The radiology department at AIMS, Kochi is equipped with one 256 slice MDCT, one 128 slice MDCT, one 1.5 Tesla and one 3 T MR systems. On a monthly basis , average of 150 to 200 CT angios, 70 to 80 Cardiac CT, 100 to 150 MR angios and 30 to 40 Cardiac MRI were performed.
The Fellowship program will be under the supervision of Dr. R Rajeshkannan, Asso prof, AIMS. The fellow will be trained in accordance with the Indian association of Cardiac Imaging ( IACI) guidelines in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) imaging and Cardio vascular CT.
Duration : 1 Year
Number of seats : 1
Eligibility : MD / DNB Radiodiagnosis
Application Date : 2 months in advance
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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.