Aster MIMS, Calicut launches International Emergency Medicine Training FRCEM+MBA Prog

Post the two years, medical students would have access to district and tertiary hospitals in the UK for the next three years

Aster MIMS Hospital, Calicut has launched Indo-UK 2+3-year International Emergency Medicine Training Program, in association with one of the most globally recognised emergency medicine courses at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, a reputed medical university in England.

Under the aegis of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, the 5-year FRCEM training programme is designed, mentored, monitored, and delivered by BAPIO (British Association of Physicians Indian Origin) and BTA (British Training Academy). Aster Hospitals are accredited by the BTA for Indo-UK Training Programs. The programme (2+3 years) which is open to MBBS graduates only, constitutes course-related study facilities that are available at Aster Hospitals in India for the initial two years. Post the two years, medical students would have access to district and tertiary hospitals in the UK for the next three years.

Students will receive a FRCEM degree upon completion of their studies. The degree is recognised globally as well as by the NMC (National Medical Commission) of India. The program will further bestow the students with excellent employment opportunities in India and abroad. The candidates will also hold an MBA degree from the University of South Wales in addition to the medical degree which will help them enhance their overall knowledge and explore other career opportunities.

The inauguration ceremony was held at Aster MIMS, Calicut, where Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman & MD, Aster DM Healthcare officiated the inauguration of the programme. Dr Parag Singhal (Executive Director BTA and Chair of Indo-UK Programmes), Dr Tamorish Kole (Founder, Course Director), Farhan Yasin (Regional Director, Aster Oman & Kerala Cluster) Dr Venugopalan P P (Director & Lead Consultant Emergency Medicine & Programme Director), Dr Hamsa (Sr Consultant, General Medicine & Whole Time Director), Dr Abraham Mammen (CMS) and Dr Ramesh Bhasi (Sr Consultant & Head Rheumatology and Director DNB Programme) were also present during the inauguration.