Patna Medical College is nominated for DrNB Nephrology, Neurology courses through NBE
PATNA: Bringing good news to the health aspirants in the state, the National Board of Medical Examinations (NBEMS) has given nod to the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) to start courses in low- specializing in nephrology and neurology.
Confirming this to HT, Medical College Principal Dr.Vidyapati Chaudhary told HT, “On August 30, our Neurology and Nephrology departments have received permission to start the DrNB course (DrNB) and three seats and two of each year. These courses will start from the next year. According to NBEMS, PMCH has become one of the first government medical colleges in Bihar to get permission to conduct sub-specialty courses, i.e. DrNB courses in all disciplines. Currently, the college offers specialized programs in neurosurgery and plastic surgery.
Do not obtain Apex Medical’s approval
Earlier, before 2019, the college tried to start a sub-medical program by applying to the National Medical Commission (NMC), formerly the Medical Council of India (MCI). However, at that time it did not get approval from the Apex Medical Group due to low demand from people.
“We applied to the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in September last year for permission to start a special program in neurology and nephrology, and we recently received permission,” he said. Dr Chaudhary, director general of the university, told Hindustan Times. “The main reason for not re-applying for the DM course last year is that the NMC requires one professor, one associate professor, one assistant professor and one senior physician from each department to apply for the course DM. Dr Harsh Vardhan , associate professor “We did not have a set hierarchy when we applied for permission to start the special course last year,” the department of nephrology told HT.
NBE has approved two seats per year
The NBE, on the other hand, has five years of experience after the DM to become a senior consultant to train students in a specific subject added both Dr Gopal Prasad, Professor and Head of Department of Nephrology, PMCH. And I fulfill the criteria of a senior consultant, so NBE has approved two seats per year.HT has told that the nephrology department of PMCH does not have a senior resident yet.
Currently, in the neurology department of PMCH, Dr. Gunjan Kumar and Dr.Monish Kumar have more than five years of experience. An employee confirmed on condition of anonymity that NBE has approved three positions here, but there are no professors in this department. In this regard, Dr. Harsh Vardhan also said, “Until we introduce special courses in our medical schools, we will not be able to produce qualified doctors to run our special department.”
