ACADEMICS
 
 
 
 
     
Diploma of National Board of Examinations (DNB):

Aim and Objectives: The DNB Program is conducted by the National Board of Examinations was established with the prime objective of improving the quality of the Medical Education by elevating the level and establishing standards of post graduate examinations in modern medicine on an all India basis. The Diplomate qualifications awarded by the National Board of Examinations have been equated with the postgraduate and post doctorate degrees awarded by other Indian Universities by the Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; vide their notifications issued from time to time (Annexure III). The holders of Board's qualification awarded after an examination are eligible to be considered for specialists post in any Hospital other than a training/teaching institution.

Eligibility: MBBS, M.D. (Gen. Med.) MBBS,M.S (Gen. Med.)

Duration and Scope: DNB is a 3-year program. At the end of the 3 years the student receives the diplomate qualifications. Diplomate qualifications awarded by the National Board of Examinations have been equated with the postgraduate and post doctorate degrees awarded by other Indian Universities by the Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; vide their notifications issued from time to time (Annexure III). The holders of Board's qualification awarded after an examination are eligible to be considered for specialists post in any Hospital other than a training/teaching institution.

No. of seats Available:

Cardiology - 2 Seats
Cardiac Surgery - 1 Seat

Contact Details:

Medical Director,
Srinivasa Cardiology Centre Pvt. Ltd.
8,Millers Tank Bund Road, Vasanth Nagar,Bangalore - 560 052
Ph: 080-41999401, 41999402
Email: info@vivushealth.net

Post-Graduation Diploma in Clinical Cardiology (PGDCC):

Aim and Objectives: IGNOU established a program dedicated to train large numbers of medical graduates to deal effectively with early recognition, management and prevention of common cardiovascular diseases and associated diseases like diabetes mellitus, hypertension.

The preventive and treatment modalities should be timely and reach large sections of society who are now in the non-urban and rural areas that may otherwise be not reached. The training will help in earlier access to patient care following "heart attacks" and common conditions like "heart failure" and "hypertension". This will also result in timely referrals where indicated and emphasise primary and secondary prevention.

The course will help provide a significant number of doctors with training in Basic Cardiology and bridge the present gap to more advanced MD, DM and DNB training where access to training programs is severely restricted.

The Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain Heart Centre-Vivus Group is an accredited study centre for this course.

Eligibility: MBBS

Duration and Scope: PGDCC is a 2-year in-service residential program for post MBBS doctors. Training is provided in clinical and non-invasive cardiology. The emphasis will be on supervised clinical cardiology, coronary care and 'hands on' experience with non-invasive investigations like echocardiography and stress testing.

Contact Details:

Medical Director,
Srinivasa Cardiology Centre Pvt. Ltd.
8,Millers Tank Bund Road, Vasanth Nagar,Bangalore - 560 052
Ph: 080-41999401, 41999402
Email: info@vivushealth.net

Note: Application form of syllabus maybe downloaded from the IGNOU website.

Diploma Course in Non Invasive Cardiology:

Aim and Objectives: Vivus spells the emergence of a new dimension in the field of health care by blending together the vast experience of it's medical professionals, personalized care and new age technology.

With the ever increasing incidence of heart disease in India and an increased demand for healthcare services this course was started with the aim of having qualified and trained technologists in the field of Non Invasive Cardiology. With the progress of technology and more Health care centres coming up, the requirement of trained personnel in the field of Non Invasive Cardiology to provide efficient service is of utmost importance.

Eligibility:

• PUC (preferably science & BSc graduates), from a recognized University.
• 2 years work-experience
• Candidates may submit their application either by registered acknowledgement or in person at Non Invasive Cardiac Lab, Millers road , Bhagwan Mahavir Jain Heart Centre, Bangalore during the office time as mentioned above or email them to the following address : info@vivushealth.net

Duration and Scope: The two year course will cover - ECG / Echo / TMT / Holter / Event Recorder / Peripheral vascular imaging / other specialized procedures / Cell biology / Anatomy & Physiology of Heart / Cardiac Diseases / Clinical cardiology / Invasive cardiology / Cardiac Pharmacology / Emergency Medicine / Recent Advances in Cardiology / Computers among other subjects .This will include theory classes & hands on training.

Contact Details:

Medical Director,
Srinivasa Cardiology Centre Pvt. Ltd.
8,Millers Tank Bund Road, Vasanth Nagar,Bangalore - 560 052
Ph: 080-41999401, 41999402
Email: info@vivushealth.net

Cardiac Technologies Course for Medical Practitioners:

Aim and Objectives: Vivus-BMJ Heart Centre is offering 'Cardiac Technologies Course for Medical Practitioners' as a part of their commitment to continual quality improvement in the medical field and improve the quality of life that patients seek.

Eligibility: General practitioner

Duration and Scope: The Duration of the course is for 12 weeks/twice a week.

This course mainly comprises of
• ECG reading techniques
• Latest modalities in Cardiology and Cardiac surgery
• Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation
• Effect of Diet and Nutrition on Heart
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Preventive Cardiology

Contact Details:

Director Cardiac Cathlab Services,
Srinivasa Cardiology Centre Pvt. Ltd.
8,Millers Tank Bund Road, Vasanth Nagar,Bangalore - 560 052
Ph: 080-41999401, 41999402
Email: info@vivushealth.net

 
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