The Kozhikode District Co-Operative Hospital (KDCH) is an award-winning multispecialty hospital in the cooperative sector committed to provide quality health care to the people of Kerala at an affordable cost. In our relentless effort to provide quality care, we have deemed Medical Education to be of prime importance and has been committed to provide quality Medical Education by running recognized courses in various specialities. Since 2004, the KDCH School of Nursing has been graduating highly trained nurses under the guidance of eminent faculty. In 2021, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), New Delhi has accredited the Kozhikode District Co-Operative Hospital with 2 seats in DNB General Medicine, 2 seats in DNB Orthopaedics (1 – DNB Post MBBS & 1 – DNB Post Diploma), 2 seats in DNB Emergency Medicine and 1 seat in DNB Gastroenterology. Our Mission is to educate and inspire a diverse group of leaders in medicine and science who will improve human health through discovery, innovation, education, and the delivery of outstanding patient-centered care.
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Motto
"Committed Care Quality Education"
Mission
We have formed this institution with the sole intention of excelling our students in the health care service and serving the mankind in a noble way. We seek to direct the students in a systematized approach towards their profession and to make them positively influence the community. We will provide the students with the skills needed to make an appropriate decision contributing to the lifelong wellness of the people. We are striving to serve the community by ensuring equal access to all without of any bias.
Vision
Our vision is to render continuously evolving academics which reflects current research and utilize advanced technology. We seek to maintain gold standard in the health care system and advance our commitmentsto excellence in a disciplinedandwell organized manner. We aspire to bring about an overall positive change in the health care system and provide knowledge in respectto people's healththroughout allstages.
DNB Program
DrNB GASTROENTEROLOGY
Details
| Number of Seats | 1 |
| Number of patient beds | 30 |
| Average out-patient load | 20000 / year |
| Average in-patient load | 20000 / year |
| Average no.of procedures | 6000 |
Faculty
| Dr. K.Vinayachandran Nair MD,DM,FACG | Senior Consultant |
| Dr. Adarsh Rajendran.P MD,DM,ESEGH(UK) | Senior Consultant |
| Dr. Shemin Shah.A MD,DM | Senior Consultant |
DNB General Medicine
Details
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Number of patient beds | 60 |
| Average out-patient load | 26,000 / year |
| Average in-patient load – | 2200 / year |
Faculty
| Dr Arun Sivasankar MD | Senior Consultant |
| Dr Sudheer M MD | Senior Consultant |
Non-Faculty Doctors in the Department
| Dr Ranjith S | Consultant |
| Dr Akhil Raghavan | Consultant |
| Dr Shilpa M Manuel | Consultant |
| Dr Reeta James | Consultant |
DNB Orthopaedics
Details
| Number of seats | 1 DNB Post MBBS and 1 DNB Post Diploma |
| Number of patient beds | 100 |
| Average out-patient load | 36,000 / year |
| Average in-patient load | 2500 / year |
| Average no: of major surgeries | 3275 / year |
| Average no: of minor surgeries | 6475 / year |
Faculty
| Dr Shyam Prasad D ORTHO, MS, DNB, MNAMS | Senior Consultant |
| Dr Salvin E John D ORTHO, DNB. | Senior Consultant |
Non-Faculty Doctors in the Department
| Dr C K Narayanankutty Panicker | Senior Consultant |
| Dr Krishnakumar C M | Senior Consultant |
| Dr Reju V K | Senior Consultant |
| Dr Sujith Rao | Consultant Spine Surgeon |
| Dr Anees M | Consultant |
| Dr Jipin Gopy | Consultant |
| Dr Abdu Raheem T P | Consultant |
DNB Emergency Medicine
Faculty
| Dr Midhun Mohan.M | Senior Consultant & HOD |
| Dr Rakesh Narayan | Senior Consultant |
Non-Faculty Doctors in the Department
| Dr Dipin Dinesh | Consultant |
| Dr Hafsa Khalid | Consultant |
| Dr Rubiya C P | Consultant |
| Dr Mohammed Ajmal N | Consultant |
Admission
"The selection of candidates for the NBEMS courses shall be through the Centralized Merit Based Counseling. Details of conduct of counseling, eligibility, schedule, seat matrix, venue, fee, procedure etc. are notified time to time on NBEMS website. There is no other admission methodology except that prescribed by NBEMS."
NBEMS Program Coordinator / SPoC of the Hospital
Dr Midhun Mohan N (HOD, Emergency Medicine)
Facilities
Library
Air-conditioned library with all the necessary textbooks, national and international journals (both online & hard copies); and internet access will be open to the residents from 8am to 8pm.
Lecture Hall
Lecture Hall capable of accommodating 30 people with all the necessary audio-visual aids for power point presentations, seminars, and demonstrations.
Skill training & Simulation based Learning
Simulation based learning is an integral part of residency training program to ensure adequate skill acquirement, scenario exposure, psychological preparation, and patient safety. Residents will get exposure to in-situ simulation training using manikins in basic and advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, advanced trauma life support, airway management, mechanical ventilation and point of care ultrasonography.
Grievance Redressal Committee:
Any grievance related to NBEMS training shall be attended by this committee. However, if the complainant is not satisfied with the decision of the hospital Grievance Redressal Committee, such matters along with minutes of the meeting(s) of Grievance Redressal Committee of the concerned accredited hospital shall be forwarded to NBEMS for further adjudication in the matter.
