PGIMER to Hold Spot Counselling for MD, MS Courses Tomorrow, check Tentative Seat Positions

Chandigarh- Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) is going to conduct the Spot Counselling for MD and MS Courses for the July 2024 Session tomorrow i.e. on 31st August 2024 at PGIMER, Chandigarh.

As per the notice issued in this regard, PGIMER has informed all those candidates who have qualified the Institutes of National Importance Common Entrance Test (INI CET) conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi for July 2024 but have not joined or do not hold any seat in INI for July 2024 session that the Spot Counselling and Spot Admissions to MD and MS Courses in PGIMER, Chandigarh for July 2024 session is scheduled to be held on August 31, 2024 at Bhargava Auditorium of the institute.

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Eligible and interested candidates are requested to be seated in the auditorium from 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM tomorrow and submit a Rank letter of (INI-CET) July 2024 and mark their attendance. It is to be noted that after 11:00 AM no candidate will be entertained for the counselling.

All the provisionally eligible candidates, who are not holding any seat by allocation, are eligible to participate in the Spot Counseling and Spot Admission. Also, the candidates with minimum percentile in INI-CET (July-2024) as mentioned below against each category not joined or hold any seat in INIs for the July 2024 session are eligible to attend the Spot Counseling.

i For seats under Unreserved (UR), Foreign Nationals including Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) will be 50th percentile.

ii For OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, and Bhutanese Nationals seats will be 45th percentile.

However, the candidates who have been allocated a seat in any previous round of seat allocation and have joined/reported on an allocated seat as per the procedure of joining/reporting & holding the seat are not eligible for the stray round/SPOT counselling and SPOT admission.

Moreover, eligible candidates who are willing to attend the Spot Counseling should have to bring all the Original documents with them and those who will opt for the seat during the counselling will have to join immediately on the same day i.e. 31 August 2024 and also have to submit the original documents at the time of counselling. However, no request for an extension of joining will be entertained. Selected candidates also have to deposit a course fee/security amount of Rs. 4470/- through a debit card on the spot to provisionally confirm their seats. A list of documents/Certificates that are required to be deposited in Original along with one set of self-attested photocopies are given below-

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DOCUMENTS

1 INI-CET (July-2024) Scorecard.

2 Final Registration Slip.

3 Admit Card issued by AIIMS New Delhi.

4 Mark Sheets of MBBS/ 1st, 2nd and 3rd Professional Examinations.

5 MBBS Degree Certificate.

6 Internship Completion Certificate/Certificate from the Head of Institution or College that the candidate will be completing the internship by 31st July 2024.

7 Permanent/Provisional Registration Certificate issued by State Medical Council/NMC.

8 High School/Higher Secondary Certificate/Birth Certificate as proof of date of birth. (Matriculation).

9 The Candidate should also bring the following category Original Certificate issued by the competent authority, if applicable-

i SC/ST- Original Certificates issued by the competent authority.

ii OBC- Original Certificates should be issued between 20.05.2023 to 19.05.2024 (inclusive of both dates) by the competent authority.

Furthermore, Foreign National/Bhutanese Nationals seats will not be converted against any other category. However, no Foreign National/Bhutanese Nationals candidate will be allowed to join the MD/MS course without registration with the National Commission of India.

If it is established, at any time during the process of Seat allocation of INI-CET July 2024 or later, that the applicant has deliberately furnished incorrect information for falsification, it will be treated as an attempt to cheat and the candidature will be annulled and further legal and disciplinary actions will be taken.

Moreover, PGIMER has also released tentative seat positions for spot counselling and spot admission for MD and MS courses. Below are the details-

TENTATIVE SEAT POSITIONS

S.NO

NAME OF THE MD/MS COURSES

TOTAL

UR

OBC

1

GENERAL SURGERY.

1

1

2

PSYCHIATRY.

2

1

1

3

OPHTHALMOLOGY.

1

1

TOTAL

4

3

1

FOR FOREIGN NATIONAL/BHUTANESE NATIONALS

S.NO

NAME OF THE MD/MS COURSES

FN

BHUTANI

1

BIOCHEMISTRY.

1

2

PSYCHIATRY.

1

3

MEDICINE.

1

4

PHARMACOLOGY.

