Haldwani’s Base Hospital is preparing to start Diplomate of National Board (DNB) courses while continuing treatment for patients from across Kumaon. The proposed courses would create a pathway for higher medical training in selected departments, but admissions can begin only after the hospital receives approval.
The hospital administration will first assess its facilities, staffing and other arrangements against standards set by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It plans to identify gaps and work to address them before submitting the proposal for recognition.
Departments being considered
The 200-bed hospital receives between 1500 and 1600 patients in its outpatient department every day. It also provides super-speciality services in urology, while several other departments have doctors who could support the proposed training programme.
The departments under consideration are:
- General Medicine, with 4 doctors
- Orthopaedics, with 2 doctors
- Ear, Nose and Throat, with 2 doctors
- General Surgery, with 2 doctors
- Ophthalmology, with 3 doctors
The administration is examining whether these departments have the required specialists, patient load, infrastructure and other resources for DNB training. The assessment will determine which departments can meet the recognition requirements.
Approval will come before admissions
Base Hospital Chief Medical Superintendent Dr. M.K. Tiwari said the hospital is moving the process forward by writing to the relevant authority. The proposal will be prepared after reviewing the available resources and arrangements against NMC requirements.
If shortcomings are identified, the hospital will attempt to complete the necessary requirements. The courses and admission process will start in the concerned departments only after approval is granted.
How the proposed programme would work
The DNB course generally lasts 3 years after MBBS, according to the details provided for the proposed programme. Entry would be through the NEET-PG examination and the prescribed counselling process.
Trainees would learn through patient treatment at the hospital, supervised instruction from senior specialists and theoretical study. The proposed subjects include General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT and Ophthalmology.
For patients in Kumaon, the plan links hospital treatment with the possible development of more trained specialists within the same institution. However, the hospital has not yet received the approval required to begin courses or admit trainees.
Conclusion
Base Hospital in Haldwani is preparing a proposal for DNB courses in 5 medical fields, with NMC standards, resource assessment and formal approval required before training can begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Haldwani Base Hospital planning?
The hospital is preparing to start Diplomate of National Board courses in selected departments while continuing patient treatment.
Q. How many beds does the hospital have?
Base Hospital has a capacity of 200 beds.
Q. How many patients visit its OPD daily?
The hospital’s outpatient department receives between 1500 and 1600 patients each day.
Q. Which departments are being considered for DNB courses?
The departments are General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT and Ophthalmology.
Q. What approval is required?
The hospital must meet National Medical Commission standards and receive approval from the relevant authority before starting the courses.
Q. How long is the proposed DNB programme?
The programme generally lasts 3 years after MBBS.
Q. How will candidates enter the programme?
Admission would be through the NEET-PG examination and the prescribed counselling process.
