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SELF-STUDY REPORT IN RESPECT OF
(UNIVERSITY OF DELHI)
DELHI, INDIA
SUBMITTED FOR ACCREDITATION
BY
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT & ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
2015
Contents
S. No Contents Page No.
1. Part A : Preface & Principal’s Message -
2. Part B: Executive Summary -
3. Part C: Profile of the Institution 1-13
4. Part D: Criteria wise Inputs -
Criteria-I Curricular aspects 14-37
Criteria-II Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 38-67
Criteria-III Research, Consultancy & Extension 68-88
Criteria-IV Infrastructure and Learning Resources 89-113
Criteria-V Student Support & Progression 114-123
Criteria-VI Governance & Leadership 124-138
Criteria-VII Innovative and Best Practices 139-152
5. Part E : Evaluative Report of the Departments
Dept. of Anaesthesia 153-163
Dept. of Anatomy 164-180
Dept. of Biochemistry 181-188
Dept. of Biostatistics & Medical Information 189-194
Dept. of Community Medicine 195-207
Dept. of Dermatology 208-223
Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 224-230
Dept. of Medicine 231-241
Dept. of Microbiology 242-258
Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 259-264
Dept. of Ophthalmology 265-272
Dept. of Orthopaedics 273-285
Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology 286-295
Dept. of Paediatrics 296-310
Dept. of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry 311-315
Dept. of Pathology 316-336
Dept. of Pharmacology 337-343
Dept. of Physiology 344-355
Dept. of Psychiatry 356-365
Dept. of Radio-diagnosis & Imaging 366-371
Dept. of Surgery 372-384
6. Declaration by the Head of the Institution -
PART-A
Preface & Principal’s Message
PREFACE AND PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
University College of Medical Sciences is a premier Institute of learning in medical,
dental and allied health sciences in the country. Over the last more than four decades,
the College has strived hard to provide equitable access to highest quality of affordable
medical education to all students, facilitate their professional development and ensure a
safe and healthy environment for research and patient care. Located in the trans-Yamuna
part of Delhi, the College and its associated GTB Hospital cater to the tertiary healthcare
needs of over 6 million population from east Delhi and neighboring states.
The College seeks to provide excellence in education and research in medical,
dental and allied health sciences, quality patient care and offers programs that facilitate
the development of competent professionals, both locally and globally responsive in areas
of medical education, healthcare delivery and research. The College strives hard to
ensure that the students are well trained in the latest advances in medical sciences and
are well equipped with technical skills. Being a maintained College of University of Delhi,
the faculty and students are engaged in large number of trans-disciplinary and inter-
disciplinary research projects. Several faculty members are engaged in various scientific
projects supported by extramural funding agencies.
Several national surveys undertaken year after year by various independent
agencies have consistently ranked the College among the top ten colleges in the country.
This has been possible owing to the enormous efforts put in by the distinguished faculty,
non-teaching staff, students and alumni of this pre-eminent seat of learning. Several
founding fathers of the College have contributed immensely over the last more than four
decades to bring the College to its present status. The College aims to continue its march
to foster culture of excellence among the faculty members and students for medical
education, research and equitable healthcare among all strata of society.
(PROF. O.P. KALRA)
PART-B
Executive Summary
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Dilshad Garden, Delhi-110 095
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), a Constituent College of the University of Delhi was established in the year 1971. The College is located at Dilshad Garden in eastern part of the city and ranks among the top colleges in the country.
The College admits 150 students every year for its M.B.B.S. course and approx.
140 students for various Postgraduate courses such as Anesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Radiology, Surgery and Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. In addition, the College is also running para-medical courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Radiography. The College plans to start super-specialty courses in some departments.
The Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital with a bed strength of over 1500 is the associated hospital of the institution. The UCMS-GTB Hospital Complex is spread over an area of 87 acres comprising College Block, Out Patient Departments, Indoor Wards, Central Laboratory Services, Operation Theatre Block and other ancillary facilities like Central Animal House, Central Library, Medical Illustration Unit, Telemedicine Unit, Rural Health Centres, Central Workshop, etc. Separate boys and girls hostels for under-graduate students and resident doctors are available in the campus.
The UCMS has 21 academic departments with 185 faculty members. The faculty provides expert help to apex institutions such as UNICEF, UPSC, WHO, UNAIDS, World Bank, ICMR, NACO, DST, DBT, CSIR and medical recruitment boards and commissions. The College receives research grants from national and international funding agencies from time to time.
For recreation, well laid-out playgrounds, with outdoor facilities for basketball, hockey and cricket are available along with the indoor games for the students and staff. The college has its own limited housing facilities for its faculty and staff. Every year the college students organize a cultural festival, named ‘Ripple’ and sports festival named ‘Arena’ during the month of March and a mid-session festival ‘Avalanche’ during September.
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PART-C
Profile of the Institution
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Profile of the Institution 1. Name and Address of the Institution:
Name: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES Dilshad Garden Delhi Address:
City: Delhi Pin: 110095 State: Delhi
Website: www.ucms.ac.in
2. For communication:
Designation Name
Telephone
with STD code Mobile Fax Email
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dinesh Singh O:27667011 R:26464758
Affiliated to University of Delhi, Delhi.
Pro Vice Chancellor (s)
Prof. S. Pachauri O:27667899 R:42153615
Registrar Prof. Tarun Kumar Das
O:27667853 R:
Principal Prof. O.P. Kalra O: 011-22582106 011-22592972
-74 R: 011-22357788
09810814107 09810186283
011-22582105
[email protected], [email protected]
Vice Principal - O: R:
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Steering Committee / IQAC Co-ordinator
Dr. Amitesh Aggarwal
O: R:
9811060025 [email protected]
3. Status of the Institution:
Autonomous College
Constituent College
Affiliated College Yes
State University
State Private University
Central University
University under Section 3 of UGC (A Deemed to be University)
Institution of National Importance
Any other (specify) The institution is affiliated to University of Delhi. Ord. XX-D of Delhi University states that “The University College of Medical Sciences, founded by the University”, shall be run as a University Maintained Institution.
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4. Type of University:
Unitary
Affiliating √
5. Type of College:
Ayurveda
Dentistry
Homoeopathy
Medicine √
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Siddha
Unani
Yoga and Naturopathy
Others (specify and provide details)
6. Source of funding:
Central Government √
State Government
Grant-in-aid
Self-financing
Trust
Corporate
Any other (specify) *
(*) The UCMS is funded by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MoHRD),
Govt. of India through University Grants Commission, New Delhi. 7. a. Date of establishment of the institution: ……11.08.1971……(Annexure-I)
b. In the case of university, prior to the establishment of the university, was it a/an
(NOT APPLICABLE) i. Autonomous College Yes No ii. Constituent College Yes No iii. Affiliated College Yes No iv. PG Centre Yes No v. De novo institution Yes No vi. Any other (specify) ……………………
c. In the case of college, university to which it is affiliated : University of Delhi, Delhi.
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8. State the vision and the mission of the institution.
The Institute seeks to provide excellence in education and research in medical, dental and allied health sciences, patient care and research and offers programs that facilitate the development of competent professionals who are both locally and globally responsive in areas of education, healthcare delivery and research.
The mission involves providing access to highest quality of affordable education in
medical, dental and allied health sciences to all students and ensure a safe and healthy environment for research and patient care and facilitate their professional development.
UCMS in its strive to provide education in medical, dental and allied health sciences
of international caliber, not only has its up-to-date curriculum based on Regulations of Medical Council of India, Dental Council of India and Ordinances of University of Delhi, but also provides easy access to the world literature by books, journals and internet technology so that students can stay abreast with latest knowledge. Besides this, there is also focus on developing compassionate and ethically sound and wholesome doctors. The faculty and students are provided with world class equipments and techniques for better diagnostic, therapeutic, teaching and research purposes. The faculty and staff have been provided with a healthy wholesome and safe environment for their full work potential.
9. a. Details of UGC recognition / subsequent recognition (if applicable):
Under Section Date, Month and Year
(dd/mm/yyyy)
Remarks
(If any)
i. 2(f)* 11.08.1971
ii. 12B* 11.08.1971
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* Enclose the certificate of recognition, if applicable: Copy enclosed as Annexure-I(a)
b. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC
(MCI, DCI, PCI, INC, RCI, AYUSH, AICTE, etc.) : By University of Delhi, Delhi,
Medical Council of India and Dental Council of India.
Under Section/c
lause
Day, Month and Year
(dd/mm/yyyy)
Validity Program/ institution
Remarks
i. MBBS/MD/MS - Medical Council of India
As per appendix Appendix ‘A’
ii. MDS - Dental Council of India
Appendix ‘B’
iii. M.Sc.(MIT) Radiography University of Delhi
Appendix ‘C’
iv. B.Sc.(MT) Radiography Appendix ‘D’
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University of Delhi
(Enclose the Certificate of recognition/approval)
10. Has the institution been recognized for its outstanding performance by any national / international agency such as DSIR, DBT, ICMR, UGC-SAP, AYUSH, WHO, UNESCO, etc.? Yes No If yes, name of the agency …………………… date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) nature of recognition ……………………
11. Does the institution have off-campus centres?
Yes No If yes, date of establishment : ………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) date of recognition by relevant statutory body/ies: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
12. Does the institution have off-shore campuses? Yes No
If yes, date of establishment : ………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) date of recognition by relevant statutory body/ies: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
13. Location of the campus and area:
Location * Campus area in acres
Built up area in sq. mts.
i. Main campus area Urban 88 acres College: 13591.80 sq.m. Hospital (including OPD): 91788.76 sq.m.
ii. Other campuses in the country
Not applicable
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iii. Campuses abroad Not applicable
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(* Urban, Semi-Urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, any other (specify) If the institution has more than one campus, it may submit a consolidated self-study report reflecting the activities of all the campuses. The copy of master plan of the Institution is attached as Annexure-II. The medical college occupies a Ground+Five storied building. The hospital is located in a separate building (Ground+Seven storied). OPD block is part of the hospital building/in a Ground + 3 storied separate OPD block connected by a corridor with the hospital building. Space is adequate for
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all teaching activities in all the departments and also for central facilities. Total floor area available is: 91788.76 sqm (Hospital including OPD).
College: 13591.80 sq.m. Hospital (including OPD): 91788.76 sq.m.
14. Number of affiliated / constituent institutions in the university
Types of institutions Total Permanent Temporary
Ayurveda
NOT APPLICABLE
Dentistry
Homoeopathy
Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Siddha
Unani
Yoga and Naturopathy
Others (specify and provide details)
15. Does the University Act provide for conferment of autonomy to its affiliated
institutions? If yes, give the number of autonomous colleges under the jurisdiction of the University.
Yes No Number
16. Furnish the following information: NOT APPLICABLE
Particulars Number
a. Accredited colleges by any professional body/ies
b. Accredited course / department by any professional body/ies
c. Affiliated colleges
d. Autonomous colleges
e. Colleges with Postgraduate Departments
f. Colleges with Research Departments
g. Constituent colleges
h. University Departments Undergraduate Post graduate
Research centres on the campus and on other campuses
i. University recognized Research Institutes/Centres
17. Does the institution conform to the specification of Degrees as enlisted by the
UGC? Yes No
If the institution uses any other nomenclatures, specify.
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18. Academic programs offered and student enrolment: (Enclose the list of academic
programs offered and approval / recognition details issued by the statutory body governing the program). List of students of all courses are enclosed as Annexure-III.
Programs Number of Programs Number of students enrolled
UG 01 (MBBS) 759
PG 18 (MD/MS) 354
DNB - 0
Integrated Masters - 0
Integrated Ph.D. - 0
PharmD. - 0
M.Phil. - 0
Ph.D. 11 20
Certificate - 0
Diploma - 0
PG Diploma 01 (DCH has been replaced with MD Paediatrics seats
w.e.f. academic session 2015-16)
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D.M. / M.Ch. - 0
Sub / Super specialty Fellowship
- 0
Any other (specify) *MDS (Paedo. & Prev. Dentistry) *B.Sc.(MT) Radiography *M.Sc. (MIT) Radiography
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44 08
Total 23 1197
19. Provide information on the following general facilities (campus-wise):
Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities
Yes No
Sports facilities * Outdoor * Indoor
Yes No Yes No
Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching staff
Yes No
Cafeteria
Yes No
Health centre * First aid facility
Yes No Yes No
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* Outpatient facility * Inpatient facility * Ambulance facility * Emergency care facility * Health centre staff
Qualified Doctor Full time Part-time Qualified Nurse Full time Part-time
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc.
Yes No
Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff
Yes No
Facilities for persons with disabilities
Yes No
Animal house
Yes No
Incinerator for laboratories
Yes No
Power house
Yes No
Fire safety measures
Yes No
Waste management facility, particularly bio-hazardous waste
Yes No
Potable water and water treatment
Yes No
Any other facility (specify).
20. Working days / teaching days during the past four academic years
Working days Teaching days
Number stipulated by the
Regulatory Authority
296 300 299 296 266 270 269 266
Number by the Institution 296 300 299 296 266 270 269 266
(„Teaching days‟ means days on which classes/clinics were held. Examination
days are not to be included.)
21. Has the institution been reviewed or audited by any regulatory authority? If so,
furnish copy of the report and action taken there upon (last four years).
a) Yes, the College accounts have been audited by the Internal Audit Officer, Internal Audit Wing-III, University of Delhi, Delhi
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(the copies of Separate Audit Reports (SAR) for last four years, i.e., year 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-2013 and 2013-14, are enclosed as Annexure- IV). All aspects of accounts activities are audited by the respective higher authorities. Accounts audit is used for improvement of the accounts process and not in negative sense.
b) The College has own its Governing body headed by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Delhi, and also comprising of senior teachers and officials who are over all responsible for the growth and development of the College.
c) Besides this, the Medical Council of India has done periodic assessment and Inspection before grant of permission for admission of each batch (i.e., 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & final recognition) against increased intake i.e., from 100 to 150 seats u/s 11(2) of the IMC Act, 1956, for the MBBS Course w.e.f. admission session 2009-10, the award of the MBBS qualification has been recognized by the MCI vide its letter No.MCI-37(1)(Recog/RI-20)(UG)/2013-Med./170606 dated 30th March, 2015. Further, inspection of all the postgraduate departments have been carried out by the Medical Council of India/Dental Council of India, as applicable before grant of permission for increase of PG seats and also for grant of recognition for increase intake of PG seats in various departments.
22. Number of positions in the institution
Positions
Teaching faculty Non-teaching staff
Technical staff
Professor
Associate Professor/Reader
Assistant Professor
Lecturer
Tutor /Clinical Instructor
Senior Resident
Sanctioned by the Government
Recruited Yet to recruit
32 15 17
59 28 36
101 65 36
117 82 35
331
199 132
257
207 50
Sanctioned by the Management/Society or other authorized bodies
Recruited Yet to recruit
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Stipulated by the regulatory authority
The College meets the requirements of Medical Council of India and Dental Council of India. Various courses have been
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Positions
Teaching faculty Non-teaching staff
Technical staff
Professor
Associate Professor/Reader
Assistant Professor
Lecturer
Tutor /Clinical Instructor
Senior Resident
Cadre ratio Recruited
Yet to recruit
recognized by the respective councils follow-up due inspections.
Number of persons working on contract basis
11 1
23. Qualifications of the teaching staff:
Highest Qualification
Professor
Associate
Professor/
Reader
Assistant
Professor
Lecturer
Tutor /Clinical Instructo
r
Senior Resident
M F M F M F M F M F M F
Permanent teachers
D.M./ M.Ch. 03 00 00 01
Ph.D./D.Sc./D.Litt/M.D./ M.S.
52 22 10 13 14 25 111 137
PG (M.Pharm./ PharmD, DNB, M.Sc., MDS., MPT, MPH, MHA)
00 02 01 02 03 02 02 02
AB/FRCS/FRCP/ MRCP/MRCS/FDSRCS
00 00
M.Phil. 00 00
UG 00 00
Temporary teachers
D.M./ M.Ch.
Ph.D./D.Sc./D.Litt/M.D./ M.S.
PG (M.Pharm./ PharmD, DNB, M.Sc., MDS., MPT, MPH, MHA)
AB/FRCS/FRCP/ MRCP/MRCS/FDSRCS
M.Phil.
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Highest Qualification
Professor
Associate
Professor/
Reader
Assistant
Professor
Lecturer
Tutor /Clinical Instructo
r
Senior Resident
M F M F M F M F M F M F
UG
Contractual teachers
D.M./ M.Ch.
Ph.D./D.Sc./D.Litt/M.D./ M.S.
PG (M.Pharm./ PharmD, DNB, M.Sc., MDS., MPT, MPH, MHA)
AB/FRCS/FRCP/ MRCP/MRCS/FDSRCS
M.Phil.
UG
Part-time teachers
D.M./ M.Ch.
Ph.D./D.Sc./D.Litt/M.D./ M.S.
PG (M.Pharm./ PharmD, DNB, M.Sc., MDS., MPT, MPH, MHA)
AB/FRCS/FRCP/ MRCP/MRCS/FDSRCS
M.Phil.
UG
24. Emeritus, Adjunct and Visiting Professors: NONE
Emeritus Adjunct Visiting
M F M F M F
Number - - - - - -
25. Distinguished Chairs instituted: NONE
Department Chairs
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26. Hostel
Boys‟ hostel
i. Number of hostels : 02
ii. Number of inmates: 522
iii. Facilities: Central Dining Hall/TV Room/Cafeteria/Table
Tennis Room/Pool Room.
Girls‟ hostel
i. Number of hostels: 01
ii. Number of inmates: 180
iii. Facilities: Central Dining Hall/TV Room/Cafeteria/Table
Tennis Room/Pool Room.
Overseas students hostel
i. Number of hostels: Nil
ii. Number of inmates: Nil
iii. Facilities: Nil
Hostel for interns
i. Number of hostels: 01
ii. Number of inmates: 40 (20 rooms from the boys/girls hostels are
being utilized for Interns)
iii. Facilities: Central Dining Hall/TV Room/Cafeteria/Table
Tennis Room/Pool Room.
PG Hostel
i. Number of hostels: 01
ii. Number of inmates: 104
iii. Facilities: Central Dining Hall/TV Room/Cafeteria/Table
Tennis Room/Pool Room.
27. Students enrolled in the institution during the current academic year, with the
following details: (Admitted Batch-2014-15)
Students UG PG Integrated
Masters
M.Phil
Ph.D. Integrated Ph.D. PG DM MCH
*M *F
*M *F
*M *F
*M *F
*M *F *M *F
*M *F
*M *F
From the state where the
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30 17
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Students UG PG Integrated
Masters
M.Phil
Ph.D. Integrated Ph.D. PG DM MCH
*M *F
*M *F
*M *F
*M *F
*M *F *M *F
*M *F
*M *F
institution is located
From other states
66 14
46 31
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NRI students
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Foreign students
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Total 127 22
76 48
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*M-Male *F-Female 28. Health Professional Education Unit / Cell / Department
Year of establishment : 2008
Number of continuing education programs conducted (with duration)
Induction:
Orientation: Annexure: V
Refresher:
Post Graduate: MEU website : http://medicaleducationunit.yolasite.com 29. Does the university offer Distance Education Programs (DEP)? Yes No
If yes, indicate the number of programs offered. Are they recognized by the Distance Education Council?
30. Is the institution applying for Accreditation or Re-Assessment?
Accreditation Re-Assessment Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4
31. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4) : Application being
submitted for the first time. Cycle 4: ……… N/A …………… (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result …… Cycle 3: ……… N/A …………… (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result …… Cycle 2: ……….N/A….………… (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result …… Cycle 1: ……… N/A …………… (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result …… * Enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s)
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32. Does the university provide the list of accredited institutions under its jurisdiction on its website? Provide details of the number of accredited affiliated / constituent / autonomous colleges under the university: N/A
33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and dates of
submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR). IQAC 5th May, 2015. The copy of composition of IQAC is attached as Annexure-VI AQAR (i) No meeting has yet been held, but likely to be fixed soon. (ii) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) (iii) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) (iv) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
34. Any other relevant data, the institution would like to include (not exceeding one page): NONE
PART-D
CRITERIA-WISE INPUTS
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CRITERIA-I
CURRICULAR ASPECTS
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Criteria-wise Inputs
CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS 1.1 Curriculum Planning, Design and Development 1.1.1 Does the institution have clearly stated goals and objectives for its educational
program? Yes, as per MCI/DCI norms and University of Delhi guidelines (copy enclosed
as Annexure-1.1 & 1.2). These are listed in the College information booklet 1.1.2 How are the institutional goals and objectives reflected in the academic
programs of the institution?
The curriculum is based on MCI/DCI guidelines and the affiliating University of Delhi (DU) Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) syllabus. It is ensured that institutional goals and objectives are reflected in the academic programs of the institution. The aim is to create an Indian Medical Graduate (IMG) possessing requisite knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and responsiveness, so that he or she may function appropriately and effectively as a physician of first contact of the community while being globally relevant and one who understands and provides preventive, promotive, curative, palliative and holistic care with compassion. During the training, topics of special relevance to Indian sub- continent are covered as multidisciplinary symposia and several topics of medical importance are covered in the form of faculty supervised students seminars and debates. The ongoing research projects, at all levels, are important to fill the lacunae of knowledge in various fields of medicine, fulfilling the national and global research demand. Various activities at this institution including participation in games, competitive events like debates, quiz and street plays are aimed at self development and imbibing value based development. There is distinct orientation towards community work and value based conduct for making each student a competent and compassionate doctor.
1.1.3 Does the institution follow a systematic process in the design, development
and revision of the curriculum? If yes, give details of the process (need assessment, feedback, etc.).
The institution follows the curriculum prescribed by MCI and endorsed by Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS), University of Delhi as its guidelines. From time to time the FMS requests the Heads of the University Departments to revise the existing course or to formulate new courses with the help of the
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members of Courses Committee. These views are then put by the University to the Academic / Executive council of University of Delhi for approval and once approved are endorsed by the University as guidelines towards the curriculum. The Headship of the departments at FMS, including the appointment as Dean, as well as the composition of Courses Committee are by rotation of faculty in the medical colleges under University of Delhi. The FMS holds meetings of its members on several occasions in an academic year, under the chairmanship of the Dean, to debate and implement various issues relating to the medical curriculum of undergraduates and post graduates. Faculty of our institution is part of these committees. Development of curriculum by the institutions for new courses or revision of existing courses is formulated after thorough research of similar programmes at National and International level.
1.1.4 How does the curriculum design and development meet the following
requirements?
Community needs
The curriculum is so designed that the students are oriented to work for the betterment of the community. This is achieved as follows:
The College is attached to the Guru Tegh Bahadur (GTB) Hospital which caters to the health needs of the community free of cost.
The Department of Community Medicine (CM) has two Urban Health Training Centres and one Rural Health Training Centre for training of interns and students in community oriented primary health care and rural based healthcare and education. In order to meet the health care needs of the community immunization, antenatal care and OPD services are being provided from these health centres on all working days.
The CM department has also adopted a village Tikri Khurd, Narela, as its field practice area from where the interns and residents have been active in organizing information, education and communication (IEC) activities and delivering health talks on World AIDS day, TB awareness week, breast feeding week, World Health Day, cervical cancer awareness etc from time to time. The department has carried out various research projects in the catchment areas of these centres to assess the morbidity pattern of the community. In addition, interaction of the undergraduate students with the community during various field postings has inbuilt mechanism of imparting knowledge and awareness among community members.
The Institute actively participates in implementation of Pulse Polio Immunization.
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The Medical Education Unit (MEU) of our institution has founded the Medical Humanities group which conducts various programmes on social issues, like „Theatre for the oppressed‟. In 2011, this programme was facilitated by Dr Radha Ramaswamy to help community awareness for the issue of dowry. This group also publishes a journal named “Research and Humanities in Medical Education”.
Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training is conducted on mannequins for UG students, faculty and technical staff, to help deal with any medical emergency in the community.
The institute also has Enabling Unit for persons with disabilities as per UGC guidelines. This is also the first such initiative in any medical college. The Unit was instrumental in successfully persuading MCI to pass directive to all medical colleges in India to be disabled friendly.
Professional skills and competencies
Training on professional skills is undertaken through hospital visits, clinics, skill training in laboratories, simulated skill labs training, CME and workshops. Various departments regularly organize workshops and conferences for skill development in their respective fields. The details are available in the respective departmental SSRs. TELEMEDICINE UNIT University College of Medical Science got its telemedicine unit installed in 2009 and it became operational in 2011. It has been used for live streaming of several CME programs organized by apex institutions namely PGIMER, Chandigarh, SGPGIMS, Lucknow and AIIMS, New Delhi. The telemedicine unit has been part of a multi-centric project under the leadership of Telemedicine unit of AIIMS for development of educational video content for teaching learning activities for undergraduate students. We have also carried on the live transmission of address of the President of India to the educationists across the nation. The expansion of telemedicine for carrying out clinical activities and educational activities for remote areas and peripheral hospitals is under pipeline under the aegis of National Medical College Network of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India. SKILL LABORATORY Skill Lab of the institute conducts regular training sessions for Interns on suturing, knotting and gowning, for postgraduates students laparoscopic training is done on endotrainer and for undergraduates on examination of breast, catheterization, examination of injury etc.
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Research in thrust / emerging areas Undergraduate students, postgraduate students, residents and faculty are encouraged to undertake research projects through DST, ICMR, UGC etc. At present there are a large number of funded research projects in the institution. The institution also offers Intramural grant to faculty and residents for research. The institute has Central Research Laboratory consisting of Multidisciplinary Research Units (Lab 1, 2, and 3) sponsored by Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The laboratory was inaugurated in 2013 and has state of art equipments and designated technical staff to operate and use them. It is used by students, residents and faculty for their research work.
Innovation Innovation in teaching - training programmes and research activities is encouraged.
The various medical education programmes conducted from time to time by MEU, for the faculty in the college, introduce them to the use of innovative approaches in teaching. Teachers are using active panels, power point presentations, videos, interactive sessions, quizzes, students seminar etc for teaching.
Integrated modular teaching is carried out to facilitate assimilation of knowledge in various specialties. As a part of integration, Problem Based Learning (PBL) is followed by some departments to ensure better understanding of subjects.
Street plays, by the student dramatic society “Manchayan”, take the initiative forward in innovation. PATENTS Various faculty members have patents to their credit. These are: o Dr S.B. Sharma, Department of Biochemistry was granted a U.S. patent
(No 6,428,825 dated 6th August 2002), Indian patent (No.188759 dated May 2003) and product patent (No. 230753 dated February 2009) for the isolation of active anti hyperglycemic principle from the pulp of Eugenia jumbolina in an ICMR project for which she was the principal investigator.
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o Dr Rimi Shukla along with Dr P.S. Murthy and Dr K.M. Prabhu, Department of Biochemistry was granted a patent (No 194849, dated 4th December 2004) on “A process for the preparation of an antidiabetic substance from the bark of Banyan tree”.
o Dr Dinesh Puri along with Dr P.S. Murthy and Dr K.M. Prabhu, Department of Biochemistry were granted a patent in 2004 on “Process of isolation of G II factor, a hypoglycemic principle, from water extract of fenugreek seeds”.
Employability The training provided by the college enables the students to become good doctors and human beings. They join various Public / Private sectors where their skills are greatly appreciated. Emphasis on discipline, character building, developing social responsibilities, compassion and ethical practice of medicine, instilled by the institution, is noteworthy.
1.1.5 To what extent does the institution use the guidelines of the regulatory bodies for developing and/or restructuring the curricula? Has the institution been instrumental in leading any curricular reform which has created a national impact?
The curriculum followed by the institution is based entirely on FMS, DU and
MCI/ DCI guidelines. The college faculty partners with the FMS, DU and MCI / DCI in developing and updating various course programmes. The faculty members of the College are regular members of various boards in FMS (DU) to improve education processes. The Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Delhi is a Chairman of the Governing Body of the College. The College provides faculty as examiners and members of several academic boards to various institutions all over India, under the MCI. The faculty of the College is also part of the Expert Committees in Medical Sciences at UPSC, AIIMS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, among others, to improve the examination processes and curriculum. Many faculty members are MCI inspectors as well.
1.1.6 Does the institution interact with industry, research bodies and the civil society
in the curriculum revision process? If so, how has the institution benefitted through interactions with the stakeholders?
At this institution research work is encouraged at all levels from undergraduate
students, postgraduate students to teaching faculty and there is vast interaction with several research bodies and fund-givers. Undergraduate students are encouraged to take up Short Term Studentship (STS) sponsored by ICMR and KVPY scheme under DST. PG students apart from their thesis work are encouraged to take up Senior Research fellowships (SRF) under the aegis of ICMR. A large majority of faculty take on research projects of relevance under the aegis of UGC, ICMR, DST, DBT, AYUSH, etc.
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As per the Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research on Human participants
by ICMR, the College has constituted the Institutional Ethical Committee – Human Research (IEC-HR) with a multidisciplinary and multispecialty composition consisting of doctors, statisticians, NGO representatives, legal experts, lay persons and philosopher.
Similarly as per the guidelines on the regulation of scientific experiments on
animals, Ministry of Environment and forest (Animal Welfare division), college has constituted the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC) having doctors, biological scientists and veterinarian involved in animal care.
These committees are entrusted not only with the initial review of proposed
research protocols prior to intimation of the projects but also have a continuing responsibility of regular monitoring of the approved programmes to foresee compliance of ethical principles during the period of the project, thus involving a lot of interaction with the institution.
1.1.7 How are the global trends in health science education reflected in the
curriculum?
The faculty is selected through Selection Committees of DU, the teaching training infrastructure, IT infrastructure, research facilities, equipment at training hospitals and more than anything else the „never say die‟ attitude and competitiveness inculcated in the students foster global competencies amongst them. In addition the students are provided opportunities to interact with students and faculty from other reputed national and international medical schools in academic, co-curricular and extracurricular activities so that they are competitive at global level. Regular conferences, seminars and CMEs are held in the institute to appraise students and faculty in the global trends. Problem Based Learning and integrated curriculum to a certain extent are at par with the global trends in health science education.
