Rangaraya Medical College was started as a private medical college in 1958. It was the result of dedicated efforts by Dr M V Krishnarao, who was a Minister of Education in the cabinet of Sri Rajaji in the composite Madras state. He was later joined by Colonel Dr D S Raju, M R C P, who was a personal physician of Sri Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and later Deputy Minister of Defence and Health in the cabinet of Sri Jawaharlal Nehru.
Though their efforts started in 1955 the college became a reality on 2nd April 1958 in a meeting in kakinada attended by Sri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in the house of Dr Lakkaraju Subbarao where the Maharajah of pithapuram gave consent to start the Medical College in an orphanage building compled being run by him on pithapuram road kakinada.
As a first step a Society called 'Kakinada Medical Education Society' was registered on 16 April 1958 to oversee the starting of the Medical College by july 1958 with the core aims of providing medical education, Medical research and Medical service.
Vision and Mission
The college aims to provide quality medical education to fulfil the needs of the society as per its socio-economic structure as enunciated in the core principles,.
The college believes that its alumni should not only be efficient doctors who are proficient in the art and science of allopathic medicine but also good human beings with high moral and ethical standards.
The college believes that the doctors it trains not be viewed as gods but friends the patient can trust and open up to receive the best medical care.
The college aims to inculcate a spirit of dedication along with scientific excellence, commitment and clinical acumen in tandem, compassion over passion, and empathy in addition to sympathy.
The college believes in the all-round development of the young adults who will be graduating as mature professionals to shoulder the responsibilities of a care giver whom the society respects as an intellectual.
The college strongly believes that it has a responsible role to provide high-quality health care to the society through a well-equipped, and well-staffed modern tertiary care hospital with a personal touch.
The college believes the human face of medical care is not lost in the gadgetry and mechanisation of modern medical care.
All in all, Rangaraya Medical College aims to contribute efficient, ethical and responsible clinicians who are model citizens committed to deliver holistic health care and be worthy of the people's trust.
Address :
Rangaraya Medical College
Pithapuram Road,
Kakinada,
Andhra Pradesh,
India - 533001
Contact No: 0884 236 3401
DM - Neonatology
रंगराया मेडिकल कॉलेज, काकीनाडा
In the context of healthcare, "DM" can stand for "Direct Message" in online communication. However, if you're asking about "DM" in the context of Neonatology, it may be referring to "Diabetes Mellitus," a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels.
If you intended to ask about "Neonatology," which is the medical specialty focused on the care of newborn infants, especially those who are ill or born prematurely, here's some information:
Neonatologist:
- A neonatologist is a pediatrician with specialized training in the care of newborns, especially those with medical issues or preterm infants.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU):
- The NICU is a specialized unit within a hospital where newborns with medical complications receive intensive medical care.
Prematurity:
- Neonatologists often care for premature infants, addressing their unique medical needs and ensuring proper growth and development.
Birth Defects and Congenital Disorders:
- Neonatologists diagnose and manage various birth defects and congenital disorders that may affect newborns.
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS):
- Premature infants may suffer from RDS due to underdeveloped lungs. Neonatologists provide respiratory support to these infants, often using ventilators or other technologies.
Jaundice Management:
- Neonatologists monitor and treat jaundice, a common condition in newborns caused by elevated bilirubin levels.
Infections:
- Newborns are vulnerable to infections. Neonatologists diagnose and treat infections, sometimes using antibiotics.
Feeding Challenges:
- Neonatologists address feeding difficulties in newborns, especially in premature infants who may have difficulty with sucking and swallowing.
Developmental Follow-up:
- Neonatologists may provide ongoing care and developmental follow-up for infants who have spent time in the NICU, ensuring they reach developmental milestones.
Collaboration with Other Specialists:
- Neonatologists often collaborate with pediatric surgeons, geneticists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive care.
Family-Centered Care:
- Neonatologists work closely with families, providing support, education, and involving parents in the care of their newborn.
Neonatology is a critical field in pediatric medicine, addressing the unique challenges and needs of newborns, especially those born with health complications. Advances in medical technology and neonatal care have significantly improved outcomes for premature and ill infants over the years. If you have specific questions about neonatology or would like more detailed information on a particular aspect, feel free to ask.
