIPLOMA IN CARDIAC LABORATORY TECHNOLOGYB.Sc. degree of any recognized University in India with Physics as majoror ancillary subject with an aggregate marks of at least 60%.

DIPLOMA IN OPERATION THEATRE TECHNOLOGYDiploma in Electronics/Biomedical Engineering/Instrumentation from arecognized Institution. Good academic record.

DIPLOMA IN NEURO TECHNOLOGYB.Sc., Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Bio-Technology orComputer Science with an aggregate marks of at least 60%

DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGINGTECHNOLOGYCertificate in Radiographic Assistance (CRA)/Diploma in RadiologicalTechnology (DRT) 2 year course or equivalent qualification from a recognizedInstitution with an aggregate marks of at least 60%.

DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL RECORDS SCIENCEB Sc degree of any recognized University in India with Botany/Zoology/Statistics as major or ancillary subject with an aggregate marks of atleast 60%

DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL PERFUSIONB.Sc. degree in Zoology as main or subsidiary subject of any recognizedUniversity in India. An aggregate of at least 60% marks

DIPLOMA IN BLOOD BANKING TECHNOLOGYB Sc degree of any recognized University in India with Zoology orPhysiology as major or ancillary subject with an aggregate of at least60% marks in these subjects

UPPER AGE LIMIT25 years (as on 1st January 2011) relaxable by 5years for SC/ST andsponsored candidates. In addition, candidates will be admitted

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if sponsored by the government, governmental agencies or Universities.Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe need secureonly 50% in the qualifying examination.

Method of selectionSelection will be strictly on merit on the basis of percentage of marksobtained in the Entrance Examination (written and viva-voce held at theInstitute). Sponsored candidates will also go through the procedure forselection but a separate list of finally selected candidates from amongthose who qualify in the Entrance Examination will be put up.Minimum pass marks in the objective-type written examination of 90minutes duration (100 questions) will be 50% for all. Candidates whohave qualified in the written examination will be short-listed for interview.

Note: See “ Special Information”

SUMMARY OF DIPLOMA COURSE Course Available Seats Duration Qualification

(Years)

Cardiac Laboratory Technology 3 2 B.Sc.with Physics as major or ancillary 60% aggregate

Operation Theatre Technology 2 2 Diploma in Electronics/ Biomedical Engineering / Instrumentation

Neuro Technology 4 2 B.Sc. Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Bio Technology or Computer Science 60% aggregate

Advanced Medical Imaging - 3 2 CRA/DRT 2 year course orTechnology equivalent

Medical Records Science 2 2 B.Sc.with Botany/ Zoology/ Statistics as a major or ancillary, 60% aggregate

Clinical Perfusion 2 2 B.Sc.Zoology as main or subsidiary, 60% Aggregate

Blood Banking Technology 2 2 B.Sc. with Zoology/Physiology as a major or ancillary 60% aggregate

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In addition, candidates will be admitted if sponsored by the government,governmental agencies or Universities.Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe need secureonly 50% in the qualifying examinations.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

• Sponsored Candidates:Candidates will be considered as “Sponsored” only when they

are financially supported by the government, governmental agencies orUniversities.

Sponsored candidates will have to apply through proper channeland submit a “No Objection Certificate” from their employer along withtheir application forms. Government orders regarding sponsorship withfinancial support must be submitted at the time of admission. The decisionof the Institute regarding the eligibility of sponsorship shall be final.

All eligible candidates seeking admission (including sponsored)will appear in the Entrance Examination and go through the process ofselection as envisaged for all. Should a sponsored candidate be qualifiedto be among those wait-listed, he/she would be given admission underthe sponsored category irrespective of the wait-listed position. No othertype of preference will be given to sponsored candidates. Candidatesapplying under the sponsored category will beconsidered as “Sponsored”only if they figure in the merit list.

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• Foreign Nationals

The Institute accepts foreign nationals for various courses but there is noreservation of seats for foreign nationals. Selection will be on the basis oftheir performance in the entrance examination. The candidates need tobe sponsored and supported by government or inter-governmentalagencies. Foreign nationals are required to apply through the IndianCouncil of Cultural Relations & The Ministry of External Affairs, Governmentof India, New Delhi.

• Hostel accommodation

Candidates selected will be provided accommodation as per rules andavailability.

