National Board of Examinations
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Dated: 09-08-2013
NOTICE
INTRODUCTION OF FNB SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAMME- REGARDING
Attention: All NBE Accredited Hospitals/Institutes/Medical Colleges
NBE conducts examination in 65 specialties and has accredited 485 institutions/hospitals in public and private sector all over the country for the purpose of training of candidates in various specialties and disciplines of modern medicine.
Considering the emerging need to increase the pool of competent and skilled specialists and sub specialists so as to cater to the healthcare needs of the society and community at large, National Board of Examinations has decided to introduce the following FNB programme:
Fellowship in Sports Medicine
Interested institutions/hospitals/medical colleges which fulfill the criteria as laid down for these programmes by NBE can apply for fresh accreditation. Details of the minimum accreditation criteria and application forms are already available on NBE website www.natboard.edu.in
Outline and requirements specific to aforesaid programmes are as under:
Fellowship in Sports Medicine
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Level of Course |
Post MS/DNB Orthopedics |
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Duration of Course |
Two – years course |
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Nature of Programme |
2 years residency based programme.
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Admission Criteria for Candidates |
A candidate should possess MD /DNB in Orthopedics.
As per the scheme so prescribed by the National Board of Examinations. As on date the admission to all courses is undertaken on the basis of merit obtained in the entrance examination conducted by NBE followed by Centralized Counseling. |
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Accreditation Criteria for Hospitals |
· Sports Medicine department/Unit should be part of a tertiary care hospital having 300 beds.
· However, there is no minimum stipulation of beds for the Sports Medicine unit as such.
· One Consultant having exclusive practice in Sports Medicine, Joint reconstruction of 8 years and qualification/certificate from any reputed Institute /University within the country /abroad.
· One Consultant with 5 years experience in Sports Medicine and Joint Reconstruction and qualification/certificate in training from any reputed Institute /University within the country /abroad |
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Curriculum |
The programme shall offer comprehensive knowledge towards Orthopedics treatment for various joint disorders, joint replacement surgery, management of periarticular trauma, nutrition and exercise, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Drugs In Sports, Psychological Aspects of Sports Injuries, Joint Reconstruction and Trauma etc. |
Aforesaid details are only indicative in nature. For Any further clarification/assistance, please write to NBE at e-mail ID accr@natboard.edu.in
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