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Course
offered by Department of Anaesthesiology
Certificate Course in Cardiac
Anesthesia -
Organized
and Conducted by - Department of Anaesthesiology.
Background and Facilities available -
The department of anesthesiology
was established in 1925 with Dr.M.N. Desai as honorary anesthesiologist. He was
assisted by casualty officers in anaesthesia. Dr.Y G. Bhojraj and Dr. Sarkar were
some of the eminent people who have worked in this department at the time. Dr.
G. S. Ambardekar, the father figure of anesthesia in our country was instrumental
in bringing up this department. The full-time department was started in 1963 with
Dr. A.J. Dhruva as Professor and Head of the department of Anesthesia.
The department is fully equipped with recent
state- of-the-art anesthesia machines, supplicated monitoring gadgets and ventilators,
newer anesthetic drugs and an excellent departmental library. Apart from regular
anesthesia, the department renders services for various specialties like intensive
care, trauma care, and emergency medical services, anesthesia OPD, pain clinic,
labor analgesia and CPCR workshops. The department has excellent academic programs
with regular CMEs and workshops.
Course Director - Dr.L.D. Naik
Course Co-ordinator - Dr.L.V. Dewoolkar
Faculty
-
Staff of department of Anaesthesiology
Course
Details -
The academic activities will include active participation
of the students. Two theory lectures will be held per week. There will also be
clinical teaching in different work areas like in the theatre and in the Intensive
care area, symposia, case discussions, lecture series, journal review and mortality
and morbidity meetings. The candidate will be required to undertake a project
in the cardiac anesthesia and present the same at the end of tenure.
Time of the Year when course is to be conducted - 1st February -
31st January
Duration of the Course
- 1 year
Periodicity - Every year
Course Fees - Rs 10,000/-
Eligibility - M.D./ D.N.B. in Anesthesia
Evaluation
- By written test, viva voce. Contact
Address -
Dr. L. D. Naik (Professor and
Head),
Dr. L. V. Dewoolkar (Professor),
Department of Anaesthesiology,
Seth G.S. Medical College, & K.E.M. Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai - 400
012, India.
Phone: 91-22 2410 7000 Extn: 2002.
Fax: 91 22 2414 3435
E-Mail: kemvigil@vsnl.com
Course Offered by Department
of Biochemistry and Clinical Nutrition
Certificate Course in Good Clinical
Laboratory Practices -
Organized and conducted by
-
Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Nutrition
In
the speciality of - Good Clinical Laboratory Practices
Background
and Facilities available -
This
department was established in the year 1959 and headed presently by Dr. (Mrs)
S. P. Dandekar. It has 16 faculty members. Facilities and expertise available
with all the necessary infrastructure to conduct the above course. There will
be participation by the industry also.
Course Co-ordinator - Dr. ( Mrs) S. P. Dandekar.
Faculty - The staff of department of Biochemistry
Course Details -
Hands-on training along with details of
quality control, standardization of biochemical methods, laboratory management,
laboratory accreditation and different case studies.
Time of the year when the course is proposed to be conducted - September
to February
Duration of the course
- Six Months
Periodicity
- Once in a year.
Course
Fees - Rs.3000/-
Eligibility -
A) B.Sc. with chemistry
/Zoology/ Microbiology/Life Sciences/Biochemistry as Principal subjects
B) Laboratory personnel with 2 Years Experience.
Evaluation
-
Written examination after the completion of course
Contact Address -
Dr.S.P.Dandekar
Professor & Head,
Dept. of Biochemistry & Clinical Nutrition
Seth G.S. Medical College &
KEM Hosptial,
Parel, Mumbai - 400 012. India.
Ph : 91-22-2410 7000 Ext
2027,
Fax: 91-22-2414 3435
Email: gsmcbiochem@hotmail.com,
suchetad@hotmail.com
Course Offered by Department of Cardio Vascular &Thoracic Surgery
Diploma in Extra Corporeal
Perfusion Technology -
Organized and conducted
by -
Department of Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery
Background and Facilities available
-
The department was established in the year 1957 and is presently
headed by Dr.A.M. Patwardhan. It has six faculty members and facilities available
are Outpatient Clinics, Indoor Wards, Surgical Operation Theatres, Surgical ICU,
Haemodynamic Monitoring, Ventilators, Defibrillators, Heart Lung Machines, Temporary
Pacemakers, IABP, Blood Gas Analyser. This course was started in 1984.
Course co-ordinator -
DR.
JMS Khandeparkar Course Details -
There
will be lectures and hands-on training to run Heart Lung Machine, to carry out
Haemodynamic Monitoring during and after open heart surgery. Candidates will be
instructed in acid base balance and electrolyte status during and after surgery.
Time
of the year when the course is to be conducted - 1st August - 31st July
Duration of the course - One year
Periodicity - Annual
Course Fees - Rs. 1500/-
Eligibility
- B.Sc. graduates.
Evaluation -
Written Test, Viva
voce
Contact Address -
Dr.J.M.S. Khandeparkar
Professor (CVTS), CVTC Building,
K.E.M Hospital,
Mumbai- 400 012, India.
Ph 91-22 -2410 7000 Extn. 2632,
Fax: 91-22- 2414
3435
Email:jagdish_khandeparkar@hotmail.com
Course Offered by Department of Chest Medicine
& Environmental Pollution Research Centre
Course in Pulmonary
FunctionTesting -
Organized
and Conducted by -
Department of Chest Medicine & Environmental
Pollution Research Centre.
Background and Facilities available-
This department was establishment in the year 1967 and is presently headed
by Dr. A. U. Athavale, Associate Professor.
The state of art Pulmonary Function Testing laboratory offers equipment and
expertise for under takin detailed evaluation of pulmonary functions. This includes
Spirometry, Diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide, lung volumes with Body Plethysmograpy,
measurement of residual volume and total lung capacity by helium dilution method
and arterial blood gas analysis.
Lung
functions are a useful parameter used for diagnosis and prognosis of various lung
disorders. They offer a valuable guide for pre-anaesthesia work up for deciding
surgical fitness. Being performance-dependent test, technique of lung function
testing is crucial.