M.B.B.S.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Latin: Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae; abbreviated in many ways, most commonly MBBS, but also MB ChB, BMBS, MB BCh, MB BChir), is the primary medical degree awarded by medical schools in countries that follow the tradition of the United Kingdom. The historical degree nomenclature states that they are two separate undergraduate degrees. In practice, however, they are usually combined as one and conferred together, and may also be awarded at graduate-level medical schools.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), is a professional degree in medical science. A person holding the MBBS degree becomes a certified medical practitioner. The duration of MBBS course is five years and six months including one year of rotational internship at hospitals, health centres, and health camps organised by non-profit organisations (NGOs). MBBS course syllabus includes studies on anatomy, pharmacology, pathology as well as community health & medicine, paediatrics, and surgery. The syllabus, prescribed in such a way that MBBS degree holders can choose a specialisation for further majoring and practising medicine. The career specialisations for MBBS students are Nephrology, Cardiology, Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Organ Transplant, Endocrine, and General Surgery, etc.
M.Ch - Neuro Surgery
M.Ch - Plastic Surgery/Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
MD - Anaesthesiology
The purpose of PG education is to create specialists who would provide high quality health care and advance the cause of science through research & training. A post graduate specialist having undergone the required training in anesthesiology should be able to recognize the health needs of the community. He or she should be competent to handle effectively medical problems and should be aware of the recent advances pertaining to his/her specialty. She/he should be highly competent anesthesiologist with broad range of skills that will enable him/her to practice anesthesiology independently. The PG student should also acquire the basic skills in teaching of medical/para-medical students. She/he is also expected to know the principles of research methodology and modes of consulting library. She/he should attend conferences, workshops and CMEs regularly to upgrade his/her knowledge. The purpose of this document is to provide teachers and learners illustrative guidelines to achieve defined outcomes through learning and assessment. This document was prepared by various subject-content specialists. The Reconciliation Board of the Academic Committee has attempted to render uniformity without compromise to purpose and content of the document. Compromise in purity of syntax has been made in order to preserve the purpose and content. This has necessitated retention of “domains of learning” under the heading “competencies”
MD - Bio-Chemistry
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
MD - Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
MD - General Medicine
MD - Microbiology
MD - Pathology
MD - Pharmacology
MD - Physiology
MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology
MD - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine
MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine
MD/MS - Anatomy
MD/MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MD/MS - Ophthalmology
MS - ENT
MS - General Surgery
MS - Orthopaedics
Anatomy
Anatomy is a fundamental subject of the medical curriculum. Anatomy department of our MAPIMS has a A/C Lecture hall, excellent Practical labs, Dissection hall, Research lab and Seminar hall with all modern teaching & learning facilities.
DISSECTION HALL
Our department has a spacious, well ventilated dissection hall with adequate number of instruments, dissecting tables and cadavers to give proper training to the students. To gain a sound anatomical knowledge all students are compulsorily made to dissect the cadaver everyday to make the subject lovable and interesting.
HISTOLOGY LAB
Histology lab is well equipped with all instruments, microscopes, slides and chemicals. Additionally we have 11 binocular camera attached microscopes connected with computer and one connected with CCTV. All students are given histology slide and microscope individually during practical hours to gain a good histological knowledge in addition to theory classes.
RESEARCH LAB
It is well arranged with Hot air ovens, Refrigerator, Weighing machine, microtome and all necessary chemicals.
MUSEUM
As it is an attractive section of Anatomy Department, due care has been taken to develop the museum. Our Museum hall is spacious and well ventilated with very good light source. More than 150 Specimens which are carefully dissected and mounted in glass jars. They are well displayed on the tables under different sections as dry & wet. Adequate number of catalogues are prepared and kept to enable the students to learn the specimens easily.
Adequate number of embryology and gross anatomy models are displayed with brief explanatory notes for each model. To gain a thorough knowledge of Osteology, we have 10 articulated skeleton and more than 30 sets of disarticulated bones. To train them in Radiology, more than 100 X-rays are made available.
FACULTIES
Our department is fulfilled with eminent, well qualified, experienced and dedicated teachers who are students friendly and more approachable. Anatomy is taught by them by a balanced approach with a combination of lectures, practicals, seminars & symposia with multimedia device.
