Allergy and Immunology Options in India and Abroad

Allergy training options in India

 

Diploma in Allergy and Asthma, CMC, Vellore

https://www.cmch-vellore.edu/SITES/DAA/main.html – Application Form – Link Eligibility – 1) Specialists with an MD degree or DNB or PG diploma in TB & Chest / Respiratory diseases/ Paediatrics / General medicine and MS in ENT are eligible to apply. 2) A limited number of candidates with an MBBS qualification, with a proven track record of academic practice in allergy and asthma of at least 5 year duration may be considered, at the discretion of the selection committee. These candidates should substantiate their experience when they apply. Contact – Correspondence address: DR. D.J.CHRISTOPHER , COURSE DIRECTOR, DEPT. OF PULMONARY MEDICINE, CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, IDA SCUDDER ROAD, VELLORE-632004, TAMILNADU, INDIA. Email Address: daacmc@gmail.com

 

Diploma in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma , Sri Gangaram Hospital , Delhi

http://www.pacesgrh.com/working-here/diploma-in-pediatric-allergy- http://www.pacesgrh.com/ Prospectus – http://www.pacesgrh.com/conferences-and-workshops/upcoming-conference Postal Address: Dr. Neeraj Gupta, DPAA course Director, Pediatric Reception, Ward 6, Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Child Health, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi – 110060 (INDIA) Or Email to – pace@sgrh.com Send your queries to: pace@sgrh.com

Advance courses on Diagnosis of Allergy and Immunotherapy- Under Dr Anand Pendukar

• Dr. Pendakur Anand.
• Course Director,
• Raintree Hall, Rhenius Street
• Richmond Town, Bangalore – 560025.
• E-mail : pendakur.anand@gmail.com

 

Memberships in Allergy and Immunology

1. Indian College of Allergy Asthma and Applied immunology (www.icaai.net)
2. Indian Academy of Allergy
3. Allergy Asthma Network of India http://www.aani.in/
4. European Academy of Allergy Asthma and Clinical Immunology  www.eaaci.org ( Membership is FREE for < 35 years, > 35 yrs 150 E)

Allergy training options abroad

1. EAACI   junior membership provides travel grant for Selected papers
2. EAACI fellowship applications
3. USA – Observership under AAAACI , Fellowships for Pediatric and Internal Medicine specialties
4. London Imperial College
5. National university of Singapore

Setting Allergy Clinic and Cost

• Skin Prick Allergy Test  kit
• Refrigerator
• Crash cart
• Nebulizer
• Audio visual for counselling
• Skin Prick Allergy test Kit- ~Rs 30,000(Indian kit ) 1,00,000 Imported kit
• Refrigerator  – Rs12,000
• Oxygen cylinder and Nebulizing machine ~Rs 15,000

TOTAL  approx. Rs  60,000( with Indian kit ) 1.2 L with imported  kit + Pulmonary Function Test

What is the future scope ?

1. Collaborate with Pulmonology and Pediatricians for Comprehensive Allergy Practice
2. Nasal FeNO
3. Era of Precise , Personalized and Phenotype based medicine
4. Biologicals
5. Scope for research

Excerpts from What Next After ENT Episode 1 Allergy and Immunology by Dr Gayatri Pandit

www.samarthentandallergy.com