Course Co-ordinator
-
Dr. A. U. Athavale
Faculty -
Dr. Sandeep
Tandon
Dr. Vijay Khatri
Course Details -
The objective of this certificate course will
be to make the physician familiar with the technicalities including caliberation
and maintenance, performance and interpretation of lung functions. There will
be lectures on Clinical Spirometry regarding the indications, limitations, Equipments
quality control, static lung volumes and capacities, dynamic lung volumes and
flow rates, and there will be lectures on Airway resistance and compliance, diffusing
capacity, and Bronchoprovocation testing. There will demonstration on instrumentation
and techniques, in pulmonary functions tests, interpretation of pulmonary function
tests, maintenance and care of equipment.
Time of the Year when course is to be conducted - January last week
Duration of the Course -
8 days
Periodicity - Once/year
Course Fees - Rs.1000/-
Eligibility - MBBS/MD in Medicine Evaluation
-
Post course evaluation on Lung Function
Testing, Performance Technique & Interpretation
Contact
Address -
Dr.A.U.Athavale,
Associate
Professor & Incharge of Department of Chest Medicine
Environmental Pollution
Research Centre,
Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital,
Parel,
Mumbai - 400 012, India.
Ph. No.91-22- 24132296,
Fax: 91-22- 2414 3435
E-mail : kempulmo@vsnl.com
Courses
offered by the Department of Clinical Pharmacology
WHO-ICMR workshop
in Clinical Pharmacology & short courses in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring &
Adverse Drug Reactions monitoring -
Organized and conducted
by - Department of Clinical Pharmacology
Background
and Facilities available -
Clinical Pharmacology services and research
unit started in 1989, and is functioning as a full-fledged Department of Clinical
Pharmacology from 1st June 1995. It is headed by Dr Nilima Kshirsagar. Dr Sudeshna
S. Dalvi is the Associate Professor and Dr Nithya Gogtay is the lecturer. It also
has over 15 research scientists; MSc and PhD students who undertake Clinical Pharmacology
research.
The Department offers Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) services
through a TDM epilepsy outpatient clinic, in house biochemistry, has a well equipped
microbiology laboratory, Adverse Drug reactions (ADR) monitoring cell of the Drugs
Controller General of India and Special ADR Centre of the World Health Organization,
Ranbaxy medical information centre, Department of Biotechnology’s Liposome research
centre, a 25 bedded Clinical Pharmacology Infectious Diseases ward, a 20 bedded
Clinical pharmacology ward, and an Integrated Medicine Outpatient department (Complementary
and Alternative Medicine outpatient department). The Indian Council of Medical
Research (ICMR) has recently set up an Advanced Centre for Clinical Pharmacology
research at the department. The Department specializes in conduct of all phases
of clinical trials (including with alternative systems), that come from both the
pharmaceutical industry, as well are initiated by the department.
Areas
of expertise include apart from the above, include tropical diseases- viz malaria
(including new drug evaluation; drug resistance evaluation and treatment, a special
malaria clinical pharmacology outpatient department runs everyday), filariasis
(collaborative projects with the WHO and Bernard Nocht Tropical Institute, Germany),
and liposomal drug delivery systems (the department has manufactured and patented
for the first time in Asia, a cost-effective liposomal amphotericin B formulation
using indigenous lipids). The department is also now foraying into pharmacogenetics.
Course Co-ordinator
- Dr (Mrs). Nilima A Kshirsagar
Faculty -
The faculty for the course includes staff of
the department of clinical pharmacology, eminent researchers, physicians and clinical
pharmacologists from the WHO, ICMR, and from within the institution.
Course details -
The objectives of the WHO-ICMR
course are to familiarize the participants with the principles and practice of
Clinical Pharmacology and enable them establish Clinical Pharmacology departments/units
in their own institutions. Over a 2 week period, there are didactic lectures,
and interactive sessions, on various clinical pharmacology topics. The participants
attend the malaria and TDM outpatient clinics, take rounds in the Clinical Pharmacology
ward for volunteer and patient studies, visit various research institutions and
pharmaceutical companies. They are taught principles of HPLC that includes hands
on experience and given exercises on protocol designing, case record from designing
and statistics. They are also encouraged to submit collaborative projects with
the department.
Time of the
year when the course is proposed to be conducted -
September/November
each year, the short courses on TDM and ADR are held round the year.
Duration - 2 weeks,
for the WHO-ICMR Clinical Pharmacology workshop, the short courses for TDM and
ADR are also for 2 weeks duration.
Periodicity - Once a year for the WHO-ICMR workshop. The TDM and ADR courses
are held round the year.
Course fees - The WHO ICMR course is
sponsored, while the fees is Rs 1000/- for the TDM and ADR short courses
Eligibility
-
MD Pharmacology/MD Medicine/MD Pediatrics with at least 3 years
teaching experience in a MCI recognized medical college. Selection based on merit
(research work done, publications, awards won). For the short courses, an MD degree
in any of the above mentioned subjects is adequate.
Collaborators
-
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the World Health
Organization(WHO) for the WHO-ICMR Clinical pharmacology course/workshop, who
provide sponsorship. For the short courses, the sponsorship is expected from the
participants’ institution.
Evaluation -
Pre and post
workshop questionnaire evaluated by resource persons of the course, and the ability
of the participants to translate their learning into setting up of Clinical Pharmacology
units at their respective institutions.
Accommodation - Provided
on request by the Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital
Contact address
-
Dr Nilima Kshirsagar
Director - Seth GS Medical College &
KEM Hospital
Prof & Head – Dept of Clinical Pharmacology
New
MS Building, 1st Floor
Parel, Mumbai 400 012, INDIA
Ph:
91-22-24133767
Fax: 91-22-2414 3435
E- mail:dcpkem@vsnl.com
/ nakshirsagar@rediffmail.com
Course
offered by Medical Education Technology Cell -
Certificate Course in Medical Education Technology
Organized and conducted by -
Medical Education Technology Cell
Background & Facilities available -
This department
was established in 22.01.1993. The staff who are trained in various aspects of
Medical Education Technology are the resource personnel. The cell has audio visual
aids and a well-equipped library. It has published a book titled "The Art
of Teaching Medical Students."
