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July 30, 2019, New Delhi, India

 

July 30, 2019, marked a day of another milestone in the history of 51³Ô¹Ï, School of Medicine (LAU). On the great day, the University has signed an agreement of collaboration with Max Healthcare Institute (Max Healthcare), India.

 

The signing ceremony was held at a branch office of the University in the Noida City of India. The agreement was signed by Air Marshal (Dr) Pawan Kapoor, AVSM, VSM, and BAR (Retd), Former Director-General of Medical Services (IAF), Vice-Chancellor of 51³Ô¹Ï and Dr. Shubnum Singh, Founder Member, Chief Executive, and Director, Medical Education, Medical Research & Advisor, Max Healthcare. The notable dignitaries who were present during the ceremony are as under:

 

1. Admiral R K Dhowan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), Former Chief of Naval Staff, and Co-Chairman, Rus Education
2. Mr. Syed Rigan, Director, Rus Education
3. Dr. Vanita Mittal, General Manager, Academics, Max Healthcare and International Regional Faculty (Asia Pacific), American Heart Association
4. Ms. Priya Malhotra, Marketing Head, Rus Education

 

Admiral R K Dhowan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), Former Chief of Naval Staff, Co-Chairman, Rus Education (Left) and Air Marshal (Dr) Pawan Kapoor, AVSM, VSM, and BAR (Retd), Former Director-General of Medical Services (IAF), Vice-Chancellor of 51³Ô¹Ï during the signing ceremony.

On the occasion, Ms. Priya welcomed and honored Dr. Shubnum Singh and Dr. Vanita Mittal through the presentation of floral bouquets. 

 

Ms. Priya Malhotra presenting a floral bouquet to Dr. Shubnum Singh.

Followed by welcome greetings and exchange of dialogues, the collaboration agreement was signed by Air Marshal (Dr) Pawan Kapoor on behalf of 51³Ô¹Ï and Dr. Shubnum Singh on behalf of Max Healthcare.

 

Dr. Shubnum Singh, signing the agreement of collaboration during the signing ceremony.

 

After signing the agreement to make the much anticipated and deliberated arrangement between 51³Ô¹Ï and Max Healthcare official, the two dignitaries exchanged the signed copies with a vote of thanks and expression of good wishes for the development of this new relationship of mutual co-operation and growth that will benefit the generation of future doctors and will strengthen the healthcare ecosystem. 

 

 

Air Marshal (Dr) Pawan Kapoor and Dr. Shubnum Singh presenting Memorandum of Understanding during the signing ceremony.

On the special occasion, the present members expressed their enthusiasm and encouragement for the agreement with a round of applause. 

 

With the conclusion of the special occasion, the new arrangement came to life, which will open a new horizon of possibilities in the world of medical education and healthcare. 

 

About Max Healthcare Institute, India 

Max Healthcare is an award-winning, highly respected and well-recognized hospital chain based in the country of India focused on patient safety, continuous professional development in the world of healthcare. Max Healthcare is known for its world-class healthcare and patient services and is counted amongst India’s leading medical institutions.

 

With a network of 14+ hospitals, Max offers 29+ specialties with the support of 2300+ doctors who possess international expertise in their respective specializations and have treated 2.8+ million patients of over 130 nationalities. 

 

Accreditations & Certifications of Max Healthcare 

National Accreditation Board for Hospital & Healthcare Providers (NABH) Accreditation

Max Super Speciality Hospital and Max Devki Devi Heart & Vascular Institute at Saket are the first two hospitals in North India Region which have achieved the prestigious NABH accreditation.

 

Further, Max Healthcare maintains several Blood Banks and offers international standard blood bank services following NABH standards and guidelines issued by the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO). Presently, three of the Max Healthcare Blood Banks are accredited by NABH. 

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) Accreditation

 

Max Healthcare has a variety of laboratories spread across its large Hospital Network, which are accredited by NABL in their respective field of medical testing.

 

The Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation

 

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket is accredited by The Joint Commission, a US-based independent organization that has accredited 21,000+ US healthcare institutions and programs. The accreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI) is considered as the gold standard in the world of global healthcare, and JCI accreditation ensures that a hospital has state-of-the-art clinical protocols and arrangement for finest patient care. 

