Caritas Certificate programme in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology

 

Program Overview

The certificate programme in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology aims to train radiologists to become skilled in providing comprehensive care to patients with all multiple organ systems. The program emphasizes on both clinical expertise and research skills.

Objectives :

• To develop expertise in managing multiple disease conditions under the scope of Interventional Radiology.
• To provide advanced training in Diagnostic Radiology

Curriculum Structure

The certificate programme spans one year and is divided into Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology postings

Clinical Postings:

• Outpatient Ultrasound
• Inpatient / Bedside Ultrasound including emergencies
• Cardiac CT and Vascular CT
• MRI
• IR day care / OPD procedures
• IR in patient procedures

Curriculum:

• Gastro interventions (HCC, Biliary, CLD with portal Hypertension)
• USG and CT guided FNAC, biopsy and drainage
• Oncology related procedures (PICC line, Chemoport)
• Nephro (Renal biopsy, AV Fistula)
• Peripheral vascular (Angioplasty and recanalisation)
• Trauma (Embolisation)
• Neuro (Stroke Thrombectomy, DSA, Aneurysm)
• MSK
• Case-based discussions in diagnostic imaging
• Journal Club

Teaching Methods:

Lectures, Case discussions, Journal clubs, Clinical rotations, Observership / Hands-on training

Core Competencies

Candidates should acquire the following competencies:

• Proficiency in the diagnostic imaging with multiple modalities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of multi organ system diseases.
• Skill in the management of disease conditions with multi departmental involvement.
• Ability to perform basic level procedures
• Prevention of complications
• Proficiency in pre and post procedure management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Evaluation

Candidates will be evaluated through a combination of:

• Written examination
• Clinical evaluations by attending Radiologists
• Practical oral examination

Additional Considerations

• Interprofessional Collaboration: Foster collaboration with other healthcare professionals (e.g., IR nurses, dieticians, social workers)
• Patient Education: Emphasize the importance of patient education and counselling
• Quality Improvement: Encourage participation in quality improvement initiatives
• Ethics: Address ethical issues in daily practice
• Simulation-based Learning: Incorporate simulation for procedural skills and crisis management

By following this curriculum and emphasizing core competencies, the certificate program will produce well-rounded radiologists capable of providing excellent patient care and contributing to the field of both diagnostic and Interventional Radiology.

No. of Seats : 1

Eligibility : MD(Radiology), DNB ( Radiology), DMRD

Criteria : Interview

Course Coordinators :

• Dr. Somsaran Betgeri (Senior consultant- Interventional radiology),
• Dr. Anuradha Ramachandran (Senior consultant – Radiology)
• Dr. Anandhu Krishan (Consultant - Interventional Radiology)
• Dr. Agnes Thomas(Consultant – Radiology)

Disclaimer : This programme is not recognised by NMC/State medical councils and intended only for skill upgradation.