Doctor of Medicine in Microbiology

at D Y Patil University India

MDS Oral Medicine and Radiology is a postgraduate program of 3 years that can be pursued after completion of BDS. It is a dental specialization that deals with the diagnosis of oral diseases, oral manifestations of systemic diseases, and dental treatments of medically compromised patients.

Biotech education is the key to sustainable development and the conservation of planet Earth. Be it creation of artificial life, stem cell research or gene mapping, biotechnology and bioinformatics have revolutionized our lives. Spectacular discoveries and advancements in biotechnology have led to the development of any array of products in the area of healthcare, agriculture and environment.

Objectives 

• To integrate the knowledge of biology for developing technologies for food, pharma and healthcare industries.
• To impart knowledge for understanding of legal issues affecting biotechnology industries.
• To enhance expertise in tools and techniques in various fields of biotechnology.

MBA in Banking & Insurance is a 2-year postgraduate Banking and Insurance course.

B.Sc Hospitality Studies is a three-year course that focuses on the Hospitality sector along with the Tourism industry.

For Postgraduate students, efforts are taken to simplify the subjects like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita & Ashtanga Hridaya. Students are subjected to daily commentary reading of above subjects and discussed in detail. We help them understand the finer points of the subject. Students are given assignments or short topics for compilation. Topics are given in accordance with their dissertation subjects. Research Methodology is taught according to syllabus. Topics are discussed keeping in mind research in Ayurveda. The importance of research is impressed upon the students so as to inculcate the relevance of research in their minds. If topics are not clear they are explained repeatedly and question answer sessions are arranged. We try to stimulate curiosity in the minds of the students without which research and innovation is not possible. Practicals of Research Methodology are conducted in accordance with the syllabus.

The M. D. in Ayurveda Samhita is a Non – Clinical course provides research training in the study of classical texts of Ayurveda, their scientific exploration and validation. The aim of the course is to provide orientation of specialties and super specialties of Ayurveda and to produce experts and specialist who can be competent and efficient teachers, physicians, surgeons in various field of Ayurveda.

This is a postgraduate program of 3 years tenure recognised by the Medical Council of India. It includes rotational postings in the departments of Biochemistry, General Medicine and Pathology.

Our department is equipped with a state of art Biochemistry laboratory and a research laboratory. The practical training entails interpretation of various test results and their performance. In addition to this the student gains by interaction with clinical services, understanding of technical methods, instrumentation, information systems, quality assurance and Laboratory management.

This is backed by a sound theoretical knowledge base that is acquired by means of attending lectures, seminars, journal clubs and case discussions. The student is also trained in pedagogy. The course provides ample opportunity to develop practical and interpretational skills as a biochemist. It facilitates the development of an analytical and application based approach to the practice of Biochemistry.

The MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, abbreviated as (MDS OMFS) is a 3-year postgraduate program designed for a career practice in the field of Faciomaxillary Surgery. The curriculum of the course is designed to enhance the academic, clinical, and interpersonal skills for a wide range of career options in Oral and Maxillofacial departments.

This department comprises of three subjects Agadtantra i.e. Toxicology, Vyavhar Ayurved i.e. Forensic Medicine & Vidhivaidyak i.e. Medical Jurisprudence. Agadtantra deals with detail study of poisons, whereas Vyavhar Ayurved & Vidhivaidyak deals with medical aspect of law & legal aspect of medicine respectively.

Objectives :

• It gives complete knowledge of various kinds of toxicities & legal procedures.
• Forensic Medicine & Medical Jurisprudence is a challenging area of medical specialization which comprises of law & medicine.
• It is concerned with a broad range of medical, legal, and ethical issues, as well as human rights and rights of individual.
• The knowledge of this subject is very useful in medical practice as well as to the society.
• Scattered references of Agadtantra & Vidhivaidyak are there in ancient texts which need to be studied with modern perspective.
• Through postgraduation various researches can be carried out. For eg. efficacy of anti-poisonous drugs mentioned in ancient texts in cases of poisoning, prevention of toxicities, detoxification of poisons & their use as a medicine.

This is a three year postgraduate program recognised by the Medical Council of India. The program involves rotational postings in the departments of Radiology, Anatomy, TB and Chest Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Cardiology. Our department is well equipped with state of art infrastructure, which includes 1.5 Tesla MRI with all coils, 128 slice CT scan, multiple sonography, doppler, Xray, bone densitometry, mammography and fluoroscopy machines. All scans are digitally stored in our PACS, ensuring that a vast array of clinical material is available to our residents on the click of a button.

We have very experienced and dedicated faculty , who assist the learning process. Besides a hand- held practical training program, residents are taught basic principles of radiation physics, ultrasound, safety guidelines in Radiology Clinics, maintenance of expensive equipment, and maintenance of records, especially pertaining to the PC-PNDT act. While we take special efforts in making our students proficient in the performance and interpretation of routine radiological procedures, we keep them abreast of recent advances in the field. The student is also exposed to the ever expanding field of interventional radiology.

The course gives excellent clinical and research experience to the student. It facilitates the development of excellent radiological and interpretational skills, along with a sound judgement in the practice of Radiology and its various sub-specialities.

The aim and objectives of the B.P.T curriculum are to educate and train a student as a qualified Physiotherapist who will be able to impart health services safely and effectively to the community in terms of health promotion, functional diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dysfunction in different fields of medical science.