Course Co-ordinators -
Dr. Pritha S. Bhuiyan Dr. Nirmala N.
Rege
Faculty -
Dr. S.P.
Dandekar, Dr. P.R. Mehta, Mr C.V. Patankar, Dr. A.N. Supe, Dr. S.R. Parkar, Dr.
K. Shyamkishore
Course Details -
There will be interactive
sessions and work groups on educational objectives, teaching -learning methodologies,
micro teaching, integrated teaching, curriculum planning and evaluation.
Time of the year when the course is proposed to be conducted - March
& September.
Duration of the course - 3 days each for Part
I & II (total 6 days)
Periodicity - Part
I & II once a year.
Course fees - To
be declared later.
Eligibility
- Medical Teachers.
Evaluation -
Daily evaluation
and workshop evaluation will be done for assessing the participants. It will be
seen whether the said objectives have been achieved or not.
Contact
address -
1.Dr.Pritha S. Bhuiyan
Professor, Dept. of Anatomy,
Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai 400012,
India.
Tel: 91-22 - 2410 7000 Ext.2606,
Email: anatgsmc@vsnl.com
2.Dr.Nirmala N. Rege
Associate Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology &
Therapeutics,
Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai
400012, India.
Tel: 91- 22 -2410 7000 Ext.2505, 2515,
Email: kemarc@vsnl.com
Courses offered by the Department of
Medicine
Training Course
in Rheumatology
Organised and conducted by
-
Department of Medicine -Rheumatology division
Background
and Facilities available -
It was established in 1977 and is presently
headed by Dr. Lata S. Bichile. Rheumatology OPDs and review clinics are conducted
twice a week and there are facilities for indoor admissions also. An Immunology
laboratory with facilities for conducting tests like A.N.A., Anti ds DNA, A.N.C.A.,
A.C.L.A., Estimation of C3, C4 and Synovial fluid analysis is available.
Course Co-ordinator - Dr. L.S.
Bichile
Faculty -
Dr. Anjali Rajadhyaksha
Dr.
Archana Sonawale
Dr. Shalini Suralkar
Collaborator -
Dr. V.R.Joshi - Consultant Rheumatologist,
P.D. Hinduja National Hospital -subject to vacancy available
Course
Details -
The objectives are to obtain skills in patient management
in Rheumatology, to recognise early the complications of the disease and manage
them, to acquire knowledge about rational therapeutics and to obtain knowledge
about rehabilitation of these patients
The candidates will attend Rheumatology
OPD twice a week and learn skills of joint examination, clinical evaluation and
diagnostic work-up of Rheumatology cases and take rounds of Indoor patients and
learn procedures like Joint aspiration, Intra-articular injections, Synovial biopsy
and Muscle biopsy etc. They will be attending occupational and physiotherapy units
to learn rehabilitation techniques as well.
Timing of the course -
January / July
Periodicity - Twice a year
Duration
of the course -
For Post MD/ Post DNB/ Post MS (Ortho) candidates
- 3 Months For Post M.B., B.S. - One year
Eligibility
-
M.D. (Medicine)/ DNB (Medicine)/
M.S. (Orthopaedics) with interest in Rheumatology/ M.B., B.S. with interest in
Rheumatology
Course fees -
MD/DNB/MS candidate - Rs.10, 000/
MBBS candidate- Rs.20, 000/
Evaluation -
By practical examination and viva voce
Contact Address -
Dr (Mrs.) Lata Bichile
Professor & Head of Medicine and Chief - Rheumatology,
Seth G.S.Medical College & K.E.M.Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai -400 012
Phone: 91-22-412 6761
(9a.m. to 4.30 p.m.- Monday through Friday;9 a.m. to
2 p.m. Saturday)
91-22-2410 7000 Ext. 2058 / 2497
Fax: 91-22- 2412
6766
E-mail: lsbichile@rediffmail.com
Course on Emergency Medicine
-
Organised and conducted by -
Department of Medicine-
Emergency Medical Services division (EMS)
Background
and Facilities available -
EMS was established in October 2000 and
is presently headed by Dr.(Mrs) L.S.Bichile. The EMS has 15 beds and has a well-equipped
Emergency Section (5 bedded ICU) with doctors experienced in Emergency Medicine
and caters to about 200 referrals daily. The EMS is supported by an Emergency
laboratory, ECG, X-Ray and Sonography facilities.
Course
co-ordinator - Dr. Sanjay Mehta
Faculty -
Dr. L.S. Bichile
Dr. Dilip Karnad
Dr. Sanjay Mehta
Dr. Santosh Salagre
Dr. Vatsal Kothari
Dr. Anand Krishnan
Dr. Archana K
Dr. Shalini S
Dr.Zubin Vaid
Dr.Harun Gupta And Guest faculty
Course details -
The objectives
of the course are to train candidates in proper examination, interpretation of
investigations and proper management of emergency cases; to equip one with the
knowledge of emergency drugs, toxicities and drug-delivery systems; to know handling
and maintenance of emergency equipments; and to handle computers for data entry,
analyses and research.
Candidates
will be posted in EMS for eight hours continuously on rotation basis and given
hands-on training on various emergency procedures like endotracheal intubation,
mechanical ventilation, CVP line insertion, tracheostomy etc.and usage of emergency
drugs, their dosage and delivery systems.
Timing
of the course - January/ April/ July/
October
Periodicity - 4 times
a year
Duration of the course
- 3 months
Eligibility-
Completed M.B.;B.S. with Internship
Foreign Medical graduates after completing Medical Schooling
In-service Candidates deputed from other Institutions
Course fees - Rs.4500/-
Evaluation - Written test at the end of the course
Contact Address -
Dr. Sanjay
Mehta,
Assoc.Professor,
Department of Medicine,
2nd floor, K.E.M.
Hospital, Old Building, Parel,
Mumbai - 400012,
India.Tel. (022) 2410 7000 extn.
