AIIMS

All-India Institute of Medical Sciences was established as an institution of national importance by an Act of Parliament with the objects to develop patterns of teaching in Undergraduate and Post-graduate Medical Education in all its branches so as to demonstrate a high standard of Medical Education in India; to bring together in one place educational facilities of the highest order for the training of personnel in all important branches of health activity; and to attain self-sufficiency in Post-graduate Medical Education.

The Institute has comprehensive facilities for teaching, research and patient-care. As provided in the Act, AIIMS conducts teaching programs in medical and para-medical courses both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and awards its own degrees. Teaching and research are conducted in 42 disciplines. In the field of medical research AIIMS is the lead, having more than 600 research publications by its faculty and researchers in a year. AIIMS also runs a College of Nursing and trains students for B.Sc.(Hons.) Nursing post-certificate) degrees.

Objectives of AIIMS

* To develop a pattern of teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education in all its branches so as to demonstrate high standard of medical education to all medical colleges and other allied institutions in India.
* To bring together in one place educational facilities of the highest order for the training of the personnel in all important branches of the health activity.
* To attain self sufficiency in postgraduate in medical education.

Functions of AIIMS

* Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in medical and related physical biological sciences.
* Nursing and dental education
*Innovations in education.
*Producing medical teachers for the country.
*Research in medical and related sciences.
*Health care : preventive, promotive and curative; primary, secondary & tertiary.
*Community based teaching and research.

* Postgraduate Courses (PG)

MBBS M.D/M.S/M.D.S
B.Sc Nursing (post Certificate) M.Ch. (5 year course)
B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing M.Sc.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Opthalmic Techniques
B.Sc. (Hons.)Medical Technology in Radiography
B.Sc. (Hons.) Speech & Hearing
B.Sc. (Hons.) Human Biology

(A) SHORT-TERM TRAINING UPTO PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS

Training will be provided to the candidates sponsored by the Government/Autonomous Bodies or Institutions/Public
Health Sector Organizations/MCI/DCI/NCI approved medical/Dental/Nursing colleges and Government/Defence
Services.

(B) SHORT-TERM TRAINING UPTO THE PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS TO THE FOREIGN NATIONALS CANDIDATES

The short-term training may be provided to the foreign national candidates sponsored by the foreign
Government/Autonomous Bodies/Medical Institutions duly recommended by the Dean or any other competent authority
of the concerned College/University/Institution. A fee of US $ 200 per month will be charged from the foreign national
Candidates. There will be no financial obligations on the part of the Institute/Govt. of India. No accommodation etc. will
be provided to the trainees. If the foreign nationals want hands on training, approval of MCI is necessary.

(C) LONG-TERM TRAINING SIX MONTHS TO TWO YEARS

This training will be provided to the candidates sponsored by the Government of India/Semi-Government/Autonomous Bodies/Institutions/Public Sector Organizations/ Public Defence Services only. The long-term training is not allowed to the private practitioners/NGOs.

The persons with postgraduate degree and working on regular basis will be given preference.

i) Fee:- A fee of Rs.1,000/- per month will be charged from the trainees (Indian citizens) and a fee of Indian Rupees equivalent to US $200 will be charged from the foreign nationals/citizens. However, the candidates sponsored by the Defence Services only will not be charged any fee.

ii) At a given time the number of long-term/short-term trainees in a particular department should not exceed 50% of the sanctioned strength of faculty of that department.

iii) The foreign nationals/citizens trainees will be treated as an Observer and not allowed hands on training without prior permission of the Medical Council of India. If the foreign national trainees wants hands on training then the approval of the MCI is necessary.

(D) VISITING PROFESSORSHIP/VISITING FACULTY/VISITING FELLOW

The faculty member/senior consultants, either Indian citizen or foreign nationals, only from recognized medical colleges/Institutions/hospitals may be accepted as Visiting Fellows/Professorship/Faculty without any fee charges. The duration of their visit at AIIMS should not exceed more than 3 months at a time. The foreign nationals will be taken as observers and will not be allowed hands on clinical training without the prior permission of MCI. The Guest House accommodation will be provided, if the same is available on the usual payment basis. No financial obligation would devolve on the part of the Institute.

All such requests for visiting professorship/visiting faculty/visiting fellow shall be entertained, if the candidates are sponsored by their Medical Colleges/Institutions.

ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
ANSARI NAGAR, NEW DELHI – 110 029, INDIA

ELECTIVE TRAINING FOR UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS AT AIIMS

A student desirous of doing elective at this Institute is required to furnish the information on the prescribed application.
It is mandatory to seek the approval of the Government of India, and the Medical Council of India before permitting any
foreign national for elective training at this Institute. Please note that this Institute imparts elective training only to
undergraduate MBBS and Dental students. The maximum period of elective training, is three months.

In the forwarding note/letter a student has to give the information about the source of financial assistance for travel, boarding,
lodging and local expenses. The Institute does not provide any financial assistance. We may be able to make a candidate’s
training more interesting and convenient, if he/she indicates the departments of posting, Rural posting, in advance.
(For Rural posting we can accept students from January to June, only).

