ICMR Invites Applications For training course on Medical Genetics in Reproductive and Child Health, MBBS, MD, MS, DM, MCh doctors can apply

New Delhi- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is set to conduct a 4-week training course on "Medical Genetics in Reproductive and Child Health." The program is sponsored by the Department of Health Research (DHR) and will take place at ICMR-NIRRCH in Mumbai from 3 to 28 June 2024. In this regard, ICMR has released an advertisement giving details of a 4-week DHR-sponsored training course.

ELIGIBILITY

1 Indian citizens with MBBS/MD/MS/DM or MCH holding regular positions are eligible to apply. Candidates from North-East and semi-urban/rural regions of India are encouraged to apply.

2 Candidates in service should forward their applications through the proper channels and upload an NOC from the Head of the Institution along with their application.

Eligible candidates can register themselves through the link given in the advertisement by April 25, 2024. After registration, selected candidates will receive an email confirmation by April 30, 2024. Although there is no fee for registration but however a refundable deposit of Rs 2000/- will be collected from the participants.

Besides, accommodation will also be provided to the participants on request at a nominal cost. For any further queries, candidates can contact through email, which is mentioned in the advertisement.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

The objective of the program is to introduce existing technologies for genetic testing and their utilities, diagnostic algorithms for genetic disorders affecting potential and child health, interpretation of genetic diagnostic reports and genetic counselling.

ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (ICMR-NIRRCH) located in Parel, Mumbai is a premier institute which conducts clinical, basic, operational and implementation research on different aspects of reproductive and child health. This DHR course is being organized by the Genetic Research Centre, ICMRNIRRCH. This course aims at imparting conceptual and technical know-how through a series of lectures, hands-on sessions and tutorials on the advances in clinical and laboratory genetics including research methodologies.

To view the advertisement, click the link below