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Introduction
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, a proud member of the prestigious Symbiosis International University has conceptualized & implemented a group of professional up-gradation programs meant to equip future healthcare professionals with the appropriate tools in order to survive this age of fierce competition and specialization. Besides having excellent faculty for the didactic component, "hands on" practical training for all programs is provided at leading tertiary care hospitals of the city. The SIHS encourages a symbiosis of thought, word and action of all such professionals who would address the all important issue of health in its totality. Through its unique, innovative, career oriented programs, SIHS plans to raise a cadre of professionals who would ensure delivery of optimum health care services.
Vision
To become an internationally renowned institute which would offer contemporary, need based academic programmes suited to the ever changing & ever expanding horizon of the health care sector.
Mission
To foster relevant & pertinent knowledge in all domains of health through an interdisciplinary approach.
Achievements
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) has gained many laurels during the past years. To quote a few: SIHS has established a formal partnership with the Georgia State University (GSU), USA to promulgate co-operation between the institutions to promote education, research, intercultural competence and understanding. The Post Graduate Diploma in Emergency Medical Services (PGDEMS) programme is recognized by the Los Angeles Paramedic Training Institute, USA. The American Heart Association (AHA), USA has conferred upon the institute, the coveted title of an International Training Organization (ITO). It is also a recognized 'Chapter' of the International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Organization, USA. This is recognized by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), USA. SIHS is currently training Army Medical Corps personnel in various programmes for Laboratory Assistants, X-Ray Assistants, Special Treatment Assistants (Skin), Psychiatric Nursing Assistant. SIHS has also extended the training programmes in Medical Technology to corporates such as Apollo, Ahmadabad. As a constituent of the SIU, SIHS is beneficiary of the various MOUs signed between SIU & various national and international academic institutions.
STUDENT FACILITIES
Healthcare Facilities Symbiosis Centre of Health Care (SCHC) is the in-house Health Care unit exclusive to the staff and students of the various institutes of Symbiosis. SCHC has a team of specialist doctors who conduct the compulsory annual checkup. Outpatient treatment is provided to the students by the medical officers of SCHC. The centre also arranges seminars & health education workshops.
Each student is insured under Medi - Claim and Road Traffic Accident Policy. A copy of the policy document is available with the Registrar / Office Superintendent. For further details regarding the benefits of the policy, the student should contact the SCHC.
Fitness Facilities
SCHC provides an in-house, modern, health and fitness centre with a view to facilitate a holistic development of mind and body for an all round development of our students at each Symbiosis campus. Training facilities for strength, endurance, flexibility and cardio vascular fitness including Yoga and Meditation is provided in customized capsules suited to the unique requirements of the student population in confirmation with their academic curriculum.
The centre thus provides preventive, promotive and curative healthcare services with a view to ensure positive health in all members of the Symbiosis family.
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Infrastructure
SIHS boasts of state-of-the-art infrastructure for its students. All these facilities go a long way in ensuring productive campus life and provide a perfect ambience for academic pursuits.
Library
SIHS has a splendid learning resource centre with over 18,000 books, reports, journals, periodicals, CDs and video cassettes.
IT infrastructure & Resources
Computer Lab :
The Computer Lab, with broadband connectivity to the Internet and Intranet, boasts of 120 Pentiums with exclusive lease lines.
Wi - Fi campus :
Students at SIHS are privy to a Wi-Fi campus. The Wi-Fi campus enables the students to get on-line anywhere on campus without the hassle of wires and plug-ins. The campus, truly, is the high tech face of the new-age SIHS.
Classrooms : All lecture classrooms are well ventilated and equipped with the latest audiovisual facilities.
Auditorium :
The in-house facilities include a 600-seater modern auditorium and a modern conference hall located at Symbiosis Vishwabhavan.
Mess and Cafeteria :
SIHS has a splendid learning resource centre with over 18,000 books, reports, journals, periodicals, CDs and video cassettes.
Computer Lab
The Computer Lab, with broadband connectivity to the Internet and Intranet, boasts of 120 Pentiums with exclusive lease lines.
Wi - Fi campus
Students at SIHS are privy to a Wi - Fi campus. The Wi - Fi campus enables the students to get on - line anywhere on campus without the hassle of wires and plug - ins. The campus, truly, is the high tech face of the new - age SIHS.
Classrooms
All lecture classrooms are well ventilated and equipped with the latest audiovisual facilities.
Auditorium
The in-house facilities include a 600 - seater modern auditorium and a modern conference hall located at Symbiosis Vishwabhavan.
Mess and Cafeteria
An all day Mess and Cafeteria ensures refreshments for busy minds.
Accommodation
For outstation students (Ladies& Gents) accommodation can be arranged at Symbiosis Hostel on first come first serve basis.
Career Counseling and Placement Cell
SIHS Placement Cell will assist students to obtain employment in respective industries in the healthcare domains.
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Programme offered:
The world over, there has been a paradigm shift from curative to preventive and promotive health care. As technology advances and better investigative and treatment options are introduced, the need for professionals equipped to handle newer diagnostic modalities are on the rise. The ever changing & ever expanding horizon of the health care sector demands formal training programmes in all its allied areas. The diagnostics sector, today is witnessing a tremendous growth in terms of volume and sophistication. With increasing advances and super specialization, the scope for tomorrow's technologists does not remain limited to just routine tests. Advanced complex instrumentation & equipment require technocrats not only to operate but also to care & maintain them as well. These experts have to possess a strong scientific foundation & be able to perform at a much higher level than the traditionally trained technicians of the past.
