Inviting Applications for Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship till April 30th 2025
Metro Centre for Respiratory Diseases (MCRD)
Fellowship Program in Interventional Pulmonology & Critical Care at MCRD, Noida
The Metro Centre for Respiratory Diseases (MCRD), Noida, under PACS (Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine), offers a one-year Fellowship Program designed to provide comprehensive and hands-on training in Interventional Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine. This specialized program aims to develop expertise in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary procedures while ensuring excellence in the management of complex respiratory conditions.
Selection Process:
Admission to this prestigious program is based on a competitive interview process, ensuring that only the most dedicated and skilled candidates are selected.
Stipend : Rs 1.25Lakh Per Month
Program Highlights:
- Hands-on Training in Interventional Pulmonology
Fellows will receive extensive practical exposure to advanced pulmonary procedures, including:
✅ Bronchoscopy & Biopsy Techniques:
- Simple Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Biopsy
- Convex EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
- Radial EBUS-guided biopsy for peripheral lesions/nodules
- Foreign body removal
- Bronchoscopy in ICU settings
✅ Rigid Bronchoscopy & Airway Management:
- Rigid bronchoscopy
- Tumor debulking using rigid bronchoscopy
- Stent placement
- Transbronchial Cryo Lung Biopsy
- Use of snares for tumor debulking
- Balloon dilation
- Application of APC (Argon Plasma Coagulation) and knife for airway stenosis
✅ Thoracic Procedures:
- Thoracoscopy
- Indwelling pleural catheter placement
- Intercostal drainage tube insertion
- Pigtail catheter insertion
- Training in Critical Care Medicine
Fellows will gain in-depth experience in:
🔹 Managing complex cases in ICU and hospital wards
🔹 Advanced ventilatory support and life-saving interventions
🔹 Adhering to international treatment guidelines for critical care patients
🔹 Performing all ICU-related procedures with precision
Specialized Clinics & Multidisciplinary Approach:
MCRD houses dedicated specialty clinics that provide fellows with exposure to a broad spectrum of pulmonary diseases:
🔹 Sarcoid Clinic (Affiliated with WASOG – World Association of Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders)
🔹 Asthma Clinic
🔹 ILD (Interstitial Lung Disease) Clinic
🔹 Training in allergy testing and immunotherapy
Fellows actively participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions, collaborating with pulmonologists, pathologists, radiologists, and rheumatologists to ensure a holistic understanding of complex pulmonary diseases.
- Research & Academic Exposure
🔹 Fellows are encouraged to present cases at national and international conferences, enhancing their academic and professional growth.
🔹 Opportunities to contribute to clinical research and publications in reputed medical journals.
Leadership & Faculty:
This fellowship program is led by a team of highly experienced and renowned pulmonologists:
- Deepak Talwar – Director & Chair, MCRD
- Kanishka Kumar Singh – Lead Consultant, Interventional Pulmonology, MCRD
- Deepak Prajapat – Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead, MCRD
- Dr Rahul Khera – Lead Consultant in Critical Care, MCRD
Why Choose MCRD Noida?
- State-of-the-art facilities with cutting-edge diagnostic and interventional technologies
- Expert-led, structured curriculum with a perfect blend of practical and theoretical learning
- National & international exposure through conferences, workshops, and collaborative research
- Comprehensive training in both interventional pulmonology & critical care medicine
This Fellowship Program at MCRD, Noida is an unparalleled opportunity for pulmonologists looking to specialize in advanced respiratory interventions and critical care management, ensuring they are equipped to handle the most challenging pulmonary cases with expertise.
For eligibility criteria and application details, contact the Metro Centre for Respiratory Diseases (MCRD), Noida.
Anuranjan Kumar
Contact no: 9654444273
Email: pacsfellowshipprogram@gmail.com
Application form for Fellowship in Intervention Pulmonology
General Instruction:
1. Incomplete late received application are liable to be rejected
2. Joining of selected candidate is subject to medical fitness
3. All candidate will be paid salary/stipend by MCRD
4. Decision of the management of MCRD will be final and binding
5. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in intervention.
6. The fellowship is a full-time course candidate will be posted in ward/ RICU patients who require intervention for their illness. Was per requirement along with all
7. Publication of minimum one paper in uny indexed journal, is mandatory during the tenure of Fellowship.
8. Candidate is allowed to take only 12 leaves in an academic year excluding Sundays & national holidays – 5.
9. Candidate will be awarded with Fellowship in intervention pulmonology (FIP) after passing exit examination.