1

TOTAL

3

1

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Health Bulletin 30/ August/ 2024

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Court denies relief to doctor accused of running illegal gender determination racket
Terming ‘female infanticide’ as a deeply disturbing issue, the Punjab and Haryana High Court recently dismissed a plea filed by a doctor from Haryana’s Hisar seeking the concession of anticipatory bail in a case booked against him under the provisions of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act and IPC.
As per the Tribune report, Justice Kaul asserted the petitioner was facing serious allegations of operating a widespread illegal sex determination racket in the states of Punjab and Haryana using a portable ultrasound machine in undisclosed locations. Customers were allegedly blindfolded before being taken to the locations to avoid detection. The petitioner was also involved in seven other criminal cases, five of which involved similar offences under the PCPNDT Act.
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RG Kar medico death, Bengal junior doctors continue cease-work, refuse to end protest
Junior doctors in West Bengal, have been on strike since August 9 following the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate medico at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College Hospital, have decided to continue their agitation despite another appeal from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
According to the PTI report, a member of the West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Forum said they would not withdraw the agitation unless their demands, such as justice for the deceased postgraduate trainee of the RG Kar hospital, were met.
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NMC clarifies PG medicos can give final exams without HoD’s approval on dissertation
Issuing clarification regarding the mandatory requirement of dissertation/thesis submission to appear in the final postgraduate medical examination, the Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has mentioned that the students will not be barred from appearing in the exam if they fail to obtain the approval of dissertation/thesis from the HoD.
Writing to the Vice Chancellors of Health Science Universities in India and the Deans/Principals of the Medical Colleges/Institutions in India, the Commission further added that the dissertation now accounts for 5% of the total marks in the clinical/practical and viva voce components, meaning 20 marks out of the total marks allocated for these components are reserved for the dissertation.
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18-year-old Noida samosa seller aces NEET UG: ‘Selling samosas won’t define my future’
An 18-year-old from Noida, who sells samosas on a cart, has triumphed in the NEET UG exam, despite the challenges of his daily life. Sunny Kumar, who studied at night while managing his cart, has achieved his dream of studying medicine. His inspiring journey was highlighted by Physics Wallah’s Alakh Pandey, showcasing Kumar’s dedication and resilience through videos of his study space and notes.
Sunny Kumar’s routine was far from typical. After school ended at 2 PM, he ran his samosa stall for several hours before dedicating his evenings to studying late into the night. His hard work and perseverance paid off when he scored an impressive 664 out of 720 in the NEET UG 2024 exam. Despite juggling work and studies, Sunny remained focused on his goal of becoming a doctor.

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Himachal govt to implement Bulk Drug Park Project on its own, says CM Sukhu

Shimla: The government of Himachal Pradesh will do the implementation of the Bulk Drug Park Project worth Rs 1,000 crore on its own, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said.

The land and electricity will also be provided at subsidised rates to the investors, he added.

The project aims to set up a mega drug manufacturing facility spanning 570 hectares in the Haroli assembly segment of Una district.

Intervening during Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan’s reply to a question by Congress’s Kewal Singh Pathania on the Bulk Drug Park, Sukhu said the terms and conditions of the project would be revised after 10 years.

Water and electricity would be supplied at commercial rates and charges would be levied for waste, solid waste, and steam management, he added.

Sukhu also blamed the previous BJP government for allegedly failing to secure the interests of the state while signing memorandums of understanding for hydropower and other projects.

Agreements for Dhaulasidh, Luhri and Sunni hydropower projects were signed against the interests of the state, he alleged.

In his reply, Chauhan said the state government has decided to execute the project on its own by spending Rs 1,000 crore and it would be completed by March 31, 2026.

The state government will soon return the Rs 30 crore given by the Union government for this project, he added.

According to the terms and conditions, power would be supplied to the investors at Rs 3 per unit despite the government purchasing it at Rs 7 per unit, he said.

Work on the project has begun and Rs 50 crore has been sanctioned. The project is expected to attract investments worth Rs 50,000 crore and give employment to 20,000 people, he said.

The project would be implemented by the State Implementing Agency under the Himachal Pradesh Bulk Drug Park Infrastructure Limited, the minister said. 

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Kolkata Private Hospitals Introduce Ambulance Services to Improve Emergency Response

Kolkata: In a significant development, several private hospitals in Kolkata have announced the introduction of dedicated ambulance services. This new initiative aims to improve emergency medical response and ensure prompt transportation for patients in need of urgent care.

Several private hospitals had to transport emergency patients who were either stranded or unable to find transport on Wednesday. Ambulances carried numerous critical patients and those scheduled for surgery. Despite these efforts, hundreds of patients had to postpone their admissions, and non-emergency surgeries scheduled for the day were cancelled.

Attendance at outpatient departments (OPDs) also fell by 20% to 35% across private hospitals in Kolkata.

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Ayanabh DebGupta, regional COO of Manipal Hospitals, reported a 5%-6% dip in OPD attendance across its four units. He explained that the drop occurred because patients from outside the city were unable to make it to the hospital.