MARKET NEED & CAREER POTENTIAL:
Well trained technocrats with a strong scientific foundation make Medical Technology a challenging and rewarding career. The demand for professionals who can provide diagnostic and therapeutic service has been growing at a much faster pace than the number being trained every year. Students can pick up global careers in hospitals, healthcare & diagnostic sectors, research and as application specialists in equipment organizations from the very day they complete the programme successfully.
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
SPECIALIZATIONS
The programme offers specializations in the following areas
1. Cardiac Care Technology:
The Cardiac Care Technologist is responsible for direct and indirect patient care, haemo-dynamic monitoring, equipment set up and operation. They assist the physician during cardiac procedures and assume responsibility for completion of other cardiac lab functions as assigned.
2. Respiratory Therapy:
The Respiratory Therapist is a key member of the medical team, specializing in diagnostics, treatments and procedures in the care of patients with respiratory problems. They evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.
3. Dialysis Technology:
Dialysis Technologists operate machines that remove waste and excess fluids from the blood of patients whose kidneys can no longer carry out those functions satisfactorily. The programme is designed to provide competencies & technical skills necessary in the field of dialysis.
4. Imaging Sciences Technology:
Imaging Sciences Technologists are health professionals who facilitate diagnosis and management through the creation of medical imaging modalities like X-ray, Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance and Computed Tomography.
5. Clinical Lab. Technology:
Clinical Lab. Technology is concerned with the analysis of biological specimens to support diagnosis and treatment of disease. Laboratory Technologists perform a full range of laboratory tests, the information of which influences the medical treatment a patient will receive.
6. Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology:
The Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technologist is responsible for direct and indirect patient care, equipment set up, Pre, Intra & Post operative procedures.
Medium of Instruction:
The medium of Instruction for all the courses shall be English.
Academics, training and placement associates for SIHS:
Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital
Anandpur Charitable Trust’s Diagnostic Centre
Anita Medical System
Apollo Jehangir Hospital
Armed Forces Medical College
Baxter India Ltd.
Chest Research Foundation
Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital
Georgia State University, USA
Goyal Diagnostic Centre
Janakalyan Blood Bank
Johnson and Johnson
Macquet Medical India Pvt. Ltd.
Manipal Cure & Care
Metropolis Laboratories (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Mihir MRI / CT Scan Centre
MMF – Ratna & Joshi Hospitals
Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute of Cardiology
National Accreditation Board for Hospital & Health care Providers
National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories
National AIDS Research Institute
NC Ambekar Dialysis Clinic
Newport Medical, USA
Niramaya Hospital
Oyster & Pearl Hospital
Poona Hospital & Research Centre
Ruby Hall Clinic
Sancheti Hospital
Siemans Ltd. (Medical Solutions Division)
SPECT Lab
Thyrocare Technologies Ltd.
Others ……
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Eligibility::
Std. XII Pass with any two of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Mathematics OR equivalent as decided by competent authority.
Working Professionals:
For the candidates who have educational qualification and work experience in above mentioned specializations, admissions will be given directly to 2nd year subject to approval of the SIU.
Selection Procedure:
Based on marks in XII Std. Science / Equivalent examination followed by personal interview.
Symbiosis Entrance Test Examination (SET) score is preferred.
INTAKE:
120 students
Reservations as per Symbiosis International University norms.
DURATION: 3 years, fulltime
APPLICATION DIRECTLY TO SIHS (after closure of SET registration)
The Prospectus is available at SIHS on payment of Rs.500 by cash or Rs.600/- by post.
Registration Fees for SIHS is Rs. 1000/-.Payment to be made in CASH or by Demand Draft. DD to be drawn in favor of 'Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS)', payable at Pune. Kindly mention in capital, your complete name, postal address (with salient landmark) & pin code on reverse of DD & post it to Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Senapati Bapat Road, Pune - 411004. Fill in the form and submit the completed form along with all requisite certificates & documents (as applicable).
Candidates should submit the prescribed application form duly completed along with attested photocopies of requisite documents.
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Reservation of seats:
Reservations as per Symbiosis International University norms.
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Important Date:
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| Last date of submission of filled application form |
31st July'2011 |
| Programme commencement |
18th August'2011 |
| Payment of 1st installment |
At the time of admission. |
| Last date for payment of 2nd installment |
15th October'2011 |
| Last date for payment of 3rd installment |
31st December'2011 |
| Convocation |
November/December (As per SIU schedule). |
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*These are tentative dates, subject to change. For regular updates, please log on www.sihspune.org |
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Contact us:
SYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES (SIHS)
A Constituent of Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune.
Senapati Bapat Road, Pune -411004,
Tel.: +91 -020 -25658012 (Ext No. 511, 513 & 519)
E-mail: medtech@sihspune.org
Website: www.sihspune.org
Contact Person:
Dr Sammita Jadhav,
Head, Medical Technology,
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS)
Senapati Bapat Road, Pune -411004
Tel: +91 -020 -25658012
E-mail: medtech@sihspune.org
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