1.1.8 Give details of how the institution facilitates the introduction of new programs
of studies in its affiliated colleges. Not Applicable (No affiliated college with the institution) 1.1.9 Does the institution provide additional skill-oriented programs relevant to
regional needs? Skill-oriented programmes relevant to regional needs are provided by the
institution as follows:
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The department of Community Medicine has been instrumental in designing the protocol and has also participated in investigation, prevention & control of outbreaks of diseases in East Delhi, where the institution is located.
Regional needs are also taken care of during various presentations made by
interns / PGs / SRs at the Rural Health Training Centres & Urban Health Training Centres, on diagnostic needs of the community as well as nutrition and family welfare interventions.
Community intervention projects are taken up by the undergraduate students
posted in the department. 1.1.10 Explain the initiatives of the institution in the following areas:
Behavioral and Social Science.
Most of the students are residing in the campus and are drawn from all states of the country, across all social strata. This situation brings about a great behavioral change among students. It helps them understand each other very well and fosters oneness and team spirit. There is a great stress on Community Medicine and public health in the curriculum of the college and students actively interact with local community. The students thus are fully conversant with the socio-medical issues and are fully prepared to tackle these issues. The training provided in this institution brings about positive behavioral changes amongst students. A pan India representation of culture & community living and a transparent open system of communication, which allows the voice of the student community to be represented in decision making, fosters a unique culture ethos.
Medical Ethics / Bio Ethics / Nursing Ethics.
Medical ethics is also an important element in both UG and PG curriculum and it is addressed in all the departments. This issue is also addressed in some detail at the Medical Education Technology workshops conducted by MEU as part of student and faculty development. The college has an Institutional Ethical Committee-Human Research and Institutional Animal Ethical Committee (Ethical Committees) which addresses all ethical issues pertaining to research at all levels. Ethical clearance is mandatory for any research project to be operational (Details given in point number 1.1.6).
Practice Management towards curriculum and/or services.
Clinical rotation programmes, hospital visits, operative training and laboratory training is provided every day to the students as a part of the curriculum.
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Orientation to research.
College promotes research work at all levels including form undergraduate, postgraduate and faculty. All the teachers are involved in research activities. There are number of ongoing projects under the aegis of ICMR, DST, DBT, UGC, AYUSH, etc. Various workshops are regularly held in the Institute to promote and inculcate interest towards research among faculty, residents and students. These workshops are based on research methodology, protocol and thesis writing, Workshop on Scientific writing and publishing, faculty development workshop on "How to Obtain Funding for Research", and research workshop for undergraduate students with special emphasis on searching the literature. (Details in point 1.1.4)
Rehabilitation. There is a dedicated Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Unit in hospital college complex which caters to the rehabilitation needs of all inpatients and outpatients. Department of Orthopedics organizes camps on loco-motor disability certification under the aegis of Delhi government/ Government of India on quarterly basis.
Ancient scriptural practices. Not Applicable
Health Economics.
The College regularly participates with the Min of Health & Family Welfare for discussions on standard treatment guidelines and cost. The budget is allocated by University Grants Commission and other major funding agencies.
Medico legal issues.
The Dept of Forensic Medicine provides medico-legal services in the hospital in the form of conducting postmortems, giving opinion in various medico-legal cases like age determination. They are also involved in various induction programmes for the up gradation of the knowledge of medical and paramedical staff. The department is also giving guest lectures/opinions for various agencies like NHRC, CBI, NICFS, Delhi judicial board, Delhi police and Delhi government etc. They are also
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attending court hearings of various cases of Delhi and NCR for giving their expert opinion. The faculty also conducts CMEs on the medico legal issues in health care. The college consults the Standing Council of DU for various medico legal issues in the College, as and when required.
Enhancement of quality of services and consumer satisfaction. For consumer satisfaction the institution has enhanced its quality of services as follows:
The department of Community Medicine is in constant interaction with the community from the Rural & Urban health centres inviting their feedback from time to time and improving the quality of services provided. The Medical Social Workers, Health Inspectors, Health Educators & the ANMs of the department are deployed for the purpose.
The outreach centre at Tikri Khurd Village, Narela extended its OPD services from three days a week to six days in a week on the demand of the community in order to ensure consumer satisfaction.
UCMS inculcates strong civic responsibilities among the students. Community problems are deliberated upon and acceptable solutions found. Patients are treated daily in the OPDs of the hospital.
Blood donation camps are organized, on a regular basis, by the Blood bank in association with several NGO‟s and active participation of the students and faculty of the institution.
Donations in cash and kind are also collected by the students and faculty at the time of natural disasters towards national and international relief organizations.
In addition there are immunization camps, family welfare camps, eye camps, audiometric surveys, locomotor disability certification camp, health education activities etc that are regularly conducted for the benefit of the community and both UG and PG students play a very important role in all these activities.
Various other ongoing programmes are management of biomedical waste handling and its disposal in hospital wards, OTs, OPDs etc. Also, monitoring for antibiotic sensitivity and suggestions regarding its improvement, as well as programme for hand washing.
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The students dramatic group “Manchayan” is involved in conducting street plays in the college compound and outside for creating awareness on important issues.
For providing alternative treatment to consumer, the department of Physiology has been promoting Yoga and benefitting a large section of patients, staff & students of UCMS as well as lay persons via the Yoga centre in the department.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology periodically organize awareness campaigns on relevant public health problems like anaemia, antenatal nutrition, HIV in the out-patient department.
1.1.11 How does the institution ensure that evidence based medicine and clinical
practice guidelines are adopted to guide patient care wherever possible?
Emphasis on development of required skills, adequate knowledge and appropriate attitude to practice evidence based medicine and clinical practice guidelines are adopted. A large number of conferences, CMEs & updates and workshops are held in the college in various departments in collaboration with other professional associations and scientific institutes of repute. Students take active part in these activities. In addition most departments organize field visits and hands on training activities for augmenting the academic inputs. The students take part in many scientific presentations and competitions with remarkable success. All the best medical practices available in the field of medical education are practiced. For the development of cognitive domain or the domain of knowledge, the college takes very serious efforts in selecting the faculty. The promotion criteria of the faculty are based on interview at each level where both their teaching skills and research potential is assessed. This ensures availability of motivated and qualified faculty for instruction. In addition learning infrastructure of highest quality is ensured for providing adequate knowledge on latest clinical practice guidelines to students e.g. state of art clinical laboratories, CT/MRI facilities. A structured programme for practical training is ensured by effective use of mannequins, teaching aids, supervised practical and clinical training that ensures required skills. The development of affective domain or appropriate attitude is also ensured by selecting faculty who can be role models.
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1.1.12 What are the newly introduced value added programs and how are they related
to the internship programs?
Value based education is accorded the highest priority in all the academic programs run by the College. Involvement in community work is encouraged.
1.1.13 How does the institution contribute to the development of integrated learning
methods and Integrated Health Care Management?
Vertical and horizontal integration of subjects taught.
All departments conduct teaching-training programs through theoretical inputs, skill based training, journal clubs, workshops, CMEs, multi disciplinary seminars etc and faculty of other departments, related to the subject under discussion, is invited in the interactive and practical sessions. There is a close coordination between various departments for these workshops and CMEs and Guest faculty from other institutions is also invited to speak on the subjects, sharing their knowledge and views. Telemedicine unit was established in our institute in 2011. The unit is affiliated with PGI Chandigarh, KGMU Lucknow, AIIMS New Delhi and National information centre. The sessions are telecast both nationally and internationally thus contributing towards integration of subjects taught (Details given in point number 1.1.4).
Integration of subjects taught with their clinical application. At the clinical level a team approach is adopted and cross referrals are made to come to a collaborative decision making. Multiple specialists join hands by using their skills and knowledge to treat patients. The basic subjects of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry are taught in a clinical oriented way, using graphs & charts and students seminars, so that at the next level of training the clinical subjects are clearly understood. The clinical and paraclinical departments make use of Multidisciplinary seminars, Research presentations and Clinicopathological meets to discuss important clinical aspects at the College level
Integration of different systems of health care (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Homeopathy, etc.) in the teaching hospital.
Allied systems of health care practiced in the institution and teaching hospital are:
A Yoga and Naturopathy OPD and Lifestyle Intervention Centre is functional in the institute. This facility was set up in the Department of Physiology under the aegis of Central Council for Research in Yoga and
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Naturopathy, Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. A Yoga consultant, two instructors and attendant are posted here who conduct several Yoga sessions throughout the day thus benefitting patients and staff by it. Department of Ayurveda conducts regular OPDs for the last 15 years, every day, and caters to approximately 100 patients daily. It is affiliated to Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College, University of Delhi.
1.1.14 How is compatibility of programs with goals and objectives achieved with
particular reference to priority of interface between Public Health, Medical Practice and Medical Education?
The teaching at this institution is aimed at providing very high quality medical education with special emphasis on Community Medicine, Preventive and Public Health. Topics of special relevance to Indian sub- continent and those of public health are given special emphasis. The training programme in all departments consists of well knit topics comprising of public health, stress on basic sciences, evidence based medical practice and recent trends in global medical education.
UCMS and its affiliated GTB hospital provide high quality medical services to population of Delhi and nearby states especially to persons of low socio economic strata. The services are provided free of cost and due to the large number of patients the students get an exposure to diagnosis and management of various disease conditions prevalent in the community.
Many diagnostic and therapeutic camps are held periodically every year and both medical and surgical treatment are offered to the needy free of cost.
A village “Tikri Khurd, Narela” has been adopted by the college for community development and provision of quality health care services. Students take active part in providing preventive, promotive and curative health care to the dependent population.
1.2 Academic Flexibility 1.2.1 Furnish the inventory for the following:
Programs offered on campus
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Table showing the programmes on offer in UCMS:
Overseas programs offered on campus There are no overseas programmes on offer in the campus as such, but training sessions may be conducted for overseas students from time to time. In 2011, UCMS conducted 2 training programmes for young researchers from African countries, in different techniques useful in biomedical research, under the joint initiative of Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Ministry of External affairs, GOI under India- Africa Forum Summit 2008.
Programs available for colleges/students to choose from The medical curriculum does not offer any choices of programmes to the students in the MBBS course or allotted PG course.
S No Programme Level
Name of Programme/ Course
Duration (years)
Entry Qualification
Sanction/ Approved Strength
No of Students Admitted
(a) UG MBBS 4½ +1 12th 150 150
(b) PG MD/MS 03 MBBS 145 145
(c) PG MDS 03 BDS 2 2
(d) UG BSc (Medical Technology) Radiography
03 12th 15 15
(d) PhD 3-5 MSc/MD/MS
Not specified
(e) Diploma
Diploma in Child Health
2 MBBS 3 (till 2014) Discontinued from session 2015-16
(f) PG MSc Medical Imaging technology) Radiography
02 B Sc Radiography
5 5
(h) In service training
Medical Lab Technology
01 Lab Assistant working in the College
4 4
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1.2.2 Give details on the following provisions with reference to academic flexibility
a. Core options The College, being a medical sciences institution, trains doctors by providing skill based learning environment at the graduate (MBBS) and post graduate (MD/MS) level. Similar skill based learning protocols are followed in BSc and MSc Radiography and MDS courses. The college offers undergraduate courses like MBBS, BSc (Radiography), PG degrees andalso Post doctoral courses like PhD.
b. Elective options
Nil c. Bridge course
Nil d. Enrichment courses
To provide enrichment to the existing curriculum medical education programmes, research methodology courses, basic statistics, computer technology training and micro teaching programmes are some courses offered to faculty and students (Details given at S.No.1.1.4)
e. Credit accumulation and transfer facility
Not Applicable
f. Courses offered in modular form As per professional bodies criteria
g. Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programs, courses and
disciplines and between higher education institutions Nil
h. Twinning programs Nil
i. Dual degree programs Nil
1.2.3 Does the institution have an explicit policy and strategy for attracting students
from
Other states,
Socially and financially backward sections,
International students?
Admission to the college is based on Entrance Examination conducted by Delhi University. Students are drawn from across all states of the country and across all social strata as per DU norms. Some seats are reserved for Delhi students. No international students are admitted by DU for medical courses.
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1.2.4 Does the institution offer self-financing programs? If yes, list them and indicate
if policies regarding admission, fee structure, teacher qualification and salary are at par with the aided programs?
There are no self financing programmes available in the institutions.
Students pay the stipulated fees to the university. Intramural research grants are however provided by the institution to post
graduate students and faculty.
1.2.5 Has the institution adopted the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) / credit based system? If yes, for how many programs? What efforts have been made by the institution to encourage the introduction of CBCS in its affiliated colleges?
No, not applicable
1.2.6 What percentage of programs offered by the Institution follow:
Annual system
Semester system
Trimester system
All programs followed by the college are as per FMS, DU and MCI and DCI Guidelines which offer Professional System of programs.
MBBS: The students are divided into 9 semesters, of roughly 6 months each, in the 4½ year MBBS course followed by 1 year Internship. 1stProf Examination is held at the end of 2nd semester
2ndProf Examination is held at the end of 5th semester 3rdProf Examination is held at the end of 7th semester (Part I) and 9th semester (Part II).
MD exam is held at the end of 3 years training.
1.2.7 How does the institution promote multi/inter-disciplinary programs? Name a few programs and comment on their outcome.
Being a professional medical college all the programs offered in the college are interdisciplinary.
1.2.8 What programs are offered for practicing health professionals for skills
training and career advancement?
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All courses offered by the college are health care related courses and have great emphasis on development of skills and have a great relevance in community development and orientations.
There is also a provision for study leave to the faculty for super and sub specialization.
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
1.3.1 How often is the curriculum of the institution reviewed and upgraded for making it socially relevant and/or skill oriented / knowledge intensive and meeting the emerging needs of students and other stakeholders?
The curriculum of the departments in this institution is based on the syllabus of Medical Council of India and Dental Council of India and also the syllabus, rules, regulations and directives of the affiliating University of Delhi. It is reviewed periodically to improve the teaching learning processes within the permissible flexibility. From time to time the FMS requests the heads of the departments at the University to revise the existing course or to formulate new courses with the help of the members of courses committee as per details in point number 1.1.3. Sufficient stress is laid on topics related to recent advances and such exposure is also provided to the students. Topics of special relevance to Indian subcontinent are well covered. A multi and interdisciplinary teaching programme among related specialties is also carried out. Regular updates, CMEs and symposia are organized centrally and department wise, with active participation from students to maintain the relevance of the curriculum.
1.3.2 During the last four years, how many new programs were introduced at the UG
and PG levels? Give details.
multi/inter-disciplinary
programs in emerging areas
The new PG programmes introduced by the institution are: 1. MDS in Pedodontics started in 2011, recognized by DCI in 2014. 2. M.Sc. (Medical Imaging Technology) Radiography started in 2010.
1.3.3 What are the strategies adopted for the revision of the existing programs? What percentage of courses underwent a syllabus revision?
The College conducts professional medical courses. The syllabus for the same is stipulated by various councils and affiliating university as mentioned earlier. At the level of institution, the syllabi are regularly upgraded by incorporating the recent advances.
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1.3.4 What are the value-added courses offered by the institution and how does the institution ensure that all students have access to them?
UCMS strives to engage its medical students, and the teaching and non-teaching staff, with the „humanities‟. The Medical Education Unit (MEU) formed the „Medical Humanities Group‟ (MHG) on 1st April 2009 which is the first such initiative in any medical college in our country. „Medical humanities‟ is an inter-disciplinary way of looking at medical education and practice through the lens of philosophy, theology, art, drama, films, history, literature, anthropology, and other subjects of humanities. The vision is to blend humanities with the sciences in medical education.
The mission of this unit is to promote the softer skills, the essential humane touch, which is marginalized while learning science-centric skills. Society needs doctors who will respond sensitively to both the physical and the emotional needs of their patients; doctors too should preferably engage with patients with all of themselves – their minds, their hearts and their emotions – as persons who are able not only to heal, but also to feel and think, explain and understand and cope.
The MHG at UCMS has used a variety of interventions like films, literature, street theater, poetry, theater of the oppressed, graphic medicine, and disability studies to help health professionals explore health and illness from multiple perspectives, that of the health care-provider and of the health seeker. The group also has its own open access, peer-reviewed, online international journal „Research & Humanities in Medical Education’ which can be accessed at www.rhime.in. MEU also conducts multidisciplinary modular teaching, based on a WHO module, designed by three faculty members of this institute, on „Prevention and Control of Injury‟. This module is currently in its eighth year and is part of the regular curriculum to ensure that this value added service reaches all the students. The institute also has an „Enabling Unit‟ for persons with disabilities, as per UGC guidelines. This is also the first such initiative in any medical college. The Unit was instrumental in successfully persuading MCI to pass directives to all medical colleges in India to be disabled- friendly.
1.3.5 Has the institution introduced skills development programs in consonance with the national health programs?
The institution has introduced many such programs: The department of Community Medicine organizes training programs & CMEs for the healthcare providers on a regular basis like:
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Training of doctors and nurses in Infant & Young Child Feeding.
Demonstration by Food & Nutrition Board on Preparation of Complementary Food for Anganwadi workers & mothers of children < 5 years.
Training of the Interns in Screening for Refractive Errors & Cataract for Eye Camps.
Training of Interns in Screening for non-commercial diseases.
Training of residents in monitoring of Pulse Polio Immunization rounds in Delhi.
Training of Interns & Residents by MCD staff in screening for mosquito breeding sites for prevention and control of dengue and malaria.
CMEs for Prevention & Control of Rabies
Posting of post graduate students of the department under programs like RNTCP, visit to NCDC, NIHFW and other agencies add to skill development as well. Department of Community Medicine has ongoing projects on Concurrent Evaluation of the Reach, Effectiveness and Impact of Janani Shishu Swasthya Abhiyan (JSSA) in Jharkhand and Achieving MDG5: INCLEN Pilot Study on Governance of Health Systems in Ethiopia. Various consultants from Department of Community Medicine and Pediatrics are part of the Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India as a Trainer for Training of Trainers for Infant and Young child feeding counseling for doctors and nurses. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has several national programmes like Antenatal thalassemia screening programme, HIV and PPTCT programme under DSACS and NACO, National birth defect registry and national cervical cancer screening programme, JSY, JSSK PPIUCD and other Family welfare programmes. Department of Medicine has several ongoing projects on Indian prevention of Diabetes. Study like “A multi-centric, randomized, controlled trial of yoga and fenugreek in the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus”, Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study (IPDS), Study of prevalence of diabetes, pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes mellitus and diabetes risk factors in urban Delhi and Registry of people with Diabetes in India with young age at Onset” Phase 2. Department of Pharmacology is a part of the Pharmaco-vigilance Programme of India (PvPI).
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Faculty from the Department of Community Medicine has been a part of Expert Group for National Certification Committee for Polio Eradication for Field Visit, India Expert Advisory Group on Polio. Faculty from Department of Medicine is member of the advisory committee of Centre for Promotion of Nutrition Research and Training with special focus on North-East, Tribal and Inaccessible population. Faculty from Department of Microbiology is a member Technical Resource Group, Department of AIDS Control, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. Of India, New Drug Advisory Committee, DCGI and Member of Rapid Response Team, State Surveillance Unit for Integrated surveillance Project, DHS, Delhi. Faculty from Department of Physiology has been a part of Member of National AIDS Committee (NACO), constituted by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI. Faculty from Psychiatry is a member of ICD-11 trail by W.H.O, Drug Controller General of India, Ministry of health and family welfare.
1.3.6 How does the institution incorporate the aspects of overall personality
development addressing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being of the student?
UCMS trains and prepares its students to become excellent medical professionals. Emphasis is also on personality development and mental & physical fitness. According to MCI guidelines institute has constituted a “Mentoring cell” to oversee and involve faculty and senior students as „Mentors‟ for the „Freshers‟. This cell is constituted at the end of every academic year, where applicants are invited from faculty and students to join the mentoring cell as mentors for the succeeding academic year. The Mentor-mentee programme was introduced to foster friendly relation between students and faculty members. Students were also introduced to the concept of Medical Ethics. The study of medicine is exciting, but also challenging and every medical student experiences stress at one time or the other which may be brought on by academic factors or may be personal. The situation may become over-whelming and might impact academic achievement. Any access to support, provided by the institution, has been reported to be helpful. The University College of Medical Sciences is committed to assisting students develop tools to deal with stress and other difficulties. The Mentoring Program is one such initiative in this direction. Mentoring, more than teaching, helps students be successful. The mentor can enhance the mentee‟s sense of confidence and increase his or her self-esteem by simply being genuinely interested in the mentee‟s
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development. Mentors experience greater productivity, career satisfaction, and personal gratification. The institute also has a well organized Physical Education Department which caters to the physical activity/ well being of the undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as faculty. There is provision for indoor and outdoor activities including Billiards. To balance-out the academic pressures the college also holds cultural activities, twice a year, in which students / residents / faculty not only enjoy the events but also get an opportunity to actively participate and showcase their talent.
1.3.7 Does the curriculum provide for adequate emphasis on patient safety, confidentiality, rights and education?
There are regular updates, seminars, lectures and clinical rotations apprising students and faculty about patient safety, confidentiality, rights and education. The following measures are taken to provide emphasis on patient safety, confidentiality, rights and education:-
Quality manual and quality assessment programmes and workshops
Various committees e.g. Hospital Infection Control Committee, Institutional Ethics Committee
Display boards, brochures, pamphlets for information on patient rights and education.
IEC activities carried out at the OPD‟s. 1.3.8 Does the curriculum cover additional value systems?
The Medical Humanities group has started a journal RHiME which is devoted to the Humanities in Medical Education. To reach out to authors and readers from around the world the journal has an international Advisory Board. „Medical Education‟ encompasses all aspects of teaching and learning medicine. It includes the transfer of knowledge, attitudes and skills related to health promotion, disease prevention, its treatment, and rehabilitation. „Medical humanities‟ is an inter-disciplinary way of looking at medical education and practice through the lens of philosophy, theology, art, drama, film, history, literature, anthropology, and other humanities subjects. The vision is to blend humanities with the sciences in medical education
Mission of this unit is to promote the softer skills, the essential humane touch, which is marginalized while learning science-centric skills. Society needs doctors who will respond sensitively to both the physical and the emotional needs of their patients; doctors too should preferably engage
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with patients with all of themselves – their minds, their hearts and their emotions – as persons who are able not only to heal, but also to feel and think, explain and understand and cope. To this end, RHiME will strive to explore ways to mainstream humanitarian concepts, and interlink them with the sciences. The narratives, the prose, original research, poems, and the visual art content of the journal will attempt to remind the significance of the humanities in medical education.
In addition, there is an Enabling Unit which promotes various other skills like photography. Workshops are organized regularly e.g. „Blind with camera workshop, Infinite ability, Enabling Unit, UCMS on August 27-28 Conference Centre, University of Delhi.
Other programme like „Theatre for the oppressed‟ was facilitated by Dr. Radha Ramaswamy on 23-24 August 2011 to help community awareness for social issues.
1.4 Feedback System 1.4.1 Does the institution have a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from
students regarding the curriculum and how is it made use of?
Yes, Students give feedback on curriculum and teaching-learning methods regularly. All suggestions and outcomes are discussed during the meetings of various committees like Governing body of the College, College Academic Committee, also at various administrative, coordination and welfare committee meetings. In addition there are Courses committees and research committees for every department at Delhi University where amendments in the curriculum or pattern of examination is discussed. Accordingly, classes/structured teaching is modified. The college is constantly striving for excellence in all fields and all valid suggestions and outcomes of analysis are taken very seriously. Issues that can be addressed locally are immediately acted upon and those requiring administrative decisions at higher levels are forwarded to higher authorities. The university is apprised of outcomes and suggestions during periodic meetings of the Dean & other administrative authorities with the university officials. In addition many of the heads of the departments are members of various universities committees like Courses and Curriculum Committees, as well as Research Boards, and these issues are also discussed during these meetings. The college also has representatives in the university academic bodies and Board of Studies. The university takes academic and administrative inputs from the college on a regular basis.
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1.4.2 Does the institution elicit feedback on the curriculum from national and
international faculty? If yes, specify a few methods such as conducting webinars, workshops, online discussions, etc. and their impact.
Not Applicable, since the curriculum is dictated by professional bodies
1.4.3 Specify the mechanism through which affiliated institutions give feedback on
curriculum and the extent to which it is made use of. Not Applicable (No affiliated institution)
1.4.4 Based on feedback, what are the quality sustenance and quality enhancement
measures undertaken by the institution in ensuring the effective development of the curricula?
Based on feedback the college has embarked on a plan to create a learning environment through IT resources. Thus, E-learning modules and internet facilities have been developed to ensure effective development of the curriculum.
1.4.5 What mechanisms are adopted by the management of the institution to obtain
adequate information and feedback from faculty, students, patients, parents, industry, hospitals, general public, employers, alumni and interns, etc. and review the activities of the institution?
Information and feedback on the activities of the institution are obtained and reviewed as follows:
(a) Faculty-during departmental and interdepartmental meetings and meetings with the Principal
(b) Students- periodically from undergraduates & postgraduates particularly
after completion of the course both at college level and at departmental level.
(c) Alumni-during alumni meets and also informally. (d) Parents - informally during Annual Day and as and when parents meet
Principal / Dean FMS / Faculty / administrative officers. (e) Community Feedback - obtained by means of the National ranking of
our Institute done by various organizations from time to time. (f) Employers/industries – NA
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(g) Patients - during OPDs and clinical rounds in the wards. (h) General public -during interaction with them informally in OPDs and in
the wards. (i) Academic peers- Being a professional college all the teaching
programmes are reviewed by academic peers, analysis of university results and inspection by various councils. There are annual inspections by the MCI to review the academic programmes and administration of the college. The last MCI inspection for both UG and PG seats was conducted in April 2014.
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CRITERIA-II
TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION
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CRITERION II: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile 2.1.1 How does the institution ensure publicity and transparency in the admission
process? (a) Prospectus: Yes (b) Institutional Website: Yes (c) Advertisement in Regional/National Newspapers: Yes The admission process for MBBS Course is extremely transparent. All applications are online and based on All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Test (AIPMT) conducted centrally by CBSE. Based on cut off marks/ merit in AIPMT, admission to MBBS/BDS courses for all categories under 85% DU Quota is made by University of Delhi. A similar procedure is practiced for admission to PG courses. Marks/Merit of AIPGMEE/AIPGDEE are considered/ utilized for admission to Degree/Diploma course under 50% DU Quota. All eligible candidates are then called for counselling by the University of Delhi, Faculty of Medical Sciences and they are admitted to different medical colleges in Delhi under Delhi University/ Delhi Government like Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) and Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS) and Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI). There is provision for complaints and redressal during admission process. (Annexure-2.1 & 2.2) 2.1.2 Explain in detail the process of admission put in place by the institution. List the
criteria for admission: (e.g.: (i) merit, (ii) merit with entrance test, (iii) merit, entrance test, aptitude and interview, (iv) common entrance test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (v) any other criteria (specify).
(a) MBBS: Entry to this course is based on the performance at AIPMT examination
conducted by CBSE, New Delhi. There is a minimum requirement of having at least 50% marks in qualifying examination. In respect of candidates with locomotory disability of lower limbs, the minimum of 45% marks and 40% marks in case of SC/ST/OBC category candidates are required. Based on cut off marks/ merit in AIPMT, admission to MBBS/BDS courses for all categories under 85% DU Quota is made. The candidates must have studied 11th and 12th classes regularly from a recognized school within the National Capital Territory of Delhi and must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English separately.
(b) PG course. Selection for PG courses is based on performance at
AIPGMEE/AIPGDEE examination conducted by NBE followed by counseling
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(c) B Sc Nursing. Selection for BSC (Nursing) course is based on All India B.Sc Nursing Entrance Examination conducted by Office of DGAFMS is sole criteria for selection.
(d) Paramedical Courses. Admission to all paramedical courses is by nomination and internal selection by respective services.
2.1.3 Provide details of admission process in the affiliated colleges and the university’s
role in monitoring the same. The final merit list of selected candidates (out of the 85% DU quota) is prepared based on the results of the AIPMT examination. The list is prepared separately for male & female candidates. After counselling session at FMS, the eligible candidates are admitted to different colleges in Delhi under Delhi University i.e. Maulana Azad Medical College (n=250), Lady Hardinge Medical College (n=200) and University College of Medical Sciences (n=150) and for 40 BDS seats in Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS) Eligible female candidates from outside Delhi belonging to SC/ST category who have passed the qualifying examination from Indian universities/Boards are eligible for admission to Lady Hardinge Medical College only against the seats reserved for these categories. 2.1.4 Does the institution have a mechanism to review its admission process and
student profile annually? If yes, what is the outcome of such an analysis and how has it contributed to the improvement of the process?
