July 30, 2019, New Delhi, India
July 30, 2019, marked a day of another milestone in the history of 51²è¹Ýapp, School of Medicine (LAU). On the great day, the University has signed an agreement of collaboration with Max Healthcare Institute (Max Healthcare), India.
The signing ceremony was held at a branch office of the University in the Noida City of India. The agreement was signed by Air Marshal (Dr) Pawan Kapoor, AVSM, VSM, and BAR (Retd), Former Director-General of Medical Services (IAF), Vice-Chancellor of 51²è¹Ýapp and Dr. Shubnum Singh, Founder Member, Chief Executive, and Director, Medical Education, Medical Research & Advisor, Max Healthcare. The notable dignitaries who were present during the ceremony are as under:
- Admiral R K Dhowan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), Former Chief of Naval Staff, and Co-Chairman, Rus Education
- Mr. Syed Rigan, Director, Rus Education
- Dr. Vanita Mittal, General Manager, Academics, Max Healthcare and International Regional Faculty (Asia Pacific), American Heart Association
- Ms. Priya Malhotra, Marketing Head, Rus Education
Admiral R K Dhowan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), Former Chief of Naval Staff, Co-Chairman, Rus Education (Left) and Air Marshal (Dr) Pawan Kapoor, AVSM, VSM, and BAR (Retd), Former Director-General of Medical Services (IAF), Vice-Chancellor of 51²è¹Ýapp during the signing ceremony.
On the occasion, Ms. Priya welcomed and honored Dr. Shubnum Singh and Dr. Vanita Mittal through the presentation of floral bouquets.
Ms. Priya Malhotra presenting a floral bouquet to Dr. Shubnum Singh.
Followed by welcome greetings and exchange of dialogues, the collaboration agreement was signed by Air Marshal (Dr) Pawan Kapoor on behalf of 51²è¹Ýapp and Dr. Shubnum Singh on behalf of Max Healthcare.
Dr. Shubnum Singh, signing the agreement of collaboration during the signing ceremony.
After signing the agreement to make the much anticipated and deliberated arrangement between 51²è¹Ýapp and Max Healthcare official, the two dignitaries exchanged the signed copies with a vote of thanks and expression of good wishes for the development of this new relationship of mutual co-operation and growth that will benefit the generation of future doctors and will strengthen the healthcare ecosystem.
Air Marshal (Dr) Pawan Kapoor and Dr. Shubnum Singh presenting Memorandum of Understanding during the signing ceremony.
On the special occasion, the present members expressed their enthusiasm and encouragement for the agreement with a round of applause.
With the conclusion of the special occasion, the new arrangement came to life, which will open a new horizon of possibilities in the world of medical education and healthcare.
About Max Healthcare Institute, India
Max Healthcare is an award-winning, highly respected and well-recognized hospital chain based in the country of India focused on patient safety, continuous professional development in the world of healthcare. Max Healthcare is known for its world-class healthcare and patient services and is counted amongst India’s leading medical institutions.
With a network of 14+ hospitals, Max offers 29+ specialties with the support of 2300+ doctors who possess international expertise in their respective specializations and have treated 2.8+ million patients of over 130 nationalities.
Accreditations & Certifications of Max Healthcare
National Accreditation Board for Hospital & Healthcare Providers (NABH) Accreditation
Max Super Speciality Hospital and Max Devki Devi Heart & Vascular Institute at Saket are the first two hospitals in North India Region which have achieved the prestigious NABH accreditation.
Further, Max Healthcare maintains several Blood Banks and offers international standard blood bank services following NABH standards and guidelines issued by the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO). Presently, three of the Max Healthcare Blood Banks are accredited by NABH.
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) Accreditation
Max Healthcare has a variety of laboratories spread across its large Hospital Network, which are accredited by NABL in their respective field of medical testing.
The Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket is accredited by The Joint Commission, a US-based independent organization that has accredited 21,000+ US healthcare institutions and programs. The accreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI) is considered as the gold standard in the world of global healthcare, and JCI accreditation ensures that a hospital has state-of-the-art clinical protocols and arrangement for finest patient care.
