SDS Tuberculosis research Center & Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Disease

INTRODUCTION

SDS TRC and Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Disease is a 470 bedded Teaching Government runned Autonomous with tertiary care, super - specialty referral institution with undertaking of two departments. Departments like - pulmonary Medicine and departments of Thoracic Surgery which has its own teaching and non - teaching staff along with supportive staff.

The college is striped with 44 acres of land and situated in the heart of the city of Bengaluru assisting the needs for the entire Karnataka surrounded with states and countries. The Urbanisation, Industrialization and Pollution of motor vehicles have brought a significant issue in respiratory diseases. Over the last years, they are strictly researching the respiratory and cardiac centers in both the Government and Private sectors. Many patients of chest diseases belong to the middle or lower part of socio - economic group and are denied proper treatments elsewhere.

More than thoracic surgery, cardiac surgery has a high impact of indicating morbidity and mortality and majorly it affects the poor part of the society though no late section for society has spared. This institution is a centre for pulmonary Medicine and Thoracic Surgery and all the emergency thoracic cases managed by them. The cases of thoracic surgery are referred not only from the entire Karnataka state but also from the neighbouring states.

It strives on most important care of respiratory diseases and to make the SDS TRC & Rajiv Gandhi Institutions of chest diseases Bangalore to make it as centre of Excellence in respiratory cases and the Government of Karnataka has announced autonomous status for its institution and been registered under the Co-Operative Society SDS TRC and Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Disease.

Bengaluru is seen to be the health hub and there are only few institutions in the country offering good exclusive care facilities and thoracic surgical work. By developing the institution it can also attract the patients from all over the country for significant treatments of all chest diseases. The main target is to attain better health/wellness for the population at an affordable budget, along with its quality and value and update the institution at national and international level.

HIGHLIGHTS OF SDS TRC BANGALORE:

In below given table the major subjects of SDS TRC and Rajiv Gandhi Institute Bangalore, and the candidates can have a glance on it:

COURSE DETAILS AND FEE STRUCTURE:

The specific course and fee details of SDS TRC, Bangalore is mentioned in below, the applicant read it carefully and follow the details of college for admission:

MD - Seat Intake - 14

FEE STRUCTURE

Cours: 3 Years

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND ADMISSION PROCESS:

The PG courses are undertaken by the SDS TRC and Rajiv Gandhi Institute Bangalore. The eligible candidates will be guided based on their merits obtained in their respective entrance exam. The merit-based seat allotment for MBBS, MD/MS Program, the counselling process will be conducted by the KEA-Karnataka Examination Authority. The admission process of the SDS TRC, Bangalore will proceed on the basis of candidates selection and eligible criteria. Down below the eligibility and admission process has been mentioned.

MD

• The candidates joining the MD/MS Program must uphold an MBBS Degree with an aggregate of 50% from an identified medical college.

• The candidates must have completed the one year mandatory rotary residential internship before the prescribed admission date.

• The age limit to join must be 17 years old or must have crossed the age before the 31st December.

Admission Process

To join the MD Program, follow the below mentioned admission process of SDS TRC and Rajiv Gandhi Institute Bangalore:

MD

• Candidates must clear the NEET PG entrance exam conducted by the NTA.

• Once the candidates are qualified get registered for the counselling from the official website KEA Portal.

• The seat allotment process will go on the basis candidates performance in the NEET PG, chosen program, seat and quota availability.

• On the particular date, report to the college with the original documents and submit it.

• Once the documents formalities get verified, pay the admission fees.

Required Documents:

Once the admission is confirmed, the candidates must submit all the necessary documents to the college :

For PG Candidates:

• Class 10+2 Mark sheet/Certificate(DOB Proof).

• Admit card and score card of NEET-PG.

• Allotment letter from KEA.

• A MBBS Degree certificate.

• Mark sheets of MBBS of all year.

• Internship Completed Certificate(from the recognised University).

• Attempts certificate.

• Medical Registration Certificate(NMC/MCI or State Council).

• Transfer Certificate from previous institute.

• Migration Certificate(if applicable).

• Valid Proof(updated Aadhaar card/PAN Card).

• Eight Passport size photographs.

• Caste and Income certificate.

• Domicile certificate.’

• Thumb impression left and right.

• Students signature.

• Bank passbook first page/cheque photo.

• Mother tongue.

• Class 1-12 school name, address, and passing year.

• Payment challan.

• Verification certificate.

• Medical fitness certificate.

• Character certificate.

• Aadhar card of parents.

• Parents and students aadhar xerox.

• Confirmation slip.

• RTGS Slip.

• KEA Application form.

STRENGTH AND CHALLENGES

STRENGTH

Specialised hospitals for TB and chest diseases patients.

It has strong clinical exposure because of its high patient flow

Offers healthcare services at an affordable cost.

The doctors are highly experienced in pulmonary disease.

It is a good referral center for the complicative respiratory cases.

It is located in the center part of Bangalore with good connectivity.

Green and clean with a good environment.

CHALLENGES

High patient flow and need to wait for long hours

Low infrastructure in some departments

Some patients complaints regarding staff behaviour

In service process the administrators delay it

It take low seat intake for PG Program

For the growth purpose it depend on the government funds

Some modern diagnostics amenities are limited.

CONCLUSION

SDS TRC and Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Disease is a reputative government institute significantly known for its expertise in tuberculosis and respiratory disorders. It offers strong clinical amenities, budget friendly treatments, and experienced faculty. Moreover, it also faces challenges in overcrowding, infrastructure limitation, and delay in administrators which still affect overall expertise. Despite all these issues, it is still noted to be a significant center for the chest disease treatments and medical training in Karnataka.