Doctorate of Medicine (DM) - Cardiology 36 months Postgraduate Programme By Swami Vivekanand Subharti University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

30 Jun, 2024Application Deadline

Starting Month

Dec-2024Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The DM in Cardiology is a 3-year super-specialty postgraduate program designed to train physicians as experts in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of cardiovascular diseases. The course transforms a general physician into a specialized consultant capable of performing complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures.

  • Eligibility: Candidates must hold an MD/DNB in General Medicine or Pediatrics from a recognized institution.

  • Admission: Admission is typically conducted through the University Central Entrance Examination or valid NEET-SS (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Super Specialty) scores, subject to regulatory norms.

Department Infrastructure & Training

The department is equipped with some of the most advanced cardiac care facilities in Western Uttar Pradesh, providing residents with high-volume clinical exposure.

  • Cath Lab (Invasive Cardiology):

    • Training is conducted in the state-of-the-art Philips FD20 Cath Lab, known for its high-resolution imaging.

    • Procedures: Residents gain hands-on experience in Coronary Angiography (Radial/Femoral), Angioplasty (PTCA) with stenting, and Peripheral Angiography .

    • Advanced Interventions: The curriculum covers Pacemaker implantations (PPI/TPI, AICD, CRT), Balloon Valvotomies (BMV), and device closures for congenital defects (ASD/VSD).

  • Non-Invasive Cardiology:

    • Diagnostic Labs: Equipped with high-end machines for 3D/4D Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echo (TEE), and Fetal Echo .

    • Stress Testing: Facilities for Treadmill Test (TMT), Dobutamine Stress Echo, and Holter Monitoring for arrhythmia analysis.

  • Critical Care (ICCU):

    • Residents manage critical cases in the 24x7 Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU), handling acute myocardial infarctions (heart attacks), heart failure, and cardiogenic shock using advanced monitoring systems.

Academic Focus

  • Case Discussions: Regular cath meetings, mortality meets, and journal clubs to discuss complex interventional cases.

  • Research: Residents are encouraged to publish research papers on clinical cardiology and utilize the hospital's database for studies on coronary artery disease patterns.

Career Scope

Graduates are qualified to work as:

  • Interventional Cardiologists in super-specialty hospitals.

  • Consultants leading cardiac units.

  • Academic Faculty in medical colleges.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The DM in Cardiology is a 3-year super-specialty postgraduate program designed to train physicians as experts in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of cardiovascular diseases. The course transforms a general physician into a specialized consultant capable of performing complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures.

  • Eligibility: Candidates must hold an MD/DNB in General Medicine or Pediatrics from a recognized institution.

  • Admission: Admission is typically conducted through the University Central Entrance Examination or valid NEET-SS (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Super Specialty) scores, subject to regulatory norms.

Department Infrastructure & Training

The department is equipped with some of the most advanced cardiac care facilities in Western Uttar Pradesh, providing residents with high-volume clinical exposure.

  • Cath Lab (Invasive Cardiology):

    • Training is conducted in the state-of-the-art Philips FD20 Cath Lab, known for its high-resolution imaging.

    • Procedures: Residents gain hands-on experience in Coronary Angiography (Radial/Femoral), Angioplasty (PTCA) with stenting, and Peripheral Angiography .

    • Advanced Interventions: The curriculum covers Pacemaker implantations (PPI/TPI, AICD, CRT), Balloon Valvotomies (BMV), and device closures for congenital defects (ASD/VSD).

  • Non-Invasive Cardiology:

    • Diagnostic Labs: Equipped with high-end machines for 3D/4D Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echo (TEE), and Fetal Echo .

    • Stress Testing: Facilities for Treadmill Test (TMT), Dobutamine Stress Echo, and Holter Monitoring for arrhythmia analysis.

  • Critical Care (ICCU):

    • Residents manage critical cases in the 24x7 Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU), handling acute myocardial infarctions (heart attacks), heart failure, and cardiogenic shock using advanced monitoring systems.

Academic Focus

  • Case Discussions: Regular cath meetings, mortality meets, and journal clubs to discuss complex interventional cases.

  • Research: Residents are encouraged to publish research papers on clinical cardiology and utilize the hospital's database for studies on coronary artery disease patterns.

Career Scope

Graduates are qualified to work as:

  • Interventional Cardiologists in super-specialty hospitals.

  • Consultants leading cardiac units.

  • Academic Faculty in medical colleges.

Admission Requirements

Through NEET-SS

30 Jun 2024
3 Years
Dec-2024

Tuition fees

Domestic
7,200,000 INR
Domestic (Out of State)
7,200,000 INR

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Frequently Asked Questions

DM Cardiology is a super-specialty postgraduate medical course that focuses on the diagnosis and management of heart and cardiovascular diseases, including advanced medical and interventional care.
Candidates must have completed MD/DNB in General Medicine, Pediatrics, or equivalent, and qualify through NEET SS (or the applicable entrance exam).
Training includes clinical cardiology, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, coronary angiography, angioplasty, electrophysiology, pacemakers, heart failure management, and cardiac ICU care.
Graduates can work as interventional or non-interventional cardiologists, consultants in tertiary care hospitals, private practitioners, medical college faculty, or pursue further fellowships in subspecialties.
Essential skills include strong clinical decision-making, procedural expertise, quick emergency response, teamwork, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations.
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