No, Institution has no role in reviewing the admission process. It is periodically reviewed at the level of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, and appropriate measures are taken to deal with. Admission process is though the National Entrance Examinations as per laid down Govt of India rules & regulations. 2.1.5 What are the strategies adopted to increase / improve access for students
belonging to the following categories:
∗SC/ST ∗OBC ∗Women
∗Persons with varied disabilities
∗Economically weaker sections ∗Outstanding achievers in sports and other extracurricular activities The strategies are laid down as follows: (Annexure-2.3) SC/ ST:–19 seats for SC candidates and 10 seats for ST candidates out of 150 seats are reserved in UCMS only. Every year out of total 600 candidates admitted to these 3 colleges in Delhi, 73 seats are reserved for SC candidates and 38 seats are reserved
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for ST candidates according to the reservation criteria prescribed by MOHFW.5 seats of SC and 3 seats of ST out of 40 seats are reserved for BDS in MAIDS OBC: - 35 seats out of 150 are reserved for OBC candidates in UCMS. Out of total 600 seats 133 seats are reserved for OBC candidates in all the 3 medical colleges. 9 out of 40 seats are reserved for BDS candidates in MAIDS. Women - Eligible female candidates from outside Delhi belonging to SC/ST category who have passed the qualifying examination from Indian universities/Boards or Foreign Universities/Boards are eligible for admission to Lady Hardinge Medical College only against the seats reserved for these categories, subject to their fulfilling the prescribed conditions. Differently- abled - 3% PwD and 5% CWAPP horizontal reservation have also been given. Few seats in MAMC and LHMC are also filled through “Central Pool Scheme” NGOI. Economically-weaker sections -No reservation Sports personnel–No reservation *PG Courses. In PG courses there is no reservation based on gender. All selections solely based on merit and women get equal opportunities. Institute (UCMS) has an Equal Opportunity Cell under a faculty member to cater to the needs of SC, ST, OBC and disabled students. There is one Enabling Unit also in UCMS to cater to the needs of physically disabled students and staff 2.1.6 Number of students admitted in the institution in the last four academic years: The MBBS students admitted to the College in the last four academic years is given in Table below:
Categories Year 1 (2014-15)
Year 2 (2013-14)
Year 3 (2012-13)
Year 4 (2011-12)
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
SC 43 12 25 17 38 16 31 30
ST 6 6 8 16 5 4 7 5
OBC 54 21 59 14 57 9 39 9
General 108 42 108 53 103 56 123 60
2.1.7 Has the university conducted any analysis of demand ratio for the various
programs of the university departments and affiliated colleges? If so, highlight the significant trends explaining the reasons for increase / decrease.
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Demand ratio analysis is done time to time by the MOHFW not by the institution per se. Based on these findings the number of MBBS seats have been increased in all the medical colleges from 2009 onwards. 2.1.8 Were any programs discontinued/ staggered by the institution in the last four
years? If yes, specify the reasons. No program was staggered by the institution. Now DGO seat is being replaced by MD-Gynaecology, DCH seat is being replaced by MD (Paediatrics).
2.2 Catering to Student Diversity 2.2.1 Does the institution organize orientation / induction program for freshers? If yes, give details such as the duration, issues covered, experts involved and mechanism for using the feedback in subsequent years. Yes, for the freshers the orientation classes are organized by the pre and para-clinical departments to familiarize them with the departments, labs, equipments and teachers. Later on, one month long induction program is conducted by each department of clinical subjects for the 3rd semester students. Hospital orientation programme is conducted on the first day of start of compulsory rotating internship. For post graduate students, one month orientation program is conducted. Medical Education Unit of UCMS organizes Protocol Writing workshops, Thesis Writing workshops, etc., so that they can comfortably plan and perform their thesis work. All their queries are solved. 2.2.2 Does the institution have a mechanism through which the “differential
requirements of the student population” are analyzed after admission and before the commencement of classes? If so, how are the key issues identified and addressed?
Yes, Faculty Mentor and Student Mentor is allotted to the small groups of students to understand their requirements and to facilitate learning. They can discuss their problems related to professional as well as personal issues. 2.2.3 How does the institution identify and respond to the learning needs of advanced
and slow learners? Slow Learners: The following strategies are adopted for facilitating slow learners: (a) Guided in batches by each Department. (b) Special Clinics, revision classes and additional tutorials are organized for the benefit of slow learners.
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(c) Individual counseling is given by faculty. (d) All students are assigned to a mentor who closely interact with slow learners and
try and help them. Advanced Learners: Following strategies are adopted sustaining the progress of advanced learners: (a) Special Assignments and projects such as ICMR are offered to advanced
learners. (b) Providing opportunities for presentations in seminars and CME programmes. (c) Medals & Trophies have been instituted for high achievers in examinations as
extrinsic motivation. 2.2.4 Does the institution offer bridge / remedial / add-on courses? If yes, how are they
structured into the time table? Give details of the courses offered, department-wise/faculty-wise?
All PG students undergo Orientation classes for more than a month on admission. The same is structured in their time schedule. For undergraduates extra classes are also organised. 2.2.5 Has the institution conducted any study on the academic growth of students from
disadvantaged sections of society, economically disadvantaged, differently-abled, etc.? If yes, what are the main findings?
Yes, a study was conducted to assess the pass percentage among all the MBBS students appearing in various professional examinations. It was found that overall, the pass percentage among SC students was marginally better than unreserved students. 2.2.6 Is there a provision to teach the local language to students from other
states/countries?
No 2.2.7 What are the institution’s efforts to teach the students moral and ethical values
and their citizenship roles? Medical ethics is also an important element in both UG and PG studies and it is addressed all departments. This issue is also addressed in some detail during mentoring by the faculty. Regular events are held in the College which inculcates the moral and ethical values. Spic Macay is one such platform where students perform various street plays and all these issues are addressed. At community level the community medicine department also encourages students to provide health related work in slums.
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Institution made an effort as a part of Swacch Bharat Abhiyan and involved faculty, students and non teaching staff to clean themselves and their surroundings. That work is still going on regular basis. At the time of any natural calamity faculty and students react collectively by donating materials, money, food and human resources. 2.2.8 Describe details of orientation/ foundation courses which sensitize students to
national integration, Constitution of India, art and culture, empathy, women’s empowerment, etc.
Regular value added courses and events are held in the College which sensitize students to national integration, art, culture, women empowerment, etc. Students are also encouraged to provide health related work in slums, and sometimes at Sanskar Ashram, Leprosy Colony, etc. During Ripple and Avalanche college festivals, students perform various street plays. 2.2.9 Has the institution incorporated the principles of Life Style Modifications for
students based on Eastern approaches in their day to day activities? Yes, Yoga courses are held regularly in the institution. There is a Yoga Lab with Instructors in Physiology department. There is also a Physical Education Department. 2.2.10 Has Yoga/Meditation/any other such techniques been practiced by students
regularly as self-discipline? Yes, students are encouraged to practice yoga. 2.2.11 How does the institution attend to the diverse health issues (physical and mental)
of students and staff? Medical check up on admission is done for all the students and staff. Students and staff are encouraged to take part in regular physical training, games and Yoga. 2.2.12 Does the institution cater to the needs of groups / individuals requiring special
attention by conducting group classes / special individual trainings / focused group discussion / additional training measures etc.?
All students in the MBBS course are divided into small groups and a mentor is appointed who is responsible for counseling and advising them on academic and personal matters. In addition HODs and other faculty members keep a close watch on the attendance and academic performance of each student. Tutorials are conducted regularly by all the departments and this is included in their teaching curriculum. Students seminars are also conducted by all the departments where students themselves teach their fellow students in the presence of faculty members.
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2.3 Teaching-Learning Process
2.3.1 How does the institution plan and organize the teaching-learning and evaluation schedules such as
academic calendar
master plan
teaching plan
rotation plan
course plan
unit plan
evaluation blue print
outpatient teaching
in-patient teaching
clinical teaching in other sites
teaching in the community
(a) & (b) Academic Calender and Master plan: The curriculum is prepared by individual Departments under supervision of the Heads of the respective departments and a teaching supervisor (faculty) of the respective departments. The curriculum is submitted to the college Principal Office for approval. Hour allocation to the individual subject in the course plan is done by the Academic Section of the college as per the required guidelines of the MCI and University. (c) Teaching plan: The individual departments formulate specific subject based objectives for student learning in various modules. Such modules are delivered to them by individual teaching instructors in the form of didactic lectures and clinical on-patient teaching in outpatients and inpatients as per the laid out objectives. Student Interactive participation is regularly encouraged by carrying out Seminars, Journal clubs, symposium and case studies. Interdepartmental clinical meetings are held between various departments on a monthly basis wherein student teacher interactive sessions are held and interesting cases are presented and discussed. (d) Rotation plan: Rotation plan of the undergraduate students are scheduled department wise while their postings in the respective departments. The Professor Incharge, Academic Activities prepares their respective rotation plan on a six monthly basis
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for each batch in a particular semester with hours allocated as per the MCI guidelines executed by the Academic Section of the College. (e) Course plan: The course plan for the under-graduate and post-graduate students is based on the guidelines of the University and MCI. (f) Unit plan: Different departments formulate specific subject based objectives for student learning in various modules as per the guidelines of the University and MCI. Such modules are delivered to them by individual teaching instructors in the form of didactic lectures and clinical on-patient teaching in outpatients and in-patients as per the laid out objectives. (g) Evaluation blue print: The Academic team of the college formulates the blue print for student evaluation based on the university requirements that is followed by all academic departments. Academic team of the college consists of a group of Faculty teachers from all the departments under chairmanship of a Professor. Typically all departments have formative evaluations in the form of midterm tests, terminal examination, and preliminary examinations for university terms. Theory and practical examinations are carried out as per university examination pattern. The required internal assessment marks for summative evaluation are derived from these examinations. Clinical departments carry out individual assessment after each clinical posting in the form of ward leaving on the basis of laid out module based objectives, which are a part of the internal assessment of the student. Students are offered feedback and regular counselling on their performance for scope of improvement. (h)&(i) Outpatient teaching; in-patient teaching : Clinical rotations are mandatory in the student teaching and training programme, both during inpatient and outpatient posting of the students in the respective departments. Case based learning and clinical examinations skills development, assessment and evaluation is emphasized in outpatient and inpatient learning.
(j) Clinical teaching in other sites:
Health awareness cum education sessions have also been organized at other settings such as for students at various schools, a Children Home for Girls and girls staying in the hostel of this Children Home, as also at a Leprosy Home for Leprosy and T.B. patients.
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(k) Teaching in the community:
Various community outreach activities are organized regularly by the department of Community medicine, UCMS. These activities covering various health related topics, are carried out at the two Urban Health Centers and one Rural Health centre of the department. The topics covered include infant and young child feeding, nutritional counselling, reproductive and child health and immunization, common diseases and health problems etc. Specialized health education are held sessions on a particular theme, to coincide with special occasions such as World Health Day, World T. B. Day, World AIDS Day, World Kidney Day, World Diabetes Day, World Hand Washing Day and Breast Feeding Week.
2.3.2 Does the institution provide course objectives, outlines and schedules at the commencement of the academic session? If yes, how is the effectiveness of the process ensured?
Yes, the course modules, academic calendar, and training schedules are documented on semester basis. The Academic coordination team under the Principal Office is responsible for the effective implementation of the process of academic curriculum for undergraduates and postgraduates. Postgraduate curriculum is closely and continuously monitored by the respective Heads of Departments.
2.3.3 Does the institution face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the stipulated time frame and calendar? If yes, elaborate on the challenges encountered and the institutional measures to overcome these.
No, the College is able to meet the curriculum time tables in each academic year.
2.3.4 How is learning made student-centric? Give a list of participatory learning activities adopted by the faculty that contributes to holistic development and improved student learning, besides facilitating life-long learning and knowledge management.
All the activities involving student learning, teaching and training are student centric in this institution based on the principles of modern medical education. The faculty use modern medical education technology in classrooms. Specific objectives are laid out at the beginning of each teaching module and it is clearly specified what is expected out of the student at the end of each definitive learning period. Student centric learner methodology is implemented by laying out structured objectives, effective teaching-learning interventions and the process is formatively evaluated on an objective basis to ensure the validity of student centric learning. The impartation and acquisition of skills is closely monitored and supervised to allow effective implementation of student learner
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centric teaching methods by using modern teaching training aids. Self learning is promoted by the supervisors by encouraging students to present seminars, journal clubs, case presentations and interdepartmental clinical meetings. Case based and active self learning are important ingredients for lifelong learning.
2.3.5 What is the institution’s policy on inviting experts / people of eminence to augment teaching-learning activities?
Principal UCMS, Medical Superintendent GTB Hospital and Heads of Departments liaise with the experts and people of eminence. Regular CMEs, monthly case meetings and faculty lectures are organized centrally for the benefit of students, staff & faculty by experts in the field of medicine and people of eminence.
2.3.6 Does the institution formally encourage learning by using e-learning resources?
Yes. Student learning from e-learning resources is extensively encouraged via provision of online e-journal facilities and e-books in the central library with internet access facility via computer terminals for students.
2.3.7 What are the technologies and facilities such as virtual laboratories, e-learning and open educational resources used by the faculty for effective teaching?
Teaching is conducted with the aid of state of the art clinical facilities and various audio- visual aids. A fair degree of computerization for teaching learning activities has been achieved by the college and the teaching hospital. All lectures halls and seminar halls have computers with multimedia facilities and LCD project system and faculty judiciously uses these facilities for effective learning experiences. All departments have internet facility and access is available to various online medical journals. There is a very well equipped Central Library with a large number of books, journals, on line journals, e-books and e-Learning facilities with internet access facility. A computer facility with terminals with high speed Internet facility is available for use of students. There is a separate UG library and all departments have well stocked department libraries with a variety of reference books and journals that is upgraded on a yearly basis.
2.3.8 Is there any designated group among the faculty to monitor the trends and issues regarding developments in Open Source Community and integrate its benefits in the institution’s educational processes?
Each Departmental Head and faculty regularly monitor the trends and issues in the community through observations of disease incidence and behaviour in the outpatients and inpatients, through journal clubs and other forums and the same is incorporated from time to time in the academic curriculum.
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2.3.9 What steps has the institution taken to transition from traditional classrooms into an e-learning environment???
The institution has skill-based learning approach in certain departments like Anasthesia and Surgery via provision of skill labs and mannequins. There is a very well equipped central library with a large number of books, journals, online journals, e-books and e-learning facilities with internet access facility. A computer facility with terminals with high speed Internet facility is available for use of students. There is a separate UG library and all departments have well stocked department libraries with a variety of reference books and journals that is upgraded on a yearly basis.
2.3.10 Is there provision for the services of counselors / mentors/ advisors for each class or group of students for academic, personal and psycho-social guidance? If yes, give details of the process and the number of students who have benefitted.
A list of both voluntary Faculty mentors and Student mentors is available with the Medical Education Unit of the College. All students in the MBBS course are divided into small groups and a mentor is allotted who is responsible for counseling and advising them on academic and personal matters. Mentors are available for students, both in small groups as well as on individual basis. In addition, HOD and other faculty members keep a close watch on the attendance and academic performance of each student. A similar system is adopted for students of college of Nursing. A systematic process is also adopted for guidance and counseling of PG students where concerned departmental and the supervisor play an important role. For psychosocial guidance Clinical Psychologist and Medico Social Workers are available.
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2.3.11 Were any innovative teaching approaches/methods/practices adopted and implemented by the faculty during the last four years? If yes, did they improve learning? What were the methods used to evaluate the impact of such practices? What are the efforts made by the institution in giving the faculty due recognition for innovation in teaching?
E-learning resources have been developed. College library is internet enabled so that the students can access the web portal and the journals. Webcasting of clinical meetings from other institutions is undertaken regularly. There is a very well equipped central library with a large number of books, journals, online journals, e-books and e-Learning facilities with internet access facility. A computer facility with terminals with high speed Internet facility is available for use of students. There is a separate UG library and all departments have well stocked department libraries with a variety of reference books and journals that is upgraded on a yearly basis. The institution has skill based learning approach in certain departments like Anasthesia and Surgery via provision of skill labs and mannequins
2.3.12 How does the institution create a culture of instilling and nurturing creativity and scientific temper among the learners?
(a) Student Learner centered teaching methods. All the activities involving student learning, teaching and training are student centric in this institution based on the principles of modern medical education. The faculty use modern medical education technology in classrooms. Specific objectives are laid out at the beginning of each teaching module and it is clearly specified what is expected out of the student at the end of each definitive learning period. Student centric learner methodology is implemented by laying out structured objectives, effective teaching-learning interventions and the process is formatively evaluated on an objective basis to ensure the validity of student centric learning.
(b) ICT enabled flexible teaching system: There is a no provision for flexible
teaching system. However effective use of computers/AV aids for teaching purpose and during seminars and symposia is encouraged.
(c) Distance Education: There are no courses offered based on distance
education. (d) Self-directed active learning system: The College encourages self learning
by UG and PG students and has provided infrastructure facilities for the same. Internet access is available in the campus for the students to access the internet for self-learning. Central library has dedicated computers with high speed internet facilities with e-learning resources for self learning.
There is a very well equipped central library with a large number of books,
journals, online journals, e-books and e-Learning facilities with internet
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access facility. A computer facility with terminals with high speed Internet facility is available for use of students. There is a separate UG library and all departments have well stocked department libraries with a variety of reference books and journals that is upgraded on a yearly basis. The institution has skill based learning approach in certain departments like Anesthesia and Surgery via provision of skill labs and mannequins.
(e) Problem based learning. Clinical departments mostly use this method for specific clinical learning situations. It is being routinely used for teaching purposes in the college curriculum where problem case is projected to the students to whom questions are projected on the case in question. To the question they are unable to answer, time is allocated for them to find out search the answers. A resource person from the speciality department is then invited for the discussion on the problem case.
(f) Evidence based medicine (EBM). There is a major thrust in inculcating evidence based medical practice by UG and PG students. Most of the clinical departments practice EBM and instruct the students on the principles and practice of EBM by helping them to write dissertations for PG students and encouraging UG and PG students to write scientific manuscript with aim for publication.
(g) Emphasis is laid on development of required skills, adequate knowledge and
appropriate attitude by the students to practice medicine. Faculty is appointed from the University and The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare under UPSC, which ensures that the selected faculty is of the highest available standard in the country and is dedicated to teaching-learning. This is essential for the development of cognitive domain or the domain of knowledge of the undergraduate and postgraduate students. All the selected faculty even undergoes a period of observation of suitability for faculty position (probation period) before they are appointed as confirmed regular faculty. This ensures availability of motivated and qualified faculty for instruction. In addition learning infrastructure of highest quality is ensured for providing adequate knowledge to students. A structured programme for practical training is ensured by teaching aids, supervised practical and clinical training which further ensures required skill acquisition.
2.3.13 Does the institution consider student projects mandatory in the learning program? If yes, for how many programs have they been (percentage of total) made mandatory?
number of projects executed within the institution
names of external institutions for student project work
role of faculty in facilitating such projects
Yes, student’s thesis is mandatory for postgraduate students as per university guidelines. Every PG student has to submit a project report (thesis) for
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successful completion of the course. However at UG level, facility for research work and projects is available but optional.
Many departments have projects under the ICMR, CSIR, DST etc. Intra Mural Research Grant at the college level is also provided to post graduates and young faculty members. Details of the same will be made available in peer review.
The faculty takes active participation in these projects at the student and institutional level.
2.3.14 Does the institution have a well qualified pool of human resource to meet the requirements of the curriculum? If there is a shortfall, how is it supplemented?
Yes, adequate human resources are available. The authorization is as per the laid down guidelines of Medical Council of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India and University of Delhi.
2.3.15 How are the faculty enabled to prepare computer-aided teaching / learning materials? What are the facilities available in the institution for such efforts?
The faculty utilizes Skill Labs, e-hosting of library resources and e-journals, mentoring groups, and problem solving sessions to prepare computer-aided teaching / learning materials. The faculty is introduced on a regular basis to various technologies in medical education capsule and workshops. Even faculty has been provided with individual computers and printers to facilitate the same.
2.3.16 Does the institution have a mechanism for the evaluation of teachers by the students / alumni? If yes, how is the evaluation feedback used to improve the quality of the teaching-learning process?
No; The institution does not have a mechanism for the evaluation of teachers by the students / alumni as of now.
2.3.17 Does the institution use telemedicine facilities for teaching-learning processes? If yes, cite a few instances.
Yes, the institution uses telemedicine facility for teaching-learning process regularly on a monthly basis. Clinico-pathologic conference (CPC) is telecast live from Postgraduate Institute, Chandigarh on a weekly basis. The copy of schedule is enclosed as Annexure- 2.3a
2.3.18 Does the institution utilize any of the following innovations in its teaching-learning processes?
ICT enabled flexible teaching system. No
Reflective learning. YES
Simulations. YES; available in some departments like Anaesthesia and Surgery.
Evidence based medicine. YES
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Emphasis on development of required skills, adequate knowledge and appropriate attitude to practice medicine. YES
Problem based learning (PBL). YES
Student assisted teaching (SAT). YES
Self directed learning and skills development (SDL).YES
Narrative based medicine. YES
Medical humanities. YES
Drug and poison information assistance centre. YES
Ayurveda practices. Yes; available in the affiliated hospital
Yoga practices. YES; available in the college.
Yoga therapy techniques. YES
Naturopathy and its practices. NO
Any other. NO
2.3.19 Does the institution have an Electronic Medical Records facility, staffed by trained and qualified personnel? Is it used for teaching-learning process?
No. As of now, Electronic Medical Records is not available in the individual although a separate Medical Record Department is available in the affiliated hospital, where patient records are meticulously maintained and are made available on authorized request.
2.3.20 Does the institution have well documented procedures for case sheet writing, obtaining informed consent and the discharge process of the patients?
All documentation regarding patient’s admission and discharge procedures are maintained by the affiliated hospital's medical record department. There are established and well informed proformas for case sheet writing, obtaining well informed consent and writing the discharge process. Being a tertiary care teaching hospital, high priority is given to good, retrievable record keeping which may be needed at a later instance for medicolegal or financial purposes.
2.3.21 Does the institution produce videos of clinical cases and use them for teaching-
learning processes?
Yes. College has a well equipped Medical Illustration unit that provides facility for video recording and clinical / project related photography after obtaining the requisite consent from the patients.
2.3.22 Does the institution perform medico legal/post-mortem procedures with a view to train the undergraduate and post-graduate students in medico legal procedures?
Yes. These are under the purview of Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.
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2.3.23 Does the institution have drug and poison information and poison detection centres? How are these used to train the students?
Yes. The relevant information on this subject is maintained and updated by the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology along with Department of Pharmacology who also use it for the training for both UG and PG students.
2.3.24 Does the institution have a Pharmacovigilance / Toxicology centre /clinical pharmacy facility / drug information centre/Centre for disease surveillance and control/ Prevention through Yoga/Promotion of positive health/Well-equipped Psychology Laboratory/ Naturopathic diagnostic centre, etc.?
Yes. Department of Pharmacology has a Pharmaco-vigilance Centre. Department of Community Medicine acts as Centre for Disease Surveillance, Prevention and Control.
2.3.25 Laboratories / Diagnostics
How is the student`s learning process in the laboratories / diagnostics monitored? Provide the laboratory time table (for the different courses).
Student staff ratio in the laboratories / diagnostics.
The College has a large number of laboratories spread over various departments. All undergraduate and postgraduate students are required to be in laboratories as per the training programme. The student staff ratio in the laboratories is as per the MCI and DCI regulations and University guidelines (copy enclosed as Annexure-2.4). The affiliated hospital (GTB Hospital) has well equipped Laboratory services. All these laboratories work under well defined standards. Due Laboratory safety procedures are followed. The respective departments post their undergraduates and post graduates in the laboratories as per their individual departmental schedules. The copies of Time Table for the MBBS students are enclosed as Annexure-2.5.
2.3.26 How many procedures / clinical cases / surgeries are observed, assisted, performed with assistance and carried out independently by students in order to fulfill learning objectives?
All the procedures/clinical cases/ surgeries are observed, assisted, performed with assistances as per the guidelines of professional bodies and university guidelines. Postgraduate students in many departments e.g Physiology, Orthopaedics have to maintain a logbook of all the post graduate activities which is certified by the Head of the Department. Postgraduate students are longitudinally involved in patient care from patient presentation, diagnosis, evaluation, management and rehabilitation, under supervision.
Undergraduate students have to mandatorily maintain a subject posting wise
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logbook of their clinical and psychomotor skill acquisition and procedures done (both independently and under supervision, as per the recommended University Curriculum guidelines) during their internship training which is submitted at the end of their internship training. The undergraduate students observe the clinical management of patients during their various hospital postings. (Hospital posting schedules is enclosed as Annexure-2.5).
2.3.27 Does the institution provide patients with information on complementary and alternative systems of Medicine?
Yes, the information on the complementary system of medicine is available in the hospital such as, Yoga and Ayurveda, and the facility is provided to the patients.
2.3.28 What are the methods used to promote teaching-learning process in the clinical setting?
Regular teaching classes are conducted in the wards and seminar rooms of the clinical departments on patient bed side in the clinical posting hours in the affiliated hospital of the college, both for undergraduate and postgraduate students. To enhance the teaching learning process, interactive case discussions, seminars, workshops etc are conducted in the departments from time to time. There are regular clinical meetings, research presentations and clinic-pathological conference are conducted by the college on Tuesday afternoons in the lecture theatre. Various departments have these presentations on rotational basis. This encourages interaction between undergraduates, postgraduate students and faculty. All the faculty from various clinical and para-clinical departments attend these monthly meets.
The institution uses telemedicine facility for teaching-learning process regularly on a monthly basis. Clinico-pathologic conference is telecast live from Postgraduate Institute, Chandigarh on a monthly basis.
2.3.29 Do students maintain log books of their teaching-learning activities?
Each postgraduate student in some departments e.g Orthopaedics, Physiology has to maintain a log of all the procedures and certified by the Head of the Department. Postgraduate students are longitudinally involved in patient care from patient presentation, diagnosis, evaluation, management and rehabilitation, under supervision.
Undergraduate students have to mandatorily maintain a subject posting wise logbook of their clinical and psychomotor skill acquisition and procedures done (both independently and under supervision, as per the recommended University Curriculum guidelines) during their internship training which is submitted at the end of their internship training.
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2.3.30 Is there a structured mechanism for post graduate teaching-learning process?
Yes, curriculum includes regular class room teaching, clinical rotations, journal club and seminars.
2.3.31 Provide the following details about each of the teaching programs:
Number of didactic lectures
Number of students in each batch
Number of rotations
Details of student case study / drug study
Nursing Care Conference (NCC)
Number of medical / dental procedures that the students get to see
Mannequins / Simulation / skills laboratory for student teaching
Number of students inside the operation rooms at a given time
Average number of procedures in the ORs per week, month and year
Autopsy / Post-mortem facility
Teaching Programme. The details of the teaching programme details are as under: (a) Complete Time table: (Complete Time Table is enclosed as Annexure-2.5)
(b) Number of didactic lectures: As per MCI norms of each individual department
(c) Number of students in each class: 150
(i) Average class strength in MBBS: 150
(ii) Average class strength in B.Sc.(Nursing): Diploma in GNM admits 70
students per year.
(d) Number of medical procedures that the students get to see
Number of clinical procedures seen by students vary according to the respective
clinical rotations, that are sufficient as per university requirement.
(e) Nursing Care Conference (NCC): NA
(f) Mannequins for student teaching: Mannequins are available in the Departments of
Anaesthesia and Surgery, which are used for student education, learning and hands
on training.
(g) Number of students inside the theatres at a given time: 5-6 students/OT
(h) Number of procedures in the theatres per week, month and year.
It varies as per the speciality. 24 hrs emergency OT and elective OT facility is available for all the surgical specialities, namely Surgery, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, ENT.
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Major surgical procedures: On an average 19-20 / week, 75-76/month and around 900/year major surgical procedures are performed in different OTs.,
Minor surgical procedures: 7-8/week, 28-30/ month and around 360/year minor surgical procedures are performed in different minor OTs by different surgical specialities. (Clinical Data is enclosed as Annexure-2.6)
(i) Autopsy / Post-mortem facility: The facility is present and works under department of Forensic Medicine.
2.4 Teacher Quality 2.4.1 How does the institution plan and facilitate its faculty to meet the changing requirements of the curriculum?
The institution only after ensuring the adequate faculty members are present , first trains its existing faculty for the particular course and then applies for permission to start and for recognition any new course/ programmes/facility of these new courses . 2.4.2 Does the institution encourage diversity in its faculty member recruitment?
Departments % of faculty from the same institution
% of faculty from other institutions within the state
% of faculty from other institutions outside the state
% of faculty from other countries
Total Annexure-2.7
2.4.3 How does the institution ensure that qualified faculty are appointed for new
programs / emerging areas of study? How many faculty members were appointed to teach new programs during the last four years?
The institution advertises posts for new programmes after which on the basis of interview by selection committee new faculty are recruited for the post. The existing faculty is also allowed to go on training in the specialized field after which they qualify to appear for interview. For the New program of MDS Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, new faculty members were added on the basis of wide spread advertisement in the leading news papers and University conducted interviews through its high powered Selection Committee. 2.4.4 How many Emeritus / Adjunct Faculty / Visiting Professors are on the rolls of the
institution? Nil
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2.4.5 What policies/systems are in place to academically recharge and rejuvenate teachers? (e.g. providing research grants, study leave, nomination to national/international conferences/seminars, in-service training, organizing national/international conferences etc.)
Research grants are made available e.g. intra mural research grants (IMRG) up to a maximum of Rs 25,000/- are provided after scrutiny of submitted research proposal. Extra mural research grants are derived by individual faculty from external funding agencies like DST, DBT, ICMR etc. on their individual caliber and capacity. Faculty is also entitled to three years of study leave in one spell for acquiring additional professional qualifications in India and abroad. Selection for award of study is granted by the Executive Council / Governing Body on the recommendation of Head of Department / Principal concerned Faculty is allowed to attend two national conferences/workshops/seminars/CMEs per year with reimbursement of conference registration fees and TA/DA as applicable only after presentation of a research paper in the conference. No reimbursements are given for attending International conferences. Faculty are permitted to avail short term / long term fellowship training in India and abroad with prior permission from the institution and without any commitment from the institute what-so-ever. A large number of workshops/CMEs are organized by the college itself for the benefit of students. The college also encourages organizing National/International conferences for professional up-gradation. MEU of UCMS also organizes a number of outreach faculty development workshops at GMRC Gwalior, Era Medical College Lucknow, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, BMC Sagar MP, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research New Delhi, Dental Educators Training Programme at AIIMS New Delhi, etc. to name a few. 2.4.6 How many faculty received awards / recognitions for excellence in teaching at the
state, national and international level during the last four years? Annexure-2.8 2.4.7 How many faculties underwent professional development programs during the last
four years? (add any other program if necessary)- Detail as per Departmental SSR Form.