 

Accolades of Max Healthcare 

 

Committed to ensuring world-class training of aspiring doctors, continuous learning for qualified doctors, and delivering compassionate and quality healthcare to patients, Max Healthcare has received several accolades in honor of its global standard healthcare services and contribution for the betterment of healthcare ecosystem. A few of the achievements and accolades of Max Healthcare are listed here:

 

Sl. No.	Achievements
1	“Express Healthcare Awards” in 2008 for excellence in healthcare
2	“D L Shah National Award” on 'Economics of Quality' by Quality Council of India in 2009
3	“Certificate of Appreciation” to Max Healthcare Nursing for “Achieving nursing excellence – For Excellence in community impact” in 2017
4	Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI) Healthcare Excellence Award in 2017
5	Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI) Nursing Excellence Award
6	National Accreditation Board for Hospital & Healthcare Providers (NABH) Nursing Excellence Certification
7	Business World (BW) Healthcare Award

List of Hospitals, Healthcare Institutions and Centers Operated Under Max Healthcare Network

 

Sl. No.	Hospital	Year Founded
1	Max Multi Speciality Centre, Pitampura	2002
2	Max Multi Speciality Hospital, Noida	2002
3	Max Heart & Vascular Institute, Saket	2004
4	Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj	2005
5	Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket	2006
6	Max Hospital, Gurgaon	2007
7	Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh	2011
8	Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali	2011
9	Max Super Speciality Hospital, Bathinda	2011
10	Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun	2012
11	Max Multi Speciality Hospital, Greater Noida	2014
12	Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali	2015
13	Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket	2015
14	Max Institute of Cancer Care, Lajpat Nagar	2016
15	Max Multi Speciality Centre, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi	-

Career Opportunities at Max Hospital Institute for 51³Ô¹Ï Students

Clinical Rotations in India

We, at 51³Ô¹Ï, are proud to count Max Healthcare, India among our list of affiliated hospitals for clinical training of our students during the Clinical Sciences Program.  

 

The collaboration between 51³Ô¹Ï and Max Healthcare will facilitate clinical training in India for students of 51³Ô¹Ï and will help them become familiar with the healthcare requirements of India. Now, Indian as well as international students who are studying medicine in LAU Guyana Campus will be able to get clinical training in hospitals of Max Healthcare, enrich from its vast infrastructure, and complete last two years of clinical rotations in India.

 

Max Healthcare with its high-tech medical infrastructure, specialized and experienced physicians who have collectively given new lives to millions of patients, offers a world of endless opportunities for LAU students for immense learning during their clinical training in India. 

 

Once students complete their Basic Sciences level of the MD Program in Guyana campus of 51³Ô¹Ï, they can come to India to pursue 2-Year Clinical Training at Max Healthcare in India. Once students complete their clinical training, they come out as qualified doctors. 

 

Collaboration with Max Healthcare is the part of the ongoing efforts of 51³Ô¹Ï to develop worldwide clinical training opportunities for its students in affiliation with top and reputed hospitals in different countries. Earlier, the University has developed an arrangement for clinical training in various hospitals of Caribbean countries, Nepal, and the USA. Max Healthcare is now the latest addition to the list. 

 

International Clinical Training will help the LAU students get an opportunity to pursue clinical training in different countries, understand the healthcare requirements at an international level and come out as well-qualified doctors with international experience and global reputation. 

 

Specialties & Services offered by Network of Hospitals of Max Healthcare 

 

Sl. No.	Specialty/ Service
1	Cardiac Sciences
2	Cancer Care / Oncology
3	Neurosciences
4	Orthopedics & Joint Replacement
5	Urology
6	Minimal Access / laparoscopic Surgery
7	Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences
8	Kidney Transplant
9	Bone Marrow Transplant
10	Lung Transplant
11	Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery
12	Audiology & Speech Therapy
13	Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery
14	Breast Cancer
15	Cancer Care Oncology
16	Dental Care
17	Department of General Surgery and Robotics
18	Dermatology
19	Diabetes & Endocrinology
20	Ear Nose Throat
21	Emergency & Trauma
22	Eye Care
23	Gastroenterology
24	GI & HBP
25	Gynecologic Oncology
26	Head & Neck Oncology
27	Health & Wellness services
28	Hematology-Oncology
29	Internal Medicine
30	Interventional Radiology (IR)
31	In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
32	Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences
33	Musculoskeletal Oncology
34	Nephrology
35	Neuro-Oncology
36	Nutrition and Dietetics
37	Obstetrics and Gynecology
38	Pediatric
39	Pain Management
40	Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Medicine
41	Podiatry
42	Pulmonology
43	Radiology
44	Thoracic Oncology
45	Urologic Oncology
46	Cancer care / Oncology

Teaching is a strength of Max Healthcare as it is evidenced by Max Healthcare being a center of Education Excellence for various Postgraduate and Super Specialty Programs. 

