Overview
Nestled in the heart of Kozhikode, Aster MIMS Hospital stands as a beacon of excellence in medical education and healthcare. Among its illustrious offerings is the DrNB (Doctorate of National Board) Programme in Nephrology, initiated in 2017. Since its inception, this programme has carved a niche as one of the most distinguished training platforms in nephrology across the region.
Academic Excellence
The programme is anchored by a robust academic framework, fostering an environment where learning thrives. Highlights include:
• Comprehensive Topic Presentations: Covering every facet of nephrology, from foundational concepts to cutting-edge advancements.
• Journal Clubs: Analyzing recent research to keep up with global trends.
• Clinico-Pathological Meetings:Bridging clinical insights with pathology for holistic learning.
• Hands-On Clinical Teaching Sessions: Shaping practical expertise.
• Theory Paper Writing Sessions: Enhancing residents’ academic writing skills.
• DNB Hub and Library: A dedicated, air-conditioned space offering a serene and well-equipped reading environment. Residents also benefit from access to major medical journals and a subscription to UpToDate, empowering them with the latest evidence-based resources.
Students receive excellent support in thesis selection and research, leading to remarkable achievements. Two theses by the trainees garnered special commendations as outstanding from the National Board. Additionally, trainees have presented oral papers and posters at state, national, and international nephrology conferences. Notably:
• A Best Paper Award at the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation.
• Back-to-back Best Paper Awards in Transplantation and Dialysis at the NAK meetings of 2023 and 2024.
• First and Second Positions in scientific poster presentations at the 2024 NAK meeting a rare and commendable feat.
World-Class Clinical Facilities
Residents receive unparalleled training in a range of clinical procedures and facilities, including:
• A state-of-the-art 35-bed Dialysis Unit offering therapies like hemodiafiltration, expanded hemodialysis, and more.
• Expertise in critical care nephrology, including CRRT, SLED, hemoperfusion, plasmapheresis, and membrane adsorption therapy for sepsis and toxins.
• Advanced peritoneal dialysis setups, encompassing automated peritoneal dialysis and CAPD.
• Pediatric Dialysis: Comprehensive care tailored to pediatric nephrology needs.
• A robust transplant programme that spans live, deceased, ABO-incompatible, swap, and combined liver-kidney transplants, including robotic-assisted transplants—the only centre in North Kerala offering robotic-assisted transplantation.
Mastery in Procedures
Residents gain hands-on experience and mastery in:
• USG-guided and Cath lab-guided dialysis catheter insertions, including complex vascular access placements.
• Guided native and allograft renal biopsies, as well as PD catheter placements and salvage techniques.
• POCUS training specific to renal health and fluid status monitoring
The programme also facilitates collaboration with interventional radiology and vascular surgery departments, further enriching the residents' exposure and expertise.
The hospital is equipped with:
Housing cutting-edge diagnostic tools like a 256-slice CT scanner and a 3 Tesla MRI for precision imaging.
Providing cross-matching, HLA typing, and molecular diagnostics for infectious agents.
Led by experienced transplant surgeons.
Performing renal functional and structural imaging and offering PET scan facilities to support nephrology training.
Ensuring comprehensive diagnostic support.
Presentations/ Awards and Publications of Nephrology DrNB students of Aster MIMS , Kozhikode