Physiology
Students interested in this area of body science are guided by a team of dedicated faculty members with excellent teaching resources. The sessions are a mix of both theoretical/practical training and pre-clinical knowledge instruction. Regular symposia, seminars and journal club meetings create forums for the exchange of ideas. Faculty members use both vertical and horizontal methods of lecture and demonstration classes so that students can have a deeper understanding of applied physiology.
Curriculum
The undergraduate students are given a sound grounding in the basics of physiology. The curriculum is comprised of lectures backed by practical classes where students apply concepts in real time. The postgraduate program imparts to students a detailed look at physiology, instructing them through tutorials, seminars and group discussions and motivating them in research activities of their interest under the guidance of expert faculty.
Pharmacology
A good physician has to be a good pharmacologist. Students gain a thorough knowledge of medications, such as various routes of administration, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, adverse drug reactions and dosage schedules.
With well-qualified and experienced faculty guiding them, students can look forward to an interesting course. The faculty keep themselves up-to-date by participating in national and international conferences and presenting scientific papers. This in turn keeps students updated.
Curriculum
The curriculum is a healthy mix of theoretical and practical work. Students are expected to take up projects and attend clinical classes. They are also given the opportunity to learn new concepts through seminars, group discussions and CME programs. Interactive sessions encourage students to present their understanding of the subject. Faculty members put the audiovisual facilities of the lecture halls to good use in keeping the sessions lively.
Undergraduate students are made familiar with the usage of medications commonly prescribed in dentistry. Since prescribing drugs is an important daily routine for a medical professional, training in writing a proper prescription is also part of the curriculum. Research
Both faculty and students are encouraged to attend research programs to come out with better medications and investigate existing prescription drugs. The Animal House is attached to the department as much of the research involves testing we are also conducting a pharmaco vigilance program in our institution.
A vital role
The department plays a pivotal role in the MAPIMS Medical College Hospital by providing other clinical departments with a variety of services:
Drug information for clinical departments
Patient treatment assessments by monitoring drug levels
Complete drug formulary for clinical reference
Clinical trials conducted in collaboration with
pharmaceutical companies
Forensic Medicine
It is one of the 21 teaching departments of the institute. It has the require infrastructures and staffs as prescribed by Medical Council of India.
Well experience Faculty members of the department is giving training to the students so that at the end of the course, the students shall be able to apply his medical knowledge to solve medico-legal problems related to injuries, unnatural deaths, sexual-offences etc. for the cause of justice.
The students shall be able to appear in a court of law as a Registered Medical Practitioner and give evidence in cases of Homicide, Assault, Sexual offences, Alcoholic intoxication, Drug dependence and other cases requiring medical opinion
The students shall be able to distinguish between ethical and unethical conducts of the medical practitioners and practice medicine in the society following medical ethics and etiquette as prescribed by the Indian Medical Council.
Faculty members are regularly attending Work-shops, Conferences, CME etc. Some of them are also working for as Honorary members of some National Journals. They have published a good number of papers in different journals.
Dr. A. Momon Singh Professor of the Department & Dean of the institute has been awarded Fellowship of Indian Academic of Forensic Medicine in 2008.
The department has organized State level CME on “Legal hurdles in medical practice” on 8th October 2010 in the institute
Pathology
Pathology is a unique medical specialty as diagnosis is the foundation of all patient care. It is a branch of medicine dealing with the study of diseases and its underlying mechanisms and provides diagnosis for the treatment and management of patients.
CURRICULUM
The study of pathology is divided into general pathology and special or systemic pathology. In recent years with the advent of modern advances in genetics and molecular pathology, we at MAPIMS, strive to impart abundant knowledge to the budding doctors .We are striving to achieve this goal with the help of state of the art laboratories, modern equipments, audio visual aids and museum, under the supervision of experienced and well qualified teaching staff. Students get adequate exposure to the different subspecialties of pathology like Surgical pathology, Clinical pathology, Cytopathology, Hematology and Molecular pathology at our institution .We also have a separate department of Transfusion Medicine which consists of modern Blood Bank with Component separation to cater to the needs of ill patients.