 

Postgraduate Program in Internal Medicine (MRCP-UK)

 

In partnership with the Joint Royal College of Physicians Training Board of the United Kingdom (JRCPTB-UK), Max Healthcare offers a 3-Year Postgraduate Program in Internal Medicine. During the Program, medical graduates go through extensive practical training and laboratory research, and patient management in outpatient and inpatient setting with Core Medical Training. 

 

The Program is recognized by Medical Council of India as Postgraduate MD Program and also incorporates the standards of MRCP-UK (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom). 

 

MRCP-UK is a postgraduate medical diploma and recognized worldwide for its quality benchmarks, medical knowledge, and clinical skills.  To qualify MRCP-UK, the candidate is required to qualify the following three examinations:

 

Exam Name	MRCP-UK Part 1	MRCP-UK Part 2
		Written	Clinical (PACES)
Type of Exam	Written Exam consisting of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)	Written Exam consisting of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)	Practical Assessment of Clinical examination Skills (PACES)

Once students qualify all the three parts of MRCP-UK, they will get MRCP-UK Diploma, which is a very distinct professional qualification and is equivalent to Postgraduation in Medicine. MRCP-UK is also recognized by the General Medical Council (GMC) as part of the UK Postgraduate Medical Training Program. 

 

So, after clinical training at Max Healthcare, students can enroll in the Postgraduate Program at Max Healthcare, which is the gateway to getting MRCP-UK Qualification. This is an added opportunity for the students of 51³Ô¹Ï.  

 

Masters In Emergency Medicine (International)

 

Masters in Emergency Medicine is a Postgraduate Training Program conducted by Max Institute of Medical Excellence (MIME), a branch of Max Healthcare. Organized in collaboration with The Ronald Reagan Institute of Emergency Medicine (USA) and George Washington University, School of Medicine, this program is focused on the development of knowledge and skills of doctors for better emergency medical care in an effective and efficient manner. 

 

Fellowships and Certification Courses

 

Max Healthcare offers a range of fellowship and certification programs for medical graduates and postgraduates to help the doctors get mastery in the chosen field of specialization. Depending on the curriculum and training requirements, the program duration can range from 16 days to 12 months. Currently, the following programs are available:

 

Sl. No.	Fellowship/ Certification Program
1	Fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
2	Fellowship in Onco-Surgical Anesthesia
3	Program on Hands-on Training in Advanced Radiation Techniques
4	Comprehensive Training in Advanced Radiation Techniques
5	Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy
6	Non-Invasive Cardiology Training Program
7	Indian Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine
8	Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Urology and Robotic Surgery
9	Indian Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine Endoscopic Hernia Surgery
10	Fellowship in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
11	Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
12	Fellowship in Endoscopic Hernia Surgery
13	Fellowship in Respiratory Medicine
14	Preceptorship in Ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia
15	Fellowship in Interventional Radiology
16	Fellowship in General Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal transplantation
17	Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Renal Transplantation Advanced Dialysis Technologies
18	Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine
19	Fellowship in Bariatric Anesthesia
20	Fellowship in Neuro Anesthesia
21	Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine
22	Fellowship in Neuro-Critical Care, Accredited by Indian Society of Neuro anesthesia & Critical Care (ISNACC)

Diplomate of National Board (DNB) Programs

 

Diplomate of National Board (DNB) is a postgraduate medical title awarded by National Board of Examinations (NBE) and is considered as equivalent to Postgraduate MD or MS qualification. DNB candidates undergo a training program in their choice of Broad, and Super specialties and exams for DNB are conducted by NBE in 54 disciplines.

 

Max Healthcare is accredited by National Board of Examinations (NBE), which also conducts the FMGE Examination on behalf of the MCI, for imparting training and organizing fellowship programs for DNB candidates.  Currently, following DNB Programs are offered by Max Institute of Medical Excellence (MIME):

 

DNB Broad Specialty Programs

 

Sl. No.	Broad Specialty
1	General Medicine
2	Pathology
3	Radio Diagnosis
4	Pediatrics
5	Emergency Medicine
6	Surgical Oncology
7	Nephrology
8	Radio Therapy
9	Anesthesia
10	ENT (Ears Nose Throat)

DNB Super Specialty Programs

 

Sl. No.	Super Specialty
1	Cardiology
2	Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery (CTVS)
3	Neurology
4	Gastroenterology
5	Neurosurgery
6	Surgical Oncology
7	Family Medicine
8	Orthopedics

DNB Fellowship Programs

 

Sl. No.	Fellowship Programs
1	Interventional Cardiology
2	Cardiac Anesthesia
3	Minimal Access Surgery
4	Critical Care Surgery

We are sure that LAU students will immensely benefit from these new opportunities, and they will utilize these privileges to emerge as great medical professionals.