Committee
| S.No | Members | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Abdul Latheef | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr Sudheer M (HOD, General Medicine) Member | Member |
| 3 | Dr C.K.N Panicker (HOD, Orthopedics) | Member |
| 4 | Dr Arun Sivasankar (Medical Superintendent) | Member |
| 5 | Dr Midhun Mohan N (NBEMS Program Coordinator) | Member |
| 6 | Representative of NBEMS trainees | Member |
| 7 | Professor at a Govt. Medical College | Member |
Diploma In Endoscopic Technology (DET)
| Name of Course | Duration | No of seats | eligibility | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govt | Mgt | ||||
| Diploma in Endoscopic Technology (DET) | 2 1/2 years | 3 | 2 |
Plus Two science with Minimum 50% marks in physics, chemistry & Biology (put together) |
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Details of Tuition Fees and Special Fees
| Sl No | Particulars | I year | II year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition Fee | 55000 | 55000 |
| 2 | Special Fee | 10000 | 7500 |
Caution Deposit: 1000
Note:-
- Hostel fee also to be remitted at the time of admission
- Fee for uniform, text book, health insurance, PTA & college union, Transportation etc. shall be remitted by the candidate as and when notified
- The Caution Deposit will be refunded after the completion of the Course without interest after deducting the amount towards damages and loss sustained, if any, from the part of the student concerned, on production of original Receipt.
Eligibility for admission
1. Academic
Candidates who have passed the Higher Secondary Examination of Board of Higher Secondary Education of Kerala or equivalent examination recognized by any of the Universities in the state of Kerala with 40% marks in physics, chemistry and biology put together are eligible for admission (for SC/ST 35% marks)
2. Age
The student should have 17 years of age as on 31st December of the admission year.
SELECTION AND ADMISSION
- 1. Selection of the candidates for management quota will be done from among the candidates who have only successfully applied in the institution website, based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination under rank list put up by the management.
- 2. The Selected candidates will be informed via mobile calls and e- mail regarding the date and time of their interview for the admission into the course.
- 3. The candidates must compulsorily produce the following documents in original at the time of their interview to the admission.
- Hard copy of the application form
- S.S.L.C.
- Plus two mark list
- 4 Passport size photograph
- Transfer certificate
- Course and Conduct Certificate issued by the head of educational institution last attended.
- 4. The fact that candidates have been called for interview does not confer on him/her any claim for selection into the course.
- 5. If any candidate who is provisionally selected, fails to report to the Principal on or before the specified time and date, his/her selection stands automatically cancelled without any further information, and the seat will be given to the next eligible person in the rank list.
- 6. The Institute will not be responsible if the selected candidate has given an invalid contact number or e-mail and also if the selected candidate does not respond to the interview calls and e-mail.
- 7. The students shall pay the fee in full of the first year of the course at the time of admission.
Tuition fees for Paramedical Diploma Courses as per the norm of Govt. of Kerala
- Fee for uniform, text book, health insurance, PTA & college union etc. shall be remitted by the candidate as and when notified
- The Caution Deposit will be refunded after the completion of the Course without interest after deducting the amount towards damages and loss sustained, if any, from the part of the student concerned, on production of original Receipt.
Use of mobile phones
- Usage of Mobile phones by the students are strictly prohibited in the college/hospital campus. Any violation of the prohibition will lead to stringent disciplinary action by the college management.
- All the students who are selected should obey the rules and regulations of the institution without fail.
- Students should attend the college and the clinical postings with the prescribed uniform along with the ID card.
Boys: Should trim their hair and beard. They should appear neatly in the college and hospital premises.
Girls: Should tie their hair neatly and dress decently.
OTHER ITEMS
- 1. No request for the change of date of interview/ allotment process/ enquiries with regard to the date of declaration of results will be entertained.
- 2. Any other items not specifically covered in this prospectus will be decided by the undersigned and the decision will be final.
Nursing School
The Kozhikode District Co-Operative Hospital got permission to start the School Of
Nursing from Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council after the meeting called by the
Registrar on 12/12/2003. The Order was issued on 17th Dec 2003 (Order No:G4545/03/NC
dated 17/12/2003). The School of Nursing started functioning with the full strength
of
faculties in the 4th floor of KDCH, with the strength of 20 selected candidates on
28/01/2004. On may 3rd 2004, the first batch student’s lamp lighting was conducted.
In the Month Of August 2004-05, Indian Nursing Council(INC) Inspection was held and
got
sanctioned Order for 20 seats. After the seat enhancement INC Inspection we have
currently 30 approved seats. The School Of Nursing began functioning in January
28th,
2004 with a yearly intake of 20 students which has now been extended to 30 seats. We
have formed a well-defined PTA Unit as per the recommendations from the Kerala
Nurses
And Midwives Council. It consists of the PTA President, Vice President, Secretary,
Joint
Secretary, Treasurer and 5 executive members. We also have a excellent and dynamic
SNA
Unit with one SNA advisor and five executive members. They have organized and
participated in various cultural programmes and sports events held at School And
Zonal
Levels. Our school is on its road to success with the kind co-operation and support
rendered by our management, various departments functioning under KDCH, faculty and
our
active students.
CMeS
Continuing Medical Education (CMEs) has an important role in updating medical knowledge of clinicians to ensure standard of care treatment to the patients. KDCH has been organizing high quality annual CMEs named ‘SANJEEVANI’ with this vision.
Observership Program
We have been offering observership programs for undergraduates and post-graduates who are undergoing or have undergone training from medical institutes in India and other countries. Till now, more than hundred students seeking clinical exposure and medical knowledge from experts, have utilized this program and we are extremely happy to continue this contribution in the field of medical education.
A healthy tomorrow
starts today
From preventive health checkups to advanced treatments
we offer a full range of medical services using the latest technology and best practices in patient care.
