neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology - Academics

DM IN NEURO RADIOLOGY

OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE

The DM in Neuro Radiology is targeted to develop the candidates’ clinical acumen and skills so as to enable them to function as experts in diagnostic and therapeutic neuroradiology.  The trainee would undergo training in neuroradiology including both Imaging and interventional procedures related to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head and neck and organs of special sciences in adults, children and infants.  On completion of the course, the candidate should be able to deliver the highest quality of patient care, be a Competent and inspiring teacher, and be able to pursue both clinical and experimental research.

TRAINING PROGRAMME:

The details of the programme are as follows:

The training programme aims to impart the candidate a sound theoretical and practical knowledge in neuro and vascular imaging and interventional techniques.  During this period they shall take part in all activities of the Department to develop insight of practical approach in Patient management.

The training programme includes:

• Posting with CT, MRI,Ultrasound and Doppler Imaging – Operation of machine and other imaging Modalities, interpretation of computed tomography and MRI scans for craniospinal and vascular diseases
• Posting in Catheterization Lab – For invasive diagnostic procedure like myelography, aortography, Cerebral angiography etc, Training in Interventional Procedures
• Posting in MMR – Operation of machine and setting of hybrid protocols, workup of patients, injection of radio pharmaceuticals and reporting of hybrid imaging.

The candidates will be given practical training and later independent hands on experience in the following procedures:

Diagnostic angiographic work up on DSA, Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty procedure, Peripheral  Thrombolysis, Thrombolysis in Stroke patient. Embolization of peripheral vascular lesions, Water soluble myelography, Diagnostic agiography, Transarterial particulate embolisation of tumours of the head and neck, Transarterial liquid embolisation of cranio spinal vascular malformations, Percutaneous biopsy of the spine, Stereotactic procedures. 

• Clinical posting – in – Neurology, Neurosurgery and other departments
•  Research activities in collaboration with other Departments.
•  Exposure to animal experimental lab.
•  Posting in the Department of Neuroradiology in any other Institution in the Country.
• Patient Care:  The candidate is provided with the necessary knowledge and skill that he may be able to:          – Help the physician/surgeon in choosing the right investigation/interventional   Procedure by routine interactions. Plan, modify and execute diagnostic and interventional procedures independently or with assistance if necessary.  Manage the patient post-procedure.  Handle neurological emergencies

•   Interpret radiological examinations of body systems other than CNS as well.Emergency management of patients with head injury, spinal injury, raised intracranial tension, subarachnoid haemorrhage and strokes requiring neuroradiologic evaluations.  The candidate will be required to have a thorough knowledge of such emergency procedures and be able to respond intelligently and quickly to these needs.
• Research paper & Teaching – The candidate should design and conduct clinical or experimental research under the guidance of an accredited guide.  The research paper should be of high order and may be in the form of an original article or manuscript fit for publication or already published in any approved journal.   The candidate will participate in all the teaching assignments of the department.  This will include:

• Journal reviews, case reviews, inter-departmental conferences and the like.

• Present cases at the intra and interdepartmental conferences.

• Daily supervised film-reading sessions:  Concurrently with the clinical training, the candidates shall be required, attend lectures in Neuro-anatomy, Embryology, Neuropathology, Neurochemistry and Pharmacology as related to Neuroradiology.