Faculty Development Programs No. of faculty attended
Induction programs
Re-orientation Programs: CME
All faculty
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Workshop: e.g Faculty development basic workshop in MET by UCMS in 2011 Workshop on editing medical contents if Wikipedia by UCMS in 2011 Workshop on how to obtain funding for research by UCMS 2011 Advance Course workshop in MET by UCMS in 2013 Seminars : Seminar on scientific writing & publishing by UCMS 2013 Guest lectures :
20 13 20 10 All faculty
Refresher courses Faculty development basic workshop in MET by UCMS in 2011 Advance Course workshop in MET by UCMS in 2013 69th National Teachers Training Workshop at Delhi 12-21 March’15
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Capacity building programs Capacity Building Training Programme on diagnosis of STI/RTI at Apex Regional STI Centre, Safdarjung Hospital , New Delhi as per NACO guidelines; District Level Rapid Response Teams on Avian and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response)
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Programs by regulatory / apex bodies MCI Basic Course in Medical Education Technologies NITS ISO 15189 training for medical lab quality systems and internal audit programmes for the laboratories as required by NABL criteria and International Standard IS/ISO 15189
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2.4.8 How often does the institution organize academic development programs (e.g.:
curriculum development, teaching-learning methods, examination reforms, content / knowledge management, etc.) for its faculty aimed at enriching the teaching-learning process?
All faculty of the institution undergo mandatory courses in research methodology and medical education technology. Certain administrative responsibilities are given to the faculty to enable all round development. Participation in CMEs and Seminars is encouraged. The organization accords utmost priority for professional developments of the faculty. Regular meetings are held by the Department heads and the Dean of the College where all issues are discussed. The same is brought up annually in the College Academic management Committee which constitutes as member the Vice Chancellor of the University. The Medical Education Unit have conducted the following faculty development workshops till date workshops
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Workshop on scientific communications in 2008 Faculty development basic workshop in MET in 2009 Faculty development basic workshop in MET in 2011 Workshop on editing medical contents if Wikipedia in 2011 Workshop on how to obtain funding for research 2011 Advance Course workshop in MET in 2013
2.4.9 Does the institution have a mechanism to retain faculty? What is the annual
attrition rate among the faculty? The college has appointed more than 60 new teachers during the last seven years. Recently, few teachers have left the College following appointment at various institutions such as AIIMS or through UPSC. The Delhi University has recently revised Recruitment Rules to attract new faculty members and grant promotion to the existing faculty members for career advancement. 2.4.10 Does the institution have a mechanism to encourage
∗Mobility of faculty between institutions /universities for teaching/research? ∗Faculty exchange programs with national and international bodies? If yes, how have these schemes helped in enriching the quality of the faculty? Yes, mobility of faculty is done and the faculty are members of various professional bodies. The faculty is able to obtain enriching experiences of various universities in the country and contribute to the College learning processes. Faculty are permitted attend avail short term / long term fellowship training in India (e.g. HRD Fellowship Scheme of Dept. of Health Research) and abroad with prior permission from the institution. 2.4.11 Does the institution have well defined career advancement policy for Health
Science professionals? If yes, outline the policy. The Institution has a well defined career advancement policy, revised time to time by the University of Delhi. The Delhi University has recently approved Dynamic Assured Career Progression Scheme on the similar lines as for the medical teachers in Central Health Services under Ministry of Health and family welfare, Government of India. 2.4.12 How does the institution create synergies with other PG institutes for generating
required number of specialists and super specialists? There is provision for UCMS faculty to undergo Study Leave to other PG institutes for various sub & super specialties.
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2.4.13 Does the institution conduct capacity building programs / courses in subspecialties for its faculty?
Yes, the following courses and programmes are conducted:
(a) Teaching learning methods/approaches Medical Education Technology courses are run under the aegis of MEU and
refresher courses are held from time to time. Research methodology courses are held at regular intervals.
(b) Handling new curriculum Curriculum of the university and MCI is defined. Any changes to the curriculum
are subject to the internal departmental deliberation and thought process. (c) Content/knowledge management Through library resources, e-journals and CME programmes (d) Selection, development and use of enrichment materials
The medical technology course introduces the faculty to the complete spectrum of learning materials. The appropriateness of the teaching material in various situations is discussed.
(e) Assessment Assessment review is carried out by respective departments after scheduled
regular posting. (f) Cross cutting issues All inter departmental issues are discussed in the academic committee and
HOD meetings. (g) Audio Visual Aids/multimedia All lecture halls have being provided by audio-visual aids. Multimedia
projection and webcasting is also available in select areas. (h) OER’s The evaluation reports for students are regularly updated by the faculty. (i) Teaching learning material development, selection and use
As brought out earlier the department of medical education sensitizes all faculty members on the issues.
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
2.5.1 How does the institution ensure that all the stakeholders are aware of the evaluation processes that are in place?
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The evaluation process is communicated to the students by the faculty during the orientation classes, lectures and other undergraduate/postgraduate student activity.
The eligibility to appear in the university examinations, the norms for attendance and internal assessment are available at the college website www.ucms.ac.in .
All the evaluations at the university level are preceded by an institutional evaluation which simulate the final university examination and also contributes to the internal assessment.
2.5.2 What are the important examination reforms implemented by the institution? Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the examination system.
The various departments of the college have brought considerable objectivity in the theory and practical examinations both at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The reforms are discussed at the Courses Committee meetings of Delhi University which is chaired by the University Head of Department and includes Heads of the departments and Faculty members of affiliated colleges. The changes are done at the Faculty of Medical Sciences Delhi University.
2.5.3 What is the average time taken by the University for Declaration of examination results? In case of delay, what measures have been taken to address them? Indicate the mode adopted by the institution for the publication of examination results (e.g. website, SMS, email, etc.).
The University results are usually declared within a month of the completion of the examination. The result is displayed in a notified area and is also available on the website.
2.5.4 How does the institution ensure transparency in the evaluation process?
The evaluation system is guided and monitored by the Delhi University which is also the agency conducting the examination. The transparency is ensured by a centralized Question Paper setting process and appointment of external and internal examiners for various departments both at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The attendance and internal assessment of MBBS students is monitored by an Academic In-charge and Faculty coordinators from 3 Professionals. The cumulative attendance and internal assessment are displayed after each semester. The students have the option of grievance redressal by approaching the respective H.O.D or the Coordinator or the Academic in charge.
2.5.5 What are the rigorous features introduced by the university to ensure confidentiality in the conduct of the examinations?
The confidentiality in the conduct of the examinations is maintained by the systems adopted the Delhi University. The appointment of examiners, setting of question papers, actual conduct of theory and practical examination, compilation of result and its
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declaration is controlled by the Controller of Examination, South Campus, Delhi University, with active participation by the college.
2.5.6 Does the institution have an integrated examination platform for the following processes?
Pre-examination processes
Time table generation : Yes
Hall ticket : Yes
OMR: No
Student list generation: Yes
Invigilators squads: Yes
Attendance sheet: Yes
Online payment gateway: No
Online transmission of questions and marks: No
Examination process
Examination material management: Yes
Logistics : Yes
Post-examination process
Attendance capture: No
OMR-based exam result: No
Auto processing: No
Result processing: Yes
Certification: Yes
2.5.7 Has the university / institution introduced any reforms in its evaluation process?
The College under the Delhi University has given considerable weightage to periodic internal assessment. The internal assessment is shared among all departments based on the number of teaching sessions as per MCI rules.
The Delhi University has revived the practice of reevaluation of the answer sheets for students who put their request through the college to the Delhi University.
2.5.8 What is the mechanism for redressal of grievances with reference to examinations? Give details.
The students can approach the Academic section of the college or the professor in charge Academics for redressal of grievances during the whole tenure for course at institution level.
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For the university examinations there is a well defined structured mechanism for grievance redressal adopted by Delhi University available at www.du.ac.in
2.5.9 Does the institution have a Manual for Examinations and if yes, does it specifically take cognizance of examination malpractices by students, faculty and non-teaching staff?
There is a Committee for prevention of cheating during the examinations. Mobiles and other electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited at the examination venue. The students are not allowed in the wards a day before the examination in the clinical specialities. Duly constituted disciplinary committee both at college and university level deal with the cases caught in malpractices.
2.5.10 What efforts have been made by the university to streamline the operations at the Office of the Controller of Examinations? Mention any significant efforts which have improved the process and functioning of the examination division/section.
All the university exams of undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses and paramedical B.Sc. Radiology and M.Sc. Imaging are conducted by the Controller Examination at Delhi University. Several efforts have been made by the Delhi University to streamline the system for smooth conduct of the examinations and timely declaration of results.
2.5.11 What are the efforts of the institution in the assessment of educational outcomes of its students? Give examples against the practices indicated below:
∗Compatibility of education objectives and learning methods with assessment principles, methods and practices.
∗Balance between formative and summative assessments.
∗Increasing objectivity in formative assessments.
∗Formative (theory / orals / clinical / practical) internal assessment; choice based credit system; grading / marking.
∗Summative (theory / orals / clinical / practical).
∗Theory – structure and setting of question papers – Essays, long answers, shorts answers and MCQs etc. Questions bank and Key answers.
∗Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
∗Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE).
∗Any other.
(a) Compatibility of education objectives and learning methods with assessment principles, methods and practices.
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The various departments of the college have their Departmental objectives and develop specific learning objectives. The evaluation tools and their respective schedules are planned at the beginning of the semester. The College believes in structured educational delivery as per the University guidelines which is integrated with periodic internal assessment and final examination
(b) Balance between formative and summative evaluations.
The curriculum of the MBBS course shall be as per the MCI regulations on Graduate Medical Education, 1997. Formative evaluation is very important in all UG courses as 20% weightage to theory as well as to practical individually is given to performance in formative evaluation. Periodic tests and examinations are conducted both in theory and practical for students of all terms. Formative evaluation for PG courses are also carried out. All formative evaluations are carried out using the same format as summative evaluations. Formative evaluation also gives feedback regarding slow learners and helps the college in helping these students with additional attention including extra classes. A very fine balance is maintained between formative and summative evaluation.
(c) Increasing objectivity in formative evaluations.
The College has adopted the principals laid down by the Delhi University in bringing greater objectivity to the formative evaluation both at undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme.
(d) Formative (theory/orals/clinical/practical) internal assessment:
Marking system is used in formative assessment as part of it is carried forward in summative evaluation as internal assessment.
(e) Summative (theory/orals/clinical/practical).
Marking system is used in all summative university examinations.
(f) Theory-structure and setting for question papers.
All question papers for summative examinations are centrally set under supervision of university. A judicious combination of MCQs, LAQs and SAQs are used for setting up question papers. University guidelines for bringing in objectivity in practical, clinical examinations help in this regard. All formative evaluations are based on the same system for uniformity and objectivity.
(g) Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Several Departments use OSCE and OSPE in formative assessment and for practical tests in the University examination.
2.5.12 Describe the methods of prevention of malpractice, and mention the number of cases reported and how are they dealt with?
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There are well defined University rules with provisions for disciplinary action against defaulters. There is also a Disciplinary committee within the college to deal with any malpractice/unfair means during the term tests and Sent-Up/Pre-Professional examinations.
There have been 2 cases of malpractice (Unfair means) in the last university examination which were reported to the Delhi University for necessary action at their end.
The copy of ordinance X-A is enclosed as Annexure-2.10.
2.6. Student Performance and Learning Outcomes
2.6.1 Has the institution articulated its Graduate Attributes? If so, how does it facilitate and monitor its implementation and outcome?
One of the prime objectives of the college is to attain excellence in medical education. Although the graduate attribute/graduate profiles are not formally laid down, it is the endeavor of every department and its faculty to provide requisite disciplinary expertise and technical knowledge and qualities to prepare students graduating from the college.
2.6.2 Does the institution have clearly stated learning outcomes for its academic programs/departments? If yes, give details on how the students and staff are made aware of these?
The departments have learning outcomes based on Departmental learning objectives. The students are made aware of these during the course of the teaching programme.
2.6.3 How are the institution’s teaching-learning and assessment strategies structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?
The teaching learning strategy is two pronged. Theoretical knowledge is imparted through didactic lectures, seminars, interactive sessions, Departmental presentations, research presentations, CME’s and multidisciplinary meets. The practical and application enhancement of knowledge and skills is through clinical postings in hospitals and problem based learning.
2.6.4 How does the institution ensure that the stated learning outcomes have been achieved?
The understanding of a particular subject and the learning outcomes is assessed while evaluating the students’ performance by various assessments and evaluation outcomes. At the undergraduate level there is a constant evaluation process during the tenure of the students with a particular department. There is also coordination among various departments for the evaluation process of the students. There are midterm evaluations, short subject assessment tests, group discussions and interactive sessions supervised by mentors to ensure that the learning objectives and outcomes are achieved to a desirable level.
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At the postgraduate level the understanding and fulfillment of the learning objectives is evaluated during the seminars, journal club and other PG activity. Many departments have introduced the maintenance of logbook by the postgraduate students to monitor the learning outcomes. The assessments are also used as the evaluation tool to gauge the achievement of the desired learning objectives.
Any other information regarding Teaching-Learning and Evaluation which the institution would like to include. : NIL
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CRITERIA-III
RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY & EXTENSION
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III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
3.1 Promotion of Research
3.1.1 Is there an Institutional Research Committee which monitors and addresses issues related to research? If yes, what is its composition? Mention a few recommendations which have been implemented and their impact.
College has constituted an RPAC (Research Project Advisory Committee) which is a 5 member committee headed by a Chairperson and other faculty members who review all projects; PhD protocols or any other scientific study protocols that are being submitted for extramural grant. The RPAC meets quarterly or even frequently as per the number of projects submitted for funding. The RPAC has also laid down guidelines for sponsored research projects for all departments, as per University rules.
The Intramural Research Committee is an Institutional Research Committee which monitors the intramural grants rewarded to postgraduate students & young faculty every year @ Rs.25,000/- for each protocol on competitive basis. The grant is generated under the IMRG research grant which is reviewed by the Research Cell Committee. Currently the amount is fixed to Rs.10 lakh /year.
The committee members are appointed by the Principal as per Delhi University guidelines. Members review the scientific content (introduction; rationale; hypothesis methodology; implication etc.) of each protocol and seek clarifications by the PI‘s/Co-PI‘s so as to facilitate the program for early clearance.
After obtaining clearance the proposals are forwarded to higher authority/institutional head for endorsement.
A separate Research Cell headed by a nominated senior faculty member and administrative staff look after the projects sanctioned by funding agency. A unique code number is issued to each project and PI‘s are guided to proceed from date of commencement which involves hiring of manpower, purchase committee constitution; survey committee; maintenance of ledger/ stock register etc till the completion and preparation of utilization certificate of the project. The research account are regularly monitored by controller auditor general (CAG) for all the funded projects.
The College also has Ph.D Cell to oversee and monitor the academic progress of Ph.D students in the College.
PI‘s also submit a copy of reports to the RPAC annually and it also monitors the program report of these projects. Written protocol/guidelines for all funded projects is available at the college website for easy referral. The list of vendors on Rate Contract is displayed on the website for uniform & unbiased purchases of consumables etc.
Workshops: Faculty development program is held on how to obtain funding for research.
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SOP‘s for easy referral are also available for PI‘s to guide them to commence their projects.
MEU conducts workshops for students & faculty members on writing protocol and projects.
Our current status of research proposal funded by extramural agency is enclosed as Annexure-3.1
A Central Research Laboratory (CRL) facility has been created & inaugurated by DG ICMR for conducting projects on high throughput machines. The CRL Committee members meet quarterly to discuss the maintenance of equipments; procurement; fund allocation for consumables; guidance to the scientific and technical staff & monitor projects undertaken by CRL.
3.1.2 Does the institution have an institutional ethics committee to monitor matters related to the ethics of inclusion of humans and animals in research?
The Institute has an Institutional Ethical Committee (IEC) for Human Research headed by Chairperson & Member secretary & 3 internal & 3 external members & 1 advocate from High Court to scrutinize projects; thesis protocols quarterly and issue certification on clearance. IEC holds workshops for understanding the guidelines under the Medical Education Unit, for faculty members and students. (Human and Animal EC are separate). The copies of both committees are enclosed as Annexure-3.2.
Institutional bio-safety committee is also constituted headed by Chairperson, member secretary, 2 faculty members and 1 DBT nominee. The committee send report/proceedings to DBT annually.
3.1.3 What is the policy of the university to promote research in its affiliated / constituent colleges?
The College‘s primary mandate in medical education is promotion of research activities amongst students. The undergraduate students are encouraged to apply under STS, ICMR projects annually under the guidance of faculty members.
Faculty members are encouraged to undertake advance collaborative projects with other research institutes for enhancing knowledge on translational and basic research in area of high priorities: cancer; autoimmunity; genomics; environmental pollutants & health hazards; diabetes etc.
A large number of PhD students are enrolled every year in pre/Para clinical discipline under Delhi university involved in clinical research with source of funding either having individual fellowships (NET, GATE, DBT, ICMR, CSIR) or from funded projects as JRFs/SRFs/ Project Assistants.
Faculty of Medical Sciences, Delhi university conduct regular meeting of Doctoral Research Committee under the chairmanship of Dean for each department &to monitor the progression the course work of the students for a smooth implementation of PhD
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programme. Board of Research studies at DU meet annually to make amendments in research related activities to promote research in various fields.
All under-graduate thesis protocols are presented by students before approval and submission to the university.
Our institute has established Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU) under ICMR DHR scheme and committee constituted to facilitate proper uses of instruments and research. DHR has appointed 2 Scientist, 1 laboratory attendant, and has constituted an advisory committee to design the working protocol of the ICMR approved projects under this scheme.
3.1.4 What are the proactive mechanisms adopted by the institution to facilitate the smooth implementation of research schemes/projects?
Externally funded projects (both government and private agencies):
Extramural Funded Projects:
Externally funded projects: Several faculty members of our College have received extramural grant on competitive basis from ICMR, DBT, DST, UGC, CSIR, Ayur, VYOME, Dabur, environmental ministry, DRDO, NACO for various scientific projects.
Guidelines for institutional research grant are laid down which are available with the Research Cell and uploaded on College website. The PIs are provided with the seed money and dispersed under various heads (Recurring/non recurring) as per the rules of the funding agency.
All procedures and purchases are followed as per the Govt. of India rules and details also available as a written document of Research guidelines for sponsored research projects, Delhi University. The list of vendors on Rate Contract is displayed on the website for uniform & unbiased purchases of consumables, etc. Ledger and stock registers are maintained for each project having a unique ID member by institute and PIs.
As per rules provided by the funding agency, the PI has the power to fully utilize percentage of the overhead money sanctioned for research activities.
The institute enables the timely release of the funds as soon as the sanctioned money is received by the institute. MOU is prepared with the funding agencies, on submission of the document, PI is allowed to utilize the fund.
All the funds utilized in each project are well scrutinized by the Accounts Section before the release of the Utilization Certificate for each project. The TOT for clearance of file is not more than 3 days.
Medical Education Unit has various training programmes held annually for students and faculty members. ―How to write research proposal for funding agency‖ workshop has been undertaken by senior faculty members and invited scientist for DST, ICMR. The achievement of faculty members in the field of research are highlighted in annual report, website and recommended to actively participate
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.b. Institution sponsored projects:
Intramural projects
Institute encourages all postgraduate students to apply to the Research Cell of the College under IMRG grant scheme for funding required necessary to conduct their thesis work. The research cell has separate funds which are dispersed every year to MD/MS students found eligible by the IMRG committee. This improves the quality of research and quest to understand science better. The grant under IMRG is evaluated by the institutes Research Cell every year as per the number of PG students enrolled in the MD/MS programme.
* Proportion of funds dedicated for research in the annual budget.
The Research Cell disburses an annual amount of Rs.10 lakh/ year for funding intramural projects which is reviewed every year taking into consideration the number of students enrolled in postgraduate course.
* Availability of funding for research /training/resources.
Available funds are utilized according to the demands prepared for consumables in each 5 year plan for research activity by each department for teaching, learning purpose of both under & postgraduate students
* Availability of access to online data bases.
Yes.
3.1.5 How is multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary / transdisciplinary research promoted within the institution?
* between/among different departments / and
* collaboration with national/international institutes / industries.
The institute promotes multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary & transdisciplinary research through postgraduate thesis work, PhD thesis studies and various pilot studies involving pre, para and clinical departments. A Multidisciplinary Research Unit (DHR: ICMR) established to conduct and facilitate interdepartmental collaborative projects utilizing the facilities available with the CRL. Institute also conducts multi-disciplinary research presentation/clinical meetings monthly every Tuesday. Collaborative projects international funding & collaboration with research laboratories are also promoted (ICMR, UGC, DBT, DST, and AYUSH). The procedures to facilitate and approve such transdisciplinary projects (YOGA in health & disease) follow the similar procedure as research protocols.
Majority of the thesis protocols involve multiple departments of our institute. Collaborative research proposal have been sanctioned in association with other institutes (National Institute of Immunology, TTHSTI, Jamia Milia Islamia University,
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Institute of Cytopathology: ICMR, etc.) The institute has regular weekly presentations of clinical research study presentations and CPC with Pathology deptt. (Annexure-3.3)
3.1.6 Give details of workshops/ training programs/ sensitization programs conducted by the institution to promote a research culture in the institution.
Basic research workshop for faculty ―How to obtain funding for research‖ is conducted undertaken by medical education cell undertaken by senior faculty members and invited scientist from DST, ICMR. Basic training program for protocol and thesis writing is undertaken twice a year every year by a team of faculty members for sensitizing post graduate students every year.
Undergraduate medical education unit conducts research writing ability program under the guidance of ICMR every year. (Annexure-3.4, 3.5, 3.6 & 3.7)
3.1.7 How does the institution facilitate researchers of eminence to visit the campus? What is the impact of such efforts on the research activities of the institution?
Guest lectures, invited national and international speakers for CME are conducted to highlight contribution by eminent scientists. (e.g. TB Day, World Health Day, Immunology Day, etc.) for both faculty and medical students.
All collaborative projects with national and international collaboration are visited by the external coordinator or investigators for holding meetings and monitoring the progress of the projects. ICMR team visits on a 6 month interval to monitor progress in the facility provided under DHR-ICMR funding.
Eminent scientists from DST have conducted research writing program for faculty members. PAC-program advisory committee in health sciences. The impact has shown an increase in number of projects received from funding agency and also a rise in the total funds received. (Annexure-3.4, 3.5, 3.6 & 3.7)
3.1.8 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization.
Intramural Research Grant has earmarked a fund of approx. Rs.10 lakh/year for faculty & postgraduate students to undertake minor projects and thesis work.
3.1.9 In its budget, does the university earmark funds for promoting research in its affiliated colleges? If yes, provide details.
None
3.1.10 Does the institution encourage research by awarding Postdoctoral Fellowships/Research Associate ships? If yes, provide details like number of students registered, funding by the institution and other sources.
None, Postgraduate students are awarded a cash prize under Kusum Pandit Memorial Award for excellence in thesis work.
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3.1.11 What percentage of faculty have utilized facilities like sabbatical leave for pursuit of higher research in premier institutions within the country and abroad? How does the institution monitor the output of these scholars?
Faculty have visited various institutes abroad on fellowships and utilized sabbatical leave in writing books, periodicals for the under/post graduate students. (Annexure-3.8)
3.1.12:Provide details of national and international conferences organized by the institution highlighting the names of eminent scientists/scholars who participated in these events.
(Annexure-3.9)
3.1.13 Mention the initiatives of the institution to facilitate a research culture in the below mentioned areas:
Training in research methodology, research ethics, biostatistics: (Annexure-3.4)
MEU is conducting regular workshop on basic methodology to obtain funding for research for young faculty with invited speakers from DST, ICMR, (thesis writing workshop for PG students; book written by faculty for PG students on thesis writing; research & humanities group, scientific writing & publishing. Speakers of high repute Madhukar Pai & Prof. P. Sahni in research methodology for PhD students; workshop on ethics human and animal ethics.
Scientific temperament. MEU conducts various workshops for PG &UG (list enclosed) all the year involving faculty of UCMS & invited speakers (eminent scientist). Regular CMEs are conducted by various departments with invited speakers to facilitate scientific understanding.
Institute has IHEC & IAEC for all research projects as in point no. 3.1.2
Institute maintains collaborative linkage either their research institutes (IGIB, NII, ICGEB, AIIMS, ICPO, THSTI, PGIMER Chandigargh, etc.) & universities (Jamia Milia, Jamia Hamdard, Indraprastha University) for various PhD program & research. Our institute participates in quality control program under National Biological Standards in collaboration with state reference laboratories like regional centre of STI Safdarjung hospital/PGIMER, Chandigarh ICMR, CMC Vellore). Endocrinology, UCMS has been referred as the centre of excellence by Delhi government for diabetes & endocrine related health issue.
Research Programmes in Basic Sciences, Clinical Operational research epidemiology, health economics RPAC has protocol guidelines for evaluating basic research; clinical and operational research which undergo clearance by human and animal ethical committees respectively; outreach program by community medicine department for epidemiological research. Mobile units which provide health facilities under rural woman & child health and family welfare.
Multidisciplinary- Various extramural funded projects are multicentric with various institutes eg. IHBAS, AIIMS, PGIMER Chandigarh, Environmental school of studies. The activities are monitored by the research cell and such collaboration is highlighted on the website. Transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary research is
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promoted amongst all departments. MEU has also launched a WHO multidisciplinary module for faculty.(Annexure-3.4)
Yes. MBBS students every year enroll under STS-ICMR program. MEU conducts research in humanities in medical education, research paper writing for student‘s Medicon 2013 (National Conference for medical students). Hands on workshop on research for students and many other capacity building workshops for students.
Interview & promotion of faculty is based on publications. Cash prize for best publication with high impact factor in immunology has been launched; publications are highlighted in annual report and website.
As per decision of Governing Body of the College two national conferences/year are reimbursed by the College for each faculty. International travel is funded through various funding agencies depending upon the approval of the grant
3.1.14 Does the institution facilitate
R&D for capacity building and analytical skills in product development like diagnostic kits, biomedical products, etc. for the national / international market
Department of Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Endocrinology have been involved in development of biomedical products, kits and patents.
Development of entrepreneur skills in health care
Encourages faculty and students to design new models of health care delivery by using indigenous cheap technology.
Taking leadership role for stem cell research, organ transplantation and harvesting, Biotechnology, Medical Informatics, Genomics, Proteomics, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Nanoscience, etc.
Shown keen interest in development of tissue culture facility, biotechnology, medical informatics under Deptt. of Bio-statistics & Medical Informatics, genomics, etc.
3.1.15 Are students encouraged to conduct any experimental research in Yoga and / or Naturopathy?
Yes, with Physiology Department in association with AYUSH.
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research
3.2.1 How many departments of the institution have been recognized for their research activities by national / international agencies (ICMR, DST, DBT, WHO, UNESCO, AYUSH, CSIR, AICTE, etc.) and what is the quantum of assistance received? Mention any two significant outcomes or breakthroughs achieved by this recognition.
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(Annexure-3.1)
The department of Endocrinology has been identified as the centre of excellence by ICMR, State Reference laboratory for HIV by NACO.
3.2.2 Provide the following details of ongoing research projects of faculty: (Annexure-3.1)
3.2.3 Does the institution have an Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell?
Yes, the detailed composition of the Cell is attached as Annexure-3.9a.
3.2.4 Has the institution taken any special efforts to encourage its faculty to file for patents? If so, how many have been registered and accepted?
Yes. (Annexure-3.10- list of patents)
3.2.5 Does the institution have any projects sponsored by the industry / corporate houses? If yes, give details such as the name of the project, funding agency and grants received.
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3.2.6 List details of a. Research projects completed and grants received during the last four years (funded by National/International agencies).
b. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and grants received
i) National collaborations
ii) International collaborations
a and b- Annexure-3.1
3.2.7 What are the financial provisions made in the institution budget for supporting students‘ research projects?
Intramural Research Grants – Rs.10 Lakhs per year.
Endowment fund for undergraduate research.
3.3 Research facilities
3.3.1 What efforts have been made by the institution to improve its infrastructure requirements to facilitate research? What strategies have been evolved to meet the needs of researchers in emerging disciplines?
Institute has created CRL facility with high throughput instruments installed.
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Under DHR- ICMR scientists (1 & 2) have been selected to facilitate & assist in research activities. Researchers are encouraged to write proposals @₹2 lakhs/project work under DHR in various thrust areas of Basic and clinical research
3.3.2 Does the institution have an Advanced Central Research facility? If yes, have the facilities been made available to research scholars? What is the funding allocated to the facility?
The institute has an advanced research facility as provided by Central Research facility with high throughput machines involving work with flow cytometry, sequencer, autoanalyzer, HPLC, etc. Clinical research involving MRI scan. All facilities are made available with research scholars. (Annexure-3.1)
3.3.3 Does the institution have a Drug Information Centre to cater to the needs of researchers? If yes, provide details of the facility.
The Institute has a Drug Information Centre with the Department of Pharmacology. The Pharmacology department has a Pharmaco-vigilance Centre a programme of India under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare monitors the adverse effects of drugs given to patients and maintains a monitoring system of reporting to the ministry regularly.
3.3.4 Does the institution provide residential facilities (with computer and internet facilities) for research scholars, post-doctoral fellows, research associates, summer fellows of various academies and visiting scientists (national/international)?
Yes the institute provides facility for scholars.
3.3.5 Does the institution have centres of national and international recognition/repute? Give a brief description of how these facilities are made use of by researchers from other laboratories.
Yes, institute has various identified centres of excellence which are providing services to other institute (Endocrine Centre, SRL HIV centre)
3.3.6 Clinical trials and research
* Are all the clinical trials registered with CTRI (Clinical Trials Research of India)?
* List a few major clinical trials conducted with their outcomes.
3.3.6 Yes the institute has undertaken clinical trials which are approved by IEC for human research & is associated with CTRI.