2618
Fax. (022) 24126766
E-Mail: sanjaymehta@kem.edu
, dr_sanjaymehta@yahoo.com
Course on HIV AIDS
-
Organised and conducted by -
HIV Services
of Department of Medicine
Background and Facilities available -
HIV services were started in the department of medicine in January 2000.
There is HIV clinic once a week every Tuesday and indoor admissions of HIV-AIDS
patients are made. The department also runs a Post-exposure Prophylaxis Programme
(PEP). There is collaboration with the departments of Microbiology, Dermatology,
Chest Medicine, Blood Bank and Gynaecology & Obstetrics.
Course Co-ordinator - Dr.A.R.Pazare
Faculty -
Dr.Zubin Vaid
Dr. Preeti Mehta
Dr. Parimala Subramaniam
Dr. P. D. Gupte
Dr. A.U. Athavale
Dr. S.V. Parulekar
Dr. Jayashree Sharma
Mrs. Pujara
Course Details -
The objectives
are to enable the participants to diagnose, manage and prevent opportunistic infections
in patients with HIV/AIDS and to make them aware of legal, ethical, social and
financial aspects of HIV/AIDS. There will be interactive sessions and clinics
to teach history taking, examination and diagnosis. There will be training in
counselling methods and also in biostatistics for record-keeping and research.
Timing of the Course - March/ September
Periodicity - Twice
a year
Duration of the Course
- 10 days
Eligibility - M.D in Medicine / Chest Medicine/
Skin
Course Fees - Rs. 2000/
Collaborators -
Departments
of Microbiology, Skin, Chest Medicine, Blood Bank and Gynaecology & Obstetrics,
MSW
Evaluation - By observation throughout the course
Contact Address -
Dr. A.R. Pazare,
Professor of Medicine,
Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai - 400 012
Phone:
Office - 91-22-2410 7000 Ext. 2617,
Residence - 91-22-2493 3002
Fax: 91-22-2412
6766
Courses offered by the Department of Nephrology
Course
on Peritoneal Dialysis for Nephrologists
Organised
and conducted by -
Department of Nephrology
Background and Facilities available -
The department was established in January 1963 and is presently headed
by Dr. Alan Fernandes Almeida. It has an artificial kidney department with facilities
for peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis. Dr. M.D.Motashaw Renal Transplant Unit
and Aditya Renal Research Laboratory have been doing excellent work since inception.
Course Co-ordinator - Dr. Alan F.
Almeida
Faculty -
From
University of Missouri, Columbia, U.S.A. and Department of Nephrology, Seth GS
Medical college & KEM Hospital
Course Details -
To sensitise
and train nephrologists in the art and science of peritoneal dialysis.
There will be interactive sessions and practical demonstrations of anatomy and
physiology of peritoneum, mechanics and techniques of peritoneal dialysis(PD),
complications of PD, nutrition on PD and the role of peritoneal dialysis team.
Timing of the Course - July
Periodicity - Once a year
Duration of the Course - 5 days
Eligibility - DM Nephrology, DNB Nephrology
Course Fees - To be decided
Collaborator - University of Missouri, Columbia, U.S.A. (Planned)
Evaluation - By pre- and post tests
Contact Address -
Dr. Alan F. Almeida,
Professor & Head of Nephrology,
Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai - 400 012, India.
Phone: Office - 91-22-2413 2118
E-Mail: kemneph@vsnl.com
Course on Haemodialysis for Technicians -
Organised
and conducted by -
Department of Nephrology
Background
and Facilities available - Vide supra
Course Co-ordinators
-
Dr. K.S.Mehta,
Dr. Hemal A. Shah
Faculty
-
Staff of Department of Nephrology
Course Details
-
The objective of the course is to train technicians in hemodialysis.
There will be lectures on principles of dialysis, vascular access and its care,
haemodialysis membrane, reprocessing of haemodialyser, monitoring of patients
and maintenance of records, high-flux/high efficiency dialysis, adequacy of dialysis,
universal precautions, complications of haemodialysis and their management. There
will also be practical demonstrations for 4 to 6 hours every day in the Artificial
Kidney Department (AKD).
Timing of the Course - March
Periodicity
- Once a year
Duration of the Course - 3 months
Eligibility -
Laboratory technician with a B.Sc. degree with or without DMLT (Diploma in
Medical Laboratory Technology)
Course Fees - Rs.1000/
Evaluation - By pre- and post-tests
Contact Address:
Dr. Alan F. Almeida,
Professor & Head of Nephrology,
Seth
GS Medical College & KEM Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai - 400 012, India.
Phone: Office - 91-22-2413 2118
Fax: 91-22-
2414 3435
E-Mail: kemneph@vsnl.com
Course on Dialysis and Transplantation for Nurses -
Organised and conducted by -
Department of Nephrology
Background and Facilities available
- Vide supra
Course Co-ordinators -
Dr. Kalpana
S. Mehta,
Dr. Hemal A. Shah
Faculty
-
Department of Nephrology
Course Details -
The objective is to train nurses in the
principles and practice of dialysis and to train them in pre-operative workup
and post-operative care of transplant patients. There will be lecture and demonstration
series on principles and practice of dialysis, pre-transplant workup of donor
and recipient, post-transplant care, complications and management of transplant
cases and nutritional and psychological aspects of renal transplantation.
Timing of the Course - March
Periodicity - Once a year
Duration of the Course - 3 months
Eligibility -
Diploma in Nursing and Mid-wifery
Course Fees - Rs.1000/
Evaluation- By pre- and post-tests
Contact Address -
Dr. Alan F. Almeida,
Professor &
Head of Nephrology,
Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital,
Parel,
Mumbai - 400 012, India.
Phone: Office - 91-22-2413 2118
E-Mail: kemneph@vsnl.com
Course offered by Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology -
Fellowship in Epilepsy Management
-
Certificate Course in Comprehensive Epilepsy Management
-
Organised and conducted by -
Dept. of Neurology, Dept. of Neurosurgery, Mumbai
Course Co-ordinator - Dr. Mohinish Bhatjiwale
Faculty -
Staff of Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology
Course Details -
The participants
will get to interact with outpatients and indoor patient in Epilepsy Clinic. There
will rounds,Lectures, Joint Epilepsy surgery Meetings and Operative Sessions.
