Pune: Two hospitals get NBE nod for 3 Diploma Courses, 14 PG seats to be added

Pune: In a boost to medical healthcare facilities, two Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) run New Thergaon Hospital and New Bhosari Hospital have received National Board of Examinations (NBE) accreditation for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Anaesthesia for postgraduate diploma courses.

Following the allocation of NBE accreditation, both hospitals under the administration of PCMC have successfully obtained 14 postgraduate diploma seats. New Thergaon Hospital has been accredited in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, and anaesthesia with four seats each. On the other hand, New Bhosari Hospital has been accredited in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology with two seats in total.

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The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) was established in 1975 by the Government of India with the prime objective of improving the quality of Medical Education by establishing high and uniform standards of postgraduate examinations in modern medicine on an All-India basis. NBEMS conducts postgraduate and post-doctoral examinations in approved disciplines leading to the award of Diplomate of National Board (DNB), Doctorate of National Board (DrNB) and Fellow of National Board (FNB).

The postgraduate degree awarded by the National Board of Examinations is called the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) for speciality and Doctorate of National Board (DrNB) for superspecialty. 

"To qualify for accreditation, hospitals must meet rigorous criteria, including a robust infrastructure, qualified teaching faculty, consultants, and comprehensive supportive services such as pathology labs and CT-MRI centres. Hospitals are required to have at least one year of clinical operation before applying for accreditation.

Once the application is submitted and mandatory inspection fees are paid, NBEMS appoints independent assessors to evaluate the hospital’s infrastructure, operating theatres, and diagnostic services. The assessment also considers factors like caseload, case mix, and the number of surgeries to ensure that NBEMS diploma courses provide the highest quality clinical knowledge," said a PCMC official. 

Feeling happy about the accomplishment, Dr Laxman Gophane, health officer of PCMC told HT, “It’s worth mentioning that these PCMC hospitals are among the select few nationwide to receive such accreditation, marking a significant milestone in their commitment to medical education and healthcare excellence.”

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