Annexure-3.11
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3.4 Research Publications and Awards
3.4.1 Does the institution publish any research journal(s)? If yes, indicate the composition of the editorial board, editorial policies and state whether it/they is/are listed in any international database
Yes, the institute publishes a research journal online under MEU called RHiME (Research and Humanities in Medical Education). It is an open access peer reviewed journal with online ISSN 2350 0565. The Editorial board has faculty, students and residents of the college along with international advisory board comprising of the likes of Prof Vinay Kumar, Prof Vinay Rajput, John Sullivan etc.
3.4.2 Details of publications by faculty and students.
Annexures-3.12 (for the year 2010-11, 2011-12,2012-13 and 2013-14)
3.4.3 Does the institution publish any reports/ compilations/clinical round up as part of clinical research to enrich knowledge skills and attitudes.
The DBMI publishes compilations, annual reports and annual data
3.4 .4 Give details of Faculty serving on editorial boards of national and international journals.
Faculty on editorial board:
Annexure 3.13.
Faculty in steering committee of national / International conferences recognized by organizations
Annexure 3.13
3.4.5 Provide details for the last 4 years
Research awards received by faculty & students:
Annexure 3.14
National & international recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies /agencies: Annexure 3.14
3.4.6 Indicate average number of postgraduates & doctoral scholars guided by each faculty during last 4 years:
According to university rules each assistant professor is allowed to guide one post graduate and associate professors and professors are given two postgraduates each. The list of PhD scholars is appended vide Annexure 3.15.
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3.4.7 Official policy of malpractice & plagiarism in research
The RPAC committee studies each proposal in detail and identify areas of malpractice / plagiarism if found any. Clarification is sought from the PI/ authors. Till now no case has been registered.
3.4.8 Does the institution promote multi/interdisciplinary research? If yes, how many such research projects have been undertaken and mention the number of departments involved in such endeavors?
The institution promotes multi and interdisciplinary research by encouraging postgraduates to take thesis topics involving guides from different departments. Most of the postgraduate and PhD thesis work involves multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary work. The list of such PhD work is annexed via Annexure 3.15
3.4.9 Has the university instituted any research awards. If yes, list the awards.
Dr. Kusum Pandit Memorial Award - for the best thesis—open to all the Post-graduates.
3.4.10 What are the incentives given to the faculty and students for receiving state national and international recognition for research contributions?
The College publishes its annual report detailing the various achievements of the students and faculty at national and international level. The annual report is released at the time of annual convocation day and the Principal in his annual address also highlights these achievements in front of visiting dignitaries.
3.4.11 Give the details of postgraduate and research guides of the institution during last four years.
According to university rules each assistant professor is allowed to guide one post graduate and associate professors and professors are given two postgraduates each. The list of PhD scholars and their guides is appended vide annexure 3.15.
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3.5 Consultancy 3.5.1 What are the official policy/rules of the institution for structured consultancy? List
a few important consultancies undertaken by the institution during the last four years.
Consultancy is provided by the Institution in health care planning, formulating preventive health and community health guidelines and in establishing standard treatment guidelines. Major beneficiaries are Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, WHO, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of NCT of Delhi. The faculty also offers consultancy services to NBE, UPSC and MCI. All consultancy services provided are free of cost. 3.5.2 Does the university have an industry institution partnership cell? If yes, what is its
scope and range of activities?
No 3.5.3 What is the mode of publicizing the expertise of the institution for consultancy
services? Which are the departments from whom consultancy has been sought?
Details about qualification and degrees of faculty are available on UCMS website. No other publicity means are adopted.
Consultancy services are provided mainly by medicine, community medicine, microbiology, pathology and anaesthesia departments. Other departments are also consulted from time to time by some agencies.
3.5.4 How does the institution utilize the expertise of its faculty with regard to consultancy services?
The entire faculty is encouraged to utilize their expertise and provide consultancy on demand. They contribute to the institute by holding various conferences, seminars, lectures and workshops for other faculty members and students. 3.5.5 Give details regarding the consultancy services provided by the institution for
secondary and tertiary health care centers and medical / dental practitioners. UCMS and allied GTB Hospital being a tertiary health care centre provides free of cost consultancy to all the secondary and primary health care centers in East Delhi as well as western UP. The department of Community medicine has an Urban Centre (Ghazipur and Dellupura- with a population of 20,000 each) where it runs an urban village OPD. It also provides services at secondary hospital in Narela and Tikrikhurd. The ANMs do an active work in recording the birth and death rates of the colonies. The RSTC provides services to Satyavadi Raja Harish Chandra Medical College. The senior
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residents and interns provide services on monthly rotational basis. They run OPDs, provide vaccination and run an active anti-rabies programme. The post graduates are also involved in community based health research. 3.5.6 List the broad areas of consultancy services provided by the institution and the
revenue generated during the last four years.
The bodies to which consultancy is provided are as follows:
Local Bodies- Delhi Medical Education committee of Indian Academy of Cerebral Palsy
State government/Central government/NGOs- Ministry of Health and Family Planning, DGHS, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Dept of AYUSH MoHFW, DBT, DST.
National bodies- NACO, IDRC, Endocrine Society of India, Indian Society of Nephrology, Delhi Nephrology Society, UPSC/MCI/CSIR/NML/NAMS/UGC , Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research, Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI), Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), INMAS, Advisory Group on Polio, IDRC, EcoHealth Research Core Group, INCLEN Program Evaluation Network, Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India
International agencies- WHO, Canada University of Illinois, University of Quebec at Montreal
Health care industry-biomedical, pharmaceutical, herbal, clinical research organization (CRO)-as stated above
Service sector-as stated above
Any other -Dr MGR Medical University Tamil Nadu, Teerthankar Mahavir University Moradabad, UP Aligarh Muslim University, Amar Jyoti Institute of Rehabilitation Delhi, Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy Delhi, Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences Rohtak, Mahatama Gandhi University of Medical Sciences & Technology, Tonk Road, Jaipur.
Consultancy services are also provided to hospitals and medical care establishments in the nearby government hospitals like Delhi State Cancer Hospital, Rajeev Gandhi Super-specialty Hospital and Institute of Human Behavior and Allied sciences, Delhi, Babu Jagjivan Ram hospital, Red Cross Hospital, East Delhi Jag Pravesh hospital, East Delhi.
No revenue is generated, all consultancy services are provided free of cost. 3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) 6.1 How does the institution sensitize its faculty and students on its Institutional
Social Responsibilities? List the social outreach programs which have created an impact on students‘ campus experience during the last four years.
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(a) Adaptation of the population in the geographical area for total health care- The College and affiliated hospitals provide comprehensive health care to a large geographical area in the East Delhi as well as western U.P. Several extension activities like public lecture forum and running of PHCs provide comprehensive health and also generate health awareness.
(b) Awareness programmes for prevention of disease and promotion of health
through Information, Education and Communications (IEC). Programmes like pulse polio immunization aim to eradicate polio in the area of jurisdiction of the college and to provide the message of preventive health to the community. Various camps are held regularly to sensitize the local population regarding importance of total health care.
(c) Community outreach health programmes for Screening diagnosis and
management of disease by cost effective interventions- Regular screening camps are organized by respective department for checking the disease at an early stage and early diagnosis and management of disease. Cervical cancer detection, Glaucoma detection camps, Neonatal screening for hearing loss are a few such outreach programmes.
(d) Awareness creation regarding
(i) Portable water supply, sanitation and nutrition (ii) Water and food borne communicable disease (iii) Emerging disease (Communicable and non-communicable)
(e) Awareness creation regarding the role of healthy life styles and physical
exercise. This is a major thrust area of the college. The department of Community Medicine in association with other departments organizes seminars, symposia, street play, awareness and intervention programmes at schools highlighting disease caused by poor sanitation, malnutrition, communicable and non communicable diseases and the role of healthy life style.
(f) Miscellaneous activities: - Participation in national programmes like Family
Welfare, Population control, Immunization, HIV/AIDS, Blindness Control, Malaria and Tuberculosis.
The College actively participates in the following National Programmes: Family planning programmes, Universal immunization programme including PPI (Pulse Polio Immunisation) and Blindness control programme. The College also participates actively in various national programmes for preventable diseases.
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3.6.2 How does the institution promote university-neighborhood network and student engagement, contributing to the holistic development of students and sustained community development?
We at UCMS are running a very active Medical Education Unit. It conducts regular programmes, workshops and lecture series in order to bring about a holistic development of students. It has a Medical Humanities group which is one of its kinds in India. It is aimed at sensitizing the students and the staff to finer human aspects. It has organized Confluence lecture series, SPICMACAY programmes, various workshops like compassionate care workshop and plays. 3.6.3 How does the institution promote the participation of the students and faculty in
extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other National/ International programs?
All UG and PG students are encouraged to take part in programmes like Spic Macay and are actively involved in NGO activities 3.6.4 Give details of social surveys, research or extension work, if any, undertaken by
the institution to ensure social justice and empower the underprivileged and the most vulnerable sections of society?
The College has adopted a nearby village PHC at Tikri Khurd in Narela at East Delhi and is taking care of the needs of the village in all respects. The department of community medicine is involved in antenatal care and immunization programmes of the underprivileged class at its rural and urban centres. Cancer awareness programmes are being run by the department. The post graduates are actively involved in research work in the field areas. In addition an urban health centre in Ghazipur and Dellupura is also being taken care of by the college. Regular IEC activities and OPD are being run by the college students leading to hands on experience on the diseases in community. 3.6.5 Does the institution have a mechanism to track the students‘ involvement in
various social movements / activities that promote citizenship roles? The programmes provide an opportunity for personality and value based learning experience through involvement community work. The extension activities have been incorporated in the academic programme Regular feedback is obtained through collaborating agencies and also through community participation in college activities. Feedback is obtained from the parents of students during the passing out ceremony. 3.6.6 How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community in its outreach
activities and contribute to community development? Give details of the initiatives of the institution that have encouraged community participation in its activities.
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The institution mentors a rural health primary health centre and programmes associated with it and also an urban centre. Residents and faculty of the institution regularly undertake programmes in association with the local community. Community leaders are also invited to public health forums in the institution.
3.6.7 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities
and/contributions to social/community development during the last four years.
Nil 3.6.8 What intervention strategies have been adopted by the institution to promote the
overall development of students from rural/ tribal backgrounds? The institution has a special cell for North East students and there is personal mentoring of students from rural areas. 3.6.9 What initiatives have been taken by the institution to promote social-justice and
good citizenship amongst its students and staff? How have such initiatives reached out to the community?
Value based education is accorded the highest priority. Emphasis on discipline, character building, all round development, compassion and medical ethics is noteworthy. Deviations from the laid down ‗good behavior‘ guidelines are strictly dealt with. Involvement in community work and their problems is encouraged. 3.6.10 How does the institution align itself with the annual themes/programs of
WHO/ICMR? Regular seminar conferences and workshops are conducted to align with the annual themes of WHO/ICMR. 3.6.11 What is the role of the institution in the following extension activities?
Community outreach health programs for prevention, detection, screening, management of diseases and rehabilitation by cost effective interventions.
Awareness creation regarding potable water supply, sanitation, and nutrition.
Awareness creation regarding water-borne and air-borne communicable diseases.
Awareness creation regarding non-communicable diseases - cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, mental health, accident and trauma, etc.
Awareness creation regarding the role of healthy life styles and physical exercise for promotion of health and prevention of diseases.
Awareness creation regarding AYUSH Systems of medicines in general and / or any system of medicine in particular.
Complementary and alternative medicine.
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Pharmaco- economic evaluation in drug utilization.
Participation in national programs like Family Welfare, Mother and Child Welfare, Population Control, Immunization, HIVAIDS, Blindness control, Malaria, Tuberculosis, School Health, anti tobacco campaigns, oral health care, etc.
Promotion of mental health and prevention of substance abuse.
Adoption of population in the geographical area for total health care.
Research or extension work to reach out to marginalized populations. 3.6.12 Do the faculty members participate in community health awareness programs? If
yes, give details. Yes, the College and affiliated hospitals provide comprehensive health care to a large geographical area in East Delhi and adjoining western U.P. Programmes like pulse polio immunization aim to eradicate polio in the area of jurisdiction of the college. 3.6.13 How does the institution align itself and participate in National program for
prevention and control of diseases? The programmes provide an opportunity for personality and value based learning experience through involvement in community work. The extension activities have been incorporated in the academic programme. The college has adopted a nearby village Tikri khurd in Narela and is taking care of the needs of the village in all respects. Regular IEC activities and OPD is being run by the college students leading to hands on experience on the diseases in community. Seminars, workshops, conferences, street plays etc are organized as per National Programmes and WHO. 3.7 Collaborations 3.7.1 How has the institution‘s collaboration with other agencies impacted the visibility,
identity and diversity of campus activities? To what extent has the institution benefitted academically and financially because of collaborations?
The collaborations by the Departments and their faculty with institutions like AIIMS, PGI Chandigarh and bodies like ICMR, CSIR and WHO has led to better learning and research opportunities. No revenue is generated, all consultancy services provided free of cost. 3.7.2 Mention specific examples of how these linkages promote
∗ Curriculum development
∗ Internship
∗ On-the-job training
∗ Faculty exchange and development
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∗ Research
∗ Publication
∗ Consultancy
∗ Extension
∗ Student placement
∗ Any other (specify)
(a) Curriculum development: Community work and working with national level
programme forms part of the clinical curriculum and is being actively pursued by department of community medicine.
(b) Internship: All internees work in community medicines activities for 3 months
of compulsory rotatory internship after graduation. Collaboration with local bodies/communities helps the institution in this regard.
(c) On-the-job training. Being professional medical institution all PG and
paramedical training courses involve a lot of on the job training (d) Faculty exchange and development: Our Faculty goes as visiting faculty to
national and international institutions and vice versa which leads to exchange of academic ideas and development.
(e) Research: Regular research activities are being conducted with collaborating
agencies from time to time (f) Consultancy: faculty provide consultancy based on expertise is available free
of cost. (g) Extension: various extension counters are made available with help of
collaborative agency (h) Publication: collaborative research work is published in various research
journals as and when possible 3.7.3 Has the institution signed MoUs or filed patents with institutions of
national/international importance/other universities/ industries/corporate houses etc.? If yes, how have they enhanced the research and development activities of the institution?
The institution has many collaborative training programmes with PGIMER, (Chandigarh), Tata Memorial Hospital (Mumbai), JIPMER (Pondicherry), AIIMS (Delhi) etc. The institution closely collaborates with National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) and has an independent Aids Control Organization
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3.7.4 Have the institution-industry interactions resulted in the establishment / creation
of highly specialized laboratories / facilities? Being a government institution all the funding for any establishment is met with from government organizations. A central research laboratory has been developed as state of art laboratory by ICMR funding to help high end clinical research. 3.7.5 Give details of the collaborative activities of the institution with the following:
∗ Local bodies/ community
∗ State government / Central government /NGOs
∗ National bodies
∗ International agencies
∗ Health Care Industry – Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, Herbal, Clinical Research
Organization (CRO)
∗ Service sector
∗ Any other (specify)
(a) Local bodies/community: Community health centres – Rural and urban Community programmes are regularly conducted by the faculty and the students of the college. Regular visits to local communities both in rural and urban areas are undertaken. We have PHCs and anganwadi‘s running throughout the year. In addition, the institution is very committed in its extension services for community development. It offers comprehensive health care to a large local community All services are provided free of cost. All the departments are very actively involved in many extension activities like increasing awareness, diagnostic camps, camps offering treatment, school health surveys, immunization camps etc. The college has adopted a village‖ for providing comprehensive health care to its population. Local community and many NGOs actively interact with the institution in planning and execution of extension activities. These activities help the institution in discharging its responsibilities towards the community. (b) State:
i) District Blindness Control Programme ii) Pulse Polio Programme iii) District Family Planning Programme
(c) National: National AIDS Control Programme
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(d) International:
(i) Faculty members can attend professional conferences abroad. They can also proceed on study leave abroad.
(ii) Linkages with WHO/Common wealth countries for various professional projects.
(e) Industry: NA (f) Service Sector: NA (g) Agriculture sector: NA (h) Administrative agencies: The College has always offered its services in aid to civil
authorities following national catastrophes and disasters 3.7.6 Give details of the activities of the institution under public-private partnership. Not Applicable
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CRITERIA-IV
INFRASTURCTURE AND LEARNING RESOUCES
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CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
4.1 Physical Facilities 4.1.1 How does the institution plan and ensure adequate availability of physical
infrastructure and ensure its optimal utilization? University College of Medical Sciences (a maintained institution of the University
of Delhi) was established in the year 1971. The College which was earlier located at North Campus, University of Delhi then shifted to Safdarjung Hospital Complex and finally to its present campus at Dilshad Garden in the year 1986. The Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital (G.T.B.H.) with bedded strength of over 1526, is the associated teaching Hospital. The UCMS & GTB Hospital Complex is spread over a an area of 88 acres comprising of College Block, Library & conference block, spacious Out Patient Departments, Indoor Wards, Central Laboratory Services & O.T. Block and many other ancillary facilities.
Separate hostels for undergraduate Boys and Girls and resident doctors are
available in the campus. For recreation, well laid-out playgrounds, with outdoor games facilities for tennis, basketball, football, hockey and cricket are available along with the indoor games for the students.
On account of amendments of MCI Regulations, the College has increased its
annual intake capacity in various Postgraduate Degree (MD/MS) Courses from 51 to nearly 145 seats in broad specialties and has started Diploma Courses in the Department of Pediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynecology (6 seats) with effect from the academic session 2010-11. Besides this, the College has introduced the postgraduate degree course – M.Sc. (Medical Imaging Technology) Radiography from the academic session 2010-11, MDS programe in Paedodontics and preventive Dentistry (MDS) in 2011-12 and Medical Laboratory Technology in-service training programme.
GTB Hospital is the largest hospital in trans-Yamuna area. A 500-bedded new
Maternity-cum-Child Health Block was started in 2011. The eight-storey ward house operation theatres, general wards and private wards especially for gynaecology and paediatrics departments and maternity and child health care. This was the first earthquake resistant multi-storeyed building built using base isolation technology in Delhi.
A new Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Block became operational in 2013 which
offers diagnostic services and has a fully equipped endocrine and metabolic laboratory as well as imaging and other specialised facilities. It also has a 30 bedded in-patient facility, with 26 specialty beds and four intensive care beds.
A Committee approved by the Hon‟ble Principal Secretary (Health), Government of
NCT of Delhi recommended creation of new infrastructure vide No.MC/PO/PS/XII Plan/2011 dated 21 Dec 2011. These proposals have been included in the comprehensive integrated planning of the UCMS-GTB Hospital Complex and stated below:
1000 seater Auditorium; „L‟ shaped extension on the western end of the College
Block; Academic Block housing 200 Rooms for staff, seminar hall, departmental
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libraries, Administrative offices, one lecture theatre and one examination hall; Increase in rooms required for UG Boys hostel, one wing each for single boys and girls, one wing for married couples; Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (10,000 sqm); Renal Block; Increase in number of residential Quarters; 2 Cafetaria; and 2 Electrical Sub-stations.
4.1.2 Does the institution have a policy for the creation and enhancement of infrastructure
in order to promote a good teaching-learning environment? If yes, mention a few recent initiatives.
(a) Yes, the recent initiatives are given below:
(i) Auditorium: The Conference Hall of hospital is used for auditorium purpose.
(ii) Lecture Theatres: There are 4 lecture theatres with seating capacity of 200. All lecture theatres have comfortable seating with computers and LCD projection system. All of them are well lit and have good ventilation. All of them are air conditioned. NKN (National Knowledge Network) has been established along with videoconferencing facility etc.
Interactive Boards are available to Teachers for classes. Sony Digital Camera with recorder is available for Microteaching
purpose. (iii) Seminar Rooms: There are departmental seminar rooms with seating
capacities of 20-25. Many are air conditioned with excellent lighting and comfortable seating and equipped with computers with multimedia and LCD projection system.
(iv) Library Facilities: A well furnished and spacious central library which consist variety of books, reference books, various journals. The library was updated computerized network. The Library Network connects this college with national and international libraries through internet facility. There is a separate reading room and individual departments have their own libraries. Full library details are available in subsection 4.3.
(v) Deptt. of Bio-statistics and Medical Informatics. (vi) Wi-fi Zones : Internet (vii) Museums. Many departments have their own museums with have a lot
of exhibits and training charts for the benefit of students. (viii) Skill Laboratory. (ix) Co-curricular activities. A large number of conferences, CMEs & updates
and workshops are held in the College in various Deptts. in collaboration with other professional associations and scientific institutes of repute. Students take active part in these activities. MEU conducts „Primer on Research‟ workshops for undergraduates to take up ICMR STS and KVPY research projects
4.1.3 Has the institution provided all its departments with facilities like office room,
common room and separate rest rooms for women students and staff? Yes 4.1.4 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities are barrier free for
providing easy access to college and hospital for the differently-abled persons?
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1) The firsts- UCMS is the first and only medical college in India to have an Enabling
Unit as per UGC regulations which ensures affirmative action‟s concerning persons with disabilities (www.enablingunit.yolasite.com). Dr Satendra Singh, Assistant Professor of Physiology and a faculty with disability is the Coordinator for UCMS.
2) The issue of disability and the experiences of disabled people have so far been given scant consideration in strenuous disciplines like the field of medicine. To address the need an expert committee involving faculty members, experts in the field and persons with disabilities themselves has been constituted which is called „Equality and Diversity Committee (EDC).‟ In line with the motto Nothing for us, without us, all the members of this committee (faculty, students & non-teaching) are persons with disabilities.
3) The members of EDC (students with disabilities) themselves did an access audit in 2012. This access audit questionnaire was taken from National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), New Delhi. It was in line with the directive that access audit at the campus needs to be carried out by a team comprising both subject experts and experiential experts (which means the PwD‟s) as recommended by Chief Commissioner of Disabilities (CCPD) vide Ref.No.9-2(BFE)/CCD/2005 (Vol.II) dated 24th January, 2012. The report was sent to PWD for implementation.
4) Physical Infrastructure- Based on the report, all the hostels are made disabled friendly with construction of ramps at the main entrances. The parking lot has reserved „accessible parking‟ for persons with disabilities close to the main entrance. We have also adopted the modified International Symbol of Access which is favoured by the disability community. College has functional lifts with Brailled signages, auditory signals and lower buttons.
5) Support system- 15 minute leniency time is given to students with disabilities in reaching lecture halls from hospitals vide MC/Acad/EOC/2011 dated 23 Nov 2011. The College has an honorary counselor (disabled) for students with disability (EU/EOC/UCMS/2 dated 20 June 2011). The Hostel fee is waived off for students with disabilities as per University of Delhi directions. Writers/scribes are provided to students with permanent as well as temporary disabilities.
6) It was Dr Singh‟s initiative through the Court of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment which led Medical Council of India (MCI) to pass directive to all the medical institutions in India to comply with disabled-friendly campus vide MCI-34(1)(UG)(Gen.)/ 2012-Med./167890 dated 29th March 2013 to the Deans/ Principals of all the Medical Colleges/Institutions in India (Copy attached)
7) Both the ATMs (Bank of Baroda & Canara Bank) at hospital campus were made disabled friendly after Coordinator, Enabling Unit take the matter with CCPD in 2013.
8) Dr Bharat Sagar is the nodal officer for disability for GTB Hospital. 9) Proposal for lift for library building has been sent. 10) Proposal for lift for Lecture Theatre-IV and New Lecture Theatre has been sent. 11) Proposal to shift Post Office at hospital campus on ground floor has been sent 12) Proposal to shift Canara bank branch at hospital campus on ground floor has been
sent 13) Alterations in Toilets (one on each floor) in UCMS going on to make them accessible
for disabled. 14) Toilets in hospital are made accessible for people with disabilities.
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15) Website- The College is working on making the official website (www.ucms.ac.in) accessible as per WCAG 2.0 guidelines.
16) Rehab services- College has sent proposal to Medical Superintendent for establishment of Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
4.1.5 What special facilities are available on campus to promote students‟ interest in sports
and cultural events/activities? (a) The students have various societies like Literary Society which organizes debates
& Quiz etc., Dramatics Club which organizes street theatre, Music, Choreography, Dance and Fashion club etc. The Medical Humanities Group organizes SPIC MACAY (Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth) performances in college. The students take active part in festivals all over the country and have performed creditably. The students of the college also organize their own intercollegiate festival “Avalanche” & “RIPPLE” which are major events in the intercollegiate calendar.
(b) This College, also gives importance to games, sports and physical training.
The sports events which are held in each calendar year:
(a) Arena: In the Month of March (b) UCFL (University College Football League): Held in the month of July. (c) Avalanche: Held in the month of September. (d) Sports Week: Held in the month of December.
(c) Assistant Professor of Physical Education is designated nodal officer for sports
activities in the college.
1. Hostel has a full gymnasium for the students, to promote the daily fitness regime of the students.
2. Each boys‟ and girls‟ hostel has two badminton courts. 3. There is a basketball court in the central playground. 4. The two acre central playground is a hub for all the sports activities like cricket,
volleyball, football etc. (d) Students of the college organize Inter college Football, Cricket, volleyball, Table
tennis Tournaments etc. Indoor game tournaments are also organized like Carrom & Chess.
4.1.6 What measures does the institution take to ensure campus safety and security? The college building has CCTV monitoring at five places- entrance, back side, first
floor (Principal Office), hospital entry point at second floor and at fifth floor. The Library and reading room are also under continuous CCTV monitoring. Security guards are present at all ingress and egress points including all the hostels. Installation of CCTV cameras in the hostels is under consideration. Both College and Hospital side has separate Security Officers.
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4.1.7 Facility of Animal House
Is animal house maintained as per CPCSEA guidelines? : Yes
Whether records of animal house are maintained for learning and research activities? : Yes
Does the animal house have approval for breeding and selling experimental animals as per CPCSEA guidelines?
Yes, there is approval for breeding but not for selling.
4.1.8 Provide the following details on the use of laboratories / museums as learning resources:
Number
All the departments of college have laboratories and museums as per MCI / University guideline
Maintenance and up-gradation
As per statutory regulations all departments maintain their labs & museums.
Descriptive catalogues in museums
Available with individual departments.
Usage of the above by the UG/PG students
All the labs and museums are utilized by all PG & UG students.
4.1.9 Dentistry
Dental chairs in clinic – specialty wise
Total dental chairs
Total dental chairs – 17
Periodontics & Preventive Dentistry– 09
General – 08
Schedule of chair side teaching in clinics – specialty wise
Specialty wise, chair side teaching in clinics as per specialty wise chairs mentioned above.
Number of procedures in clinics per month and year
Average 900 Paedo.& 1121 General Dentistry procedures per month and 11000 Paedo & 13000 general procedures annually
Mobile dental care unit : not Available
Facilities for dental and maxillofacial procedures : available
Dental laboratories : Two
4.1.10 Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Science Laboratories : Not available
Museum for drug formulations : Not available
Machine room : Not available
Herbarium / crude drug museum : Not available
Balance room : Not available but all medicines for dispensing through Pharmacy are procured /indented from central drug store of the hospital as per Delhi Government policy.
Chemical store : Available
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Instrumentation facilities: Not available but procured drugs/ medicines are tested as per Delhi Government Drug Policy by the manufacturer and through empanelled laboratories at different stages of procurement.
Pilot plant : Not available
Computer aided laboratory : Not available 4.1.11 Yoga and Naturopathy The Yoga and lifestyle clinic in the department of Physiology is run by AYUSH,
Ministry of Health, Govt. of India and has been catering to increasing number of patients drawn from the Department of Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopedics and Psychiatry, among others, for both research and therapy.
Staff : One naturopathic & Yoga Physician ,Two instructors & one attendant from CCRYN.
Yoga Classes are held in 6 batches for one hour each per day.
Demonstration hall with teaching facility to cater to the needs of the students. Not Available
Diet Service Management Department : Available
Yoga cum multipurpose hall for meditation and prayer : Available
Solarium compatible for multimedia presentation : Not Available
Mud Storage Unit : Not Available
Outdoor Facilities - Walking track with reflexology segment.
Acupressure therapy available indoors. : Not Available
Swimming Pool : Not Available
Naturopathy blocks : Not Available
4.1.12 Homoeopathy : Not Applicable
Museum and demonstration room (Homoeopathic Pharmacy Laboratory, Pathology Laboratory, Community Medicine, Homoeopathic Materia Medica, Organon of Medicine including History of Medicine)
Repertory with Computer Laboratory and Demonstration Room
4.1.13 Nursing Campus has a separate Florence Nightingale School of Nursing.
Nursing Foundation Laboratory : One
Medical Surgical Laboratory : One
Community Health Nursing Laboratory : Combined with MCH laboratory
Maternal and Child Health Laboratory : Combined with above
Nutrition Laboratory : One
Pre clinical Laboratories : Avails use of Microbiology lab of UCMS
Specimens, Models and Mannequins : Available
4.1.14 Ayurveda : Not Applicable * Herbal Gardens * Museum Herbarium * Panchakarma Facility
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* Eye Exercises Clinic * Kshara Sutra and Agni Karma Setup * Ayurveda Pharmacy
4.1.15 Does the institution have the following facilities? If so, indicate its special features, if
any.
Meditation Hall : Part of Yoga laboratory in department of Physiology.
