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Post Graduate Diploma in Emergency Medical Services (PGDEMS) — Hyderabad, Bangalore & Maharashtra
What is PGDEMS?
PGDEMS is a 1–2 year postgraduate diploma program designed for medical graduates (MBBS) to specialize in emergency medicine and pre-hospital/hospital emergency care. It equips doctors with skills in trauma management, disaster response, critical care triage, and EMS systems.
Eligibility: MBBS degree from a recognized university (MCI/NMC registered)
🏙️ Hyderabad
| Institution | Details |
|---|
| Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) | Offers postgraduate programs in Emergency Medicine; affiliated to NIMS University |
| Yashoda Hospitals / Apollo Institute | Short-term and diploma-level EMS training programs |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) | Offers distance/open learning paramedical and emergency courses |
| Osmania Medical College (affiliated to Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences – KNRUHS) | PG diploma programs in emergency and related specialties |
Key Affiliating University: Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal — regulates PG medical diploma programs in Telangana.
🏙️ Bangalore (Bengaluru)
| Institution | Details |
|---|
| St. John's Medical College | Emergency Medicine PG programs; recognized training center |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Offers PG diplomas and MD in Emergency Medicine |
| Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) | Affiliating body for PGDEMS and other PG diploma programs across Karnataka |
| M.S. Ramaiah Medical College | Emergency Medicine training programs |
| Apollo College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences | EMS-related diploma programs |
Key Affiliating University: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru — the primary affiliating body for medical/paramedical PG diplomas in Karnataka.
🏙️ Maharashtra
| Institution | Details |
|---|
| Grant Medical College & Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai | PG Diploma in Emergency Medicine under Maharashtra University of Health Sciences |
| Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (Sion Hospital), Mumbai | Emergency Medicine training programs |
| KEM Hospital / Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai | Emergency Medicine PG programs |
| D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pune / Navi Mumbai | PG Diploma in Emergency Medicine |
| Symbiosis Institute / Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune | Allied EMS and emergency healthcare diploma courses |
Key Affiliating University: Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik — governs all PG medical diploma programs across Maharashtra.
General Admission Process
- Eligibility: MBBS with internship completion + MCI/NMC registration
- Entrance: State-level PGMET / NEET-PG (for some institutions) or direct admission
- Duration: 1 year (Diploma) or 2 years (structured programs)
- Intake: Usually once a year (July–September session)
Key Points to Note
- PGDEMS is distinct from MD/DNB in Emergency Medicine — it is a diploma-level qualification
- Programs and seat availability change annually; always verify directly with the university affiliating body (KNRUHS / RGUHS / MUHS)
- Some private hospitals offer fellowship programs in Emergency Medicine that are equivalent in clinical value
- The National Board of Examinations (NBE) also offers a Diploma in Emergency Medicine (DEM) — check nbems.edu.in for NBE-recognized centers in these cities
For the most current seat matrix, fee structure, and admission schedules, contact:
- Telangana/Hyderabad: knruhs.telangana.gov.in
- Karnataka/Bangalore: rguhs.ac.in
- Maharashtra: muhs.ac.in