DIPLOMA IN TUBERCULOSIS AND CHEST DISEASE (NBEMS)

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Disease (NBEMS)

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Disease (NBEMS)

Affiliating Body

The Program is affiliated to the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)

Student Intake

2 students per year

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Key Information

Pedagogy

The primary teaching-learning methods employed are didactic lectures, hands-on practical sessions (Thoracocentesis, Bronchoscopy, ICD insertion and care, FNAC, ABG, Intubation and Mechanical ventilation, Non invasive ventilation, Skin Prick Test, PSG) bedside clinics, Seminars, Case based learning, Powerpoint presentations, Journal Reviews, Paper and poster presentations in conferences, Research projects, Dissertation.

Differentiators

  • Course content is delivered by expert and committed faculty which is in full strength as per NMC norms.
  • Adequate infrastructure Facilities – (lecture halls, specialized departmental activities, library and hostel) ensure student comfort and smooth delivery of course content.
  • Adequate Clinical Exposure at K J Somaiya charitable hospital with a good number of patients ensures adequate experience in Respiratory diseases.
  • Adequate Hands on exposure for skill development for secialized procedures like Bronchoscopy, Thoracoscopy, Pleural Tapping, Thoracic Ultrasound

Course Outcome

A DTCD Post graduate can opt for the following career paths ahead

  • Can Pursue DNB (Respiratory Medicine) - Secondary Program
  • Can join private hospitals or corporate Hospital as a consultant.
  • Can join as TB Officer in NTEP
  • Can start own Private Practice

Curriculum

The course curriculum is prescribed by the National Board of Examinations.  Click here to view the Curriculum.