There will also be sessions on Telemetry, Neuropsychology & Electrocorticography
Timing of the course - January
Periodicity - Once a year
Duration
of the course - Three months
Eligibility
-
Fellowship Course: Medical Post Graduates, Pediatricians involved in Epilepsy care.
Course Fees -
Rs 7500/-
Contact Address -
Dr. Sangeeta Ravat
Dept. of Neurology,
KEM Hospital, Parel,
Mumbai - 400 012, India.
Ph. No: 91-22-2410 7000 Ext; 2487.
E-mail: ravathk@vsnl.com
Fellowship in Micro neurosurgery -
Organised and conducted
by -
Dept. of Neurosurgery
Background and Facilities - availableVide supra
Course Co-ordinator - Prof. Atul Goel
Faculty -
From department
of Neurosurgery
Course Details
- Laboratory dissection, Lectures and Operative sessions.
Time of the year when the course is to be conducted -
15th
January, 15th April, 15th August, and 15th November.
Duration of the course - Two weeks
Periodicity - Four times in a year.
Eligibility - Residents and consultants in Neurosurgery ( not more than
three per term.)
Course Fees
- Rs 2000/-
Evaluation - Assessment
at the end of two weeks by course director.
Contact Address -
Prof. Atul GoelHead,
Department of Neurosurgery,
Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai - 400 012,
India.
Ph. 91-22-24129884 / 2410 7000 Extn:2300, 2001
Fax: 91-22- 2414
3435
Email:
atulgoel62@hotmail.com
Fellowship course in management of Movement
disorders
Organized by -
Dept. of Neurosurgery and
Dept. of Neurology
Background - vide supra
Course
co-ordinator - Dr Mohinish G Bhatjiwale
Faculty -
Dr
J Nathan
Dr Charu Sankhla
Dr Moushmi Kunoor
Dr Urvashi
Shah
Course details -
Outpatient clinics, lectures, video-shooting lab, operative sessions, intra
operative micro-electrode recordings (proposed)
Time
of the year when the course is to be conducted - January and June
Duration of course - 3 months
Periodicity
- Twice a year
Collaboration
- Dr Mandar Jog, London Health Sciences centre, London Ontario, Canada.
Eligibility - Neurology post DM, Neurosurgeons, Post-M.Ch. candidates
Course fees - Rs 2000/- Stipend
available
Rs 10,000/- for the fellowship
duration of 3 months, on first come first served basis
Evaluation
- viva voce at the end of the course
Contact address -
1.Dr J Nathan
Res.: 91-22-24221954,
E mail: jsvpnat@giasbma.vsnl.net.in
2. Dr Charu Sankhla
Res.: 91-22-26058192
E-mail: ssankhla@vsnl.com
Certificate course in video EEG
Organized by -
Dept. of Neurosurgery and Dept. of Neurology
Background -
vide supra
Course co-ordinator
- Mr G Kamal Raj
Faculty -
Dr Sangeeta Ravat
Dr Mohinish Bhatjiwale
Course details - hands on training in routine EEG, video EEG, and corticography
Time of the year when the course is
to be conducted - Jan and June
Duration - of course6 months
Periodicity - Twice a year
Eligibility -
B Sc Zoology, with a working knowledge of computers
Course fee - sRs 4000/-
Evaluation - Viva voce at
the end of the course, as well as practical exams
Contact address -
Mr G Kamal Raj
Epilepsy CentreDept of
Neurosurgery
Ph: 91 22 2411 3462
E mail: kamalraj71@yahoo.com
Fellowship in Comprehensive
Spinal Surgery
Organised and conducted by
-
Dept. of Neurosurgery and Orthopaedics
Background and
Facilities available - Vide supra
Course Co-ordinator -
Prof. Atul Goel
Faculty
-
Prof. V. J. Laheri,Dr. Dattatraya MuzumdarDr. Ketan Desai
Course Details - Assistance in operative
procedures, Lectures, ward rounds and lab micro-dissection
Time of the year when the course is
to be conducted - January, June, August
Duration of the course
- 4-6 weeks
Periodicity - Thrice in a year.
Eligibility
-
Residents and consultants in Neurosurgery and Orthopaedics
Course Fees - Rs 2000/-
Evaluation -
Assessment at the end of six weeks
Contact Address -
Prof. Atul Goel Head,
Department of Neurosurgery,
Seth G.S. Medical College
& K.E.M. Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai - 400 012, India.
Ph. 91-22-24129884/2410 7000
Extn:2300, 2001
Email: atulgoel62@hotmail.com
Fellowship training in Neuro Nursing
Organised and conducted by
Dept. of Neurosurgery and Nursing
Background and Facilities available
- Vide supra
Course Co-ordinator - Staff Nurse Ms Surekha and
Sister Wagh.
Faculty -
Nursing Staff of Neurosurgical
OT, Staff of Dept. of Neurosurgery
Course Details - Assistance
in O.T. Neuro ICU Care, Ward management, lectures.
Time of the year
when the course is to be conducted - 15th January, 15th April, and 15th August,
Duration of the course - Six weeks
Periodicity
- Thrice in a year.
Eligibility -
Nurses who have
completed basic training in municipal Hospitals, B Sc Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
from recognized institutes. (not more than three per term.)
Course
Fees - Rs 1500/-
Evaluation - Assessment at the end of six
weeks by course director.
Contact Address
Staff Nurse
Ms Surekha / Sister Wagh,
Neurosurgical Operation Theatre,
Department
of Neurosurgery,
Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital,
Parel,
Mumbai - 400 012, India.
Ph.No.: 91-22- 2413 6051 Extn; 2202/2203
Course offered by Department Occupational Therapy School & Center
Course on Introduction to Sensory Integration: Theory and practice
Background and facilities available-
Department of occupational
therapy runs a full-fledged sensory integration therapy and research center since
1995. The department has all the equipments and library facilities for the same.
Course director -
Professor (Mrs.) I.R. Kenkre, Head of
O.T. school and center.