• Course content

The training is strictly full-time and continuous. The candidates at thetime of admission will be provided with a handbook covering the syllabus,training programme and the examination scheme. They should acquaintthemselves with the syllabus prescribed for the course to which they areadmitted. They should strictly adhere to the rules and regulations of theInstitute.

• Contract service

All students and Senior Residents selected for various programmes arerequired to execute a bond of service for a duration depending upon thelength of the course. Admission will be denied to candidates who fail tojoin or submit the contract bond by the date stipulated in the letter ofselection. Private practice in any form during the pendency of thecourse is strictly prohibited.

• Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of students and Senior Residents shall befixed by the Institute from time to time and will include such clinical workas may be essential for patient care and professional training.

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• Medical fitness

The selection will be provisional until the candidate is declared medicallyfit by a Medical Board appointed by the Institute. The candidate shoulddeclare all problems connected with aspects of his/her health and shouldcertify that he/she is fit to undergo the rigorous programme that he/she isjoining. The opinion of the Medical Board shall be final.

SALARY/STIPEND (Per Month)(Except for Sponsored candidates)

Course Years AmountDM & MCh 1st Year Rs.48,614/-*

2nd Year Rs.50,010/-*3rd Year Rs.51,461/-*

5 years MCh (Neuro Surgery) 1st Year Rs.40,620/*2nd Year Rs.41,778/-*3rd Year Rs.42,972/-*4th Year Rs.48,614/-*5th Year Rs.50,010/-*

Post–doctoral Certificate Courses 1 year Rs.48,614/-*Post-doctoral Fellowship 1 year Rs.52,950/-*M.Phil 1 year Rs. 5000/-Specialty Courses In Nursing 1st year Rs. 6000/-

2nd year Rs. 7000/-Diploma Courses (Technology) 1st Year Rs. 2500/-

2nd Year Rs. 3000/- *DA will vary

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COMMENCEMENT OF ACADEMIC SESSION

The session commences on 1st January, 2011. Selectedcandidates will report on this date with all necessary original documents,the verification of which is mandatory for confirmation of admission.

Senior Residents and students will be assessed at the end ofsix months after admission for their academic ability, desire for training,acquisition of competence, commitment to patient care, interpersonalrelationship and so on. Those with low scores will be given a chance toimprove in the next three months and, if found unsatisfactory, thecandidate’s registration in SCT will be terminated.

Attendance on the last working day of the course, normally 31stDecember, will be compulsory, except in extraordinary situations and forMPH course.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

For on-line applicationTo apply on line please visit our Website:http://www.sctimst.ac.inThose who are applying on-line should mail the application fee to theaddress below to reach before the last date (see below).

For regular applicationApplication forms can be obtained from 2nd to 30th September, 2010 througha written request addressed to “The Registrar, SCTIMST,Thiruvananthapuram—695 011” with the Demand Draft of the prescribedfee drawn in favour of the Director, SCTIMST for the course.

Application FeePost Doctoral courses including PDF : Rs.1500/-Ph.D/MPH/M.Phil/DPH : Rs.1000/-Diploma courses : Rs. 300/-

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING UP THE APPLICATIONFORM

1. Fill up the Application Form neatly, carefully and without ambiguity.2. If you are an employee of a State or Central Government or PublicSector Undertaking, route your application through your employer. Youmay, however, send the advance copy of your application. The applicationthrough proper channel should reach this office within seven days of theclosing date for the receipt of application. The “Advance Copy” should becomplete in all respects and should be accompanied by all the documentsmentioned above and must reach this office before the closing date.3. Send your application well in time so that it reaches the Institute beforethe closing date.4. Incomplete applications and those received after the closing date areliable to be rejected.5. Attach all documents to your application with a strong thread.6. Write your address to which the call letter for the Examination has tobe sent on the envelope provided and send it back along with theapplication form. Do not fail to give the PIN code.7. No intimation to candidates not called for Entrance Examination or notselected will be sent and no correspondence on this subject will beentertained.8. The rules are subject to change in accordance with decisions of theInstitute taken from time to time. 9. SEND YOUR ADMIT CARD ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION FORM,AFTER SIGNING AND AFFIXING YOUR PHOTOGRAPH.

