The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) is a premier medical and research institution in Chandigarh, India. It has educational, medical research, and training facilities for its students.
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History
The founders of the institute are Tulsi Das, Santokh Singh Anand, P N Chuttani, B N Aikat, Sant Ram Dhall and Bala Krishna.
PGIMER was conceived and planned in 1960 to provide a physical and intellectual milieu for young scientists working in multiple disciplines of medicine, to advance the frontiers of knowledge to render humane service to sick and suffering, and to train medical and paramedical manpower in Chandigarh. The institute was established in 1962 under the erstwhile state of Punjab. It was declared as an Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament (Sr. No. 51 of 1966) w.e.f. 1 April 1967.
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Teaching and training
PGIMER is involved in research for the rural and community related environment and health problems. The focus of research has been on tackling diseases like diarrhea, tuberculosis, malaria, amoebiasis, systemic vasculitis, relapsing polychondritis, HIV, leprosy, hepatitis, anaemia, leukaemia, hypertension, atherosclerosis, thalassemia, dental caries, stone disease, cancer, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Techniques are available to conduct studies like flow cytometry, chromatography (HPLC, FPLC), molecular biology, positron emission tomography (PET) and genetic studies. A BSL-III laboratory for mycobacteria is under construction.
Admission process
Admission to post doctoral and postgraduate courses conducted at PGIMER is made twice a year. The sessions commence from first January and first July. The admission to the courses is made on merit on all-India basis by holding an entrance examination by the institute, after issuing a countrywide admission notice. Each year more than 20,000 medical graduates across the country compete for the positions. Approximately 1% to 2% of the candidates are selected, making it one of the most competitive tests across all fields in India.
Academics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
PhD is the highest level of degree, a terminal degree, in the area of study.
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
MD is a basic master's degree of 3 years. Prerequisite for super speciality high masters 'DM' degree is MD.
Master of Surgery (MS)
MS is also a master's degree of 3 years, in surgical fields. Prerequisite for super speciality high masters 'MCh' degree is MS.
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)
Orthodontia, Pedodontia and Preventive Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA)
To prepare the students for the administrative career.
Masters in Public Health (MPH)
This two-year course provides competency in Public Health Management, Teaching, Research and Leadership. After taking a core course and an elective course in the first year candidates take a special paper on Epidemiology or Health Management or Health Promotion in the second year. Graduates of Medicine (MBBS) / Dental (BDS) / Veterinary (BVSc) / Engineering (BE) or any Postgraduate degree (MA/M.Sc) who have passed with at least 50% marks will be admitted through a national entrance test.
Medicine Doctorate (DM)
DM is a Super specialty higher master's degree of 3 years. Prerequisite for DM is another master's degree such as MD. One has to choose a particular system from the branch in which they did MD. For example: MD General Medicine you can do DM in Nephrology, Cardiology, Endocrinology etc.
Magister Chirurgiae (MCh)
MCh is a higher master's degree of 3 years. Prerequisite for MCh is another master's degree such as MS.
Elective training
The institute accepts medical students from other countries for elective training in any of its departments. Clearance from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India and Medical Council of India, New Delhi is required before the students are accepted. The process takes about 3-4 months.
Dr. Tulsi Das Library
Dr. Tulsi Das Library, PGIMER, was established in 1962. It has 45696 books, 57610 bound journals and current journals (print/online) include 414 international and 96 national journals. At present the library has 4851 theses of MD, MS, DM, M.Ch and Ph.D from different disciplines. The library subscribes to online databases like Science Direct, MD consult, Wiley- Blackwell and Oxford Journals and 494 online full text journals.
Satellite center
Initially announced in 2013, the PGIMER now has an operational satellite center at Sangrur in Punjab. In August 2017, the INR 495 crore budget for setting up a similar second satellite center at Una, Himachal Pradesh was approved.
Notable faculty and alumni
- Ashok Panagariya, neurologist
- Sarbeswar Sahariah, nephrologist and organ transplant specialist
- Chittoor Mohammed Habeebullah, gastroenterologist
- Purshottam Lal Wahi, cardiologist
- Ram Baran Yadav, first president of Nepal
- Harpinder Singh Chawla, dental surgeon and Padma Shri awardee
- Keiki R. Mehta, ophthalmologist and Padma Shri awardee
- K. K. Talwar, cardiologist and Padma Bhushan recipient
- Jagjit Singh Chopra, neurologist and Padma Bhushan recipient
Notable alumni
- T. S. Chandrasekar, gastroenterologist, Padma Shri awardee
- Rakesh Aggarwal, gastroenterologist, National Bioscience Award for Career Development recipient
Notable faculty
- Amod Gupta, ophthalmologist, Padma Shri awardee
- Kirpal Singh Chugh, nephrologist, Padma Shri awardee
See also
- List of medical colleges in India
References
External links
- Official website
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