In addition to daily use articles, a candidate has to bring an apron (while coat) with him/her when he/she comes here for
elective training.In case a candidate is interested to do his/her elective posting in Rural areas, he/she is advised to bring a sleeping bag alongwith.

Due to shortage of Hostel accommodation, it will not be possible for us to provide accommodation in our hostels in the campus.

As per the Institute rules, you are requested to send a bank draft for US $ 125 alongwith your request out of which a sum of
Rs.500/- will be sent to the M.C.I. by the Institute. The draft be drawn on State Bank of India, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi and
should be in the name of DIRECTOR AIIMS.

Please apply for permission giving atleast a time-gap of one months before the actual start of elective training.

It is advised to start for training only on receiving the confirmation.

Academic Section
AIIMS

Email : academic@aiims.ac.in
: subdeana@aiims.ac.in

APPLICATION FORM FOR ELECTIVE TRAINING AT AIIMS

1. Name of the candidate
(in full and in Block capital
letters) with address in the
Native country.

2. Nationality

3. Father’s Name

4. Date and Place of Birth Attested by Dean

5. Passport No. Date and Place of issue
(Please attach four Photo-copies)

6 Address for communication

7 Applicant’s likely address in India during stay.

8 Name & Address of the college/ University
where studying.

9 Years of admission in the college

10 Year in which studying.

11 Examinations, he/she has passed

12 Type of Elective Training the Candidate
desired to do specify the Discipline/deptt.
In which training is required.

13 Appropriate period of elective training in India.
(Please specify date, month and year also).

14 What is it that he/she expects in Elective
training in India?

15 A reference letter from the Dean, Medical College
/University of The applicant sponsoring/ Permitting .
The candidate to do elective at the AIIMS, New Delhi
(Please attach one original With three photocopies).

16. Have you taken the minimum time
to reach the stage of the course,
if not, please explain.

17.Any other relevant information on the subject.

Signature of the candidate
with the date, month, year.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110 029

Training in Electron Microscopy for (1) Scientific Investigators and
(2) Laboratory/Technical Staff

1. Scientific Investigators’ Training Programme

The training course offers comprehensive laboratory training on the specimen preparation, imaging and analysis techniques related to SEM, TEM and IEM. The course offers a unique curriculum of classroom lectures by experienced scientists and laboratory practical in a small group setting with opportunity to interact with and discuss daily topics with instructors in a relaxed atmosphere.

Eligibility: Ph.D/MD or M.Sc. Degree with 2-3 years of research experience. The applicant should state clearly the nature of the research project in which he/she is involved (in 200 words) and why training in Electron Microscopy is necessary for pursuing further research. Candidates seeking direct admission to Advanced Course should have 2-3 years of research experience in Electron Microscopy [supported by publication(s)]. However, all candidates seeking admission to Basic Course will be considered eligible for the Advanced Course. The advanced course will consist of (a) Immunoelectron microscopic techniques (b) Cryo-technique (c) Tracer technique and (d) Microwave technique.

2. Laboratory Technicians’ Training Programme

In this short course, training is imparted in the basic maintenance and operation of electron microscopes and other ancillary equipment. Candidates are also exposed to techniques of sample preparation, ultrathin sectioning and grid preparation for TEM and sample preparation, critical point drying and sputter coating for SEM and photomicrography.

Eligibility: B.Sc. Degree and/or Diploma in MLT with minimum of 2 years experience in light microscopy.

3. Summer Training for Laboratory/Technical Staff

This 6-week course is specially designed to train E.M. laboratory support staff to be well versed in specimen preparation, operation and maintenance of TEM and SEM, digital imaging and photomicrography.

Eligibility: Laboratory/Technical Personnel from Institutions having some E.M. work experience or have undergone E.M. training for technical personnel at AIIMS.
Dates for Training Programmes

Scientific Investigators Training Programme: 30th October to 18th November, 2006, which consists of:
Part I : Basic Course : 30th October to 11th November, 2006 (Course fee Rs.2500/-)
Part II: Advanced Course : 13st to 18th November, 2006 (Course fee Rs.2500/-).

Laboratory Technicians’ Training Programme: 12th to 24th February, 2007 (Course fee Rs.2000/-)
Summer Training for Laboratory/Technical Staff: 15th May to 30th June, 2007 (Course fee Rs.5,000).
NOTE : COURSE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE BOARDING & LODGING. IT IS REQUIRED TO BE ARRANGED BY THE CANDIDATES THEMSELVES

Those interested may apply as per the details given below:

Application on plain paper with attested passport size photograph giving the following : (1) Name (2) Age (3) Postal Address (Fax Number, if available) (4) Sex (5) Educational Qualification (6) Year of passing (7) Marks obtained (8) Whether in permanent/temporary job (9) Letter of recommendation from the present employer, should reach the Officer-in-Charge, Electron Microscope Facility, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, New Delhi-110 029, latest by August 30th, 2006.
(Fax : 26588663; 26588995).