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Check list of documents to be submitted along with theapplication form:

1. Copy of document to prove age2. Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates3. “NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE” in case of employed4. Copies of certificates to prove academic qualifications5. Copies of certificates to prove academic achievements6. Copies of attempt certificates of MBBS/MD/MS/ Dip.NB Examinations7. Copy of Registration Certificate: Medical/Nursing8. Demand Draft for application fee (only for on-line applicants)

Note: Academic certificates should be submitted on or before 30-10-2010, otherwise candidates will not be called for Entrance Examination.In case of PDF programmes, for those who are not completed DM & MChcourses need to produce the original certificates at the time of joining.

Last date for the receipt of completed applications: 5th October, 2010.

Apply to and contact for further details:

THE REGISTRARSree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

Trivandrum-695011,Kerala, India. Telephone:

91-471-2524150, 2524269Fax: 91-471-2446433

e-mail: reg@sctimst.ac.inWebsite: http://www.sctimst.ac.in

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PhD PROGRAMME

Promoting interdisciplinary research, the Institute offers PhD programmein the following major research areas.

Biological Sciences:Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Pathology, Toxicology,Thrombosis

Bio Engineering and Bio Material Sciences:Artificial Organs, Bioceramics, Dental Materials, Implant Biology, Material-Tissue Interactions, Polymer Sciences and Technology, Nanomaterials,Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Health Science Studies:Epidemiology, Gender Issues in Health, Health Economics, Health Policy,HealthSystems

Medical Sciences:Cardiac Sciences, Imaging Sciences and Inerventional Radiology,Neurosciences

ADMISSION:

The selection for PhD will be carried out twice in a calendar year,in November and June. The list of availability of seats and availability ofresearch guides will be notified in the Institute website www.sctimst.ac.inin September and May every year for November and June selections.

There is no External or Part time Registration for the PhDprogramme for those who are in full time job, temporary or permanent.

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Minimum educational qualifications for admission

Post-graduate Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science,Polymer Chemistry/polymer sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology,Physiology, Zoology or any other branch of life sciences (excludingplant sciences) and Bioinformatics. M.Tech in Polymer Engineering/technology. M.Tech in Materials science/Biomedical Engineering/Instrumentation/Biotechnology or Post graduate degree in Public Health,Medical Sciences, Dentistry, Nursing, Veterinary Sciences, SocialSciences and Statistics.

Minimum marks required to apply:Consistently good academic record with 60% (GPA 6.5/10) marks inundergraduate and post graduate examinations. However, for postgraduates from Sciences stream, the minimum mark is 70% (GPA 7.5/10). For applying for Ph.D in medical specialties, the candidate musthave 60% marks (First Class) in MBBS.

Method of selectionThe selection of research scholars will be based on the performance inwritten test and interview.Those who have UGC/CSIR/ICMR individual JRF Fellowships need toappear only for the interview.The Institute reserves its right to short list candidates based on thenumber of seats available every year, academic merit and scientificrecords of the applicants, letters of reference, availability of researchguides every year etc.

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SCTIMST Fellowship:

Five Institute Fellowships at the DST approved rates are availableeach year for a maximum period of four years, of which one will be reservedfor Health Science Studies.

PhD Manual:

For all details, please refer the PhD Manual available in our websitehttp://www.sctimst.ac.in or contact :

THE DEPUTY REGISTRARSree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

Trivandrum - 695011,Kerala, India.

Telephone: 91-471-2520440Fax: 91-471-2446433

e-mail: jsingh@sctimst.ac.inWebsite: http://www.sctimst.ac.in

ACHUTHA MENON CENTRE FOR HEALTH SCIENCESTUDIES (AMCHSS)

AMCHSS is devoted to Public Health and Social Sciences inrelation to health care and development. It commenced the MPHProgramme in January 1997 and the PhD Programme in 2003. Central toits mission are:1) Educating students to assume leadership roles in public health policyand practice;2) Advancing knowledge of the social, biological, economic and behavioraldimensions of health and to perform costing, cost-efficiency, andepidemiological studies and policy analysis; and3) To provide technical expertise and consultancy service on public healthissues to the public, NGO and the private sector.

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MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH)

The objectives of the Master of Public Health course are:

1.To provide a broad understanding of the core areas of public health andrelated disciplines2. To develop through a field-intense practical training programme theindividual ability to identify a health problem and conceptualize the relatedresearch questions, design a community-based study to investigate theproblem, collect relevant data from the field, analyze the data and presentthe findings in a policy or scientific context.3.To help acquire knowledge and skills to analyze health situations andhelp devise appropriate policies and programmes in a cost-effectivemanner.