RESEARCH
Weekly journal clubs and projects, seminars and symposiums are held at the institute regularly. The academic wing has two practical halls capable of training 90 students at a time. The hospital laboratories are well equipped with advanced facilities which help to provide accurate diagnosis to the patients. We thus train the students to understand the pathology of diseases and provide the final diagnosis in all clinical ailments to the patients.
We also conduct the following projects in our department :
- Regular pap screening of all female OPD patients and organize camps in surrounding villages.
- Regular screening of pediatric and anemic patients for hemoglobinopathies.
- Immunohistochemistry studies for soft tissue and lymphoid malignancies.
Microbiology
The department of microbiology at MAPIMS possesses a faculty & training programme that is one of the best in the field. State of art facility, including all equipments students lab, demonstration halls, bacteriology, virology, & immunology lab, research lab exist in the department.
The student’s lab as well as diagnostic lab is provided with digital microscope. For practical work each student will be allotted with binocular microscope. The department library is furnished with text books of several international & national authors. To add on to its pride, there is department museum with charts, model & various parasite specimens etc.
The routine diagnostic work will be done in the diagnostic lab which also caters to all the practical necessities of the students. Apart from routine curriculum, the student will have to take active part in seminars; problem based learning, short project work & quiz.
General Medicine
The Department of General Medicine is one of the key departments among clinical specialties. Post-Graduation course in General Medicine first started in 2009. Over the years the department has evolved and has maintained pace with changing times and needs of the society. Today, besides training undergraduates and post graduates in General Medicine.
General Surgery
The Department of General Surgery uphold a multi-faceted mission – it provides superior patient care and specialized focus in the field of laproscopy, and endoscopic procedures. The Department examines over 650 patients each year. It performs about 8500 major and 650 minor operations every year.
Services Provided
Treatments and procedures performed in the Department of General Surgery includes the following:
Thyroid
Excision of Thyroglossal cyst, Hemithyroidectomy, Total thyroidectomy, Complete thyroidectomy, Parathyroid, Excision of single parathyroid adenoma, , Excision of Thyroglossal cyst, Total parathyroidectomy.
Salivary Glands
Submandibular gland excision, Superficial parotidectomy, Total parotidectomy, Drainage of parotid abscess.
Breast
Excision biopsy of breast lump, Wide local excision of breast lump, Wide local excision of breast lump + axillary clearance, Subcutaneous mastectomy, Modified Radical mastectomy, Simple mastectomy, Microdochectomy, Drainage of breast abscess, excision of breast lump.
Abdomen
Open & Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Roux-en-y hepatico-jejunostomy, CBD Exploration, Open Choledocholithotomy, Distal pancreatectomy, Cyst-jejunostomy, Cyst-gastrostomy, Whipple’s operation, Distal pancreatectomy, Laparoscopic transhiatal esophagectomy, Esophageal diverticulectomy, Enucleation of leiomyoma esophagus, Radical gastrectomy, Feeding gastrostomy, Laparotomy and repair of duodenal ulcer, Laparotomy with under running of bleeding peptic ulcer pyloric exclusion, Lap assisted resection and anastomosis, Lap repair of small bowel perforation, Laparoscopic adhesiolysis, Laparoscopic assisted splenectomy, Laparoscopic Splenectomy, Ileostomy, Closure of ileostomy, Repair of small bowel perforation, Splenectomy, Closure of small bowel perforation, Jejunal stricturoplasty, Feeding jejunostomy, Duodenojejunostomy, Appendicectomy, Drainage of appendicular abscess
Colon and Rectum