Accolades of Max Healthcare
Committed to ensuring world-class training of aspiring doctors, continuous learning for qualified doctors, and delivering compassionate and quality healthcare to patients, Max Healthcare has received several accolades in honor of its global standard healthcare services and contribution for the betterment of healthcare ecosystem. A few of the achievements and accolades of Max Healthcare are listed here:
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Achievements |
1 |
“Express Healthcare Awards” in 2008 for excellence in healthcare |
2 |
“D L Shah National Award” on 'Economics of Quality' by Quality Council of India in 2009 |
3 |
“Certificate of Appreciation” to Max Healthcare Nursing for “Achieving nursing excellence – For Excellence in community impact” in 2017 |
4 |
Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI) Healthcare Excellence Award in 2017 |
5 |
Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI) Nursing Excellence Award |
6 |
National Accreditation Board for Hospital & Healthcare Providers (NABH) Nursing Excellence Certification |
7 |
Business World (BW) Healthcare Award |
List of Hospitals, Healthcare Institutions and Centers Operated Under Max Healthcare Network
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Hospital |
Year Founded |
1 |
Max Multi Speciality Centre, Pitampura |
2002 |
2 |
Max Multi Speciality Hospital, Noida |
2002 |
3 |
Max Heart & Vascular Institute, Saket |
2004 |
4 |
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj |
2005 |
5 |
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket |
2006 |
6 |
Max Hospital, Gurgaon |
2007 |
7 |
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh |
2011 |
8 |
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali |
2011 |
9 |
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Bathinda |
2011 |
10 |
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun |
2012 |
11 |
Max Multi Speciality Hospital, Greater Noida |
2014 |
12 |
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali |
2015 |
13 |
Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket |
2015 |
14 |
Max Institute of Cancer Care, Lajpat Nagar |
2016 |
15 |
Max Multi Speciality Centre, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi |
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Career Opportunities at Max Hospital Institute for 51²è¹Ýapp Students
Clinical Rotations in India
We, at 51²è¹Ýapp, are proud to count Max Healthcare, India among our list of affiliated hospitals for clinical training of our students during the Clinical Sciences Program.
The collaboration between 51²è¹Ýapp and Max Healthcare will facilitate clinical training in India for students of 51²è¹Ýapp and will help them become familiar with the healthcare requirements of India. Now, Indian as well as international students who are studying medicine in LAU Guyana Campus will be able to get clinical training in hospitals of Max Healthcare, enrich from its vast infrastructure, and complete last two years of clinical rotations in India.
Max Healthcare with its high-tech medical infrastructure, specialized and experienced physicians who have collectively given new lives to millions of patients, offers a world of endless opportunities for LAU students for immense learning during their clinical training in India.
Once students complete their Basic Sciences level of the MD Program in Guyana campus of 51²è¹Ýapp, they can come to India to pursue 2-Year Clinical Training at Max Healthcare in India. Once students complete their clinical training, they come out as qualified doctors.
Collaboration with Max Healthcare is the part of the ongoing efforts of 51²è¹Ýapp to develop worldwide clinical training opportunities for its students in affiliation with top and reputed hospitals in different countries. Earlier, the University has developed an arrangement for clinical training in various hospitals of Caribbean countries, Nepal, and the USA. Max Healthcare is now the latest addition to the list.
International Clinical Training will help the LAU students get an opportunity to pursue clinical training in different countries, understand the healthcare requirements at an international level and come out as well-qualified doctors with international experience and global reputation.
Specialties & Services offered by Network of Hospitals of Max Healthcare
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Specialty/ Service |
1 |
Cardiac Sciences |
2 |
Cancer Care / Oncology |
3 |
Neurosciences |
4 |
Orthopedics & Joint Replacement |
5 |
Urology |
6 |
Minimal Access / laparoscopic Surgery |
7 |
Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences |
8 |
Kidney Transplant |
9 |
Bone Marrow Transplant |
10 |
Lung Transplant |
11 |
Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery |
12 |
Audiology & Speech Therapy |
13 |
Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery |
14 |
Breast Cancer |
15 |
Cancer Care Oncology |
16 |
Dental Care |
17 |
Department of General Surgery and Robotics |
18 |
Dermatology |
19 |
Diabetes & Endocrinology |
20 |
Ear Nose Throat |
21 |
Emergency & Trauma |
22 |
Eye Care |
23 |
Gastroenterology |
24 |
GI & HBP |
25 |
Gynecologic Oncology |
26 |
Head & Neck Oncology |
27 |
Health & Wellness services |
28 |
Hematology-Oncology |
29 |
Internal Medicine |
30 |
Interventional Radiology (IR) |
31 |
In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) |
32 |
Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences |
33 |
Musculoskeletal Oncology |
34 |
Nephrology |
35 |
Neuro-Oncology |
36 |
Nutrition and Dietetics |
37 |
Obstetrics and Gynecology |
38 |
Pediatric |
39 |
Pain Management |
40 |
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Medicine |
41 |
Podiatry |
42 |
Pulmonology |
43 |
Radiology |
44 |
Thoracic Oncology |
45 |
Urologic Oncology |
46 |
Cancer care / Oncology |
Teaching is a strength of Max Healthcare as it is evidenced by Max Healthcare being a center of Education Excellence for various Postgraduate and Super Specialty Programs. 