Duration

The duration of this residential programme is 2 years. The coursestarts on 1st January 2011.

Minimum Educational Qualifications for Admission

Medical graduates (MBBS), dental graduates, graduates inveterinary sciences, nursing sciences or students with a postgraduatedegree in social sciences, nutrition or allied specialties.Age: 40 years as on 1 January 2011. Relaxable in exceptional cases.

Method of selection

Indian studentsProspective candidates will be evaluated on the basis of

educational qualifications, professional experience, relevant to the fieldof public health, written test and interview.

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Overseas studentsSelection will be based on educational qualifications, professional

experience, assessments made by the sponsoring organizations and atelephonic interview. Applicants are required to submit 2 reference lettersin sealed envelops from experts working in the field of public health alongwith the application form.

Fee Structure:- (see Fee Structure)The tuition fee does not include the cost of books, stationery,

field trips, dissertation and so on.

Diploma in Public Health (DPH)

Offered only to Doctors (Modern Medicine) working underGovernment and sponsored by State or Central Government. Durationwill be 1 year.

Fee Structure (see Fee Structure)

Computer Lab

Students have access to a state-of-the-art computer laboratoryequipped with e-mail and internet facilities.

Equipment for class presentations

Video Projector (LCD), Over Head Projector and Slide Projector areavailable for class presentations.

Library

There is a good professional, research and reference library witha substantial collection of books and journals on Public Health.

Accommodation

Students may find accommodation on their own.

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For further enquiries, please contact:

The Deputy RegistrarDivision of Academic Affairs

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute forMedical Sciences and Technology

Trivandrum – 695011,Kerala, India

Tel: 0471-2520440 , 2524140Fax: 0471-2446433,

E-mail: dreg@sctimst.ac.in

BIO MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY WING OF SCTIMST(BMT WING)

Objectives:

Promotion of biomedical engineering and technology anddevelopment of post-graduate training programs of the highestquality in this area.

The present vision of the wing is to:· Develop technologies which are competitive in theinternational market· Carry out research in frontier areas of health caretechnology· Provide testing support conforming to national/international standards

A team of scientists, engineers and technical staff work here inmultidisciplinary areas, ranging from biomaterials development andcharacterization to medical devices development, evaluation andtechnology transfer. Over the last three decades, a number of productshave been successfully developed and commercialized, catalyzing thegrowth of medical device industry in India.

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In the current context of globalization, a quality managementsystem for its testing services conforming to ISO/IEC 17025 has beenimplemented, enabling international acceptance of test results. Thissystem is now accredited by Le Comite Francais d’Acreditation (COFRAC)of France.

High quality research and publications have led to peer recognitionas a valued scientific research institution nationally and internationally.This has resulted in many international collaborative research programs.

Research Opportunities and Facilities:

Biomedical Technology Wing aims to bring advances in researchoutcomes of the laboratory into the clinical setting to benefit patients atthe earliest opportunity. The exceptional infrastructure facilitated in thecampus underpins biomedical research and enables advances to improvethe patient care. Institute has focused on creating resources to developtechnologies that are cost-effective, accessible and responsive to theclinical needs of our population.

The material research group has proven record of research towardssynthesis and characterization of biomedical polymers, theircharacterization and testing for biocompatibility to qualify the material formedical applications. The engineering &device development group hassuccessfully developed and commercialized critical products whichinclude blood bag, artificial heart valve, and oxygenator.

Major programs include development of materials for orthopedicand dental applications, cardiovascular device fabrication, drug deliverysystems, nanomedicine, sensors and tissue engineering scaffolds.Biological research focuses on culture and differentiation of adult stemcells for regenerative medicine, in vitro tissue engineering, developmentof bio therapeutics and diagnostic reagents.

Sophisticated analytical equipments are available in the campusfor characterization of materials which include scanning and transmissionelectron microscopes, Raman & FT-Raman spectroscope, atomic forcemicroscope, ICP, X-ray diffraction, micro computerized tomography,

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chromatography systems such as HPLC, gas chromatography andLCMS. Other routinely used and well-maintained equipments and facilitiesare available in all labs.Important biological research equipments available are confocalmicroscope, environmental SEM, fluorescent activated cell sorter (FACS),Real Time PCR, ultra centrifuge and continuous flow centrifuge, Imagingsystems for fluorescence/ luminescence/ radioisotope detection, live cellimaging, and facilities for proteomic and genomic analysis etc apartfrom routinely used equipments that are available in almost all labs.Excellent cell culture and analysis facilities are present in almost all cellbiology research labs.

