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Overview

Dysphagia and swallowing problems are one of the common clinical problems met in clinical practice. The swallowing disorders have differing etiologies and involve many systems of the body. Neurological or structural damages in the upper aero digestive tract are the common causes of swallowing disorders. Majority of these problems can be localized and their causative factor can be identified by proper evaluation. The evaluation involves detailed clinical examination and use of imaging methods like videofluroscopy and endoscopic evaluation of swallowing. The management of the swallowing disorders is mainly by training the patient special maneuvers as well as surgical intervention. The management of swallowing disorders needs a team led by a trained swallowing therapist assisted by clinicians from head and neck surgery, neurology and gastroenterology.

The master’s degree course in Swallowing Disorders & Therapy at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences is the first of its kind in India. This specialized training programme focuses exclusively on swallowing disorder and is considered to be a post graduate clinical training programme where the training is by clinical interactive discussions, case discussions, journal clubs, student led symposia and theory lectures. This two-year postgraduate programme in swallowing therapy is similar to the existing programmes in Europe and USA. The department interacts with faculty from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and Roswell Park cancer center, USA.

A unique addition to this course is the interactive monthly telemedicine clinic held with the departments of Otolaryngology and Speech Language Pathology, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. The students have an opportunity to learn from the faculty of medical schools in USA while attending clinic at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.

Commencement of Application Form: March 12th, 2024

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Eligibility

Admission

Eligibility

Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP)

Selection

Selection will be made on the basis of academic scores and performance in the personal interview.

Duration

2 years

Program Overview

Goals and Objectives
  • To impart postgraduate training in swallowing and dysphagia management.
  • To equip the trainees with ability to run a swallowing service in major hospital catering to medical, neurological and head and neck surgery problems
Academic Facilities
  • Central library with adequate journals and reference text books
  • Weekly Seminars and Journal club
  • Outpatient interdepartmental postings – Head and Neck surgery, ENT, Neurology, Swallowing therapy clinics, Gastroenterology, Neurosurgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatrics.
Clinical Facilities
  • Videofluroscopy
  • Endoscopy (FEES) equipment
  • Swallowing therapy out patient room and evaluation tools
  • Surgical OT facilities
  • Pharyngeal manometry/manofluorography
  • Ultrasonography
  • Electromyography
  • Esophageal manometry
  • Laryngoscopy – (1) Flexible & (2) Rigid
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Esophagoduodenoscopy (EGD)
Special Clinics
  • Multi Disciplinary Tumor Board
  • Surgical Planning Clinic
  • Telemedicine Clinic
  • Parkinson’s Disease Clinic
Course Evaluation
  • Six monthly internal assessment examinations (theory and practical examinations).
  • Final assessment (Two-theory paper of 3 hours duration, practical and viva)
Career Opportunities

Dysphagia management has become a specialty of its own in the developed nations. In India, it is still in its infancy. But, its significance in bringing out better treatment outcome is being realized by various specialists including, Head & Neck Oncologists, Stroke & Neuro Medicine specialists, Intensive Care physicians and Gastroenterologists. All major medical institutions in India and abroad are seeking out for trained dysphagia management specialists. Being the first training center in India, the trainees passing out are certain of immediate placement either in India or abroad.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
Admission Cancellation and Fee Refund Policy
Withdrawal requests received within 30 days after the formally notified admission. Tuition fees & Security deposit is refundable.

Rs. 5000/- as maximum processing charge can be deducted.

*Note : In the event of a student leaving midstream other than on bonafide medical grounds, the student is liable to pay the remaining fee for entire course as stated in the prospectus in order to indemnify the institution for the loss of seat.

Fees Structure

NOTE

  • For PG students, Hostel is not compulsory. Students who wish to avail hostel, have to pay Hostel and Mess Fees of Rs. 68,000/- which is common to Scholarship/ Non- Scholarship/ NRI category, by online (NEFT/ RTGS) at the time of Admission.
  • Once hostel is taken, it cannot be vacated during that Academic Year.

NB: **All fees are subject to change/revision as per the UGC guidelines (if applicable)

Admission Cancellation and refunds policy will be based as per UGC policy for all the courses.

Program Fees for the year 2024-25
Annual Tuition Fees (in INR) SCHOLARSHIP Annual Tuition Fees (in INR)
NON-SCHOLARSHIP
Annual Tuition Fees (in US$)
NRI
First Year Other Fees (in INR) Hostel Fees and Mess Fees (in INR)
80,000 1,30,000 2,000 41,100 68,000

Facilities at a glance

  • Central Library
  • Hostel Accommodation
  • Sports Facilities
  • Banking Facilities
  • Transport
  • Medical Services
  • Canteen
  • General Store
  • CISCO
  • ICTS
  • Reprographic Facility
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15th

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