Master of Dental Surgery in Oral Pathology & Microbiology

at D Y Patil University India

This is a 3 year post graduate program recognised by the Medical Council of India. The program includes rotational postings in the Departments of Microbiology, General Medicine, TB and Chest Medicine and Dermatology.

The student gains a good practical experience in our Microbiology and state of art Serology Laboratories. The close collaboration of the department with National AIDS Control Organisation and National Tuberculosis Control Program, gives the student the opportunity to participate in various Public Health Programmes.

The department supervises the Hospital Infection Control Committee, and issues guidelines regarding antibiotic use in the hospital. This exposure will train the candidate in application of knowledge of Microbiology in the hospital setting and in industry. This practical training is backed by a robust teaching program , where the subject with all its sub-specialities is taught via lectures, seminars, journal clubs and case discussions. The experience gained by the student facilitates the development of excellent laboratory skills and sound judgement in the practice of Microbiology and all its sub-specialities.

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.

Food is one of the basic necessities for survival. Providing food security to the teeming millions is a day–to–day challenge that developing countries are facing today. The study and application of food science and technology principles would enable us to combat such difficult situations. In an era of increasing population, decreasing energy sources and increasing poverty, it is but imperative that appropriate technology, with an aim towards providing food security be developed. Applications in the realm of food production, processing and preservation could help transform the economic and cultural structure of developing nations across the globe.

Objective

• Acquaint the student with the basic scientific understanding of foods and food processing as determined through biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, physics, and other sciences.
• Provide an insight into the process of translating scientific discovery into innovative food processing technologies.
• Food Science and Technology is the key to the conversion of raw agricultural materials into a wide variety of properly processed and preserved foods, thus contributing to the well-being, economy, standard of living, and progress of humanity.
• Demonstrate process, equipment and packages for food industry.
• Train manpower in Food Science, Food technology, Nutrition, Engineering, Marketing, Business Management and Product Development to meet demand of rapidly increasing food based industries. 

The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word “Yuj” meaning to yoke, join or unite. This implies joining or integrating all aspects of the individual – body with mind and mind with soul – to achieve a happy, balanced and useful life, and spiritually, uniting the individual with the supreme. Naturopathy, or naturopathic medicine, is a form of alternative medicine based on a belief in vitalism, which posits that a special energy called vital energy or vital force guides bodily processes such as metabolism, reproduction, growth, and adaptation.

Kaumarbhritya is one of the most important branches amongst Astanga Ayurveda as it deals with prevention and cure of childhood diseases. The aim of this branch is better development of children, who are tomorrow’s future. “A healthy and brilliant child is a National wealth”. Tomorrow’s nation is built on today’s healthy child! The children are prone to many diseases because of their immature immune system.

There is a wide scope for Ayurved in pediatric practice. eg.

• To increase immunity of a child.
• To provide best mental health case.
• Excellent supportive management of malnutrition.
• Management of allergic disorders, especially respiratory allergies.
• Management of genetic disorders like DMD and other myopathies.
• This branch has various specialties for new born & growing children. Dietary and behavioral guidelines, maintains the healthy status of a child & all round development. From diagnostic & treatment point of view children are delicate & this branch helps from every point of view, for the same.

The Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana Department commenced in the year 2011 with a total intake of 3 seats for Rasashastra and 6 seats for Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana subjects. We have a state of the art library and a well equipped pharmacy with attached Quality Control lab which fulfills the basic needs of PG scholars for preparation and research of various drug entities. A separate PG tutorial room suffices the need for discussions and presentations of the PG students.

The Department encourages research activities providing innovative ideas and facilities which match the standards of modern science. The aim of the Research activities in the PG section is to bring to the fore evidence based practices in Ayurveda and help eliminate the myths attached with the science, thus highlighting its usefulness and promoting its widespread use.

MBA with specialisation in Hospital and Healthcare Management is a postgraduate course, offered in various public and private institutes in India. This course aims at understanding the issues faced by health care systems, and the skills required for the perfect functioning of the healthcare sector.

MDS Prosthodontics is a 3 year PG course in the field of dentistry. It provides higher competence in both general and special areas of prosthodontics and prepares a candidate for teaching, research and clinical abilities. 

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.

MBA in Entrepreneurship is a 2 year post graduate specialisation of MBA for students who wants to start a business venture. MBA Entrepreneurship syllabus focuses on entrepreneurship focused subjects like venture capital and asset management along with other subjects of MBA Syllabus.