The well maintained small and large animal experimental facilitywith excellent animal operating rooms provides the in vivo evaluationsupport. Toxicological evaluation of materials is done under GLPcompliance. Tissue analysis is done to evaluate the results of experimentalresearch using state-of –art histological/immunochemical/imagingtechniques facilitated with sophisticated sample processing and analysistools.

Above all, BMT Wing harness the academic and technologicalexpertise of its multidisciplinary research faculty to conduct high-quality,patient-focused translational research. This involves taking research fromthe laboratory to the patient’s bedside.

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M.Phil. DEGREE COURSE IN BIOMEDICALTECHNOLOGY

(1 year duration -August to July)(Admission for M.Phil course will be notified during the first week of Juneevery year. Aspirants may visit www.sctimst.ac.in for the exact details inJune)

Objectives of this high quality academic and research trainingare :

1. Provide an excellent background in biomedical research withintegration of chemical, biological and physiological aspects in a unifiedapproach.2. Emphasize an investigative as well as an empirical approach tothe practical problems encountered in experimental and human biomedicalscience.3. Training on research methodology which includes developmentof research hypothesis, work plan, experimental methods, data analysisand reproducibility and finally report preparation.4. Impart theoretical and practical knowledge and competence thatwill prepare the student for employment in a variety of biomedicalenvironments.5. Improve communication skill through oral and posterpresentations.

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Expected Outcome

1. The set of lecture and laboratory training courses are designed tostrengthen their basic science background at the graduate level.2. The experience gained will help in developing and focusing researchskills in modern biomedical research laboratories.3. Students will be encouraged to write competitive examinationsconducted by various government agencies to obtain fellowships forpursuing a Ph.D. program within the Institute or outside.4. Students will gain awareness to determine if he or she really wants tomake the commitment and pursue a lifelong research career.

Minimum Educational Qualifications for Admission

First class MSc in Biological/Chemical/Physical Sciences (includingPolymer Sciences/Chemistry but excluding Plant Sciences andBioinformatics)

Upper age limit

24 years as on 1st July 2011

Method of selection

1. The course is notified and the applications are called for in the prescribedformat.2. Applications received with all required enclosures are screened by anauthorized committee of this Institute.3. Based on the merits of the application, candidates will be selected forwritten test.4. Those who qualify the written test will only be called for interview onthe following day.5. Based on the performance in the interview, a panel will be prepared for

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admission and the provisional list of candidates eligible for admission willbe published in the Institute website (www.sctimst.ac.in).6. Verification of the original certificates against the submitted copieswill be done at the time of admission.

Accommodation

To find accommodation outside the campus 15% of the stipend will beprovided.

Library

A collection of various books in different disciplines are available. Facilityfor use of internet is also available at the library.

Stipend and contingencyRs. 5000/- per month.

Fee Structure (see Fee Structure)

For further enquiries, please contact:

THE DEPUTY REGISTRARDivision of Academic Affairs

BMT Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute forMedical Sciences and Technology,

Poojappura Trivandrum – 695012,

Kerala, IndiaTel: 0471-2520440 , 2520441

Fax: 0471-2341814 E-mail: dreg@sctimst.ac.in

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JOINT COURSES (SCTIMST, IIT MADRAS AND CMC,VELLORE)

M. Tech. (Clinical Engineering) and Ph.D. (BiomedicalDevices and Technology)

Introduction

Over the last five decades, healthcare delivery has increasinglybecome technology driven - be it diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitationof patients in the hospitals, or the development of new drugs, vaccinesand medical devices. Today India imports almost 80% of the implantsand devices used in our country. As a result, healthcare costs are highand continue to increase. In order to address this issue, a twofold strategyis needed. Firstly, it is required to set up the infrastructure and havetrained human resources for indigenous technology development.Secondly, it is necessary to develop human resources for ensuring efficientand effective utilization of the technology at the healthcare delivery points- i.e., mainly in the hospitals.