Naturopathy blocks : No 4.1.16 Provide details of sophisticated equipments procured during the last four years. LIST OF OFFICE EQUIPMENTS
Year Name of Equipment
2011
Thermo Fisher Scientific UK Shandon Automatic Motorised Rotary Microtome MET with Essential Accessories
Thermo Shandon Scientific UK Shandon Multi Programme Robotic Load in Delmard Automatic Slide Stainer with Heat without monitor Model Varistain Gemini
Thermo Fisher Scientific UK Shandon Automatic Tissue Processor Model Celadel 2000 with essential access
Refrigerator Samsung (RT 35 CDUS)
Autoclave Make Optics Technology
Spencer Automatic Rotary Microtome Model 1010 – SMT -006
Microplate Elisa Reader with Computer
Spencer Deep freezer 1180 SPR -OSO
Micro plate Elisa Washer (Caretium)
Analytic Electronic Balance Model TP 303 DE( Art no)Merck – Denver
Eppendorf Master – Cycler/Thermal cycler Pro & Control panel 230 V ,50-60 Hz (part no 6325000510)
Universal microplate Reader (ELX800) GEN 5RC Software & automated microplate /Strip washer (ELX 50/8)
Liquid Nitrogen Container (BA-23)
Automatic Blood cell counter with UPS and Printer
Mac t Anoxomat System ANZCTS with accessories
Nikon Trinocular Microscope with digital camera Model 80I & Five headed Teaching & Trinocular Light Microscope MODEL 80I
Block Filling Cabinet Fer 20000 blocks Model Gem-37
Portable Spirometer RMS Helious 702 with transducer Assembly with cap
Air sampler with accessories(AESAP1075)
BOD Incubator 60x60x90
Antigen retrieval System, Biogenex India, EZ Retriever System V2
Tissue Embedding Centre with access Model EC 350 -1, EC350-2
Semi automatic Rotary Microtome with access. Model HM340 E
Computer system & laser Printer for Spectrophotometer local accessories
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Deep freezer Ultra Low Temp -86c
Deep freezer Up right 130 cubic feet Temp – 40 C with 1 rack and 10 boxes
Automatic Micro Plate reader
Digital Plethysmometer
Ultrasonic Homogenizer
Spectrophotometer UV 2300 with UV Analysis software
Advanced Trinocular Bright field and Fluorescence Microscope with microscope Digital Imaging system.
Semi automatic Analyser
Film Densitometer type Unlight Di
X Ray Sensitometer Type Unlight As
2012
Real Time PCR (Rotor) Gene Q2 plex HRM no PC
Nanodrop 2000C spectrophotometer with accessories Model : NO-2000C
Tilt table for Humans Model No MTS-281
Refrigerated centrifuge with accessories Model –CT-I5RT
Nikon trinocular Microscope with seven headed teaching microscope with access. Model 80i (anti fungus Type) along with Nikon all in one Digital Camera System DS-Fil-V3 (with Computer Brander & Printer)
Biological safety Cabinet( Class II type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet)
A digital data acquisition system. Model no : BIOPACMP36R
Programme temperature regulated Slide handling system(IQ kinetic Slide stainer) Cat no IQ 1000INTL-NS Model IQ 1000
Passive Avoidance Apparatus (digital) for Rat & mice
Phantom head Mounting system
Multimode Microplate Reader with Fluorescenceand Luminiscence with accessories,Model H1M-Synergy Hybrid
Modular Vertical Gel electrophoresis & blotting Apparatus with programmable dual mode power supply
Thermo Fisher Scientific UK Shandon Cytology Centrifuge with essential accessories Model Cytospin 4
Thermo fisher Shandon slide stainer model Varistain 24-4
2012
Stainless Steel Rabbit Breeding Cages(Size 900X600X300mm)
Ultrathin Semi auto rotary MICROTOME with accessories
Paraffin dispenser cum tissue Embedder with accessories
Angil 880 film digitizer scanner Xray & imaging film digitiser system, model Angell-880
Bone Cutting Machine - Bone saw.
Dosimeter for Diagnostic X Ray & Computed topography
Thermal Cycler PCR Cat no FTC4/H02,Model no TC 4000 with 1 KVA UPS Online
Del Doc System with accessories with computer,compatible soft ware & app. UPS,Model-Fire Reader
Microwave /vacuum Tissue processor
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Automated Tissue Processor, Cryostat Article no 10150000, Tissue Embedding Centre Article No 10185000
Micro controller Electro Surgical Unit ACE 300
Micro Plate Elisa Washer
Autoclave, Magnification Loupe, Ultrasonic Cleaner
Deep Freezer -80 C with stabiliser
DNA Sequencer (GeXP, Beckman Coulter)
HPLC (Ultimate3000, Dionex, Thermo)
Gradient PCR with 96 well (Biorad)
Refrigerated Micro centrifuge (Eppendorf)
2013
Inverted Microscope with camera with accessories
Rotary Microtome (Manual) with accessories Rotary Microtome (semi automatic) with access.
2 Real time PCR Machine with accessories
Nikon Inverted Research Microscope with Computer system
Morris Water Maze
Hydro solder
2014
Deep Freezer upright -86C 388 litres
Elisa Micro Plate Reader With attached laptop
Olympus Trinocular Microscope
Binocular Microscope
Electromyography with accessories
General purpose Microprocessor Based Refrigerated centrifuge
Electronic Weighing Balance
Quantitative Gene expression analysis & DNA sequencing system with accessories.
High performance with liquid chromatography with accessories
Monocular microscope, Model : RXL-4
Electromyography, Model : Octopus 4 Channel
Binocular microscope ,Model :PZB -22
Electronic weighing Balance, Model : CA124
Autoclave, Model : IK -102 A
Gradient PCR with 96 wells with 1 KVA online UPS
Vertical Autoclave, Model: MES -101
Hot Air Incubator, Model: MES-125
Micro Plate Elisa Reader
Micro Plate Elisa washer
Whirlpool Refrigerator
Ice Matic Machine
Deep Freezer -80 C
Phantom head simulator with all accessories
Dental lab – X ray film
Bio-safety Cabinet Class II B2 with Servo voltage stabilizer
CO2 incubator Air jacketed with accessories
Sony Pro Camera HXR –MC 1500P
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Digital Multifunctional Copier machines
Transilluminator
Ultra pure type – 1 water purification system
Ten headed microscope with digital camera attachment
Bench Top Flow cytometer
Refrigerated Micro Centrifuge
Micro-centrifuge
Vertical laminar air flow
Refrigerated micro centrifuge
Ultra Sonicator
Vertical Gel Electrophoresis Apparatus
2014 Bench Top Flowcytometer (FACS AriaIII, BD)
Gel Documentation system (UVP system)
Ultrapure Water purification system (Thermo)
Microprocessor controlled class II, Type A 2 Biosafety Cabinet (ESCO)
CO2 incubator Air jacketed (Eppendorf)
Flash chromatography apparatus (Bona Agela)
2015
Portable EMG /NCS/EP System
Monocular Microscope
Bead Beater
Hybridization chamber for 12 slides for IHC & CISH/FISH
Deep freezer -80 C
Deep Freezer - 40 C
Bone and Meat Cutting Machine
Nano Spectrophotometer
Magnetic Stirrer Hot Plate
Refrigerated Biosafe Bench Top centrifuge
Computerised Cardiovascular function testing system
Non Refrigerated Biosafe Bench Top centrifuge
Elisa plate washer and Electrophoresis system
Nano drop
4.2 Clinical Learning Resources 4.2.1 Teaching Hospital
Year of establishment : 1971
Hospital institution distance: Both Hospital and medical college are within the same compound
Whether owned by the college or affiliated to any other institution? : University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) is a affiliated College of University of Delhi and Guru Tag Bahadur Hospital (GTBH) is under Delhi Administration.
Are the teaching hospitals and laboratories accredited by NABH, NABL or any other national or international accrediting agency? : NO
Number of beds: 1526
Number of specialty services: Following specialty services exist; Medicine Surgery
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Anaesthesia Obstetrics and Gynaecology Orthopaedics Ophthalmology Oto-rhino-laryngology Dermatology & STD Psychiatry Chest & TB Dentistry
Number of super-specialty services: Following super-speciality services exist; Endocrinology Nephrology Neurology HIV nodal centre Neurosurgery Burns and plastic surgery
Number of beds in ICU / ICCU / PICU / NICU, etc. ICU - (MICU- 8, SICU- 8, RICU- 3) ICCU - 5 PICU - 8 NICU – 36 CCU - 6
Number of operation theatres: OT are 20 (Emergency-5, Gynae-2, Surgery-5, Ortho-2, Neurosurgery-2, Eye-2, ENT-2)
Number of Diagnostic Service Departments: 6 (Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Pathology, Hematology, Radiology)
Clinical Laboratories: 1. Central Clinical Lab: Including
Biochemistry Microbiology Serology Hematology Histopathology Cytopathology
2. Emergency Lab: 24 hours emergency lab is functional
Service areas viz. laundry, kitchen, CSSD, Backup power supply, AC plant, Manifold Rooms, pharmacy services
Laundry: Mechanized in house laundry as well as part outsourced.
Number of staff- 12 Kitchen: Kitchen facility available for all general ward patients
6 meals per day
Fulltime qualified dietician present and helping staff CSSD: works 24 hours in shifts with facility of steam sterlizer and EO (ethylene
oxide) sterilizer with a daily load of 220kg/day Backup power supply: Generator available with a load of 3,000 KVA AC plant: YES. Central AC plant present
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Manifold rooms: Available with the facility of Oxygen, pressure air, vacuum and N2O.
Pharmacy: Three (3) pharmacy sub-stores present catering to 2300 indoor and 5300 outdoor patients.
Total staff- 41
a. Blood Bank services: Blood bank services present.
55-60 units of blood dispensed daily 1300 units stored on an average /day Facility of component separation present
b. Ambulance services: YES Fully equipped ambulances present for shifting of patients with accompanying
doctors c. Hospital Pharmacy services: Present for dispensing of drugs round the clock for
casualty patients and for indoor patients free of cost d. Drug poison information service: No e. Pharmaco-vigilance: YES f. Mortuary, cold storage facility: Present
i. Two (2) cold storage present with facility to keep 18 dead bodies
Does the teaching hospital display the services provided free of cost: YES
What is the mechanism for effective redressal of complaints made by patients? There is a redressal committee present in the hospital that is headed by the Medical Superintendent (MS), GTB Hospital.
Give four years statistics of inpatient and outpatient services provided.
Year Outpatient Inpatient
2013- 2014 1448607 77021
2012- 2013 1134073 77844
2011- 2012 1451847 75763
2010- 2011 1557692 77021
Does the hospital display charges levied for the paid services for private ward patients: YES
Are the names of the faculty and their field of specialization displayed prominently in the hospital? YES. List of the head of the institutions (Principal, Medical Superintendent and Head of the departments is displayed
Is pictorial representation of the various areas of the hospital displayed in a manner to be understood by illiterate patients? YES Adequate signage present throughout the hospital and college building
Is there a prominent display of ante-natal, mother and child health care facilities? YES
How does the hospital ensure dissemination of factual information regarding rights, responsibilities and the health care costs to patient and the relatives/attendants? Yes through Citizen Charter displayed in hospital and available on internet.
How does the hospital ensure that proper informed consent is obtained?
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Pre designed consent forms are present for all service areas including medication, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, minor and major surgeries
Does the hospital have well-defined policies for prevention of hospital-acquired infections? Infection control committee present which monitors hospital infections regularly. Pattern of infection with antibiotic susceptibility pattern performed and distributed to all clinical departments on regular basis.
Does the hospital have good clinical practice guidelines and standard operating procedures? YES
Does the hospital have effective systems for disposal of bio-hazardous waste? YES. The facility has been outsourced to state approved authorized agency.
How does the hospital ensure the safety of the patients, students, doctors and other health care workers especially in emergency department, critical care unit and operation theatres? Are the safety measures displayed in the relevant areas?
Regular injury prevention program are being held for students, interns and residents.
Preventive and Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) facility available round the clock.
How are the Casualty services/Accident and Emergency Services organized and effectively managed?
24 hours Accident and Emergency room with 76 beds, 4 CMO‟s and 20 doctors and staff in each shift
Separate facility for disaster and mass casualty present. There is a disaster committee to make a protocol and supervise the functioning in case of such emergency.
Isolation ward for infective diseases like Swine Flu present with diagnostic facility and to provide medication to the patient and close contacts at risk
Whether the hospital provides patient friendly help-desks at various places. PRO (Public Relation Officer) facility available in Accident and Emergency as well as OPD block.
Does the hospital have medical insurance help desk? NO
What are the other measures taken to make the hospital patient friendly? Availability of social workers to help the needy patients.
How does the hospital achieve continuous quality improvement in patient care and safety? Regular orientation of resident doctors, standing committee, OT committee and hospital pharmacy staff is undertaken to improve.
What are the measures available for collecting feedback information from patients and for remedial actions based on such information? Suggestion and complaint boxes are available at various locations in the hospital. These are brought on record and suitable action taken.
How does the institution ensure uniformity in treatment administered by the therapists?
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Standard Treatment Guidelines (STG‟s) are being followed by individuals and protocols designed by various departments for diff diseases
Use of generic medicine is encouraged and implemented
Does the institution conduct any orientation training program for AYUSH-based para-medical staff? NO.
4.2.2 What specific features have been included for clinical learning in the out-patient, bedside, community and other clinical teaching sites? Each department has a designated space in the OPD to discuss classical and
difficult patient Each ward has a seminar room where various teaching activities are
undertaken (including bedside case presentation, seminars, journal clubs, CPC) by consultants for undergraduates and postgraduate students.
Department of preventive and social medicine (PSM) have regular centres in the suburban and rural areas
4.3 Library as a Learning Resources 4.3.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of the
committee. What significant initiatives have been implemented by the committee to render the library student/user friendly? - Yes the library has an Advisory Committee. The composition of the committee is as follows:- 1. Prof. Navjeevan Singh, Deptt. of Pathology, UCMS & GTBH. Chairman 2. Prof. Arun Sharma, Head, DBMI, UCMS & GTBH. Member 3. Prof. Piyush Gupta, Deptt. of Paediatrics, UCMS & GTBH. Member 4. Dr. Dheeraj Shah, Associate Professor, Deptt. of Paediatrics, UCMS & GTBH.
Member 5. Dr. Khan Amir Maroof, Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Community Medicine, UCMS
& GTBH. Member 6. Dr. Ajay Kumar Gupta, Director, Computer Centre, University of Delhi. Member 7. Sh. Saleem Anwar, Dy. Librarian, Delhi University Library System, University of
Delhi. Member 8. Mrs. Geeta Paliwal, In-Charge Library, UCMS. Member Secretary 9. The significant initiatives have been implemented by the committee to render the
library student/user friendly are as follows:- 1. To access e-resources library committee recommended Wi-Fi facility in library. 2. DELNET membership is already initiative by the efforts of library committee to provide
Inter Library Loan facility. 3. Library Committee also recommend the appropriate air-conditioner facility in library
and proposed for Central A.C./Cassette A.C‟s. 4. Library Committee recommend the wooden laminated flooring in library and the work
is already in progress. 5. For sanitation/cleaning services library committee has demanded for additional Sulabh
Karamachari. 6. The Library Committee recommended the renovation of toilets and the proposal has
already approved and work will start soon.
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7. Library Committee also recommended for synthetic enamel wall paint and the work was completed.
8. Library Committee put the matter of providing a 10 passenger lift in the library. 9. The Library Committee recommended extension of reading room to increase the
seating capacity for readers.
4.3.2 Provide details of the following:
Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.) -1592 = 66 sqm.
Total seating capacity For Readers- 275 for readers, 25 for staff
Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination, during examination, during vacation) - Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight - Saturday: 9:00 AM to 04:00 PM - The reading room is kept open for 24 hours on all days (except holidays)
Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources) - For browsing and relaxed reading there is a lounge area and for accessing e-
resources we have Internet section one for faculty having 8 computer systems and one for students having 9 computer systems.
Clear and prominent display of floor plan; adequate sign boards; fire alarm; access to differently-abled users and mode of access to collection - First Floor: Librarian‟s Office, Technical Section, Property Counter, Check Post,
Circulation Counter (Issue & Return), Computer Room for Students & Faculty Members, Current Periodical Section, Reference Book Section, Text Book Section, Thesis, WHO Publication, Reading Hall.
- Second Floor: Back volumes of journals, Reading Hall for consulting back volumes of journals, Reading Room, Old Text Book section, Book Bank section and Medical Education Unit.
- In library there is adequate signage boards placed for directing the readers. - Fire alarm already installed in library. - The proposal of 10 passenger lift in the library has already approved.
List of library staff with their qualifications
Staff with Qualifications
Categories Names Qualifications (In-Charge Library) Professional Assistant Mrs. Geeta Paliwal NET Qualified, M.Phil in Library Science, PGDLAN, M.Lib Science, B.Lib., B.A. Professional Assistant Mrs. Manpreet Kaur SRF, JRF/NET qualified, M.Phil in Library Science, M.Lib Science, B.Lib, MA (Political Science)
Semi Professional Mr. Kamala Upadhyay B.A., B.Lib.,C.Lib.Sc.
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Assistant
Semi Professional Mr. Manoj Kumar MA (Political Science), M.Lib Assistant Science, M.Phil in Library Science, Diploma in Computer Application Semi Professional Mr. Pradeep Kumar MA (Political Science), M.Lib Science, Assistant PGDLAN, NET Qualified Junior Library & Information Assistant
Mr. Surinder Singh Rawat 12th Pass, C.Lib.Sc Miss Sandhya Kumari JRF/NET qualified, MLISc., BLISc.,
DLISc. PGDLAN, B.com Library Attendants
Mr. Naresh Chand B.A., Diploma in Library Science Mr. Govind 12th Pass, C.Lib.Sc. Mr. Manish 12th Pass, C.Lib.Sc. Mr. Vineet Kumar B.Sc., B.Lib Sc. Mr. Umesh Kumar B.A., MLISc., B.Lib.Sc Mr. Harender Singh B.A., C.Lib Sc. Ms. Seema Devi B.A., B.Lib Sc. Mr. Satya Dev Sah 12th Pass
MTS Mr. Om Prakash 10th pass Mr. Rishi Pal 9th pass
Employees on Contract Basis
Library Attendant Mr. Karnail Singh 12th Pass, C.Lib.Sc. Library Attendant Mrs. Veena Saxena B.A. Pass
4.3.3 Give details of the library holdings:
Print (books, back volumes, theses, journals) Total no. of Book (Text+Reference) as on 31/03/2014 19,144 Total no. of Back Volumes as on 31/03/2014 22,135 Total no. of These as on 31/03/2014 755
No. of Journals subscribed annually: (i) Indian – 52 (ii) Foreign – 134
Total: 186
Average number of books added during the last three years Year 2012 2013 2014 Books 324 474 516
Non Print (Microfiche, AV) - No
Electronic (e-books, e-journals) E-books 729 E-journals 16 + (289 E-journal through ERMED consortium)
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Special collections (e.g. text books, reference books, standards, patents)
Book Bank 1315 Books (started on 24/04/1944 and stopped on 13/12/2004)
Question Bank - Started from the year 1967
4.3.4 To what extent is ICT deployed in the library? Give details with regard to
Library automation - No
Total number of computers for general access - 17
Total number of printers for general access - No
Internet band width speed - 1 Gbps
Institutional Repository - No
Content management system for e-learning - No
Participation in resource sharing networks/consortia (like INFLIBNET) - Membership of DELNET and N-List
4.3.5 Give details of the specialized services provided by the library with regard to
∗ Manuscripts - No ∗ Reference Assistance and instruction for the use of the library including location of materials, use of the catalogue, use of computer to access information and the basic reference resources.
∗ Reprography/ Scanning – Yes
∗ Inter Library Loan Service – Membership of DELNET
∗ Information Deployment and Notification - No
∗ OPAC - No
∗ Internet Access – Internet access is available for accessing e-journals, e-books and
e-databases.
∗ Downloads- Users can download the articles and related information through library
computer facility.
∗ Printouts - No
∗ Reading list/ Bibliography compilation - No
∗ In-house/remote access to e-resources
- In house access to e-resources
User Orientation – At the time of admission and whenever required.
∗ Assistance in searching Databases – Yes, we are providing assistance in searching databases.
∗ INFLIBNET/HELNET – Membership of N-List through INFLIBNET 4.3.6 Provide details of the annual library budget and the amount spent for purchasing new
books and journals.
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Annual Library Budget Books : Rs 20, 00,000/- (Rupees Twenty Lacs) (Non- Plan Grant) Journals : Rs 65.15 Lacs (Rupees Sixty Five Lacs Fifteen Thousand) (Plan Grant)
: Rs 65.15 Lacs (Rupees Sixty Five Lacs Fifteen Thousand) (OBC Grant)
Total Amount spent on Books Rs 20, 00,000/- Total Amount spent on Journals Plan Grant- Foreign journals 50, 63,661=00
WHO 75,000=00 Indian journals 1, 71,085=00 Up-to-date 9, 03,444=00 Total Rs. 6,213,190=00 OBC Grant- Rs. 65, 09,411=54 Grand Total Rs. 1,27,22,602=00
4.3.7 What are the strategies used by the library to collect feedback form its users? How is
the feedback analysed and used for the improvement of the library services? - Feedback form is introduced and we are in process to collect the valuable feedbacks of users and proper action will be taken.
4.3.8 List the efforts made towards the infrastructural development of the library in the last four years.
- The following steps are taken for improvement of infrastructural development of the library:-
1. Installation of proper wiring in library for smooth and efficient working of computer systems has already approved.
2. 10 split ACs are installed in the month of July 2014. 3. Installation of wall tiles in corridor and stairs area up to 3 feet height in UCMS
library has already approved. 4. Proper signage system is installed in UCMS library for find their way for getting
the library resources by readers. 5. The vertical blinds are also replaced and repaired in library. 6. 10 seater Sofa is also placed in lounge area for comfortable reading in library. 7. To improve the ambiance of the library potted shade plants is placed in library. 9. To access e-resources Wi-Fi facility recommended for library. 10. Appropriate air-conditioner facility in library and proposal for Central
A.C./Cassette A.C‟s is also proposed. 11. The work of wooden laminated flooring in library is in progress. 12. The proposal for renovation of toilets has already approved and work will start
soon. 13. White wash work was completed with Synthetic enamel wall paint. 14. The proposal of 10 passenger lift in the library is also proposed. 15. Extension of reading room to increase the seating capacity for readers is
approved.
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4.4 IT INSFRASTRUCTURE 4.4.1 Does the Institution have a comprehensive IT policy with regard to:
College: The College has its own IT Department (DBMI), whose policies are governed by an internal Computer Committee. This facility is a central facility which caters almost all the needs of computerization and its maintenance. Hospital: The Hospitals IT policy is determined by the IT policy of the Health Department of GNCT of Delhi. Initial Software development was through CDAC, however, presently software, network and applications development are through NIC. The hospital network and computerization has followed the policy and procedures of GNCT of Delhi with respect to e-governance initiatives. This allows orders and inventory supervision of essential drugs and consumables through the Central Procurement Authority (CPA) of the Directorate of Health Services (DHS) of GNCT of Delhi. Further, the accounts and salaries are centrally monitored and processed through accounting software of GNCT of Delhi. Other real time patient data monitored by the Govt. in the state as well as in the centre are uploaded continually through MRD and concerned departments of the hospital.
IT Service Management
The structure of the IT service department is College:
Head of the Department -1 Sr Programmer-cum-Statistician -1 Programmer-cum-Statistician, Sr Scale -1 Sr Technical Assistant (Computer) -5 Technical Assistant (Network) -1 Statistical Assistant -1 Other ministerial Staff -2
Hospital: Professor Incharge -1 Assistant Programmer -1 Hardware engineer -1 Peon -1
Partly through IT professionals (Asstt Programmers/Programmers) posted through IT Deptt. of, GNCT of Delhi, partly through Contractual Maintenance outsourced by Tender, Supervised by Medical Consultant assigned the task.
Information Security College: Managed by the heads of respective departments
Hospital: Data Security is through Software and Hardware fire walls as well as through strict access control. Patient‟s data access is strictly limited by locational access settings and access control through software that is also regulated on a need to know
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basis in the Medical records department. Records of changes in access are maintained.
Network Security Hardware firewalls and Antivirus is installed Password protection Layer2 & Layer3 level network switch security Risk Management
Regular Backup by the respective departments Team of hardware and software experts recruited
Software Asset Management
College: Under the control of Head, Deptt. of Biostatistics & Medical Informatics Hospital: As per GNCT of Delhi guidelines
Open Source Resources World Wide Web Green computing -Keep the hardware, electrical gadgets, accessories, cooling units, etc.
on, only when required, to reduce the electric power consumption -Reuse of one sided printed papers -Replaced CRT monitors with energy efficient TFT monitors -Stored condemned hardware in an isolated room
4.4.2 Hospital Management Information System
Hospital: The GTB Hospital attached to this institution has a computer Network and a Hospital Information Management system, based on Client Server Architecture and. The HIMS implementation was by M/s CDAC, NOIDA, of which the entire project that was envisaged was only partly implemented. The hospital HIMS is expected to be upgraded soon by a modular HIMS software that has been implemented elsewhere (AIIMS, NIMHANS, etc) by NIC. The Indian standards for EMR of patients was recently notified. When the HIMS up-gradation occurs these will also be implemented.
Electronic Medical record System Hospital: An extensive fibre-optic network connecting all clinical departments and administrative sections of the hospital. The Database is stored and queried through ORACLE
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Digital diagnostic and Imaging systems
Not Applicable 4.4.3 Number of Systems with configuration
College: Computers (P4/Dual core/Core2 duo/i5/i7) - 400 Printers (DMP/Desk Jet/Laser jet/Colour/Plotter) - 280 Scanners - 7 Offline UPS - 397 Online UPS - 2 Network Switches - 52 Firewall - 2
Hospital: The network consists of around 100 desktops and their peripherals connected by routers and switches (8-24 ports) connected to each other and to the server room through optical fiber cable. This network is connected to the internet by a separate 10 MBPS leased line connection through MTNL. Computer Student Ratio
50 dedicated Computers/1000 students
Dedicated computing facility
An independent Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics. A team of Statisticians with more than 20 years of experience
Licensed softwares like SPSSv20.0, Systat & Matlab
LAN facility
All the computers are connected through LAN via a set of firewalls and a Server Wi-Fi facility
No facility
Proprietary software
All the machines are having Licenced windows platform & MSOffice
Number of nodes with internet facility
- 400 Any other
LAN Compliant FAX and Photostat Machines
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4.4.4 Institutional plans & strategies to for deploying & upgrading the IT Infrastructure and associated facilities
To replace the old machines with the latest machines To enable the campus with wi-fi facility 4.4.5 Give details on access to on-line teaching and learning resources and other
knowledge and information database/packages provided to the staff and students for quality teaching-learning and research.
Information are available with Medical Education Unit and it is presented in the documents at different column 4.4.6 New technologies deployed by the institution in enhancing student learning and
evaluation during the last four years and how do they meet new / future challenges? Library and reading rooms are equipped with computers, printers and internet connections. Respective departments have computer with printer and internet connection for the UG/PG students and residents 4.4.7 IT facilities available to individual teachers for effective teaching and quality research Necessary hardware & software facility with internet connectivity (LAN) 4.4.8 Give details of ICT-enabled classrooms/learning spaces available within the
institution. How are they utilized for enhancing the quality of teaching and learning?
All Lecture theatres are equipped with Laptop and LCD projectors. They are used for Power point slides and multimedia presentations. 4.4.9 How are the faculty assisted in preparing computer-aided teaching-learning
materials? What are the facilities available in the institution for such initiatives? Self assisted and are provided Licensed MSOffice 4.4.10 Does the institution have annual maintenance contract for the computers and its
accessories? Primarily in-house maintenance Contract on six monthly basis for hardware repairing 4.4.11 Does the institution avail of the National Knowledge Network (NKN) connectivity? If
so, what are the services availed of? Yes, for telemedicine, video conferencing, research and academic activities 4.4.12 Does the institution avail of web resources such as Wikipedia, dictionary and other
education enhancing resources? What are its policies in this regard? Yes, Faculty, students and staff is free to use as per their requirement
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4.4.13 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for the update, deployment and maintenance of computers in the institution.
Allocation of funds as per, on requirement basis 4.4.14 What plans have been envisioned for the transfer of teaching and learning from
closed institution information network to open environment? Planning to have Wi-Fi enabled campus, so that teachers and students remain
connected 24X7 to outside resources and open environment.
4.5 Maintenance of Campus Facilities
4.5.1 Does the institution have an estate office / designated officer for overseeing the
maintenance of buildings, class-rooms and laboratories? If yes, mention a few campus specific initiatives undertaken to improve the physical ambience.
All the maintenance of buildings, class room and laboratories is responsibility of PWD Services. All major budgetary allocations are as per projected requirements under University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital. The college has mechanisms to monitor expenditure of budget allotted for various activities. All the agencies have to submit the progress reports for various expenditures which are verified. All expenditures are planned and approved at different levels.
(a) Land: All land in the campus is defence land and all gardens, landscaping and vacant land is maintained by designated personnel under PWD, GTB Hospital and College.
(b) Building: Regular day to day maintenance is carried out by PWD with the budget allotted to PWD College. Major maintenance including additions and alterations are carried out by College and GTB Hospital but budget is allotted to the college.
(c) Furniture: Repair and maintenance of furniture is by MES with their own budget. Special furniture is procured and repaired from infrastructure development Grant.
(d) Computers: Computers and accessories are procured out of IT funds allotted to the college. Last year the quantum of IT fund allotted for this purpose.
(e) The maintenance of computers is also the responsibility of Station Workshop, UCMS.
(f) Vehicles: The College procures vehicles as per Govt. of India rules and vehicles are centrally procured by store and budgetary allocation are made for vehicles to the college. The vehicles are maintained by Workshop on outsource basis. The budgetary allocation with the details of which will be provided to the peer review team.
4.5.2 How are the infrastructure facilities, services and equipments maintained? Give
details. Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for Intercom Exchange exists. College Workshop, maintained all the IT equipment bought out of IT funds. The PWD Services are fully dedicated to the task of repair and maintenance of buildings, furniture, electrical fittings, air conditioners and generators. The college/hospital has a full time department which monitors and supervises the maintenance programme. There is an electro medical repair cell for immediate and emergency repairs. The College & Hospital workshop and services available
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for the repair and maintenance of the various electro-medical equipment. All major and sophisticated medical equipment are directly maintained by manufactures and suppliers through CMCs/AMCs. 4.5.3 Has the institution insured its equipments and buildings? The building infrastructure, repair and maintenance are funded by the NCT under the Annual Major Works Programme and maintenance programme. Any other information regarding Infrastructure and Learning Resources which the institution would like to include –
TEM CELL College has initiated first time the setting up and standardization of TEM cell
(microwave exposure) system. Very few medical colleges in our country have experimental microwave exposure system and it is unique system used for microwave exposure for experimental animals. The complete system has been set up with the help of IIT Delhi in our Institution with the support of ICMR and now this set up can be utilized for various ongoing MD and PhD programs. We have arranged this instrument at very low cost than importing the whole prefabricated system.
