Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

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Type Public Dean Prof. Subhash vermaMD Website www.pgimer.nic.in Founded 1962		Established 1962 Location Chandigarh, India Phone 0172 257 6576

Director Prof. Subhash Verma, M.D., Address Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012 Motto Service to the Community, Care of the Needy and Research for the Good of All Notable alumni Maharaj Kishan Bhan, Bhupathiraju Somaraju, Ram Baran Yadav Similar Jawaharlal Institute of Postgrad, All India Institute of Medical S, Sanjay Gandhi Postgrad, Gauhati Medical College a, All India Institute of Medical S

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The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (or PGIMER) is a medical and research institution located in Chandigarh, India. It has educational, medical research and training facilities for its students.

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 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.

Pgi alumni get together function

Teaching and training

PGIMER

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 diarrhoea, 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 various post doctoral and postgraduate courses conducted at PGIMER is made twice a year. The sessions commence from first January and first July each year. The admission to the above courses imparted at the Institute 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.

The next entrance test for MD/MS courses was scheduled to be held on 19 May 2013 and that for DM/MCh/MHA courses on 13 June 2013.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology, Anaesthesia, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Internal Medicine, Microbiology, Nuclear Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Radio-diagnosis, Pathology, Pharmacology, Radiotherapy, Transfusion Medicine, Forensic Medicine, haematology, Virology

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Anaesthesia, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Internal Medicine, Microbiology, Nuclear Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Radio-diagnosis, Pathology, Pharmacology, Radiotherapy, Transfusion Medicine, Forensic Medicine.

Master of Surgery (MS)

Surgery, Orthopaedics, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Anatomy

MDS

Orthodontia, Pedodontia and Preventive Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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.

DM

Neuroradiology, Cardiac Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neuro-Anaesthesia, Neurology, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology,Clinical Hematology, Hematopathology,Histopathology, Clinical Pharmacology, Neonatology, Pediatric Critical Care and Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Addiction Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Paediatric Neurology, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology (Pediatric and Adult separately)

Mch

Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Paediatric Surgery, Urology, Surgical Gastroenterology, Plastic Surgery

Courses offered

The PGIMER offers many courses at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. They include

At undergraduate and postgraduate level the courses offered include:

M.Sc in Medical Biotechnology 2 year course

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 whole process takes about 3–4 months.

Dr. Tulsi Das Library

Dr. Tulsi Das Library, PGIMER, was established in 1962 and 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 a total of 494 online full text journals.

Entrance Exam Racket

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) unearthed a well-organised cheating racket during an MD entrance examination held on 10 November 2012. The CBI sleuths raided all 11 Chandigarh examination centres and arrested seven girls. Seven youths were rounded up for helping these girls solve the question papers through sophisticated bluetooth devices and mobile phones. In 2010, CBI sleuths had arrested two PGI junior resident doctors who had got admission after clearing the entrance exam with the help of impersonators.

Following a huge outcry over the way the exams were being conducted, the test was scrapped. The Entrance Test was reheld on 8 December 2012 under heavy inspections. Candidates were not allowed to carry any metallic objects(including belts,watches and jewellery). The test centers were protected with bluetooth and cell phone jammers and all candidates were frisked thoroughly before entering the test venue.