Course coordinator - Mrs. Anjali Joshi,
Associate professor.
Faculty -
Mrs. Anjali Joshi
Ms. Ashwini Vaishampayan.
Course details -
Introducing
the therapists to scientific basis of sensory integration theory including clinical
assessment and treatment principles. Identify sensory integration dysfunctions
in children, plan and administer the treatment program. Also the therapist would
be able to orient the patient’s caregiver regarding the patient’s sensory problems
and suggest domiciliary treatment program for the same.
Overview of the
sensory systems and their interplay, identification of dysfunctions, clinical
reasoning, use of appropriate treatment modalities-with special reference to autism,
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder etc.
Timing of the course
- April
Periodicity - Once a year
Duration of the
course - Four days
Eligibility -
Graduate occupational
therapists from world federation recognized institutes (preferably with pediatric
experience.)
Evaluation -
By observation and a problem
solving exercise. A certificate is provided on completion of program.
Contact address -
Prof.Mrs.I.R. Kenkre
Head, O.T.School and
Center,
Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital.
Parel, Mumbai 400
012, India.
Tel: 91 22 24136051 Ext 2044/2477
Fax: 91 22 2414 3435
(Course offered by Department of Pathology)
Course on Blood Banking and Component
Separation
Organised and conducted by -
Blood Bank, Department of Pathology
Background and Facilities
available -
The department was established in 1928 and is presently
headed by Dr. A. A. Pandit. There is a well-equipped blood bank with component
separation facility. There is a zonal blood-testing centre where tests for HIV,
HBSAg and HCV are conducted. The personnel working in these laboratories are approved
by FDA. Staff from blood banks all over the country and the staff of FDA come
to receive training at this blood bank.
General Objective -
This training programme is an orientation course for medical officers and
laboratory technicians working in blood banks and is designed to provide knowledge
in blood banking procedures and component separation.
Course Co-ordinators
-
Dr. A.A. Pandit
Dr. Jayashree Sharma
Faculty -
Dr. K. Vasantha - Institute of Immunohaematology
Dr. Y. S. Iyer - Institute of Immunohaematology
Dr. Chandra
Viswanathan - National Plasma Fractionation Centre
Dr. M.V. Kamat - National
Plasma Fractionation Centre
Dr. A. Bandodkar - National Plasma Fractionation
Centre
Mr. V. R.Ravi - FDA
Dr. Jayashree Sharma - Blood Bank,
Dept. of Pathology, Seth GSMC
Course Details -
There will be lectures, demonstrations. hands-on
training in blood component separation and red cell serology
Timing of the Course - September
Periodicity - Once
a year
Duration of the Course - 8 days
Eligibility -
For medical officers: M.B.,B.S. with 6 months’
experience in blood banking or M.D. Pathology
For technicians: B.Sc.
with DMLT
Course Fees - Rs.7000/
Collaborators
-
National Plasma Fractionation Centre, Institute of Immunohaematology
Evaluation -
By way of a practical examination at the
end of the course
Contact Address -
Dr. Jayashree
Sharma,
Associate Professor in- charge of Blood Bank,
Dept.of Pathology,
Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai - 400 012, India.
Phone: Office - 91-22-2413 5189 (Direct), 2413 6051 Extn. 2016
Residence:
91-22-2414 5465
Fax: 91-22-2414 3435
Course on Cardiac Pathology -
Organised and conducted by
-
Cardiovascular and thoracic division of Department of Pathology
Background and Facilities available -
The department was established
in 1968 and is presently headed by Dr. Ajita A. Pandit. The cardiovascular and
thoracic division was established and nurtured by Dr. Suman G. Kinare and further
grew under the leadership of Dr. Jaya R. Deshpande. It is presently headed by
Dr. Shobhana P. Pandit. In the past, successful workshops have been conducted
on cardiac pathology in which cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and pathologists
from all over the country have participated and benefited.
Course
Co-ordinator - Dr. Shobhana P. Pandit
Faculty -
Dr. Jaya Deshpande
Dr. Pradeep Vaideeshwar
Dr. Anjali Mahajan
Dr. Gayatri
Amondkar
Course details -
The aim is to study congential
heart-disease from embryologic and anatomic point of view with application towards
diagnosis on 2-D Echocardiography and surgery. This will be by means of lectures
and demonstration of specimens.
Timing of the Course - January
- February
Periodicity - Once in two years
Duration of the Course - 4 days
Eligibility -
Postgraduates
and faculty members from the departments of Pathology, Cardiology and Cardio-thoracic
Surgery
Course Fees - Rs.1500/
Collaborators
- Departments of Cardiology and Cardio-thoracic Surgery
Evaluation
- By means of questionnaire and quiz
Contact Address -
Dr. Shobhana P. Pandit,
Professor of Pathology,
Seth GS Medical College
& KEM Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai - 400 012, India.
Phone: Office- 91-22-2413
6051 Extn. 2003, Residence- 91-22-2437 5971
E-Mail: paspandit@hotmail.com
PHARMATECH: Course for Postgraduate Students of Pharmacology -
Organised and conducted by
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Background of the Department -
The department was established
on 4th January 1926 and is presently headed by Dr. B.D. Samant.The department
has well equipped laboratories for animal and human pharmacology with animal house
facilities as per CPCSEA norms. Various techniques in experimental, biochemical
& cellular pharmacology have been standardised by the departmental staff members
and hands-on experience will be offered to the participants. Techniques for human
pharmacology have also been established in collaboration with various clinical
departments and will be demonstrated.
Course co-ordinator - Dr.
Nirmala N Rege
Faculty -
From Department of Pharmacology
and guest faculty form other academic institutes and pharmaceutical industries
Course Details -
The present course has been planned with
the objectives of familiarizing postgraduate students of Pharmacology in various
skills necessary for career building as a pharmacologist, providing them an overview
of the scope of pharmacology and point out fields where they can contribute, exposing
the participants with commonly used techniques for evaluation of drugs & making
them aware of intellectual and communication skills needed in research, teaching,
patient care & administration. Trained and experienced local as well as guest
faculty members will conduct this interactive multimedia workshop which incldues
lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, role plays, debate & problem
solving exercises. Visits to pharmaceutical industries & pharmacological research
institutes will be organised. The postgraduate students who have taken up these
courses have now joined as medical directors, advisors, research directors in
reputed institutions and pharmaceutical industries in India & abroad.
