The Radiology department in Amrita is a pioneer in India in providing the full spectrum of image guided interventions.
The fellow will be supervised and trained by a team of highly experienced faculty. We perform all form of image guided biopsies, drainages, PTBD and Embolization. The department is a pioneer and leading centre for HCC treatment in the country. The fellow will benefit from our rich experience in thermal ablation, TACE and TARE.
The IR unit offers specialized treatment to patients undergoing liver transplantations and is a critical factor in Amrita`s success as a leading transplant unit of the country. We routinely perform TIPSS, BORTO and other vascular procedure in Cirrhosis and Budd Chiari Patients.
Prostate artery embolization is a new procedure we offer. Uterine artery embolization for fibroids is also performed routinely. Chyle (lymph) leak is a rare and difficult-to-treat disease which affects both adults and children. Our department is a pioneer in treatment of this disease.
The department experience over the last two decades has been published in several national and international journals. We have trained many young interventional radiologists who now offer these services in other parts of the country.
Interventional Radiology is a subspecialty of Radiology which deals with minimally invasive procedures that are performed under image guidance. These procedures can be diagnostic or therapeutic and are carried out with the help of ultrasound fluoroscopic and CT equipment.
Phone
+91 484 4008131
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A suitable candidate will have appropriate post graduate degree in the field of radiology. Masters or DNB recognised by the MCI will be preferred. Post qualification experience in radiology is not a pre-requisite. Interest in research and publication is desirable.
Admission to the fellowship will be based on a department level interview of eligible candidates, followed by an interview with the Medical Director of only short listed candidates.
Postings
Duties
The fellow is expected to achieve competence at every level of patient care in the speciality appropriate for starting independent practice.
Leave
The fellow will be evaluated on a daily basis by the attending staff and will meet regularly with the fellowship supervisor for face-to-face feedback.
There will be a practical examination at the end of the one year program consisting of four case scenarios and discussion. The total marks is 100 and an aggregate 50% is required for pass.
The fellow is expected to complete a clinical research project and submit it for publication in a peer reviewed journal to become eligible for final award of the course certificate.
Upon completion of the course one aims to be sufficiently skilled in performing solid organ biopsies, complex drainage procedures, biliary and vascular interventions; its pre and post procedural management
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
smoorthy@aims.amrita.edu
acipkochi@aims.amrita.edu
medicalcollege@aims.amrita.edu