The three institutions - IIT Madras, CMC, Vellore, and SCTIMST,Trivandrum, each having a set of unique strengths and facilities, havejoined together in starting two programmes - “M.Tech in ClinicalEngineering” and “PhD in Biomedical Devices & Technology” to addressthe issue of capacity building for reducing India’s dependence on importsof medical devices. A unique feature of these courses is the clinicalattachment with a maximum exposure to the clinical environment. Thisensures that, at the end of the course, the students will be able to interacteffectively with the clinicians, and other medical and paramedical staff inthe hospital resulting in the identification ‘unmet clinical needs’. This isalso expected to trigger further research leading to development ofinnovative indigenous healthcare technology.

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Admission

(1) M.Tech. (Clinical Engineering)

Aim : To train engineers to manage and ensure safe and effective use oftechnology in hospitals and healthcare delivery settings.Duration : Two and a half years (rotation through all the three institutions).Eligibility : B.E./B.Tech./Recognized four year course; on the basis ofGATE subject (AE, CE, CH, EC, EE, IN, ME,MN, MT, PI, TF, XE) andscore.Selection: Screening test and personal interview.

(2) Ph.D. (Biomedical Devices and Technology)

Aim: *To be leaders in research and development *To be innovators andentrepreneurs in Biomedical Devices TechnologyDuration : According to current requirements of IIT MadrasEligibility: M.E./M.Tech./M.S(Eng.) with the same eligibility conditionsfor IITM PhD entrance/ M.Sc. Physics.Selection : Screening test and personal InterviewHostel : Hostel facilities are available in all the three organizations.

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Co-ordinators

SCTIMST : Dr. G.S. Bhuvaneshwar, Head, BMT Wing, SCTIMST,Poojappura, Trivandrum-695012, Kerala State. Tel: 0471-2520201 E-mail:bhuvnesh@sctimst.ac.in

IIT Madras: Prof. G.K. Suraishkumar, Head,Department of Biotechnology, IITMadras, Chennai-600036,Tamil Nadu StateTel: 044-2257410 Email: gk@iitm.ac.in

CMC Vellore :Prof. Suresh Devasahayam,Head, Department of Bioengineering,Bagayam, Vellore-632002Tel: 0416-2222102 Extn.4298E-mail: surdev@cmcvellore.ac.in

For Application forms/number of seats/course fee etc., pleasevisit the website ofIIT, Madras, Chennai (www.biotech.iitm.ac.in).

For further enquiries please contact:

THE DEPUTY REGISTRARSree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

Trivandrum - 695011, Kerala, India.Telephone: 91-471-2520440, 2520441 Fax: 91-471-2341814

e-mail: jsingh@sctimst.ac.in Website: http://www.sctimst.ac.in

OFF-CAMPUS COURSES AT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OFEPIDEMIOLOGY, CHENNAI

Two off-campus programmes of two year duration are offered atthe National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE) Chennai, which is an institutionunder the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

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1. MASTER OF APPLIED EPIDEMIOLOGY (MAE)2. MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (Health services,

Development & Research)Both the programmes commence from July each year.

Duration and course organization

Master of Applied Epidemiology course consists of two parts; oneextends over six months of on-campus training in periods of three monthsto begin with, followed by three contact sessions of one month each atNIE. The other part extend over 18 months, at 3 six- months intervals ina live situation involving planning and execution of epidemiologic projectsof immediate relevance to public health.

Master of Public Health

The students will be offered core public health courses for duration of 15months. They will undergo one elective course for three months offeredby partner institutes of ICMR Partnership for schools of Public Healthand conduct a dissertation project in the following six month period.

Eligibility

Applicants having the following criteria will be eligible to applyfor the course:

· MBBS degree recognized by MCI

· Working in public health, preferably in state or central service or inmedical institutions, sponsored on deputation for two years on full-timebasis

· Three years experience in public health related activities after MBBS

· Age below 40 years. May be relaxed by five years for applicants withdesirable experience

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One page write up:

All the applicants are requested to submit one page write-up on “Why Iam interested in the MPH/MAE course “ along with the duly filled-inapplication form.

Course fee and fellowships:

There is no course fee for the candidates sponsored by the state/centralgovernment/Armed forces. For non-sponsored/non-governmentalcandidates, the course fee is Rs.1,00,000/- for two years. ICMR mayoffer some fellowships for the non-sponsored candidates qualifying anexamination on all India -basis.