Postgraduate Program in Internal Medicine (MRCP-UK)
In partnership with the Joint Royal College of Physicians Training Board of the United Kingdom (JRCPTB-UK), Max Healthcare offers a 3-Year Postgraduate Program in Internal Medicine. During the Program, medical graduates go through extensive practical training and laboratory research, and patient management in outpatient and inpatient setting with Core Medical Training.
The Program is recognized by Medical Council of India as Postgraduate MD Program and also incorporates the standards of MRCP-UK (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom).
MRCP-UK is a postgraduate medical diploma and recognized worldwide for its quality benchmarks, medical knowledge, and clinical skills. To qualify MRCP-UK, the candidate is required to qualify the following three examinations:
Exam Name |
MRCP-UK Part 1 |
MRCP-UK Part 2 |
|
Written |
Clinical (PACES) |
||
Type of Exam |
Written Exam consisting of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Written Exam consisting of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Practical Assessment of Clinical examination Skills (PACES) |
Once students qualify all the three parts of MRCP-UK, they will get MRCP-UK Diploma, which is a very distinct professional qualification and is equivalent to Postgraduation in Medicine. MRCP-UK is also recognized by the General Medical Council (GMC) as part of the UK Postgraduate Medical Training Program.
So, after clinical training at Max Healthcare, students can enroll in the Postgraduate Program at Max Healthcare, which is the gateway to getting MRCP-UK Qualification. This is an added opportunity for the students of 51²è¹Ýapp.
Masters In Emergency Medicine (International)
Masters in Emergency Medicine is a Postgraduate Training Program conducted by Max Institute of Medical Excellence (MIME), a branch of Max Healthcare. Organized in collaboration with The Ronald Reagan Institute of Emergency Medicine (USA) and George Washington University, School of Medicine, this program is focused on the development of knowledge and skills of doctors for better emergency medical care in an effective and efficient manner.
Fellowships and Certification Courses
Max Healthcare offers a range of fellowship and certification programs for medical graduates and postgraduates to help the doctors get mastery in the chosen field of specialization. Depending on the curriculum and training requirements, the program duration can range from 16 days to 12 months. Currently, the following programs are available:
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Fellowship/ Certification Program |
1 |
Fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
2 |
Fellowship in Onco-Surgical Anesthesia |
3 |
Program on Hands-on Training in Advanced Radiation Techniques |
4 |
Comprehensive Training in Advanced Radiation Techniques |
5 |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy |
6 |
Non-Invasive Cardiology Training Program |
7 |
Indian Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine |
8 |
Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Urology and Robotic Surgery |
9 |
Indian Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine Endoscopic Hernia Surgery |
10 |
Fellowship in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery |
11 |
Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery |
12 |
Fellowship in Endoscopic Hernia Surgery |
13 |
Fellowship in Respiratory Medicine |
14 |
Preceptorship in Ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia |
15 |
Fellowship in Interventional Radiology |
16 |
Fellowship in General Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal transplantation |
17 |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Renal Transplantation Advanced Dialysis Technologies |
18 |
Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine |
19 |
Fellowship in Bariatric Anesthesia |
20 |
Fellowship in Neuro Anesthesia |
21 |
Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine |
22 |
Fellowship in Neuro-Critical Care, Accredited by Indian Society of Neuro anesthesia & Critical Care (ISNACC) |
Diplomate of National Board (DNB) Programs
Diplomate of National Board (DNB) is a postgraduate medical title awarded by National Board of Examinations (NBE) and is considered as equivalent to Postgraduate MD or MS qualification. DNB candidates undergo a training program in their choice of Broad, and Super specialties and exams for DNB are conducted by NBE in 54 disciplines.
Max Healthcare is accredited by National Board of Examinations (NBE), which also conducts the FMGE Examination on behalf of the MCI, for imparting training and organizing fellowship programs for DNB candidates. Currently, following DNB Programs are offered by Max Institute of Medical Excellence (MIME):
DNB Broad Specialty Programs
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Broad Specialty |
1 |
General Medicine |
2 |
Pathology |
3 |
Radio Diagnosis |
4 |
Pediatrics |
5 |
Emergency Medicine |
6 |
Surgical Oncology |
7 |
Nephrology |
8 |
Radio Therapy |
9 |
Anesthesia |
10 |
ENT (Ears Nose Throat) |
DNB Super Specialty Programs
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Super Specialty |
1 |
Cardiology |
2 |
Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery (CTVS) |
3 |
Neurology |
4 |
Gastroenterology |
5 |
Neurosurgery |
6 |
Surgical Oncology |
7 |
Family Medicine |
8 |
Orthopedics |
DNB Fellowship Programs
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Fellowship Programs |
1 |
Interventional Cardiology |
2 |
Cardiac Anesthesia |
3 |
Minimal Access Surgery |
4 |
Critical Care Surgery |
We are sure that LAU students will immensely benefit from these new opportunities, and they will utilize these privileges to emerge as great medical professionals.