PGI begins 3-yr course in interventional radiology

Chandigarh, July 2

The PGIMER has started an advanced three-year doctorate of medicine (DM) course in interventional radiology from July 1.

Prof MS Sandhu, Head of the Department of Radiodiagnosis, said, “This is the first such course being started in North India. Another hospital, which is currently offering this course in the country, is Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.”

Prof Sandhu said, “Interventional radiology is a very important subspecialty of radiology, wherein minimally invasive procedures can be done in a short span of time under minimal anaesthesia. Most of these procedures may be relatively painless and can be done on an out-patient basis. The department has been running an interventional radiology outpatient clinic on a daily basis for the past two years, which is also a unique concept for any government hospital in the country.”

Treatment with interventional radiology is indicated in those cancer patients in whom surgery is not an option due to technical factors or due to the presence of comorbidities such as heart disease or advanced liver disease. The three-year course will involve hands-on training, didactic lectures and interactive learning. — TNS