MD Microbiology

Overview

Since its inception, the Department of Microbiology has worked in the fields of infectious diseases, infection prevention, research, and academics, with the vision of becoming a leading resource for excellence in laboratory services, education, diagnosis, and research related to health and disease. To achieve the set vision, the department has identified its mission as follows and is working tirelessly to achieve excellence.

• To provide cutting-edge Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Services for the best possible patient care.
• Students' diagnostic abilities will be enhanced through ongoing training in all branches of Medical Microbiology, including Molecular studies.
• To provide all health care providers with excellent experience in "Infection Prevention and Control" through ongoing education.
• To conduct fundamental research in order to gain a better understanding of the relationship between microbes and humans, as well as the infections associated with them.

Highlights:

• The Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDL) Lab, which was established centrally, provides services to various viral infections throughout the state. During the reference period, and with the onset of COVID 19 pandemic, the VRDL lab performed over 3 lac SARS-CoV2 RTPCR tests. Microbiology has been designated as a referral laboratory for the National Viral Hepatitis Control Program (NVHCP) for the prevention and control of viral hepatitis.
• The department’s capabilities have been enhance with the installation of a fully automated immunoassay analyser based on enhanced chemiluminescence (Vitros 5600). Vitek2 compact automated microorganism identification and antimicrobial susceptibility detection system has also been installed. The Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists Participated in EQAS, besides the departments Faculties participated in the ICMR's Quality control/Quality assessment scheme for SARS-CoV-2 real-time PCR.

Eligibility

• A candidate must possess MBBS degree for MD/MS courses of a University recognized by the Medical Council of India.
• candidate must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training on or before 30th January.

Minimum Education