IGNOU - Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM)

About the course

This programme has been developed to provide an opportunity to MBBS doctors in government and private sector for updating their knowledge and developing skills in the area of Geriatric Medicine for providing comprehensive care to the elderly.

Objective of the Programme

After completion of the programme, the learners should be able to :

i) Upgrade their knowledge and skills for providing comprehensive health care to elderly;

ii) Inculcate the inter - disciplinary approach for diagnosing and management of geriatric problems and

iii) Improve their clinical, social and communication skills by undergoing hands on training in medical colleges.

Programme Design

Programme package consisting of self-instructional print material (called blocks) audio-video cassettes, telecast, broadcast, teleconferencing and radio-counselling. More than 50% of the credit hours is devoted for hands-on-training. The programme has two theory courses (MME-004 and MME-005) and two Practical courses (MMEL-004 and MMEL-005).

Program Code

PGDGM

Min age as on 1st Jan. of the Academic Year

No bar

Duration (Min)

1 years

Duration (Max)

3 years

Program Fee

Rs. 15,200/- (Programme fee includes Registration fee of Rs 100/-)

Fee details presented here are indicative and are subject to change. Students are advised to check with the admission notification or with the authorities concerned for the latest information.

Medium of Instruction

English

Admission details

Admission notification is generally released in May/June and the last date for submission of filled-in application forms will be September 30 for January session and March 31 for July session. However students are requested to check with the official admission notification for the exact dates related to admissions.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be made on the basis of merit. Regional Centre wise merit lists will be prepared on the basis of total scores of the applicants. Separate merit list will be prepared for different categories as per IGNOU Rules.

The scores for merit list will be calculated on the basis of the following two criteria:

• Total percentage of marks secured in all MBBS examinations

• Total years of experience (period from date of completion of internship up to the date of beginning of session).

Allotment of Programme Study Centres

There are 18 Programme Study Centres as listed in the prospectus regional centre wise. However, additional centres are expected to be activated in the states not having a PSC. The activation of these centres is subject to approval of respective State Governments. Establishment of centres in these states will depend upon the availability of a medical college with a geriatric clinic/and ward and the approval of the state government. In case an application is received in a regional centre where a programme Study Centre is not activated, the candidate’s application shall be sent to the nearest regional centre having a PSC for further processing.

Programme Implementation

The students enrolled for the programme will be attached to the identified programme study centre which are medical colleges or a tertiary medical care set up (programme study centre). In addition, they will have to undergo the hands-on-training at identified district hospitals (Skill Development Centres) for 70 hours. The contact sessions at PSC will be of 30 days divided into four spells, spread over a period of one year. Programme Study Centres once allotted will not be changed except in case of vacancy and provided no practical training has been undertaken by the candidate.

Other Information

The candidates of B.Sc. (N), PGDMCH, PGDHHM & PGDGM should deposit only the Registration Fee of Rs. 100/- with the application form. Their selection will be determined by way of a merit list and they will be duly informed. Only selected candidates will be required to pay the Programme Fee within a stipulated date. Applicants of B.Sc (N) should also fill in the Form-A attached to the Application Form. PGDMCH & PGDGM students also to fill the Form-B, PGDHHM students to fill the Form-C.

For information on Student Registration & Evaluation, please email to sred@ignou.ac.in

For information on Material Production and Distribution, please email mpdd@ignou.ac.in

For other information, please email to ssc@ignou.ac.in

Eligibility Criteria / Entry Requirements

MBBS

Information about the courses provided here is partial and should not be treated as comprehensive. i.e The institution would be offering other course than those mentioned here. Students are advised to check with the intitution for the latest information in regard to the course.

The following is a partial list of courses similar to IGNOU Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine - offered by other Universities in India

• Amity University - Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) - Clinical Data Management
• Anna University Coimbatore - DODE - Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) - Bioinformatics

Note: The above courses are picked automatically by the website for indicative purpose only and does not mean that the University treats the courses as equivalent or similar. Students have to check with the University for the similarity of the course or for any further information in this regard.