DNB Neurosurgery

SSSIHMS Neurosurgery DNB program is designed to train and equip future neuro surgeons with best skills and practices. SSSIHMS is accredited by NBE to offer Residency program in Neurosurgery under two streams: a 3-year Post graduate training leading to DNB in Neuro surgery and a Direct course of 6 years (post MBBS). The department was first accredited in the year 2003 to train 1 candidate every year.

6 Year Program:
The 6 year residential program starts in January-February every year. Candidates desirous of applying for the course should have passed MBBS+ Internship and should have cleared CET conducted by the National Board of Examinations. Subsequently, they should register themselves for the Centralized Counseling, NBE in order to be eligible for admissions.

The 6 years course is structured as 2years+3 years+1 year. In the first 2 years, residents will go through General Surgery and Allied specialties posting. This will be followed by examination conducted by NBE. In the next 3 years, residents will be exposed to cases pertaining to Neurosurgery. They will be trained in all aspects of Operative skills and Clinical techniques, thereby gaining valuable hands on experience. In the last year the residents will be placed in a centre of excellence. Candidates can opt for the exit examination at the end of 5 years or 6 years. However, the certification will be issued only after they complete the 6 years of training. Candidates will be assessed every year by the Institution and the results will be sent to NBE.

During their training, candidates are paid stipend as per National Board Guidelines. In keeping with the philosophy of Sathya Sai Institutions, the course is offered Free of Cost.

Visits to the department can be arranged by prior appointment through the Public Relation office or the Head of the Department.

For further enquiries please contact:

Address:
HR Department, Academic Section
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences,
EPIP Area, Whitefield,
Bangalore-560 066
Telephone: 080-28411500 ext 415
Email: registrarblr@52.148.87.145.in