At BP Poddar Hospital, OPD footfall fell by 20%, even though the hospital arranged pick-up and drop-off services for patients within a 7-km radius. According to the Times of India, Supriyo Chakrabarty said, “Although we provided transportation for nearby patients, we also offered online video consultations for those from farther away.” He added, “This was necessary due to the high patient load we’ve been experiencing. Despite the slight decrease in footfall on Wednesday, the online consultations enabled us to reach nearly 92% of our usual OPD patient count.”

Chakrabarty further noted, “Some of our patients from the outskirts or other districts who had booked OPD appointments were unable to come. We saw a 35% drop in OPD footfall compared to our daily average. To address such challenges, we had arranged online video consultations for most patients.”

Desun Hospital experienced a significant drop in OPD attendance. Director Shaoli Dutta noted that ambulances were arranged for emergency admissions of critical patients and that some cardiac patients had postponed their appointments by a day or two. Meanwhile, Charnock Hospital reported a 15%-20% decrease in OPD footfall.

The introduction of ambulance services by private hospitals represents a significant advancement in strengthening Kolkata’s healthcare infrastructure. As these new services become operational, they are anticipated to set a benchmark for other healthcare institutions, contributing to a more robust and responsive healthcare system in the city.

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MCC Notifies On Screening Process For Additional MBBS Candidates At AFMC Pune

Pune- Additional candidates have been called for the screening process for MBBS admission to Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune through National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2024 exam.

As per the notice in this regard, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)  has informed that during the screening process at AFMC for UG admissions, the number of students reporting is quite low and the rate of medically unfit candidates is high, therefore, an additional list of candidates has been called for screening from September 01.

The reporting time for the admission screening process for MBBS admissions started on 27th August 2024 at AFMC, Pune in two slots, i.e. 07:00 AM and 08:00 AM respectively.

Also Read: AFMC Pune Notifes On Screening process, reporting Time For MBBS 2024 Admission, Details

SCREENING PROCESS

The various stages of Admission screening are as follows-

1 Identification and Verification of documents.

2 Test of English Language & Logical Reasoning (ToELR).

3 Psychological Assessment Test (PAT).

4 Interview by the Board of Officers.

5 Medical Examination & Medical Board.

DOCUMENTS

Candidates are required to bring the original, self-attested true copies and soft copies on CD of the following documents-

1 NEET UG 2024 Admit Card.

2 Result Sheet of NEET UG 2024.

3 Class X (10th) Marks Sheet.

4 Class X (10th) Pass Certificate (If not mentioned in Class X mark sheet).

5 Class XII (10+2) Mark Sheet.

6 Class XII (10+2) Pass Certificate (If not mentioned in Class XII mark sheet).

7 Transfer Certificate/School leaving certificate.

8 Migration Certificate.

9 Proof of Date of birth.

10 Aadhar Card- Photocopy (mandatory requirement for registration with MUHS.

11 Nationality Certificate/ Passport.

12 Gap Certificate (Duly signed by Notary)- would be made in AFMC if required.

13 Proof of having passed class XII as a regular candidate.

14 Character Certificate.

15 Caste Certificate.

16 Caste Validity certificate.

17 Affidavit with FIR in case of duplicate certificate.

18 Association of Indian Universities (AIU) Equivalence Certificate.

19 Domicile Certificate.

20 NCC Certificate.

21 Sports Certificate.

22 Serving Certificate/Ex-serviceman Certificate.

23 Document Surrender Certificate.

24 Certificate of Extracurricular activities and level of representation.

25 Coloured photographs of candidates with white background: 16 passport size & 16 stamp size.

26 Print out of registration page details from the MCC website.

To view the notice, click the link below

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/afmc-pune-to-begin-mbbs-admission-screening-process-for-additional-candidates-250301.pdf

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U.S. caregivers face worsening of their own health challenges

The health of U.S. caregivers is worse than that seen in adults without the responsibility of caring for someone with a health problem or disability, according to research published in the Aug. 29 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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Massachusetts health officials report second case of potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus

Massachusetts health officials on Thursday announced a second confirmed case of the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus in the state.

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Managing early stages of abortion care at home after 12 weeks is safe and reduces time spent in hospital, study finds

A randomized controlled trial of 435 women having a medical abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy found 71% of patients who took the first dose of misoprostol at home spent fewer than 9 hours in hospital, compared to 46% of patients who took the first dose of misoprostol at hospital. There was no difference in safety outcomes observed between the two groups. However, of the women who took the first dose of misoprostol at home, 1% (2/220) completed the abortion before admission to hospital.

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Billions worldwide consume inadequate levels of micronutrients critical to human health, new study finds

More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). It is the first study to provide global estimates of inadequate consumption of 15 micronutrients critical to human health.

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Analysis shows how unproven therapeutics were portrayed in the media during the early phase of COVID-19 pandemic

A new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is shedding light on how scientific evidence and the uncertainty surrounding three unproven therapeutics were portrayed by the U.S. news media during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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