National Board of Examinations
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Dated: 09 -08-2013
NOTICE
INTRODUCTION OF FNB PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY 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 Pediatric Gastroenterology
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:
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Level of Course |
Post MD /DNB Pediatrics course |
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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 post graduate degree in Pediatrics.
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 |
- A 300 bedded hospital, in case of exclusively pediatrics set up 100 beds may be considered.
- One Consultant with 8 years of exclusive practice and qualification from any reputed Institute /University within the country /abroad.
- One Consultant with 5 years experience and exclusive practice.
- State of Art endoscopic set up, Pediatric nutrition support, medical Hepatology set up, esophageal Ph monitoring.
- Establishment of prenatal and enteral nutrition, rectal biopsy.
- The accredited centre should offer comprehensive training in acid practice disease, congenital anomalies of GIT, infectious bowl disease, training in endoscopy, nutrition and research.
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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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