COMET ASSAY AND ANALYSIS WORK STATION Comet assay is very unique system used for genotoxicity studies. College has
established this set up with the help of ICMR. Very few labs in our country have this type of facility to measure DNA damage. Institute is using this facilities in combination with Microwave exposure system i.e. Transverse Electromagnetic (TEM) cell for the study of biochemical, immunological & behavioral effects on animals models (In collaboration with IIT, Delhi with ICMR support ) following exposure to microwave radiation at different frequency for different exposure intervals along with Comet assay for assessment of DNA damage. This facility is not available in any medical college and extensively used for PG research work.
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CRITERIA-V
STUDENT SUPPORT & PROGRESSION
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CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION 5.1 Student Mentoring and Support 5.1.1 Does the institution have a system for student support and mentoring? If yes,
what are its structural and functional features?
Yes, Faculty supervised peer mentoring for academic, personal, and other support.
5.1.2 Apart from classroom interaction, what are the provisions available for
academic mentoring?
Peer mentoring, mentoring by faculty, and remedial classes. 5.1.3 Does the institution have any personal enhancement and development
schemes such as career counseling, soft skills development, career-path-identification, and orientation to well-being for its students? Give details of such schemes.
Yes, the Institution has a Medical Humanities group, composed of faculty and student volunteers, which encourages and facilitates students in the acquisition of soft skills through the use of innovative strategies including theater, development workshops, and guest lectures by eminent people from society. Details available at www.MedicalEducationUnit.yolasite.com. The Medical humanities group, comprising of student and faculty volunteers, also publishes an on-line, open access journal available at http://www.rhime.in/.
5.1.4 Does the institution have facilities for psycho social counseling for students?
Yes, students in need of psycho-social counseling identified in the mentoring program are encouraged to seek counseling. The counseling service is provided by dedicated faculty of the department of Psychiatry.
5.1.5 Does the institution provide assistance to students for obtaining educational
loans from banks and other financial institutions? No. College fees are already heavily subsidized by the University system.
The occasional student who may need financial assistance is considered for waiver of hostel fee at the discretion of the Principal.
5.1.6 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus and handbook annually?
Yes, what are the main issues / activities / information included / provided to students through these documents? Is there a provision for online access?
Yes, Available from www.ucms.ac.in/...2014.../Msc%20prospectus%202014%20(2).pdf. Provides information about the course(s), curriculum, and assessment.
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5.1.7 Specify the type and number of institution scholarships / freeships given to the students during the last four years. Was financial aid given to them on time? Give details. (in a tabular form)
Annexure : 5.1 5.1.8 What percentage of students receive financial assistance from state
government, central government and other national agencies? Approx. 30% 5.1.9 Does the institution have an International Student Cell to attract foreign
students and cater to their needs?
NOT APPLICABLE 5.1.10 What types of support services are available for
overseas students: NOT APPLICABLE
physically challenged / differently-abled students: An equal opportunity cell staffed by a faculty member provides support.
There is also an enabling unit currently functional. There is an ongoing program of building ramps and other devices to ensure that the buildings in the campus are accessible to persons with disability (PwD). PwD are also eligible for waiver of hostel fees.
SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections:
students participating in various competitions/conferences in India and abroad: NOT APPLICABLE
health center, health insurance etc. : NOT APPLICABLE
skill development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.): Periodic programs are conducted to impart skills for electronic search of the Medical literature both for undergraduate as well as for postgraduate students.
performance enhancement for slow learners: Remedial classes are organized by the departments based on need.
exposure of students to other institutions of higher learning/ corporates/business houses, etc.: A series of guest lectures by eminent Medical and non-Medical persons of eminence is organized every year.
publication of student magazines, newsletters: Yes. Also a journal of Medical Humanities <www.rhime.in> edited and published jointly by faculty and students.
5.1.11 Does the institution provide guidance and/or conduct coaching classes for students appearing for competitive examinations (such as USMLE, PLAB, GPAT, NCLEX, CGFNS, IELTS)? If yes, what is the outcome? NO
5.1.12 Mention the policies of the institution for enhancing student participation in sports and extracurricular activities through strategies / schemes such as
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additional academic support and academic flexibility in examinations
Students go to different tournaments held across Delhi and NCR in AIIMS, MAMC and many other medical and other institutions as well, for which they are assigned duty leave, subject to the production of the tournament brochure and participation certificate.
special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials
Every year the procurement of sports articles is conducted after surveying the existing stocks and taking the inputs from the students as per there requirements. On an average sports goods estimating to Rs.90, 000/-(Ninety Thousand Only) are being procured every year to promote the sports events in the college. They consist of cricket bats, cricket balls, T. Rackets, Badminton Rackets, Football Sports Kits, Cricket Sports Kits etc.
any other (specify) Girl Students are being provided with regular basketball coaching to uplift there playing standards.
Does the institution have an institutionalized mechanism for student
placement? What are the services provided to help students identify job opportunities, prepare themselves for interviews, and develop entrepreneurship skills? NO
5.1.13 How does the institution provide an enriched academic ambience for
advanced learners? Through Seminars, Guest lectures by persons of eminence, Clinico-
Pathologic Colloquia, Modular teaching (as in a two-week module for “Prevention and control of injuries” for sixth semester students), summer research projects, and workshops to impart research skills.
5.1.14 What percentage of students drop-out annually? Has any study been
conducted to ascertain the reasons and take remedial measures? None.
5.1.15 Give the number of students selected during campus interviews by different employers (list the employers and the number of companies who visited the campus during the last four years). NOT APPLICABLE
5.1.16 Does the institution have a registered Alumni Association? If yes, what are its
activities and contributions to the development of the institution? Yes, the Alumni Association is a registered society. The Alumni conducts scientific meeting in the form of Midcon, every year for the interns and residents of this Institution. At the end of the year, the regular annual get-together is also arranged, along with felicitation of Silver Jubilee batch. The teachers of the UCMS Alumni, were also felicitated in the past.
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5.1.17 List a few prominent alumni of the institution. Annexure-5.2 Dr. Mahesh Sharma, MoS for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation; Dr. Narendra Saini, Secretary General of the Indian Medical Association, Dr. Palash Sen, Entertainer.
5.1.18 In what ways does the institution respond to alumni requirements?
There is a fund towards the UCMS Alumni Association which disbursed every year. As and when the Association holds any meeting, conference, activity and felicitation, the Institution fulfills the requirement for this purpose.
5.1.19 Does the institution have a student grievance redressal cell? Give details of the nature of grievances reported. How were they redressed? Yes. None in the last five years.
5.1.20 Does the institution promote a gender-sensitive environment by (i) conducting
gender related programs (ii) establishing a cell and mechanism to deal with issues related to sexual harassment? Give details.
Yes, there is a “College complaints committee” headed by a Professor, and co-opted members from outside the institution on the norms defined by Delhi University. Periodic gender sensitization programs are conducted annually. Institutional Complaints Committee members nominated by Head of the institution for a period of 3 years
Quarterly / monthly meetings of ICC members (5 internal+ 1 external: NGO) to review cases & other issues.
Display, posters at sites for easy viewing :college notice boards, Boys Hostel, Girls Hostel , UCMS website, hospital wards, nursing college .
Conduct & promote awareness through painting competition during student festivals on issues related to gender every year with cash prize awards
Gender sensitization & discussion on the Notification Act with the UG students , nonteaching staff , nursing staff conducted twice a year in association with the Psychiatry department.
Redressal of complaints done within the stipulated time and institute is notified regarding the decision.
Reach out to the affected student, staff if involved in any kind of sexual offence & sensitize, educate the victim maintaining confidentiality.
Regular visit to the hostel & contact with warden for maintaining discipline with respect to sexual offence.
Display of women helpline numbers & provision of security for student /staff
Workshop conducted by legal advisors to understand the Act 2013.
Co-ordination with National Commission for Women for procuring reading material, charts etc.
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5.1.21 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances, if any, have been reported during the last four years and what action has been taken in these cases?
Yes. Governed by the Raghavan committee recommendations. There has been no reported incidence of ragging in the last four years.
5.1.22 How does the institution elicit the cooperation of all its stakeholders to ensure
the overall development of its students? The Students‟ Advisor periodically assesses the overall development along with the Students‟ Union and stakeholders of the College. The Institution Anti-Ragging Committee has its stakeholders to curb the ragging
5.1.23 How does the institution ensure the participation of women students in intra-
and inter-institutional sports competitions and cultural activities? Provide details of sports and cultural activities where such efforts were made.
Girls are being provided regular basketball coaching to develop there skills and make them at par with the girl players of Delhi university. It is new practice being imparted in UCMS from the past two years. They are also encouraged by providing them security during evenings for proper and leisurely playing time without the risk of being harassed by any outsider. They participate in many inter college sports tournaments in and outside UCMS like MAMC, AIIMS and many more, in the following events: Badminton Table Tennis Lawn Tennis Chess Basketball
Cultural: Many years back when there were 2\3 girls in a batch there was hesitation
on their part to participate but on persuasion they would take part in the cultural activities. Presently girl students come forward and wholeheartedly participate in cultural activities on their own. Hence no need for any efforts till now.
5.1.24 Does the institution enhance the student learning experience by providing for
rotation from the teaching hospital to the community and district hospital during the internship period?
Yes. 5.1.25 Does the institution have immunization policy for its students and staff? : No 5.1.26 Does the institution give thrust on students growth in terms of:
* Physical development, * Emotional control
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* Social dimension and * Spiritual growth. Yes
5.2 Student Progression
5.2.1 What is the student strength of the institution for the current academic year? Enclosed as Annexure-5.3
Analyze the Program-wise data and provide the trends (UG to PG, PG to
further studies) for the last four years. UG to PG 2011 : 24 2012 : 12 2013 : 17 2014 : 16 5.2.2 What is the number and percentage of students who appeared/qualified in
examinations for Central / State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc.? :
1% approx. 5.2.3 Provide category-wise details regarding the number of post graduate
dissertations, Ph.D. and D.Sc. theses submitted/ accepted/ rejected in the last four years.
List enclosed as Annexure-5.4 in respect of MD/MS students Ph.D. thesis
are directly submitted by the students at Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi.
5.2.4 What is the percentage of graduates under AYUSH programs employed in
the following?:
* AYUSH departments/Hospitals, * Multinational companies, * Health clubs, * Spas, * Yoga wellness centers, NONE * Yoga studios, * Health clubs, * Own Yoga cubes/studios?
5.3 Student Participation and Activities
5.3.1 List the range of sports, cultural and extracurricular activities available to students. Furnish the program calendar and provide details of students‟ participation.
The following events are held across the year to promote regular participation of students in sports activities:
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Arena: The main inter collegiate level sports fest held in the month of March. Avalanche: Another Intercollegiate level sports fest held in the month of September. University College Football League (UCFL): An intra collegiate football tournament organized in the month of December. Sports Week: A week long array of sports events held for one week, participation is kept at the intra collegiate level. In all the aforesaid events all the batches of UCMS participate from Undergraduate to Post graduate level.
Cultural: List of cultural activities.
Avalanche (Mid-year fest) – Month of September every year
Ripple (Annual fest) - Month of February/March every year
Dramatic Society - Skits and street plays
Literary & Debate Society -
Photography society - “PHOCUS” Competitions throughout the year
Choreography -
Western Dance -
Fashion Show -
Music - Music room with instruments Respective teams prepare for intra college, intercollege and inter University
competitions during the various festivals. 5.3.2 Give details of the achievements of students in co-curricular, extracurricular
and cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National / International, etc. during the last four years.
Not applicable for Sport activities Cultural:
Achievements in cultural activities for the last four years.
2014-2015 Students have been actively participating in intercollege and interuniversity cultural and literary events and winning laurels. The dramatic team „Manchayan‟ won the first prize in street play competitions at MAMC& the 2nd Prize during the fest of IPEC and at Sharda University for their play “Aatmaghaat” under the coordinator ship of Pankaj Agarwal. Pranjal Singh Chauhan won the first prize for debate on “Co-curricular and cultural activities do not contribute to development of professionalism” during the fest of VMMC and SJH and also the first prize for the Turncoat debate on “Private medical colleges buying a future or making it” at the same festival
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2013- 2014. During the „Medicomasti 2013‟, an intercollege event, the choreography team „Celeste‟ won the first prize and the Western Dance team „Renaissance‟ received the 2nd prize. The solo and duet singer of the music society „Plexus‟ Isha Acharya, Swati Gupta won the 1st prize. SrishtiRustagi and Garima won the 2nd prize in Indian duet singing and Shashank Arora 2nd prize in Western solo during this cultural festival. Pranjal Singh Chauhan won the 3rd prize during the English debate competition at the festival of IIT Delhi. Besides winning prizes the students have been performing at various conferences like Immunocon 2013 at Delhi University, Onychon 2013 at RML Hospital, Cancer Conference at Max Hospital to name a few. 2012- 2013 The Drama team of the College has been very active throughout the year. They won the 1st prize for the stage play “SINS” & Street play “Sab Chaltahai (Indifference)” during PULSE at AIIMS. This Street play also won the 1st prize during the festivel of GTBIT and was also performed recently at IHBAS in front of Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi. “Hum Bhool Gaye Hain” the second street play of the year won the 2nd prize at KeshaveMahavidayala. “B-Sure” the third street play of the year was specially performed & appreciated for Breat Cancer Awareness Movement at Sri Ram Centre, JantarMantar, Max Hospital & Confluence for the College Medical Education Unit. Rajneesh Gautam (Batch-2009) and his short film team (Nikunj mendiratta-6thsem, Parth nsy-4thsem, Gitesh yadav-2ndsem) won the first prize at Miranda House in Short Film making competition (In category of Best Film) for his film “Smoking revenue”. The Western Dance Team won the 1st prize during Medicomasti 2012 for their scintillating performance 2011-2012 Like every year the college students organized a cultural festival, named “Ripple 2011” including sports festival Arena during March and a mid-session festival „Avalanche 2011‟ during September. During this time students show their hidden talents and actively participated in the literary events like Debates, Quiz etc. Cultural events like fashion show, choreography, Western dance and drama and sports. Our students also go to other institutions and participate in their cultural and sports festivals.
Mr. Abhishek Goel and Mr. Swapnil Patel of 9th Semester won the College round of UG IAP quiz competition. The College choreography team under the coordinatorship of Viraj Panda won the Ist Prize during Pulse, AIIMS for their performance entitled “Panorma-Colours of Life”. During the same festival the college dramatics team “Manchayan” under the coordinatorship of SaurabhAvi won the Ist prize for the street play “Corruption”.
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5.3.3 Does the institution provide incentives for students who participate in national / regional levels in sports and cultural events?
No incentives for sports.
Cultural:
Attendance to participants for the day of event is given as an incentive to represent the college at different forum. No monetary support is given to attend cultural events outside the city.
5.3.4 How does the institution involve and encourage its students to publish materials like catalogs, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the major publications/ materials brought out by the students during the last four academic sessions.
Through the creation of societies such as the photography society “PHOCUS”, the college newsletter “Cosmos”, a literary society, and the Medical Humanities journal “RhiME” (available at <http://rhime.in/>. PHOCUS has conducted Theme based photography contests 7 times in the last three years to coincide with the institutional cultural festivals, and as stand-alone events; besides, it has contributed exhibitions of photography on special occasions such as Independence day, Good governance day, and launch of the swatch aabhiyan.
5.3.5 Does the institution have a Student Council or any other similar body? Give
details on its constitution, activities and funding.
There is a students' union with 10 office bearers directly elected by the student community. Activities including two annual festivals “Ripple” and “Avalanche” are funded through fees and college funds.
5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student
representatives in them. Also provide details of their activities. The copy of the academic and administrative bodies that have student
representatives are also enclosed as Annuxure-5.5. Any other information regarding Student Support and Progression which the institution would like to include. NONE.
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CRITERIA-VI
GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP
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CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 6.1.1 State the vision and the mission of the institution. The Institute seeks to provide excellence in education and research in medical,
dental and allied health sciences, patient care and research and offers programs that facilitate the development of competent professionals who are both locally and globally responsive in areas of education, healthcare delivery and research.
The mission involves providing access to highest quality of affordable education
in medical, dental and allied health sciences to all students and ensure a safe and healthy environment for research and patient care and facilitate their professional development.
6.1.2 Does the mission statement define the institution’s distinctive characteristics in
terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, the institution’s tradition and value orientations, its vision for the future, etc.?
UCMS in its strive to provide education in medical, dental and allied health
sciences of international caliber, not only has its up-to-date curriculum based on Regulations of Medical Council of India, Dental Council of India and Ordinances of University of Delhi, but also provides easy access to the world literature by books, journals and internet technology so that students can stay abreast with latest knowledge. Besides this, there is also focus on developing compassionate and ethically sound and wholesome doctors. The faculty and students are provided with world class equipments and techniques for better diagnostic, therapeutic, teaching and research purposes. The faculty and staff have been provided with a healthy wholesome and safe environment for their full work potential.
6.1.3 How is the leadership involved in
Developing E-Governance strategies for the institution? The Institute has a dedicated website which caters to the needs of students, faculty and all employees. There is information regarding admission and examination results for the students. All the recruitment advertisements are available along with dates and results of selection processes. Links to various internal utilities are also available on this site for use of faculty and employees. All tender notices are also displayed on this website to make the process transparent.
Ensuring the organization’s management system development, implementation and continuous improvement?
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The management system of our Institute ensures that policies are made according to the organization needs by consulting all the faculties and taking feedbacks from all the staff of the various departments. Effective planning is done to ensure that there is equitable distribution of funds, resources and staff to various departments. Implementation of the policies is done by forming committees and delegating responsibilities to staff, students and faculty. Continuous improvement is ensured by evaluating and reviewing the policies, strengthening leaderships and taking feedbacks.
interacting with its stakeholders? Institution involves all the stakeholders like students, faculty and staff for policy making and planning. College administrators ensure that continuous funds and resources are provided for implementation of plans and provide a safe and healthy environment for optimal functioning. All the annual reports are submitted to the University of Delhi for evaluation and review.
reinforcing a culture of excellence? Institute has recruited a team of dedicated faculty who excel in their respective fields. The Medical Education Unit of UCMS organizes regular workshops for training teachers, paper writing, thesis and protocol writing. Faculty, residents and technical staff in various departments are encouraged to actively participate in various national and international CMEs and conferences. Students are also encouraged to participate in conferences, undertake research projects and academic excellences are suitably rewarded.
identifying organizational needs and striving to fulfill them? The needs of the organization are identified by taking into consideration, the feedbacks from students, staff and faculty to formulate the various policies of the institute. Implementation of the policies is done by forming committees and delegating responsibilities to staff, students and faculty.
6.1.4 Were any of the top leadership positions of the institution vacant for more than a year? If so, state the reasons.
NO 6.1.5 Does the institution ensure that all positions in its various statutory bodies are
filled and meetings conducted regularly? YES
6.1.6 Does the institution promote a culture of participative management? If yes, indicate the levels of participative management.
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The Institute involves all the stakeholders i.e. Principal, all the faculty, administrative staff, students and nonteaching staff for planning and decision making. The problems and requirements (including short and long term plans) of the department are analyzed by the respective departments and the feedbacks provided to the Institute. The strategies are devised at Institutional level after thorough discussions. Committees with fair representations are constituted to ensure implementation of these strategies. Efforts are made to increase the job responsibility of the employees so that they can make self-managed teams. Input from staff and students are also taken for due consideration. All the planning, strategies and implementation efforts are duly recorded.
6.1.7 Give details of the academic and administrative leadership provided by the
university to its affiliated colleges / constituent units and the support and encouragement given to them to become autonomous.
Not Applicable 6.1.8 Have any provisions been incorporated / introduced in the University Act and
Statutes to provide for conferment of degrees by autonomous colleges? Not Applicable 6.1.9 How does the institution groom leadership at various levels? Give details. Institution encourages leaderships at all levels. Decentralization of the
administrative powers to the departments allows them for independent powers for deciding recruitments, purchases and infrastructure changes. Staff at various levels is encouraged to have leaders amongst themselves for self-governance. Positive reinforcement is provided to handle situations at individual levels and do high quality exchange of services. Staff is encouraged to have their union (Karamachari Union) which gives them a platform for redressal of their demands and grievances. Students are also encouraged to form their union and take independent decisions regarding organizing and participating in cultural, social and sports events.
6.1.10 Has the institution evolved a knowledge management strategy which
encompasses the following aspects such as access to
Information Technology,
National Knowledge Network (NKN),
Data Bank,
Other open access resources along with effective intranet facilities with unrestricted access to learners.
If yes, give details. To enable doctors, researchers and students of different backgrounds, we at UCMS are a part of National Knowledge Network (NKN) which is a state-of-the-art multi-gigabit pan-India network for providing a unified high speed network. It enables them to work closely for advancing human development in critical and emerging areas.
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6.1.11 How are the following values reflected in the functioning of the institution?
Contributing to National development The Institute attempts to inculcate public service attitude in its students. The College is attached to the 1526 bedded GTB hospital. The hospital is providing healthcare facilities to the needy population of East Delhi and adjoining areas of other states with an average daily OPD attendance of about 5000 patients. The Community Medicine curriculum provides knowledge to students regarding prevention of diseases and effective implementation of all the national health programs. These are implemented not only in hospital but also in the Primary Health Centres maintained by the College where the students are regularly posted and involved in community work. They get an experience to work in rural settings by these Primary Health Centre postings.
Fostering global competencies among students The undergraduate curriculum which is based on MCI and DCI regulations and University of Delhi ordinances is of international standards. Besides studies, the students are also motivated to indulge in various sports, cultural and social events for their overall development. As part of their postgraduate curriculum all students undertake a research project as thesis work. Many undergraduates also undertake student fellowship programs as summer projects. The faculty is also involved in multiple intramural and extramural research projects sponsored by various agencies (like DST, DBT, ICMR, etc). As the undergraduate and postgraduate students also participate in research programs, they are encouraged to present their works at national and international platforms. Faculty is also encouraged to participate in medical teaching workshops organized by Institute itself as well as by other MCI/DCI recognized centers. Many talks and guest lectures are organized by inviting the visiting foreign faculty for the students.
Inculcating a sound value system among students Medical ethics are inculcated at every step of the medical training of our students. They are encouraged to handle patients with due respect, irrespective of their social, religious or cultural backgrounds. They are encouraged not only to heal the physical aspects of the diseases but also understand the spiritual and emotional needs of the patients. In an effort to sensitize the students to the humane aspects, the institution has a Medical Humanities group, composed of faculty and student volunteers, which encourages and facilitates students in the acquisition of soft skills through the use of innovative strategies including theater, development workshops, and guest lectures by eminent people from society.
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Promoting use of technology The students are provided free broadband internet facility at library with unlimited access to scientific articles and research. Many journals are also provided free access through campus computers. Workshops are regularly organized in the Institute regarding their protocol and thesis writing. These workshops stress on the right ways for electronic searches.
Quest for excellence In their strive for excellence the students are aptly rewarded by various college, university and medical association awards.
6.1.12 Has the institution been indicted / given any adverse reports by National Regulatory bodies? If so, provide details.
No 6.1.13 What are the projected budgetary provisions towards teaching, health care
services, research, faculty development, etc.? The Institute is a teaching medical college under University of Delhi. The
funding is received from University Grants Commission towards payment of salary of the teaching and non-teaching staff working in the College and also purchase of equipment, books and journals. Some amount is spent on Research activities and faculty development. The major expenditure on patient care and medical equipment is borne by GTB Hospital which is under Government of Delhi and gets its budget allocation from Delhi Governemnt.
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 6.2.1 Does the institution have a perspective plan for development? If yes, what
aspects of the following are considered in the development of policies and strategies?
Vision and mission The vision and mission has already been described earlier in the Institutional Vision and Leadership
Teaching and learning This has already been discussed in point 4
Research and development The Institute has already established a Central Research Laboratory which is being equipped with latest research equipments to help promote research amongst students and faculty. Also faculty is encouraged to obtain more extramural grants to improve the research standards.
Community engagement / outreach activities The Department of Community Medicine has two Urban Health Training Centres and one Rural Health Training Centre for training of interns and
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students in community oriented primary healthcare and rural based healthcare and education. In order to meet the health care needs of the community immunization, antenatal care and outpatients services are being provided from these health centres on all working days. The department has also adopted village Tikri Khurd, Narela as its field practice area from where the Interns posted in the department and the Resident doctors have been active in organizing Institutional Ethical Committee activities and delivering health talk on World AIDS Day, TB Awareness Week, Breast Feeding Week, World Health Day, Cervical cancer awareness, etc. from time to time. The department has carried out various research projects in the catchment areas of these Centres to assess the morbidity pattern of the community.
Human resource planning and development The Institute has already increased the intake of undergraduate students from 100 to 150. The postgraduate seats have also witnessed a step rise from 49 to 151 per year. This will facilitate training of larger number of MBBS and MD/MS specialist doctors. 101 new nonteaching seats have also been sanctioned for smooth functioning, and the recruitments are under process.
Industry interaction Industrial tour visits are made by students and residents of community medicine.
Internationalization The Institute through its constantly evolving curriculum, teaching methods, infrastructure and safety guidelines plan to achieve international standards.
6.2.2 Describe the institution’s internal organizational structure (preferably through an organogram) and decision making processes and their effectiveness. Organogram: Annexure : 6.1
Is there a system for auditing health care quality and patient safety? If yes, describe. Healthcare quality and patient safety come under the hospital administration. To monitor these, certain committees and procedures are in place:
Department mortality meetings- held periodically in the respective departments
Prescription audits: to ensure the right drugs are being recommended by the treating physicians
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Patient Grievance Redressal Cell - to monitor feedbacks from the patients
Fire drills are performed periodically Disaster drills are also performed periodically Administrative Duty Rounds- These are done by a faculty member
everyday by rotation where the faculty stays whole night in hospital, taking care of any administrative or any other patient related problems
How often are these review meetings held with the administrative staff? The review meetings are held periodically and as per need basis.
6.2.3 Does the institution conduct regular meetings of its various Authorities and
Statutory bodies? Provide details.
Besides the general functioning which follows the above organization structure, there are standard guidelines for various functional aspects.
Numerous specialized committees have been formulated for specialized tasks requiring coordination of multiple departments.
The entire major decision making is done through the Governing Body of the College.
Purchase Committee and Technical Specification Committee are given the respective tasks of purchase of major equipments, etc and ensuring correct technical specifications.
Research Project Advisory Committee and Institutional Ethical Committee are involved in ensuring smooth functioning of research proposals.
Grievance Redressal Cell, Disciplinary and ICC committee are in place to ensure redressal of any type of complaint with respect to students, staff or faculty.
Canteen committee and Hostel committees ensure good governance in these places. Regular meetings of these committees take place in the Institute. All these committees have members who are representative from all stakeholders.
6.2.4 Does the institution have a formal policy to ensure quality? How is it designed,
driven, deployed and reviewed? The primary aim of the Institute is to deliver quality medical education and
research. For this we have a dedicated Medical Education Unit which not only trains medical teachers by holding CME and workshops but also trains undergraduate and post graduate students in protocol and thesis writing for research. Also UCMS has a Central Research laboratory which helps maintain quality in research. Undergraduate teaching standards are maintained by having minimum thresholds of attendance and internal assessment for University exams as per norms of MCI/DCI and University of Delhi.
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6.2.5 Does the institution encourage its academic departments to function
independently and autonomously and how does it ensure accountability? The academic departments are given full independence to allow them to
function to their best capabilities. The departments are given the liberty to arrange their undergraduate and postgraduate teaching schedules, lecture allocation, examination systems, etc. in co-ordination with other departments. The budget is allocated to the departments to be spent by them as per their requirements.
The Administration ensures accountability of the departments with respect to
academic performances by way of maintaining Annual reports citing the achievements of the faculty. The accountability of all the scheduled lectures is maintained. The purchasing by departments also is audited by the Accounts section of the Institute and all purchase is done following the General Financial Rules of the Government of India.
6.2.6 During the last four years, have there been any instances of court cases filed by
and / or against the institution? What were the critical issues and verdicts of the courts on these issues?
No 6.2.7 How does the institution ensure that grievances / complaints are promptly
attended to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyze the nature of grievances for promoting better stakeholder-relationship?
Yes. Grievance Redressal Cell, Disciplinary Committee and Internal Complaint Committee are in place to ensure redressal of any types of complaints with respect to students, staff or faculty. Canteen Committee and Hostel Committees ensure good governance in these places. Regular meetings of these committees take place in the Institute. All these committees have members’ representative from all stakeholders.
6.2.8 Does the institution have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on
institutional performance? If yes, what was the institutional response? The Institute keeps taking feedbacks from the students regarding suggestions
for general improvement, curriculum, teaching methodologies, etc. The Institute integrates these feedbacks in its future policies.
6.2.9 Does the institution conduct performance audit of the various departments? The performances of various stakeholders are audited in different ways.
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Students: The students are assessed by external examiners appointed by the University of Delhi and marked according to their performances.
Faculty: Audited by annual report submitted by the respective departments to
the College where its published and submitted in University Court. The promotion of faculty is based on Self Assessment report and Interview board headed by Vice-Chancellor, University of Delhi.
Non-teaching staff: Annual performance appraisal is filled by reviewing and
reporting officer. Financial: Audit is performed once a year by the office of the Comptroller and
Auditor General of India. 6.2.10 What mechanisms have been evolved by the institution to identify the
developmental needs of its affiliated / constituent institutions? Not Applicable
6.2.11 Does the institution and hospital have their own updated websites? If so, is the information regarding faculty and their areas of specialization, days of availability, timings, consultation charges available on the website?
Yes, both the college and hospital have their independent updated websites.
