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	The '''Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology''' (PGDCC) is a cardiology residency for post-MBBS doctors, provided by the [[Indira Gandhi National Open University]] (IGNOU) along with the [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]], Government of India.<ref name=":222">{{Cite news \|date=2015-08-12 \|title=War of words over qualification \|language=en-IN \|work=The Hindu \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/war-of-words-over-qualification/article7533069.ece \|access-date= \|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>		The '''Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology''' (PGDCC) is a cardiology residency for post-MBBS doctors, provided by the [[Indira Gandhi National Open University]] (IGNOU) along with the [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]], Government of India.<ref name=":222">{{Cite news \|date=2015-08-12 \|title=War of words over qualification \|language=en-IN \|work=The Hindu \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/war-of-words-over-qualification/article7533069.ece \|access-date= \|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

	= History =		== History ==
	[[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]] started the PGDCC program in 2005 in association with IGNOU. It's a two-year full-time clinical residency program akin to [[National Board of Examinations]]' (NBE) DNB programs and trains medical professionals in clinical cardiology.<ref name=":33">{{Cite web \|last= \|first= \|date=2022-10-30 \|title=History of the Department of Cardiology, Assam Medical College & Hospital - Sentinelassam \|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/life/history-of-the-department-of-cardiology-assam-medical-college-hospital-620889 \|access-date= \|website=www.sentinelassam.com \|language=en}}</ref> It ran for six years and was the first cardiology course in the entire Northeastern states. It was launched by the former Health Minister of India, Dr. Anbumoni Ramadoss to develop a group of non-interventional cardiologists for rural cardiology development. PGDCC was open to MBBS degree holders.<ref name=":33" /> The course was conducted in 67 tertiary care hospitals, including seven medical colleges (government institutions included) nationwide. PGDCC was taught alongside DM and DNB cardiology programs, with shared teaching staff.<ref name=":023">{{Cite web \|last=Mathur \|first=Mudit \|date=2023-07-16 \|title=Shortage of specialists behind alarming rise in cardiovascular deaths in rural areas {{!}} Tehelka \|url=http://tehelka.com/shortage-of-specialists-behind-alarming-rise-in-cardiovascular-deaths-in-rural-areas/ \|access-date= \|website=tehelka.com \|language=en-US}}</ref>		[[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]] started the PGDCC program in 2005 in association with IGNOU. It's a two-year full-time clinical residency program akin to [[National Board of Examinations]]' (NBE) DNB programs and trains medical professionals in clinical cardiology.<ref name=":33">{{Cite web \|last= \|first= \|date=2022-10-30 \|title=History of the Department of Cardiology, Assam Medical College & Hospital - Sentinelassam \|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/life/history-of-the-department-of-cardiology-assam-medical-college-hospital-620889 \|access-date= \|website=www.sentinelassam.com \|language=en}}</ref> It ran for six years and was the first cardiology course in the entire Northeastern states. It was launched by the former Health Minister of India, Dr. Anbumoni Ramadoss to develop a group of non-interventional cardiologists for rural cardiology development. PGDCC was open to MBBS degree holders.<ref name=":33" /> The course was conducted in 67 tertiary care hospitals, including seven medical colleges (government institutions included) nationwide. PGDCC was taught alongside DM and DNB cardiology programs, with shared teaching staff.<ref name=":023">{{Cite web \|last=Mathur \|first=Mudit \|date=2023-07-16 \|title=Shortage of specialists behind alarming rise in cardiovascular deaths in rural areas {{!}} Tehelka \|url=http://tehelka.com/shortage-of-specialists-behind-alarming-rise-in-cardiovascular-deaths-in-rural-areas/ \|access-date= \|website=tehelka.com \|language=en-US}}</ref>

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	* [[Apollo Hospitals]]		* [[Apollo Hospitals]]