Right hemicolectomy, Subtotal colectomy, Seton revision, Colovesical fistula, Rectal biopsy, Hartman’s procedure, Thiersch Wiring for rectal prolapse, Laying open of low fistula in ano, Laying open of high fistula in ano + seton tie, Seton Removal, Incision and drainage of perianal abscess, Lateral sphincterotomy, Abdomino-perineal resection, Caecostomy, Colostomy closure, Examination under anaesthesia, Laying open of high fistula in ano, Laying open of residual anal fistula & Seton removal, Excision of fistula-in-ano, Incision and drainage of ischiorectal abscess, Anal dilation, Anal canal reconstruction, Excision of perianal nodule, Digital hemorrhoidal artery ligation, Doppler hemorrhoidal dearterialization, Seton replacement, Core excision of fistulous tract, Fistula repair by gracilis myocutaneous flap, Fissurectomy, Anal polypectomy, Laparoscopic assisted colectomy, Laparoscopic assisted APR, Endoscopic Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy, Laparoscopic left colectomy, Laparoscopic assisted colostomy, Laparoscopic abdominal rectopexy, Laparoscopic anterior resection, Laparoscopic appendectomy, Laparoscopic excision of ovarian cyst, Exploratory Laparotomy + biopsy, Diagnostic Laparoscopy, Diagnostic laparoscopy converted to open laparotomy, Laparoscopic assisted excision of retroperitoneal tumour, Exploratory Laparotomy, Diagnostic Laparoscopy + biopsy, Diagnostic laparoscopy with adhesiolysis, Exploratory laparotomy with adhesiolysis, Exploratory laparotomy with repair of liver laceration, Laparoscopic extraction of abdomen foreign body, Laparoscopic deroofing of hydatid cyst, Laparotomy with TAHBSO, Laparoscopic omentectomy, Omental resection, Drainage of abscess, Ovarian cystectomy, Retroperitoneal mass,
Hernia
Open inguinal mesh hernioplasty, Mini mesh hernioplasty, Litchenstein mesh repair of inguinal hernia, Anatomical repair of hernia, Onlay mesh repair of hernia, Inguinal herniotomy, Bassini repair of inguinal hernia, Repair of femoral hernia (preperitoneal approach), Mayo's repair (double breasting) of hernia, Mesh repair of hernia, Abdominoplasty, Parastomal hernia, Mesh repair of spigelian hernia, Mesh repair of incisional hernia, Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia, Laparoscopic intraperitoneal inlay mesh repair, Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia, Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair of ventral hernia, Endoscopic total extraperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia, Laparoscopic TEP repair of femoral hernia, Laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair, Laparoscopic Mayo’s repair with meshplasty, Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair of incisional hernia
Urology
Nephrectomy, Nephrolithotomy, Pyelolithotomy, Extended pyelolithotomy, Retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy, Ureterolithotomy, Orchiectomy, Orchidopexy for undescended testis, Circumcision, Excision of hydrocele sac, Debridement of Fournier's gangrene scrotum, Pyeloplasty, Palomo's operation, Testicular biopsy, Vasectomy, Eversion of hydrocele sac, Excision of epididymal cyst, Excision of haematocele sac, Laparoscopic adrenalectomy, Laparoscopic pyeloplasty, Laparoscopic pyelolithotomy, Laparoscopic ureterolithotomy, Laparoscopic ligation of varicocele, Laparoscopic orchiectomy, Laparoscopic orchiectomy,
Vascular and Lymphatics
Trendelenburg's procedure + SEPS (Susfascial endoscopic peyoratons surgery) Amputation of digits, Below knee amputation, Insertion of drain (CT Guided), Fasciotomy, Transmetatarsal amputation, Removal of infected mesh, Bullet extraction, Trendelenburg’s procedure with stripping of SV & multiple phlebectomies, Tongue biopsy, Endoscopic sub-fascial ligation of varicose veins, Excision Haemangiomas (sub-cutaneous & intramuscular), Excision of lymphatic cysts.
Skin And Soft Tissue
Excision of lump, lipoma, parasitic cyst, sebaceous cyst, ganglion, wart. Incision biopsy, Excision biopsy, Incision & Drainage, Excision of carbuncle, Lymph node biopsy, Wedge excision of ingrowing toe nail, Removal of foreign body, Repair of torn ear lobule, Exploration of sinus, Wide excision, Excision of pilonidal sinus, Drainage of pilonidal abscess, Excision and primary closure of pilonidal sinus, Secondary suturing of wound, Debridement wound, Split skin grafting, Wound Exploration.
Surgery of skin & soft tissue malignancies.
Haermorrhoids, open haemorrhordectomy, stappled haemorrhoidectomy, surgery for fistula in Ano.
