Advanced Certificate in Diabetology

A candidate must possess MBBS degree from any of the recognized university approved by Medical Council of India (*The duration of the RSSDI course is 1 yr for those with MD in Internal Medicine. Candidates having MD degree in other specialties will have to do the course over 2 years).

• Course Fee : University related expenses, Administrative expenses, Examination Expenses, Library related expenses only can be taken by the institute from candidates. All candidates will be paid a stipend & this varies. For more details, candidates can directly communicate with the Institute head.
• The aim of the course is to provide participants with the skills necessary to provide best diabetes care to patients.
• The Programme objectives is Provide a stand-alone, up-to-date course relevant to any Post MD/ post MBBS doctor wishing to improve the quality of their diabetes care. The fellowship certificate course covering clinical and organizational aspects of care of this chronic illness.

Selection for the Fellowship course is through a 3 stage performance evaluation:

Stage 1 : Theory test for 90 marks (90 minutes duration and subject specific). The result will be displayed the following day on the notice board of the institute. No individual communication will be sent.

Stage 2 : Based on the performance in the theory test, candidates 3 times the number of available seats will be called for the clinical assessment on the third day for a practical exam. A maximum of 90 marks will be scored for this assessment. Stage3 :Thosewhohavescored50%inbothstageswillbefinally interviewed on day five or six for final selection under the chairmanship of the course Director.

NOTE: Selection can also be based on just an Interview if less number of candidates apply. Post MD(Internal Medicine) will be given preference.