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Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (Amrita Hospital), based in Kochi, Kerala, India is recognised as one of the premier hospitals in South Asia. Our commitment to affordable quality care has attracted a dedicated team of highly qualified medical professionals and other healthcare professionals from across the world to provide the highest standards of medical treatment. The institution currently offers Fellowship programs in various specialities.

The management of diabetic-foot and lower limb problems is a highly specialized, yet neglected field, especially in the developing countries. Needless to stress, due to the rapidly increasing diabetic population, it is a highly evolving field world over. India is considered to be the diabetic capital of the world. In this context, the requirement of trained diabetic-foot surgeons is very high. Presently there is no institute in Asia offering a course of this nature.

Course Objectives
 

Candidates must be familiar and competent to make correct diagnosis and appropriate management of diabetic lower limb & foot and ankle problems . Able to plan, arrange, execute and interpret diabetic foot investigations. Should acquire performance skills for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in the field. Candidates must be familiar with the pattern of diabetic lower limb, foot & ankle problems of the community and should be able to identify and plan research proposals.

Eligibility

Admission

  • Department: Endocrinology & Diabetes
  • Duration: 1 year
  • No. of Seats Available: 1 per year
  • Commencement Month: March
  • Eligibility: M.S. in Gen.Surgery / Orthopedics / Post diploma in Orthopedics and allied specialties.

Contact

Interested candidates may contact below mentioned phone numbers / email IDs:

Phone: +91 484 4008131
Phone: +91 484 2801234
Phone: +91 484 4341234

international@amrita.edu
acipkochi@aims.amrita.edu
medicalcollege@aims.amrita.edu

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