	= Controversy =		== Controversy ==
	The IGNOU ([[Indira Gandhi National Open University]]) had applied twice to the MCI for recognition, but it was refused both times. The MCI cited reasons such as lack of prior permission from the [[Government of India\|Central Government]], absence of qualification nomenclature in the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations (PGMER) of 2000, and non-conformity with the Medical Council Act.<ref>{{Cite web \|last= \|first= \|date=2019-07-02 \|title=IGNOU PGDCC not recognised by MCI Board of Governors: Health Minister tells parliament \|url=https://medicaldialogues.in/ignou-pgdcc-not-recognised-by-mci-board-of-governors-health-minister-tells-parliament \|access-date= \|website=medicaldialogues.in \|language=en}}</ref>		The IGNOU ([[Indira Gandhi National Open University]]) had applied twice to the MCI for recognition, but it was refused both times. The MCI cited reasons such as lack of prior permission from the [[Government of India\|Central Government]], absence of qualification nomenclature in the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations (PGMER) of 2000, and non-conformity with the Medical Council Act.<ref>{{Cite web \|last= \|first= \|date=2019-07-02 \|title=IGNOU PGDCC not recognised by MCI Board of Governors: Health Minister tells parliament \|url=https://medicaldialogues.in/ignou-pgdcc-not-recognised-by-mci-board-of-governors-health-minister-tells-parliament \|access-date= \|website=medicaldialogues.in \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=The Heartbreaking Consequence of Government’s Failure 2006-2023: Denying Rural Communities Access to Life-Saving Cardiology Care for the Poor and Needy \|url=https://firstindia.co.in/news/india/the-heartbreaking-consequence-of-governments-failure-2006-2023-denying-rural-communities-access-to-life-saving-cardiology-care-for-the-poor-and-needy \|access-date= \|website=firstindia \|language=en}}</ref>

	The [[Indian Association of Clinical Cardiologists]] (IACC) filed a writ petition against the MCI, and the [[Delhi High Court]], after examining the relevant laws, ruled in favor of IGNOU in September 2019.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web \|last=Varghese \|first=Anuja Susan \|date=24 September 2019 \|title=Delhi HC order on clinical cardiology course buoys state practitioners’ hopes - The New Indian Express \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/sep/24/delhi-hc-order-on-clinical-cardiology-course-buoys-state-practitioners-hopes-2038095.~~amp~~ \|access-date= \|website=www.newindianexpress.com}}</ref> The court held that IGNOU did not require prior permission from the Central Government as per the Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985. The court directed the Central Government to consider the recognition of PGDCC qualification under the relevant section of the Indian Medical Council Act.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tripathi \|first=Karan \|date=2019-09-21 \|title=Delhi HC Directs Centre To Consider IGNOU's Plea Seeking Recognition Of Its PG Diploma Course Under The IMC Act [Read Judgment] \|url=https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/recognition-of-its-pg-diploma-course-148311 \|access-date= \|website=www.livelaw.in \|language=en}}</ref>		The [[Indian Association of Clinical Cardiologists]] (IACC) filed a writ petition against the MCI, and the [[Delhi High Court]], after examining the relevant laws, ruled in favor of IGNOU in September 2019.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web \|last=Varghese \|first=Anuja Susan \|date=24 September 2019 \|title=Delhi HC order on clinical cardiology course buoys state practitioners’ hopes - The New Indian Express \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/states/kerala/2019/sep/24/delhi-hc-order-on-clinical-cardiology-course-buoys-state-practitioners-hopes-2038095.html \|access-date= \|website=www.newindianexpress.com}}</ref> The court held that IGNOU did not require prior permission from the Central Government as per the Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985. The court directed the Central Government to consider the recognition of PGDCC qualification under the relevant section of the Indian Medical Council Act.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tripathi \|first=Karan \|date=2019-09-21 \|title=Delhi HC Directs Centre To Consider IGNOU's Plea Seeking Recognition Of Its PG Diploma Course Under The IMC Act [Read Judgment] \|url=https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/recognition-of-its-pg-diploma-course-148311 \|access-date= \|website=www.livelaw.in \|language=en}}</ref>