Timing of the course - March
/ April
Periodicity - Once every 3 years
Duration
of the Course - 10 days
Eligibility -
Postgraduate
students of Pharmacology and Junior Lecturers (less than 5 yrs of postgraduation).
Applications will be invited from medical colleges & selection will be carried
out based on merit and research aptitude of the applicant
Collaborators
/ Sponsor, if any - Sponsored by pharmaceutical industries.
Course
fees - Rs.1000/-
Contact Address -
Dr.B.D. Samant
Professor & Head,
Dept. of Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Seth G.S.
Medical College & KEM Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India.
Tel :
91-22-4181744 / 4156513
Fax: 91-22- 414 3435
Email :
kemarc@vsnl.com
Training
course on Adolescent health -
Organised
and conducted by -
Department of Preventive and Social medicine
Background and Facilities
available -
The department was established in 1959 and is presently
headed by Dr. Parimala Subramaniam. There are trained staff members who are already
conducting training for adolescent girls’ initiative for medical officers and
public health nurses.
Course Co-ordinators - Dr (Mrs) P.Subramanian,
Faculty -
Dr
S .Acharya,
Dr Kamakshi Bhate
Mrs. Vidula Patil
Mrs.
Rohini Gorey
Course Details
-
The course will cover the following topics in the form of lectures,
group discussions, case studies and field visits. They are adolescent health,
reproductive health, and communication skills for imparting quality family life.
Time of the year when the course is to be conducted - March and
September
Duration of the course - 6 days
Periodicity - Twice a year
Eligibility - Medical and
Paramedical workers
Course fees - Rs 500/-
Evaluation
- By means of pre and post tests
Contact Address -
Dr P Subramanian,
Prof and Head,
Dept of Preventive and Social Medicine,
Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai - 400 012,
India.
Ph: 91 22 413 6051- Ext 2484
Fax: 91 22 414 3435
E- mail: gspsm@rediffmail.com
Leadership development for HIV AIDS
prevention
Organised
and conducted by -
Department of Preventive and Social medicine
Background and Facilities available
- vide supra
Course Co-ordinator - Dr. R. R. Shinde
Faculty -
Dr R. R. Shinde,
Dr M Srivastava,
Dr D. D. Kadam
Course
Details -
The objective is to develop managerial skills conducive
to implement National AIDS Control Programs. The training will consist of group
discussion, inter active lectures, role plays, problem solving exercises related
to problems encountered in HIV/AIDS including human sexuality, rights protection
and attitudinal development.
Time of the year when the course is
to be conducted - January, April, May, October
Duration of the
course: 3 days
Periodicity: 4 times a year
Eligibility
- Employees of government and semigovernment agencies, NGOs, paramedical
personnel, teachers, MSWs and general practiotioners.
Course fees
Rs 300/-
Evaluation - By means of pre and post tests, and assessment
of their action plan reports.
Contact Address -
Dr
R. R. Shinde
Professor, Dept of Preventive and Social Medicine,
Seth
G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai - 400 012, India.
Ph: 91 22 413 6051- Ext 2484, 2080.
Fax: 91 22 414 3435
E- mail: gspsm@rediffmail.com
Training workshop
on HIV/AIDS for physicians -
Organised and conducted
by -
Department of Preventive and Social medicine
Background
and Facilities available - Vide supra
Course Co-ordinator
- Dr (Mrs) P Subramaniam
Faculty -
Dr R. N. Kulkarni
Dr Sharmila Patil
Dr Dilip Kadam
Course Details -
The course will cover topics such as epidemiology, microbiological aspects,
universal safety precautions, mother to child transmission, legal, ethical issues
and counseling.
Time of the year when the course is to be conducted
- Twice in a month through the months of December- March, and July -October
Duration of the course - 3 days
Periodicity - Twice
a month
Eligibility - Physicians and health care workers, involved
in patient care, or have occupational risk of exposure to HIV/AIDS.
Course fees - Rs 400/-
Contact Address -
Dr RR
Shinde,
Professor, Dept of Preventive and Social Medicine,
Address -
Vide supra
Training
course on participatory learning and action (PLA) and inter-personal communication
(IPC) for the health sector -
Organised and conducted
by -
Department of Preventive and Social medicine
Background and Facilities available - Vide supra
Course Co-ordinator
- Dr (Mrs) P Subramanian
Faculty -
Dr Kamakshi Bhate
Dr Seema Bansode
Dr. S Acharya
Dr Mridula Solanki
Dr Armaity Dehmubed
Mrs. Rohini Gorey
Mrs. Suman Bhandekar
Mr. Vijay Patade
Course Details -
The course
will cover overview of PLA methods, communications skills, innovative PLA techniques,
group communication techniques, preparation of IPC action plan for different levels
of health care. These will be covered by way of interactive sessions, group work,
case studies, role play, and field work.
Time of the year when the
course is to be conducted - February
Duration of the course
- 5 days
Periodicity - Once a year
Course fees
- Rs 500/-
Eligibility - Medical and paramedical workers
Evaluation - Pre and post test questionnaire, and assessment of action
plan reports submitted by the participants.
Contact Address -
Dr P Subramanian
Professor Dept of Preventive and Social Medicine,
Address - Vide supra
Evaluation - By means of pre and post
tests
Contact Address -
Dr P Subramanian
Address
- Vide supra
Training
course in Epidemiology and Research Methodology for Senior Health Managers
-
Organised and conducted by -
Department of Preventive and Social medicine
Background
and Facilities available - vide supra
Course Co-ordinator
- Dr RR Shinde
Faculty -
Dr S. R. Suryawanshi
Dr R. M. Chaturvedi
Course Details -
The course will
cover basic & advanced epidemiological concepts, epidemiological study design,
advanced biostatistics & applied epidemiology. The topics will be covered
by way of lectures, group exercises, simulation exercises, & biostatistical
exercises.
