Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
(Declared under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956)
Applications are invited for admission to the
Associate Fellow of Industrial Health Course (2013)
Recognised by
The Directorate General Factory Advice Service & Labour Institutes (DGFASLI), Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India
Course will be conducted by
Department of Environmental Health Engineering
World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Research and Training in Occupational Health
Center for Advanced Research in Environmental Health for the Indian Council of Medical Research, Govt. Of India
This 3-month full time program will provide intensive training for medical professionals to acquire skills for occupational health practice. The course contents and curricula have been framed as per guidelines issued by the Academic Council of AFIH, Industrial Medicine Division, Central Labour Institute, DGFASLI, Mumbai. The training will prepare candidates for the qualifying examination to be conducted by the Examination Board of DGFASLI at the end of the 3 month period and successful candidates will be awarded a post graduate certificate entitled “ASSOCIATE FELLOW OF INDUSTRIAL HEALTH” which will fulfill the requirements in terms of additional qualification of Factory Medical Officers of Hazardous Process Industries as required under the Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987. This academic year the program will be administered between December 2, 2013 and February 28th, 2014.
The program is administered by The Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Sri Ramachandra University with faculty who are well recognized for research and training at the national and international levels. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art occupational health, industrial hygiene and safety laboratory as well as an extensive library. Multi?disciplinary research projects, industry linkages and national/international partnerships will provide additional exposure on national /global occupational and environmental issues as well as project opportunities for students.
Sri Ramachandra University provides a vibrant student atmosphere with nearly 3400 students enrolled in a range of medical, dental, nursing and allied health sciences programs at the undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral levels. Dedicated research and sophisticated instrumentation facilities, extensive central library resources and a large 1640-bedded multi-specialty hospital support all academic programs. The lush campus spread over an area of 150 acres provides a range of student facilities including hostel accommodations.
Number of Seats : 25
Eligibility for Admission:
1. MBBS Degree from an Institution recognized by the Medical Council of India.
2. Completion of Internship.
3. Permanent Registration with the Medical Council of India/State Medical Council.
4. A minimum of 1 year experience as full-time Medical Officer in an industrial Occupational Health facility or 2 years in general practice, after the date of completion of internship.
Selection: Eligible candidates will be admitted after an interview, on the basis of recommendations made by the interview panel. The candidates should bring all the original certificates and documents at the time of admission for verification.
Tuition Fee: Rs. 36,500/- including ACLS training (Rs. 30,000/- for candidates already possessing valid ACLS certification) should be paid by Demand Draft drawn (on or after 02nd September, 2013) in favour of “Sri Ramachandra University”, payable at Chennai.
LAST DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF DULY FILLED APPLICATIONS: 09th November, 2013
Applications complete in all respects, along with a Demand Draft for Rs.700/- towards Registration Fee drawn on any nationalized bank, in favour of “Sri Ramachandra University”, payable at Chennai, and attested photocopies of certificates should reach The Head, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Sri Ramachandra University, 1, Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai- 600 116, Tamil Nadu, by Registered Post, with Acknowledgement Due only. The envelope containing the application should be superscribed “APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO AFIH 2013”. Applicants working in Govt. /Public sector undertakings / Autonomous Bodies etc. should apply through proper channel. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
Application form can be downloaded at: Application form AFIH 2013 - Download
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