	However, despite the court's judgment, the MCI and the newly formed [[National Medical Commission]] (NMC) came up with additional grounds for non-recognition, including nomenclature issues, mandatory examination inspections, and non-conforming hospitals.<ref>{{Cite web \|last= \|title=1,700 cardiologists lose specialist tag after MCI order - ET HealthWorld \|url=https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/1700-cardiologists-lose-specialist-tag-after-mci-order/73921408 \|access-date=2023-08-18 \|website=ETHealthworld.com \|language=en}}</ref> These grounds were deemed unsustainable as the retrospective recognition was granted to the Diploma in Cardiology of [[Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College\|GSVM Medical College]], [[Kanpur]] in 2019 without assessing the curriculum or inspecting the institution. Furthermore, the lack of a thesis or research projects by PGDCC candidates has also been considered invalid since no medical diploma courses in the country require a thesis.<ref name=":222"/><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Misra \|first=Barsha \|date=2022-05-09 \|title=IGNOU PGDCC practising as cardiologists, Telangana Medical Council initiates action, doctors reach court \|url=https://medicaldialogues.in/news/health/doctors/ignou-pgdcc-practising-as-cardiologists-telangana-medical-council-initiates-action-doctors-reach-court-92666 \|access-date= \|website=medicaldialogues.in \|language=en}}</ref>		However, despite the court's judgment, the MCI and the newly formed [[National Medical Commission]] (NMC) came up with additional grounds for non-recognition, including nomenclature issues, mandatory examination inspections, and non-conforming hospitals.<ref>{{Cite web \|last= \|title=1,700 cardiologists lose specialist tag after MCI order - ET HealthWorld \|url=https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/1700-cardiologists-lose-specialist-tag-after-mci-order/73921408 \|access-date=2023-08-18 \|website=ETHealthworld.com \|language=en}}</ref> These grounds were deemed unsustainable as the retrospective recognition was granted to the Diploma in Cardiology of [[Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College\|GSVM Medical College]], [[Kanpur]] in 2019 without assessing the curriculum or inspecting the institution. Furthermore, the lack of a thesis or research projects by PGDCC candidates has also been considered invalid since no medical diploma courses in the country require a thesis.<ref name=":222"/><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Misra \|first=Barsha \|date=2022-05-09 \|title=IGNOU PGDCC practising as cardiologists, Telangana Medical Council initiates action, doctors reach court \|url=https://medicaldialogues.in/news/health/doctors/ignou-pgdcc-practising-as-cardiologists-telangana-medical-council-initiates-action-doctors-reach-court-92666 \|access-date= \|website=medicaldialogues.in \|language=en}}</ref>
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	In support of recognizing PGDCC, the [[All India Institutes of Medical Sciences\|All India Institute of Medical Sciences]] (AIIMS) recognized a diploma course in non-invasive cardiology in May 2020. This decision further highlighted the need for recognizing PGDCC. The retrospective recognition granted to the diploma in cardiology of GSVM Medical College, Kanpur in 2019 by the Central Government itself, without proper assessment and inspection, also strengthens the case for recognizing PGDCC.<ref name=":12" />		In support of recognizing PGDCC, the [[All India Institutes of Medical Sciences\|All India Institute of Medical Sciences]] (AIIMS) recognized a diploma course in non-invasive cardiology in May 2020. This decision further highlighted the need for recognizing PGDCC. The retrospective recognition granted to the diploma in cardiology of GSVM Medical College, Kanpur in 2019 by the Central Government itself, without proper assessment and inspection, also strengthens the case for recognizing PGDCC.<ref name=":12" />

