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ISIC Starts Advanced Medical Education in Rheumatology

In a major initiative to help the future rheumatologist in the country to hone their clinical skills, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC), New Delhi has announced its recognition by the National Board of Examination (NBE), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the training of doctors in rheumatology for the Diploma of NBE. ISIC claims to be the only institute in North India having the facility to start DNB-rheumatology under the renowned Dr AN Malviya, HOD Rheumatology and team.

"ISIC has taken a great lead in the higher Post Graduate Medical Education in India," said Dr HS Chhabra, Medical Director, ISIC. ISIC is one of the most advanced institutes in Asia for the management of spine, orthopaedics and rheumatology disorder. "The three-year programme encompasses both clinical and academic aspects of rheumatology. It will equip doctors equally well for a career in rheumatology. The total intake of this course is two candidates per year. We are determined to be a catalyst and have a proactive programme for establishing a centre of excellence with empirical, applied and action oriented education and research programmes. Development of textbooks and impact studies will be our hallmark for the next three years," says Dr Pradeep Bhardwaj, DMS and Head of Medical Education, ISIC.

According to Dr AN Malaviya, "In developing countries, musculoskeletal and arthritic problems are the commonest cause of long standing disability in adults. As the population ages, musculoskeletal problem increases and it is essential that there are rheumatologist to deal with these problems."

ISIC will focus on developing graduate and postgraduate courses in disability management and rehabilitation.

EH News Bureau