Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences

COURSES IN MEDICAL GENETICS For MD/MS in Genetics

Lucknow-226014, India
Phone Nos.: 91-522-2668004-8, 2668700, 2668800, 2668900 Ext: 2011, 2974, 2304
Fax Nos. 91-522-2668017, 2668098, and 2668129/2005

COURSES IN MEDICAL GENETICS

1. ONE YEAR POST MD/MS COURSE IN GENETICS
(Use of biotechnology in Clinical Practice, Genetics Counselling and Prenatal Diagnosis).

For details see : http://www.sgpgi.ac.in/genetics.html.

2. VIIIth ICMR Course in Medical Genetics and Genetic Counseling

For details see: www.sgpgi.ac.in.conf/genetics2008.html

Write to: suraksha@sgpgi.ac.in, shubha@sgpgi.ac.in



Eighth ICMR Course on Medical Genetics and Genetic Counseling
21 July- 2 August , 2008

Organised by: Department of Medical Genetics Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Raebareli Road, Lucknow 226 014

About the course
The Department of Medical Genetics has been organizing short courses in Genetics for clinicians. This course provides an introduction to genetics and aims at training pediatricians, obstetricians and other clinicians in some aspects of clinical genetics. In this two week course, principles of basic genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis will be covered. Along with lectures, demonstrations (lab and clinical) and interactive sessions will be held to clarify the principles of medical genetics. The course is aimed at training clinicians in counseling for common genetic problems and to identify clinical situations requiring genetic evaluations. It will also cover the indications and interpretation of various genetic tests. It will provide the participants an opportunity to enter the fascinating new world of molecular genetics, which is becoming an important part of all branches of medicine in the 21st century.

Eligibility
The course is for medical specialists only. Doctors with postgraduate degree (MD, MS), and postgraduate students in any clinical specialty are eligible.

Course fee
Rs. 12,000 per participant
Rs. 7,000 for faculty/teachers/student of medical colleges
Accommodation and food Accommodation and food will be provided. Accommodation will be arranged in the Institute's guest house.

How to apply
Send the application form with a bank draft (in the name of 'COURSE ON GENETIC COUNSELING', payable at Lucknow) to the following address. The seats are limited and selection will be on first-come-first-serve basis. The application form can be downloaded here and should be accompanied by a short write-up about your plans to use training in genetics. Applications of teaching faculty and students should be duly forwarded by the head of the department or institution.

Detailed Programe

Dr. Shubha R Phadke
Professor Department of Medical Genetics Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Lucknow 226 014 Fax : 0522- 2668973, 2668017 Phone : 0522-2668700 or 2668800 Extn. 2325, 2334, 2348 E-mail : shubha@sgpgi.ac.in


Prof. Suraksha Agrawal
Head Department of Medical Genetics