The college website is maintained by itself, the hospital website is under Government of Delhi. The departments and services offered are all displayed on these websites. The doctors available each day are displayed at the hospital entrance and at registration counters. All the services are provided free of charge by the hospital.
6.2.12 What are the feedback mechanisms and documentations to evaluate the
outcomes of these exercises? For feedback the Institute has installed Suggestion Boxes at strategic locations
where suggestions and complaints can be given, even under anonymity. Departmental feedback is also provided by way of periodic reports of all activities. Periodic meetings are held by the administration with all the Heads of Departments to take feedbacks and plan future strategies.
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 6.3.1 What efforts have been made to enhance the professional development of
teaching and non-teaching staff? What is the impact of Continuing Professional Development Programs in enhancing the competencies of the university faculty?
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The teaching faculty is encouraged to attend national and international conferences, workshops and CMEs to keep themselves abreast of global medical knowledge. For this the Institute has made provisions to provide them with TA/DA, registration fee and special duty leave. For international travel too the Institute has processes in place to help get travel grants.
The non-teaching technical staff also is encouraged to attend conferences. There is regular in-service MLT training program for selected candidates. The administrative staff is also allowed to attend training programs to stay abreast with latest technology especially regarding computers and software.
All these help in maintaining a higher standard of education and training for the medical students.
6.3.2 What is the outcome of the review of various appraisal methods used by the
institution? List the important decisions. All the appraisals and annual reports are submitted by the Institute to University
of Delhi (University Court). The Self-Assessment Proforma filled by faculty are used in their promotions. The student feedbacks and examination results are also kept under the vigil of University. Frequent MCI inspections have also taken place for undergraduate and postgraduate training.
All these appraisal methods have led to improvements in the Institute. There are improving numbers of research papers published by faculty and students. Also there has been an increase in number of extramural grants obtained by faculty and students. The Institute has decided to increase the number of financially supported conferences from one to two. Further, travel support has been upgraded from train fare to airfare.
In case of a negative annual performance appraisal, a disciplinary action is taken against the individual. In case of suboptimal appraisal too, counseling is held at section/department level.
6.3.3 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non-teaching staff?
What percentage of staff have benefitted from these schemes in the last four years? Give details.
Various committees are functional in the College to look after the welfare of staff
and students. The nonteaching staff members are part of Delhi University and College Karamchari Union (DUCKU) which regulates the interests of these members. Farewell committee is in place which looks after the needs and arranges farewell function for retiring colleagues. The Thrift and Credit Society is doing quite well by the sustained efforts and due to the regular thrift savings of the members, and has made significant contribution in improving the socio-economic conditions of its members.
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6.3.4 What are the measures taken by the institution for attracting and retaining eminent faculty?
The entire faculty of the Institute has been selected through a selection board
headed by Vice Chancellor of University of Delhi. The process of selection is rigorous and involves screening of comprehensive assessment form followed by interview. Recently, University of Delhi has approved Dynamic Assured Career Progression Scheme for medical teachers to ensure timely promotions of the teachers. The College provides motivation for research and excellent work conditions (safe, hygienic, pleasant). The College & hospital campus is a safe green area with enough places for accommodation. The College is attached to a 1500 bedded multi-specialty hospital which caters to patients from entire east Delhi and western UP.
6.3.5 Has the institution conducted a gender audit during the last four years? If yes,
mention a few salient findings. No, not applicable 6.3.6 Does the institution conduct any gender sensitization programs for its faculty? Yes, such programs are held periodically. 6.3.7 How does the institution train its support staff in better communication skills with
patients? The staff posted at hospital gets soft skills training by SST CME Cell of the
hospital and the Medical Education Unit of the College. They are also sensitized regarding medicolegal issues and counseling.
6.3.8 Whether the research interests of teaching faculty are displayed in the
respective departments? The research published by faculty is available in annual reports and department
profiles on the website of the Institute. 6.3.9 Do faculty members mentor junior faculty and students? Yes. Faculty mentoring students program is working in the Institute. 6.3.10 Does the institution offer incentives for faculty empowerment? Yes. Faculty receiving various awards and recognitions are given special
mention in the Annual report.
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6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism available to monitor the effective and
efficient use of financial resources? The Institute decides its 5 year plans which are proposed. After the approval of
these plans the budget is sanctioned by University Grants Commission out of funds provides by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India. Major part of our non-plan budget (80%) is spent on salaries. The rest is spent on purchase of equipment books and journals and maintenance of labs. For patient care work, the college labs get material purchased through hospital. The building repairs are under PWD where money is spent from hospital. Minor renovation works are done through plan/non plan budget of college.
6.4.2 Does the institution have a mechanism for internal and external audit? Give
details. Internal audit is done by the University of Delhi (Audit branch).
External audit is done annually by the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General, government of India.
6.4.3 Are the institution’s accounts audited regularly? Have there been any audit objections, if so, how were they addressed?
Yes, regular audits are held annually. No major audit objections have been encountered. 6.4.4 Provide the audited statement of accounts with details of expenses for
academic, research and administrative activities of the last four years.
Annexure : 6.2 6.4.5 Narrate the efforts taken by the institution for resource mobilization.
The College has been successful in getting funds from various extramural funding agencies such as ICMR, DST, DBT, UGC, CSIR and through various schemes of Govt. of India and Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
6.4.6 Is there any provision for the institution to create a corpus fund? If yes, give
details. The Institute is dependent on periodic release of funds for its requirements.
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6.4.7 What are the free / subsidized services provided to the patients in the hospital? The hospital offers all services to the patients free of charge. Few expensive
radiological tests are done at highly subsidized rates. 6.4.8 Does the institutions receive fund from philanthropic organizations / individuals
towards patient care? If yes, give details. No funds are received by the Institute from any such organizations towards
patient care; however, on rare occasion, few equipments have been received which are duly entered in the College stock registers.
6.4.9 Do patients from other states / abroad come for treatment, reflecting the unique
quality health care provided by the institution? Yes. Patients from adjoining western Uttar Pradesh come to the Institute and
attached hospital for treatment. 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System
6.5.1 Does the institution conduct regular academic and administrative audits? If yes, give details.
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has been recently established in the
College on 5th May, 2015. The copy of the same is attached as Annexure : 6.3. 6.5.2 Based on the recommendations of the Academic Audit, what specific follow up
measures have been taken by the institution to improve its academic and administrative performance?
No meeting has yet been held, but is likely to be fixed soon. 6.5.3 Is there a central unit within the institution to review the teaching-learning
process in an ongoing manner? Give details of its structure, methodologies of operations and outcome?
None 6.5.4 How has IQAC contributed to institutionalizing quality assurance strategies and
processes? N/A at this statge 6.5.5 How many decisions of the IQAC have been placed before the statutory
authorities of the institution for implementation?
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N/A at this stage 6.5.6 Are external members represented in the IQAC? If so, mention the significant
contribution made by such members. Yes, two eminent external members are represented in the IQAC. Prof. Manoj K. Singh is a senior Professor of Pathology at AIIMS, New Delhi. 6.5.7 Has the IQAC conducted any study on the incremental academic growth of
students from disadvantaged sections of society? N/A 6.5.8 Are there effective mechanisms to conduct regular clinical audit of the teaching
hospital? Give details. None 6.5.9 Has the institution or hospital been accredited by any other national /
international body? None 6.5.10 Does the hospital have institutional and individual insurance schemes to cover
indemnity claims? NO
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CRITERIA-VII
INNOVATIVE & BEST PRACTICES
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CRITERIA VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES 7.1 Environment Consciousness
7.1.1 Does the institution conduct a Green Audit of its Campus
The institution is conscious of its green responsibilities and endeavours at every step to be as environmentally friendly as is feasible in is functional constraints as will be outlined from the responses below. However apart from self awareness and internal efforts at being green it has not undergone and external or third party audit at its campus thus far.
7.1.2 What are the green initiatives …
Energy conservation – The institution has started converting all its electrical lighting, from compact Fluorescent lamp based to LED based lighting systems, in an ongoing effort to reduce its energy utilization foot print, in a phased manner. At present we are making our way through this initiative, several buildings have been fitted with LED lighting.
Use of renewable energy – The institution has rooftop located solar water heating system for energy conservation and use of renewable sources of energy. These are installed in heavier demand areas such as the wards and OT Block. The use of solar water heating system is also being extended to other blocks of the institution, however, as there is limited roof space available in the multistoried blocks, further scope of solar power for water heating has become limited.
Water harvesting – all the building drainage and rain-water run off systems of the campus have been designed and constructed by the PWD in a manner so as to enable ground water recharging.
Solar panels – Due to limited roof area available in the multistoried blocks. There is
now limited scope for viable/significant deployment of solar panels. However, this matter is still being explored through PWD and if technically feasible/ viable, it is planned in the near future.
Efforts for attainment of carbon neutrality – the institution is using many techniques
to reduce energy utilization (as mentioned earlier) and to use renewable energy sources. It has also invested considerable time, manpower and money in horticultural activities and efforts for greening of campus, as well as, planting of trees, towards attaining carbon neutrality. However, a detailed audit of the campus in this regard, has not been taken.
Plantation (of botanical or medicinal significance) – The institution‟s horticulture
activities are coordinated along with hospital‟s horticulture department which maintains the campus greenery and manages a Nursery near Gate No.8 of the
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campus. The institution expends time and manpower in maintaining greenery in the campus, towards carbon neutrality. In addition, the institution has green plants / trees of medicinal / botanical significance, planted near the college building, with the help of experts available for such activities. These plants are grown and replenished when depleted. These plants have been labeled for the benefit of students and general public, to raise awareness.
Bio-hazardous waste management – Bio-hazardous waste of institution is
managed according to national guidelines. The institution follows the NACO/national guidelines for hazardous medical waste segregation and disposal, making use of color coded plastic bag of approved material and thickness for general items and puncture–proof containers for sharps. The institution has its own incinerator as well as autoclaving facilities to help make the bio-medical waste non-hazardous before final disposal.
E-waste management – E-waste generated in the hospital is segregated in the
institution and disposed off through accredited and approved e-waste disposal agencies, and following appropriate procedure, according to the state and national guidelines.
Effluent treatment and recycling plants – the institution has its own water effluent
treatment plant for managing the waste water and sewage generated from its buildings and the recycled water is used for campus horticulture activities.
Though conscious and mindful of its environmental responsibilities, and, the need for
setting an example, as well as highlighting any steps taken, for students to follow, the institution has not yet undergone any formal audit by an expert third party or external agency or, awarded any recognition certification for either carbon neutrality or any other certification for environment friendliness thus far.
7.1.3 The institution, along with attached GTB Hospital has its own Hospital Infection
Control Cell (HICC). Its activities are coordinated by Microbiology department, and the HICC is involved in both active and passive surveillance measures, for monitoring presence of infection causing micro organisms prevalent both in the hospital (Inpatients) as well as, in outpatients (OPD) and their anti-microbial sensitivity and generating reports regarding the same from time to time. The Microbiology Department and HICC is also involved and monitoring clean spaces and OTs, and helps in the monitoring and reporting of outbreaks / epidemics amongst patients/community such as Dengue, Chikungunya, Malaria, etc.. They have their own standard operating procedures, which are upgraded from time to time, to be in accordance with national and international norms while being realistically feasible to implement. Radiation safety measures prevalent in the institution are mainly those that are prevalent in Radiology & Imaging department, in accordance with DAE & BARC
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guidelines followed nation-wide, for personal, as well as, environment monitoring of the department concerned. As there is no department of nuclear medicine or radio-therapy, radioactive material handling and issues arising as a consequence thereof are non-existent.
7.1.4 The institution has not been audited or accredited by any other agency such as NABL, NABH however the GNCT of Delhi has plans for the same for the hospital. This attempt at NAAC accreditation is such an endeavour.
7.2 Innovations
7.2.1 Medical Education Unit (MEU) with an expanded scope The Medical Education Unit is located on the second floor of the Library building in the college premises. It is open from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday, and from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm on Saturday. The mandate to the MEU defines eight tasks: Faculty Development, Research in Medical Education, Development of a Resource Center, Continuing Medical Education, Policy Development, Developing Systems of Assessment, Developing Communication Links, and Developing and implementing Instructional Design. A brief description of the activities of the MEU UCMS in the year 2014 is attached (Annexure 7.1).
Medical Education Unit Activities in brief: Research in Medical Education One of the prime objectives of the MEU is to promote research in Medical Education. The main goals are to: Conduct policy oriented research in medical education; Translate research into practical improvements in medical education; and Train medical education researchers.
Faculty Development Workshop The Medical Education Unit organizes several workshops aimed at improving the teaching - learning skills at undergraduate, postgraduate and senior resident level as well as for faculty development. The faculty development workshop has been held for the faculty of UCMS, with the objectives to allow participants to be better able to: have a greater understanding of how students learn, and utilize different learning technologies when appropriate; have a range of strategies from which to plan, implement and evaluate their own teaching to engage students in the learning process; demonstrate competence and skill in understanding and using a range of assessment methods commonly used in Medical Education; give feedback in an appropriate manner; and employ goal-seeking behavior and team-work in medical education, and as life skills.
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Senior Resident Training on Educational Principles (STEP) A three day orientation workshop was designed by the MEU. The objective of STEP was to provide the residents a repertoire of pedagogical practices from which to plan, implement and evaluate their own teaching to engage students in the learning process and to demonstrate competence and skill in understanding and using a range of assessment methods, to give feedback in an appropriate manner and to employ goal-seeking behavior and team-work in medical education.
Thesis writing workshop & Protocol writing workshop Writing a Thesis is a teaching-learning method. It teaches you research methodology and biomedical communication. The thesis is a essential part of the MD/MS/MDS program. The MEU holds regular thesis protocol writing workshops for the first year MD/MD/MDS students and thesis writing workshops for the final year students.
The program for thesis writing workshop for second year postgraduate students is attached. (Annexure 7.2) The program for thesis protocol writing workshop for first year postgraduate students is attached. (Annexure 7.3)
7.2.2 Multidisciplinary Modular teaching at UCMS
Multidisciplinary Teaching / Learning Module on ‘Injury Prevention and Control’ for sixth semester students of UCMS and GTBH Modular teaching on Prevention and Control of Injuries was initiated in 2008 as part of a WHO SEARO initiative. After the success of the first session at UCMS, it has been worked into the regular undergraduate curriculum, and is now being conducted under the aegis of the Medical Education Unit.
A ten day module is conducted every April for sixth semester students. Involving a multidisciplinary approach, it includes lectures, hands-on tutorials, and student seminars. Nearly every specialty has a role to play in injury prevention; hence a multidisciplinary approach. Principal areas that are covered in the module include: Road traffic injuries, fall-related injuries, drowning, burns, poisoning, occupational injuries and work safety, violence related injuries, animal related injuries and disaster preparedness.
Copy of the 7th Multidisciplinary T/L Module on Injury Prevention and Control for 6th Semester held from 3rdApril – 15th April 2014 is attached (Annexure 7.4)
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7.2.3 Mentoring programme Mentoring is a relationship between a more experienced person (mentor) and a less experienced one (mentee). New entrants to the professional course at the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) have a unique opportunity to be mentored by senior medical students and a board of faculty mentors. The Student Mentoring Program at UCMS was designed by a group of dedicated faculty and students to facilitate informal out-of-classroom conversations between faculty, senior students and new entrants. The broad aim is to enhance the University experience for all. The short term goal is to introduce an immediate support network for incoming students. Thus, new entrants will get familiar with life at college, academically and culturally, so that they can better achieve their full academic potential. The long term goal is to cultivate a mentoring culture at UCMS and GTB Hospital that will engage all strata of students and every faculty member. The MEU, UCMS has made available a guide to mentoring medical students - „Near Peer Mentoring Manual‟ that is a useful resource for the near peer mentors as well as the student mentees. The document is made available in the public domain and can be accessed from the internet URL: http://medicaleducationunit.yolasite.com/resources/A%20Guide%20to%20Mentoring %20Medical%20Students%202013.pdf
7.2.4 Disability Support Service
UCMS is committed to providing equal access to education and equal opportunities for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to be open about their disability and to discuss their individual needs with the Enabling Unit. Students should disclose a disability early in the academic year to ensure that essential support can be provided on time. The Enabling Unit adheres to University of Delhi‟s policy regarding students and staff with disability. The Unit strives for improvement in the overall infrastructure, and in the learning and teaching process for the academic community. The University College of Medical Sciences also has an Equal Opportunity Cell that ensures affirmative action with regard to persons belonging to marginalized sections of society and persons with disability.
An action report of the Enabling Unit, UCMS - ACE (Access, Communication, Education) action report is attached. (Annexure 7.5)
7.2.5 Medical Humanities
'Medical Humanities' has been defined as an integrated, inter-disciplinary philosophical approach to recording and interpreting human experience of illness, disability and medical intervention. The Medical Education Unit formed the
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„Medical Humanities Group‟ (MHG) on 1st April 2009. Being one of the first medical institutes in India to start such a program, we are still evolving. The reason for its genesis was the belief that medical students in India are focused from an early age on science subjects; dissociation from the humanities stream results in an unbalanced world-view. The various activities under the Medical Humanities Group include 'Confluence' (lecture series), Street Theater by students of UCMS, SPIC-MACAY activities, poetry recitation, Theater of the Oppressed Workshop, Infinite ability (disability sub-group), Gang-Green (Environmental Group), and Comicos (Graphic Medicine Club). Students may choose to become part of any sub-group, or may volunteer for starting one (like History of Medicine, Ethics, Narrative Medicine etc.).
7.2.6 Theatre of the Oppressed
In order that trust and a strong relationship between the physician and the patient be established, it is not only necessary to promote greater understanding between the doctor and the patient but also provide enabling solutions where all stakeholders see themselves as a part of the larger society we all live in. Improvement in communication and hence greater caring will likely occur automatically if both the lay society and the physician community develop understanding about themselves. This awareness of oneself and one‟s relationship to the society we live is one aspect of human personality and development that Theatre of the Oppressed techniques enable.
A two-day workshop in theatre of the oppressed culminated in a Forum performance at the University College of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India. This was the first time that a Theatre of the Oppressed workshop was being conducted exclusively for medical students. The workshop and the benefits it had to offer were received with great enthusiasm.
7.2.7 Infinite Ability
Infinite Ability is an attempt to provide an insight into the experience of living and coping with impairment. It is about exploring disability through creativity. A new special-interest-group created within Medical Humanities Group of University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Delhi, India. The main purpose of the group is the promotion and coordination among Medical Persons with Disabilities (MPwD) by utilizing Medical Humanitarian approaches to focus on four competency-based learning objectives: Narrative Medicine/Graphic Medicine, Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Theatre of the Oppressed), Patient Care and Professionalism.
7.2.8 Gang-green
Gang-green is the environmental lobby of the Medical Humanities group. It proposes to disseminate awareness about environmental degradation and to initiate sustainable change.
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7.2.9 SPICMACAY at UCMS
The Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth (SPICMACAY) is a voluntary youth movement which promotes intangible aspects of Indian cultural heritage by promoting Indian classical music, classical dance, folk music, yoga, meditation, crafts and other aspects of Indian culture; it is a movement with chapters in over 300 towns all over the world. Some of the activities of SPICMACAY that have been organized in UCMS include "Save the tiger and may be also the Rudra-Veena" - Guest lecture by Dr. Kiran Seth, founder of SPICMACAY in 2015, SPICMACAY Lecture-Demonstration Bharatnatyam by Lavanya Ananth in February 2012, Mohan Veena Recital September 2011, Pather Panchali February2011, Kathak performance by Padamshree Shovana Narayan, to list a few.
7.2.10 Newsletter
COSMOS- The UCMS Newsletter The UCMS and GTBH launched the first issue of its newsletter 'COSMOS' on 2nd May 2011. The newsletter was launched with a vision to help the dissemination of various activities of the UCMS as well as to provide a forum for lively interaction on matters of contemporary relevance in the twin areas of health and medical education. The various developments of the college are shared from time to time through this newsletter. It is aimed at being an important instrument to benefit all those interested in the activities of this reputed and important Indian medical education institution. Copy of the COSMOS newsletter 2013 issue is attached (Annexure 7.6)
7.2.11 E-Journal
Research and Humanities in Medical Education (RHiME) The Medical Humanities Group, UCMS launched its flagship journal Research and Humanities in Medical Education (RHiME) in April 2014. RHiME is an open access, peer-reviewed, online journal devoted to the Humanities in Medical Education. It has been assigned ISSN (online) number 23500565. The stated aim of the journal is to encourage contributions from and discussion between teachers and students, doctors and patients, the sick and their care-providers, and between health policy makers and policy users. The Editorial Board invites authors to submit original work relating to Medical Education and Medical Humanities. The following types of articles are published: Invited Editorial, Original Article, Student Original Article, Review article: systematic critical assessment of literature/artwork/film/practice, Narrative Medicine [either in English or an Indian Vernacular language (with translation into English where available)], Perspective, Poetry and Fiction [either in English or an Indian Vernacular language (with translation into English where available)], History of
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Medicine, Chhayankan (Visual Art), Research Brief, Letter to the Editor, Announcements and News, Discover.
An Editorial article published in the journal RHiME is attached. (Annexure 7.7)
7.2.12 Department of Biostatistics & Medical Informatics
This Department was initially called Computer Centre and then later Division of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics. It was started in the year 1995 as an independent unit. It was upgraded as the full Department in the year 2005. The Department provides all biostatistics and computer related services to the institution. All kinds of biostatistical consultation, from the planning stage of the experiment to the analysis of data, are provided to the faculty and PhD students for research and, post-graduates for their theses. The thrust areas of research at DBMI are health indicators and health databases.
7.2.13 National Knowledge Network (NKN)
The NKN is a state-of-the-art multi-gigabit pan-India network, for providing a unified high speed network backbone to all knowledge related institutions in the country. The purpose of such a knowledge network goes to the very core of the country's quest for building quality institutions with requisite research facilities and creating a pool of highly trained professionals. The NKN will enable scientists, researchers and students from different backgrounds and diverse geographies to work closely for advancing human development in critical and emerging areas. UCMS is one of the first medical colleges in Delhi to join the NKN as a nodal institution. The computer network of UCMS is connected to the NKN.
7.2.14 Intra Mural Research Grant
Research is an integral part of development of Science and Medicine. In order to encourage post graduate students and young Faculty members to undertake minor/pilot research projects relevant to health sector, the college has launched a scheme of providing an Intra-Mural Research Grant (IMRG) to facilitate experimentation with novel ideas. A maximum amount of Rs.25,000/- for each proposal in one Financial Year is sanctioned under the Scheme. In the year 2011-12 a total of 52 IMRG projects have been sanctioned with a total sanctioned value of Rs. 9.99 lacs.
7.2.15 Hospital Infection Control Committee
The Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC) is involved in annual surveillance of environmental monitoring of all OT‟s and quality testing of water
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supply to the Hospital and Residential areas. It also undertakes outbreak investigation as a part of surveillance activity.
7.2.16 Problem based Learning
Some departments have started introducing a newer and probably more effective way of teaching in the form of problem based learning. In this the students are introduced to clinical scenario/case based on the topic the teacher intends the student to learn. It is important that the students are naïve to the topic. While trying to solve the problem in a group discussion the students identify the learning needs and go home and try to read about them. In the next session they come back and share the knowledge they have gathered amongst their peer group. The teacher acts as a facilitator and only guides the group. He/she does not give out any information to the student. At the end of each session the students give their feedback by filling up a well structured feedback form. This form self directed learning has been well accepted by the student as evident from the positive feedback given by the students at the end of each session. At present Physiology and Biochemistry departments are conducting PBL sessions regularly. There is a need of horizontal and vertical integration of PBL to make this more effective
7.2.17 Research Cell
The research cell of UCMS was constituted to facilitate research amongst faculty members and students. The Research cell is chaired by Prof Kiran Mishra. Three committees associated with the research cell are 1) Research Project Advisory Committee (RPAC), 2) Institutional Ethical Committee-Human Research (IEC-HR), and 3) Institutional Ethical Committee-Animal Research (IEC-AR). Functions The research cells deals with
a. Managing intramural and extramural research grants b. Helping the researcher in procuring instruments, chemicals and other
miscellaneous items needed for research activity. c. Organizing and facilitating meetings of the three associated committees
7.2.18 Skill laboratory
The college had the distinction of receiving a special grant of Rs. 50 lacs from the University Grants Commission (UGC) for setting up of a Skill Laboratory. The laboratory is used regularly by various teaching departments of the college for providing skill training programmes to various beneficiaries such as undergraduate students, interns, postgraduate students and senior resident doctors. The departments that have been providing skill training programmes
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using the facilities available in the skill laboratory include the departments of Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Anaesthesia, Orthopedics etc.
7.3 Best Practices
7.3.1 Give details of any two best practices that have contributed to better academic and administrative functioning of the institution.
7.3.1 Title of the First Practice –
Medical Education Unit (MEU) at UCMS, with an expanded scope
(a) Objective of the practice:
To work towards faculty development, research in medical education, development of a resource center, continuing medical education, policy development, developing systems of assessment, developing communication links, and developing and implementing instructional design. All these well set objectives are aimed at smoothening and enriching the campus learning experience of the medical student /doctor with the aim of enabling creation of well rounded doctors/professional well capable of the service of humanity.
(b) Context:
The Medical Council of India, by the MCI Regulations on Graduate Medical Education, 1997, made it mandatory for all medical colleges to establish Medical Education Units (MEUs) or departments, in order to enable faculty members to avail modern education technology for teaching. Towards this end UCMS established its Medical Education Unit, which has been working with zeal and commitment towards the stated goals. Over a period of time, it was realized that MCI‟s mandate for MEU‟s in medical colleges was limited to improving outcomes of professional teaching and learning but did not aid the student in any way in becoming a well rounded and good human being. Keeping this in mind the MEU at UCMS has taken up challenging issues that go well beyond the mandate by MCI, to strive for excellence at the institution in spheres of learning other than medical academics alone.
(c) Practice
The institution has developed a vibrant and active Medical Education Unit over the years of its existence. Several faculty members of the institution are directly involved in the daily activities of the MEU and, many more support wholeheartedly the various activities organized by the MEU as needed, from time to time. The Medical Education Unit organizes several workshops aimed at improving the teaching - learning skills at undergraduate, postgraduate and senior resident level as well as for faculty development. As one of its unique
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practice, training courses on educational principles have been organized for senior resident doctors, many of whom represent future faculty members, medical practitioners and researchers. One of the prime objectives of the MEU is to promote research in Medical Education. The MEU holds regular thesis protocol writing workshops for the first year MD/MD/MDS students and thesis writing workshops for the final year students. Another unique initiative under the aegis of the MEU is a multidisciplinary teaching-learning module on „injury prevention and control‟ for undergraduate students of the college, that is being regularly held annually for the benefit of each new batch. The Student Mentoring Program is also run by the MEU and provides a holistic support system to the new entrants in the medical college.
The Enabling Unit and the Equal Opportunity Cell of UCMS, function through active support and coordination by the MEU. MEU show its commitment towards this best practice of providing equal access to medical education and equal opportunities for students with disabilities.
The Medical Humanities Group formed by the MEU represents another innovative practice by the MEU UCMS. Various other activities of the MEU include 'Confluence' (lecture series), Street Theater by students of UCMS, SPIC-MACAY activities, poetry recitation, Theater of the Oppressed Workshop and Infinite ability (disability sub-group).
(d) Evidence of Success
The MEU has been diligently and regularly holding all its activities towards the achievement of its stated objectives. Information about all the activities, events, workshops being held by the MEU UCMS is made available on its own website www.medicaleducationunit.yolasite.com. The website is regularly updated with information about upcoming events and, in several cases, support material is made available for the beneficiaries, after a program is over, e.g. for thesis writing workshops. The MEU has had the pleasure of launching its flagship journal Research and Humanities in Medical Education (RHiME) which represents an effort towards ensuring development in the field of medical education and medical humanities not just in the institution but beyond it too.
7.3.2 Title of the Second Practice – Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU)
a) Goal:
i) To promote and facilitate research amongst Faculty and students of all departments. ii) To make state of the art research instruments and facilities available for all those who are interested in quality research.
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These two goals are largely derived from the institutional goal of encouraging and promoting the practice of top quality medical research amongst the students and faculty. The MEU and DBMI also contribute to this effort by orienting and helping plan relevant top quality biomedical research.
b) Context:
Most of the faculty members and students who had been oriented and trained in research with the help of efforts of MEU, were hesitant to plan and execute laboratory based research work of international standards, due to lack of essential high end instruments. It is always difficult to procure such costly instruments by individual researchers through funded projects. Therefore, with the help of a grant from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, a Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU) was established, to procure and maintain quality instruments, which will foreseeably enable the researchers of the institute to widen their horizon of research activity and realize their potential as researchers while also contributing significantly to the progress of medical science.
c) Practice
Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU)
A centralized Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU) was established with funding from Ministry of Health And Family welfare under the scheme of “Development of Infrastructure for Promotion of Health Research” as per letter no V.25011/570(i)/2010-HR. The total grant received was Rs. 6.25 Crores. Three spaces were identified in the college block and three Central Research Laboratories (CRLs) were established under the Scheme:
CRL I has the following instruments: HPLC, Gene Sequencer, Real time PCR, Gradient PCR. Flash Chromatography Gel Documentation system, Water purification system, Nanodrop.
CRL II has the following instruments: Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter, -80°C deep freezer, -40°C deep freezer, -20°C deep freezer, Thermostatic orbital shaker, Multimode reader, Elisa washer.
CRL III has the following instruments: Biosafety cabinet, Inverted Microscope, Microcentrifuge, CO2 incubator, Autoclave, Automated cell counter.
Technical Staff has been appointed on contractual basis to help with the experimental work of the researcher using this facility. They include two Research Scientists, two Lab Technicians and one Lab Assistant.
d) Evidence of Success
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Increasing numbers of the faculty members have successfully procured extramural research grants from various funding agencies and are making optimum use of the instruments. There has been a steady and considerable increase in research grants and publications over the past few years
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