Time of the year when the course is to be conducted
- August and February
Duration of the course - 6 days
Periodicity - Twice a year
Course fees - Rs 1000/-
Eligibility - MBBS with interest in epidemiology, and biostatistics
& postgraduate para professionals.
Evaluation - By means of
pre and post tests
Contact
Address -
Dr RR Shinde,
Professor, Dept of Preventive and Social
Medicine,
Address - Vide supra
Training
course on participatory learning and action (PLA) and inter-personal communication
(IPC) for the health sector -
Organised and conducted
by -
Department of Preventive and Social medicine
Background and Facilities available - Vide supra
Course Co-ordinator
- Dr (Mrs) P Subramanian
Faculty -
Dr Kamakshi
Bhate
Dr Seema Bansode
Dr. S AcharyaDr Mridula Solanki
Dr Armaity Dehmubed
Mrs. Rohini
Gorey
Mrs. Suman Bhandekar
Mr. Vijay Patade
Course
Details -
The course will cover overview of PLA methods, communications
skills, innovative PLA techniques, group communication techniques, preparation
of IPC action plan for different levels of health care. These will be covered
by way of interactive sessions, group work, case studies, role play, and field
work.
Time of the year when the course is to be conducted - February
Duration of the course - 5 days
Periodicity - Once
a year
Course fees - Rs 500/-
Eligibility -
Medical and paramedical workers
Evaluation - Pre and post test
questionnaire, and assessment of action plan reports submitted by the participants.
Contact Address -
Dr P Subramanian
Professor Dept
of Preventive and Social Medicine,
Address - Vide supra
Course
on Basic Surgical Skills -
Organised and conducted by -
Department of Surgery
Background and facilities available -
The department
was established in the year 1926 and is presently headed by Dr. J.V. Hardikar.
It has a well equipped animal lab and teaching aids like knot-tying boards.
Course Co-ordinator - Dr. J.V. Hardikar
Faculty
-
Dr. A. N. Dalvi
Dr. Aparna Deshpande
Course Details -
The objective is to train surgical
residents and other postgraduate students in basic surgical skills. The course
will be in the form of lectures and practical training on sutures, knot-tying,
handling of instruments, surgery for hernia, intestinal anastomosis and staplers
in surgery
Timing of the Course - August/February
Periodicity - Twice a year
Duration of the Course - 1 day
Eligibility - First year residents in surgery and allied specialities
Course Fees - Rs.1000/
Collaborators
- Ethicon
Evaluation - By practical examination; certificate
will be issued at the end of course.
Contact Address -
Dr. J.V. Hardikar,
Professor & Head of Surgery,
Seth GS
Medical College & KEM Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai - 400 012, India.
Phone:
Office - 91-22-2413 6051 Ext. 2497
Fax: 91-22-
2414 3435
E-Mail: jayprakashhardikar@kem.edu
Certificate Course in Basic Endoscopy And Laproscopy -
Organised and conducted by - Department of Surgery
Background
and Facilities available - Vide supra
Course Co-ordinator
- Dr. J.V. Hardikar
Faculty -
Dr. A. N. Dalvi
Dr. Aparna Deshpande
Course Details -
The objective
is to train surgical residents in the principles and practice of endoscopy and
laparoscopy. There will be lectures and demonstrations on handling and maintenance
of endoscope and laparoscope, basic upper GI diagnostic endoscopy and basic laparoscopic
skills on endotrainer
Timing of the Course - December
Periodicity - Twice a year
Duration of the Course - 2
days
Eligibility - II year residents in surgery and allied specialities
Course Fees - Rs.1000/
Collaborators - Ethicon and Olympus
Evaluation - By theory and practical examination
Contact
Address -
Dr. J.V. Hardikar,
Professor & Head of Surgery,
Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai - 400 012, India.
Phone: Office - 91-22-2413 6051 Ext. 2497 / 2057
Fax: 91-22- 2414 3435
E-Mail: jayprakashhardikar@kem.edu
Course offered to the General Practitioners -
Name of the course
-
CME in the following medical specialities
1. General Medicine
2. Minor Surgery
3. Gynaecology & Obstetrics
4. Paediatrics
5. ENT
6. Ophthalmology
7. Orthopaedics
8. Psychiatry
9. Cardiology
10. Gastroenterology
11. Chest Medicine
12. Neurology
13. Imaging
14. Diabetes and Endocrinology
15. Critical Care
Medicine
The candidate will
select one of the above specialities
Course co-ordinator -Head
of respective department
Faculty - From the respective department
Course details - Attending OPDs, Ward rounds, Seminars and various procedures
Timing of the course - Round the year
Duration - 3 months
Periodicity - Round the year
Eligibility - Registered
Medical practitioners
Course fees - Rs. 1000/- per month
Evaluation - By observation throughout the course
Contact
Address -
Dr. Lopa Mehta
Professor & Head of Anatomy,
Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital,
Parel, Mumbai - 400012, India.
Phone: 91-22-2413 6051 Ext. 2025
Course
offered to the General Practitioners Name
of the course
CME in the following
medical specialities
1. General Medicine
2. Minor
Surgery
3. Gynaecology & Obstetrics
4. Paediatrics
5. ENT
6. Ophthalmology
7. Orthopaedics
8. Psychiatry
9. Cardiology
10. Gastroenterology
11. Chest
Medicine
12. Neurology
13. Imaging
14. Diabetes
and Endocrinology
15. Critical Care
Medicine
The candidate will select one
of the above specialities
Course co-ordinator
Head
of respective department
Faculty
From
the respective department
Course details
Attending
OPDs, Ward rounds, Seminars and various procedures
Timing
of the course
Round the year
Duration
3 months
Periodicity
Round
the year
Eligibility
Registered
Medical practitioners
Course fees
Rs.
1000/- per month
Evaluation
By
observation throughout the course
Contact
Address-
Dr. Lopa MehtaProfessor & Head of Anatomy,Seth GS Medical
College & KEM Hospital,Parel, Mumbai - 400012, India.Phone: 91-22-2413 6051
Ext. 2025