Method of selection:

A selection committee will evaluate the prospective candidates on thebasis of educational qualifications, professional experience relevant topublic health, entrance examination (for candidates who are non-sponsored/ sponsored by NGOs), one page write-up and interview.Reservation of seats will be as per the Govt. of India norms being followedby SCTIMST. The decision of the Director, SCTIMST shall be final in allmatters. Application forms can be obtained from:

The Officer-in-chargeNational Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR)

R-127, TNHB, Ayapakkam, Chennai - 600 077, TamilnaduPhone:+91-44-26820517, Fax: +91-44-26820464

Email: directorne@dataone.in, URL: www.nieicmr.org

The RegistrarSree Chitra Tirunal Institute for

Medical Sciences and TechnologyTrivandrum - 695 011, Kerala

Phone:+91 -471-2524150, Fax:+01-471-2446443Email : reg@sctimst.ac.in, URL: http://sctimst.ac.in

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OFF- CAMPUS COURSE AT CMC, VELLORE

An academic program in Bioengineering leading to the degreesof MS (Master of Science in Bio-engineering) and PhD is offered atChristian Medical College, Vellore, Tamilnadu under an off-campus programof Sree Chitra Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum.

The aim of these two-degree programs is to train engineeringgraduates to work in a medical Institution to conduct research anddevelopment that will directly lead to improve healthcare in India.

The Department of Bioengineering at Christian Medical College,Vellore, works closely with several other departments in the Institute andcurrent work ranges across physiological measurement, systemsmodeling, prostheses design, biomechanical analysis, and biomedicalsignal processing.

Lecture and seminar based courses on Instrumentation, ImagingSystems, Physiological Systems, Signal Processing, etc., from part ofthe basic training. Both the MS Bioengineering and PhD are specializedengineering programs with emphasis on research. MS candidates willundertake a research project of one year duration, While PhD candidateswill undertake a substantially larger research problem. Students willinteract closely with at least one of the clinical or basic sciencedepartments to formulate a research question.

These degrees equip individuals to apply quantitative andengineering methods to solve health care problems. Career prospectsinclude academic research and teaching careers as well as R & D in themedical devices industry.Eligibility: All aspiring candidates should have an undergraduate degreein engineering, preferably Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, ComputerScience or equivalent. Doctoral aspirants require a Masters Degree inengineering, and should have some exposure to advanced biology. Aqualifying GATE score is required.

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Admissions: Applications to these programs is usually advertised inFebruary, and candidates must apply before the end of April. An interviewof short-listed candidates will be conducted in June to select suitablecandidates.

Contact Person at CMC, Vellore:

Prof. Suresh DevasahayamHead, Department of Bioengineering

Bagayam, Vellore-632002Tel: 0416-2222102 Extn.4298

IMPORTANT DATES OF ADMISSION FOR THEACADEMIC SESSION – January 2011

Admission Notification 2nd September 2010

Availability of Application Forms & Prospectus 02.09.2010 to 30.09.2010

Last date for receipt of completed applications 5th October 2010

Commencement of courses 1st January 2011

Director’s welcome address 7th January 2011

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SCHEDULE OF EXAMINATIONS

Course Date Time MPH 01.11.2010 9.00 am PhD 02.11.2010 9.00 am Cardiac Laboratory Technology 03.11.2010 9.00 am Neuro Technology 04.11.2010 9.00 am Operation Theatre Technology 06.11.2010 9.00 am Clinical Perfusion 08.11.2010 9.00 am Advanced Medical Imaging 09.11.2010 9.00 am Medical Records Science 10.11.2010 9.00 am Blood Banking Technology 11.11.2010 9.00 am Diploma in Cardiovascular & 15.11.2010 Thoracic Nursing & Diploma in Neuronursing 16.11.2010 9.00 am DM Cardiology, DM Neurology 26.11.2010 DM Neuroimaging & Interventional & Neuroradiology, 27.11.2010 9.00 am

MCh-CVTS ,MCh Neurosuery, 26.11.2010 DM Neuroanesthesia, DM Cardiothoracic & Vascular & Anaesthesia, MCh Vascular Surgery, 27.11.2010 11.30 am (interview

time variable)

PDCC Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia, PDCC Neuroanaesthesia PDCC Cardiovascular and Neuroradiology, PDCC Vascular Surgery

Post doctoral Fellowship 20.12.2010 11.00 am(Post-DM/MCh)

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Venue: Achutha Menon Centre (AMC) of the Institute

INTERVIEWS (for candidates selected in Written Test & Practical)

Interviews will be held on the same day after the written tests for allprogrammes/courses, unless otherwise specified.

The final selection list will be published immediately after the interviewunless otherwise specified.

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