Diabetic Foot Complications
Minimal access surgery, laperoscopic procedures such as Diagnostic Laproscopy, Laproscopic Appendicetomy, laproscopic cholecystectomy, laproscopic hernia repair, Laproscopic orchidopery.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Students need to be prepared to bring new life into the world, regardless of their specialty. The obstetric team handles antenatal and gynaecological cases, including normal deliveries and caesarean section. It also handles all obstetric and gynaecological emergencies round the clock. Standing alongside a full-fledged team comprising of a duty obstetrician, a junior resident and well-trained staff nurses, students gain a flair in taking care of deliveries including caesarean sections and other emergencies. Faculty members are trained and highly motivated.
Curriculum
The undergraduate program imparts medical students with a base in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology. The curriculum has a fine balance of lecture classes, clinical case demonstrations, discussions, tutorials and practical classes.
Community outreach Regular camps are conducted in surrounding villages along with the Community Medicine Department to provide good antenatal care and to screen for high-risk pregnancies and cancer.
Paediatrics
Paediatrics tunes a student's medical skills towards the health of infants, children and adolescents, their growth and development, and their opportunity to achieve full potential as adults. Paediatricians who care for the young are also concerned with social and environmental influences along with the health and well-being of children and their families. The young are often the most vulnerable in society and so their needs require special attention. With this in mind, Paediatricians at MAPIMS Medical College Hospital and Research Center provide child healthcare with utmost care and affection, especially to the poor and needy belonging to the surrounding 80 and odd villages.
The well-qualified faculty includes senior and experienced paediatricians and dedicated nursing staff are always at hand to provide guidance.
Curriculum
Over the course period, you will be part of organized teaching programs that comprise of lectures, clinical postings, evaluation tests and more.
Community health Students are involved in the frequent health camps conducted by the department for rural children. The department uses these clinics to spread awareness on child healthcare. The department also adopts villages and provides healthcare for them.
Orthopaedics
The Orthopaedic Surgery Department at MAPIMS Medical College Hospital has already made a niche for itself and people from the city and even far off places make a beeline for it. Department is a highly experienced teacher and a skilled surgeon with special interest in spine and joint replacement and experienced surgeon who heads the second unit in the department
Curriculum
A streamlined teaching program has been designed for the undergraduates who are posted to the Orthopaedic Department in rotation. Clinical demonstration classes take place in the outpatient department, and the students are trained through clinical examinations and presentations. Students are encouraged to interact with the faculty members to create an atmosphere of trust. Orthopaedic cases of clinical interest are discussed at the CME programs. The students are exposed to pre-operative planning where surgical cases are discussed in great detail.
Anaesthesiology
The Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical care, was established in the month of October, 1992 and is one of the largest departments in the Institute.
The department of Anaesthesiology and Critical care has started with providing services to only four super specialties and a five bedded respiratory intensive care unit. Over the years, along with the development of medical sciences and expansion of the SVIMS, the department has grown to cater to the need of both the super specialty and broad specialty.
The department is having all the latest state - of - art equipment relating to Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine. Clinical work load covers administration of anaesthesia and perioperative care to six super surgical specialty and four broad surgical specialty services apart from anaesthesia support for remote location that includes radiology suite, catheterization lab and electroconvulsive therapy. The department also runs a 15 bedded state of the art respiratory intensive care unit (RICU) with round the clock service for resuscitation and ventilator management.
Academic Activity: The department runs a MCI recognised post-graduation course with nine intakes per year. The department also runs academic residency programme (Post-Doctoral fellowship) in Cardiac, Neuro anaesthesiology and critical care (2 intakes in each per year) courses. The department facilitates training of BSc Anaesthesia technician students (12 intakes per year,8 semesters). The department is actively involved in hospital Code blue team and has AHA certified BLS/ACLS instructors. The department follows an integrated approach and standard protocols for patient care, education and research. Currently the department is focussing on simulation, outcomes research, airway management and community training in basic life support skills.
The department regularly organizes “BAPU” (Balaji Anaesthesia Postgraduate Update), a National level CME programme and/or a Balaji Gold medal oration to felicitate eminent faculty from anaesthesia fraternity on 16th October every year.
Psychiatry
The P.G. course in the Department of Psychiatry at Katuri Medical College & Hospital was started in 2009. Since then, the department has been actively involved in clinical care, training students from various streams, research and community work.
Professionals from Psychology and Psychiatric Social Work are involved in management of each patient, so that the care provided is holistic. Treatment approaches used are according to the various international standard guidelines. The students are benefited from this approach of care and are better skilled
Key Features
- The department has been part of Katuri Medical College & Hospital for the last 8 years.