	= References =		== References ==
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	* {{Official website\|https://www.pgdcc.icu/}}		* {{Official website\|https://www.pgdcc.icu/}}
			* [http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/sohs/programmes/detail/221/1 PGDCC] on [[Indira Gandhi National Open University\|IGNOU]]
			* [http://www.ignou.ac.in/upload/programme/Programme%20Guide%20of%20PGDCC%20Progroamme_Final-01-11-2011.pdf Programme guide of PGDCC]
			* [https://www.dhli.in/education-research PGDCC - Delhi Heart and Lung Institute]
			* [https://singhaniauniversity.co.in/downloads/IGNOU-vs-MCI-High-Court-Judgement.pdf IGNOU vs MCI High Court Judgement]

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The '''Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology''' (PGDCC) is a cardiology residency for post-MBBS doctors, provided by the [[Indira Gandhi National Open University]] (IGNOU) along with the [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]], Government of India.<ref name=":222">{{Cite news |date=2015-08-12 |title=War of words over qualification |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/war-of-words-over-qualification/article7533069.ece |access-date= |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

= History =
[[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]] started the PGDCC program in 2005 in association with IGNOU. It's a two-year full-time clinical residency program akin to [[National Board of Examinations]]' (NBE) DNB programs and trains medical professionals in clinical cardiology.<ref name=":33">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-10-30 |title=History of the Department of Cardiology, Assam Medical College & Hospital - Sentinelassam |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/life/history-of-the-department-of-cardiology-assam-medical-college-hospital-620889 |access-date= |website=www.sentinelassam.com |language=en}}</ref> It ran for six years and was the first cardiology course in the entire Northeastern states. It was launched by the former Health Minister of India, Dr. Anbumoni Ramadoss to develop a group of non-interventional cardiologists for rural cardiology development. PGDCC was open to MBBS degree holders.<ref name=":33" /> The course was conducted in 67 tertiary care hospitals, including seven medical colleges (government institutions included) nationwide. PGDCC was taught alongside DM and DNB cardiology programs, with shared teaching staff.<ref name=":023">{{Cite web |last=Mathur |first=Mudit |date=2023-07-16 |title=Shortage of specialists behind alarming rise in cardiovascular deaths in rural areas {{!}} Tehelka |url=http://tehelka.com/shortage-of-specialists-behind-alarming-rise-in-cardiovascular-deaths-in-rural-areas/ |access-date= |website=tehelka.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Eligibility criteria ==
MBBS doctors must clear the [[Common Eligibility Test|CET]] national entrance exam and a viva in cardiology. Upon completing the program, they submit logbooks and sit for a final national exit exam, including clinical assessment and viva conducted by external professors. Passing candidates join the university's graduation ceremony to receive diplomas.<ref name=":023"/>

== PGDCC faculty & teaching institutions ==

* [[Padma Bhushan|Padma Bushan]] [[Devi Shetty|Dr Devi Shetty]]
* [[Padma Shri|Padmashri]] Prof [[G. Vijayaraghavan|Dr Vijayaraghavan]]
* [[Padma Bhushan]] [[Naresh Trehan|Dr Naresh Trehan]]
* [[K. M. Cherian (doctor)|Padmashri Dr K.M Cherian]]
* Prof Dr George Cherian (CMC Vellore)
* [[Ramakanta Panda|Dr Ramakanta Panda]]

PGDCC course was conducted in the following medical institutes

* U N Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre - Gujarat
* [[Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences]]
* [[Medanta|Medanta Delhi]]
* [[Narayana Health|Narayana Hrudayalaya]]
* [[Fortis Healthcare|Fortis Hospitals]]
* [[Asian Heart Institute]]
* [[Bombay Hospital|Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center]]
* [[Gauhati Medical College and Hospital]]
* [[CARE Hospitals|CARE Hospitals Hyderabad]]
* [[Assam Medical College]]
* [[St. John's Medical College|St John's Medical College]]
* [[Pushpagiri Medical College]]
* [[Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences]]
* BM Birla Heart Research Centre
* Frontier Lifeline Hospital (Dr. K.M. Cherian Heart Foundation)
* [[Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences]]
* [[Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences]]
* [[Apollo Hospitals]]