- Involved in treating patients with mental health problems and also liaises with other departments of the hospital in managing psychological issues in medically ill.
- Involved in training undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- The faculty in the department are experienced and involved in imparting skills and knowledge to the students and dedicated to patient care.
- The curriculum and training in this department is on par with national institutes.
- Faculty are actively involved in research
Area of Study :
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders. These include various affective, behavioral, cognitive and perceptual abnormalities.
Human body and mind are interrelated, and illness of body affect the mind and vice versa. There can be no health without a healthy mind. The combined treatment of psychoactive medication and psychotherapy has become the most common mode of psychiatric treatment in current practice, but current practice also includes widely ranging variety of other modalities. While the focus of psychiatry has changed little over time, the diagnostic and treatment processes have evolved dramatically and continue to do so. Over the years the field of psychiatry has evolved and has become less conceptually isolated from other fields of medicine.
Human body and mind are interrelated, and illness of body affect the mind and vice versa. There can be no health without a healthy mind. The combined treatment of psychoactive medication and psychotherapy has become the most common mode of psychiatric treatment in current practice, but current practice also includes widely ranging variety of other modalities. While the focus of psychiatry has changed little over time, the diagnostic and treatment processes have evolved dramatically and continue to do so. Over the years the field of psychiatry has evolved and has become less conceptually isolated from other fields of medicine.
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery or neurological surgery, known in common parlance as brain surgery, is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, central and peripheral nervous system, and cerebrovascular system.
In different countries, there are different requirements for an individual to legally practice neurosurgery, and there are varying methods through which they must be educated. In most countries, neurosurgeon training requires a minimum period of seven years after graduating from medical school.
Neurology
Neurology (from Greek: νεῦρον (neûron), "string, nerve" and the suffix -logia, "study of") is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and disease involving the central and peripheral nervous systems (and their subdivisions, the autonomic and somatic nervous systems), including their coverings, blood vessels, and all effector tissue, such as muscle. Neurological practice relies heavily on the field of neuroscience, the scientific study of the nervous system.
A neurologist is a physician specializing in neurology and trained to investigate, or diagnose and treat neurological disorders. Neurologists treat a myriad of neurologic conditions, including stroke, seizures, movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, autoimmune neurologic disorders such as multiple sclerosis, headache disorders like migraine and dementias such as Alzheimer's disease. Neurologists may also be involved in clinical research, clinical trials, and basic or translational research. While neurology is a nonsurgical specialty, its corresponding surgical specialty is neurosurgery.
The academic discipline began between the 15th and 16th centuries with the work and research of many neurologists such as Thomas Willis, Robert Whytt, Matthew Baillie, Charles Bell, Moritz Heinrich Romberg, Duchenne de Boulogne, William A. Hammond, Jean-Martin Charcot, C. Miller Fisher and John Hughlings Jackson. Neo-Latin neurologia appeared in various texts from 1610 denoting an anatomical focus on the nerves (variably understood as vessels), and was most notably used by Willis, who preferred Greek νευρολογία.
Many neurologists also have additional training or interest in one area of neurology, such as stroke, epilepsy, headache, neuromuscular disorders, sleep medicine, pain management, or movement disorders.
In the United States and Canada, neurologists are physicians who have completed a postgraduate training period known as residency specializing in neurology after graduation from medical school. This additional training period typically lasts four years, with the first year devoted to training in internal medicine. On average, neurologists complete a total of eight to ten years of training. This includes four years of medical school, four years of residency and an optional one to two years of fellowship.
While neurologists may treat general neurologic conditions, some neurologists go on to receive additional training focusing on a particular subspecialty in the field of neurology. These training programs are called fellowships, and are one to two years in duration. Subspecialties include brain injury medicine, clinical neurophysiology, epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disabilities, neuromuscular medicine, pain medicine, sleep medicine, neurocritical care, vascular neurology (stroke), behavioral neurology, child neurology, headache, multiple sclerosis, neuroimaging, neurooncology, and neurorehabilitation.
In Germany, a compulsory year of psychiatry must be done to complete a residency of neurology.
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, neurology is a subspecialty of general (internal) medicine. After five years of medical school and two years as a Foundation Trainee, an aspiring neurologist must pass the examination for Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (or the Irish equivalent) and complete two years of core medical training before entering specialist training in neurology. Up to the 1960s, some intending to become neurologists would also spend two years working in psychiatric units before obtaining a diploma in psychological medicine. However, that was uncommon and, now that the MRCPsych takes three years to obtain, would no longer be practical. A period of research is essential, and obtaining a higher degree aids career progression. Many found it was eased after an attachment to the Institute of Neurology at Queen Square, London. Some neurologists enter the field of rehabilitation medicine (known as physiatry in the US) to specialise in neurological rehabilitation, which may include stroke medicine, as well as traumatic brain injuries.
Cardiology
Cardiology (from Greek καρδίᾱ kardiā, "heart" and -λογία -logia, "study") is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the cardiovascular system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. Physicians who specialize in this field of medicine are called cardiologists, a specialty of internal medicine. Pediatric cardiologists are pediatricians who specialize in cardiology. Physicians who specialize in cardiac surgery are called cardiothoracic surgeons or cardiac surgeons, a specialty of general surgery.
Specializations
All cardiologists study the disorders of the heart, but the study of adult and child heart disorders are through different training pathways. Therefore, an adult cardiologist (often simply called "cardiologist") is inadequately trained to take care of children, and pediatric cardiologists are not trained to take care of adult heart disease. The surgical aspects are not included in cardiology and are in the domain of cardiothoracic surgery. For example, coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), cardiopulmonary bypass and valve replacement are surgical procedures performed by surgeons, not cardiologists. However, some minimally invasive procedures such as the cardiac catheterization and pacemaker implantation are performed by cardiologists with additional training in non-surgical interventions (interventional cardiology and electrophysiology respectively).
Dental Surgery
Dental surgery is any of a number of medical procedures that involve artificially modifying dentition; in other words, surgery of the teeth, gums and jaw bones.
Types
Some of the more common are:
Endodontic (surgery involving the pulp or root of the tooth)
Root canal treatment
Pulpotomy — the opening of the pulp chamber of the tooth to allow an infection to drain; usually a precursor to a root canal
Pulpectomy — the removal of the pulp from the pulp chamber to temporarily relieve pain; usually a precursor to a root canal
Apicoectomy — a root-end resection. Occasionally a root canal alone is enough to relieve pain and the end of the tooth, called the apex, is removed by entering through the gingiva and surgically extracting the diseased material.
Prosthodontics (dental prosthetics)
Crown (caps) — artificial covering of a tooth made from a variety of biocompatible materials, including CMC/PMC (ceramic/porcelain metal composite), gold or a tin/aluminum mixture. The underlying tooth must be reshaped to accommodate these fixed restorations
Veneers — artificial coverings similar to above, except that they only cover the forward (labial or buccal) surface of the tooth. Usually for aesthetic purposes only.
Bridge — a fixed prothesis in which two or more crowns are connected together, which replace a missing tooth or teeth through a bridge. Typically used after an extraction.
Implant — a procedure in which a titanium implant is surgically placed in the bone (mandible or maxilla), allowed to heal, and 4–6 months later an artificial tooth is connected to the implant by cement or retained by a screw.
Dentures (false teeth) — a partial or complete set of dentition which either attach to neighboring teeth by use of metal or plastic grasps or to the gingival or palatal surface by use of adhesive.
Implant-supported prosthesis — a combination of dentures and implants; bases are placed into the bone, allowed to heal, and metal appliances are fixed to the gingival surface, following which dentures are placed atop and fixed into place.
Orthodontic treatment
Implants and implant-supported prosthesis — also an orthodontic treatment as it involves bones
Apicoectomy — also an orthodontic treatment as part of the underlying bone structure must be removed
Extraction — a procedure in which a diseased, redundant, or problematic tooth is removed, either by pulling or cutting out. This procedure can be done under local or general anesthesia and is very common — many people have their wisdom teeth removed before they become problematic.
Fiberotomy — a procedure to sever the fibers around a tooth, preventing it from relapsing
Periodontics
Oral and maxillofacial surgery (a surgical specialty that usually requires both dental and medical qualification)
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