= Controversy =
The IGNOU ([[Indira Gandhi National Open University]]) had applied twice to the MCI for recognition, but it was refused both times. The MCI cited reasons such as lack of prior permission from the [[Government of India|Central Government]], absence of qualification nomenclature in the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations (PGMER) of 2000, and non-conformity with the Medical Council Act.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2019-07-02 |title=IGNOU PGDCC not recognised by MCI Board of Governors: Health Minister tells parliament |url=https://medicaldialogues.in/ignou-pgdcc-not-recognised-by-mci-board-of-governors-health-minister-tells-parliament |access-date= |website=medicaldialogues.in |language=en}}</ref>

The [[Indian Association of Clinical Cardiologists]] (IACC) filed a writ petition against the MCI, and the [[Delhi High Court]], after examining the relevant laws, ruled in favor of IGNOU in September 2019.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Varghese |first=Anuja Susan |date=24 September 2019 |title=Delhi HC order on clinical cardiology course buoys state practitioners’ hopes - The New Indian Express |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/sep/24/delhi-hc-order-on-clinical-cardiology-course-buoys-state-practitioners-hopes-2038095.amp |access-date= |website=www.newindianexpress.com}}</ref> The court held that IGNOU did not require prior permission from the Central Government as per the Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985. The court directed the Central Government to consider the recognition of PGDCC qualification under the relevant section of the Indian Medical Council Act.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tripathi |first=Karan |date=2019-09-21 |title=Delhi HC Directs Centre To Consider IGNOU's Plea Seeking Recognition Of Its PG Diploma Course Under The IMC Act [Read Judgment] |url=https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/recognition-of-its-pg-diploma-course-148311 |access-date= |website=www.livelaw.in |language=en}}</ref>

However, despite the court's judgment, the MCI and the newly formed [[National Medical Commission]] (NMC) came up with additional grounds for non-recognition, including nomenclature issues, mandatory examination inspections, and non-conforming hospitals.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=1,700 cardiologists lose specialist tag after MCI order - ET HealthWorld |url=https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/1700-cardiologists-lose-specialist-tag-after-mci-order/73921408 |access-date=2023-08-18 |website=ETHealthworld.com |language=en}}</ref> These grounds were deemed unsustainable as the retrospective recognition was granted to the Diploma in Cardiology of [[Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College|GSVM Medical College]], [[Kanpur]] in 2019 without assessing the curriculum or inspecting the institution. Furthermore, the lack of a thesis or research projects by PGDCC candidates has also been considered invalid since no medical diploma courses in the country require a thesis.<ref name=":222"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Misra |first=Barsha |date=2022-05-09 |title=IGNOU PGDCC practising as cardiologists, Telangana Medical Council initiates action, doctors reach court |url=https://medicaldialogues.in/news/health/doctors/ignou-pgdcc-practising-as-cardiologists-telangana-medical-council-initiates-action-doctors-reach-court-92666 |access-date= |website=medicaldialogues.in |language=en}}</ref>

In support of recognizing PGDCC, the [[All India Institutes of Medical Sciences|All India Institute of Medical Sciences]] (AIIMS) recognized a diploma course in non-invasive cardiology in May 2020. This decision further highlighted the need for recognizing PGDCC. The retrospective recognition granted to the diploma in cardiology of GSVM Medical College, Kanpur in 2019 by the Central Government itself, without proper assessment and inspection, also strengthens the case for recognizing PGDCC.<ref name=":12" />

= References =
{{reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{Official website|https://www.pgdcc.icu/}}

[[Category:Examinations in India]]
[[Category:Organizations established in 2005]]
[[Category:Medical education in India]]