Conducted by Stroke and Neurointervention Foundation (SNIF) At Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode

Message from the Director

We are proud to offer the DrNB (Neurology) Super Specialty Program, designed to produce exceptional neurologists. Our expert faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and research opportunities ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Institute of Neurosciences at Baby Memorial Hospital is first comprehensive neuro centre in North Kerala with broad range of subspecialities. The Institute of Neurosciences has a perfect mix of expertise and technology. The “Neurointervention & stroke” (also known as Interventional Neurology / Endovascular Neurosurgery), is a subspecialty of Neurosciences specialises in advanced minimally invasive techniques used for the treatment of stroke and complex neurovascular diseases of the brain and spine. We take a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions at the department, providing individual care to patients with diseases such as stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, sleep disorders, and tumors of the brain, spine and nerves. The specialists at the department provide promising medical care to adult and paediatric patients for neurological disorders with the help of highly enhanced technologies.

  • Objectives

    • 3-year residency program
    • Recognized by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
    • Comprehensive curriculum covering neurology subspecialties
    • Hands-on training and research opportunities
  • Program Highlights

    • Expert faculty with international recognition
    • State-of-the-art neurology department
    • Advanced neurodiagnostic equipment (EEG, EMG, MRI)
    • Dedicated neurointerventional suite
    • Neuro-rehabilitation unit
    • Research collaborations and publications
    • Regular workshops, seminars, and CME programs
Eligibility
  • MD/DNB in General Medicine or Pediatrics
  • Qualified in NEET-SS or equivalent entrance exam

Admission Process
  • Admission through centralized counselling conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on the basis of NEET-SS score
  • Counselling and seat allocation
  • Document verification and admission

Admission fee, Annual fee and Stipend
  • As per NBEMS guidelines
  • Curriculum

    As per National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) curriclum including

    • Advanced neurology (stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders)
    • Neurocritical care
    • Neuroimaging and neurointervention
    • Neuro-oncology
    • Pediatric neurology
    • Neuroimmunology
    • Research methodology and biostatistics

Faculty

Department of Neurology constitutes of 5 units headed by full time senior consultant neurologist including Neurointervention and Stroke unit headed by Neurointerventionist.

  • Facilities

    • State-of-the-art neurology department
    • Dedicated neurointerventional suite for Neurointerventional Procedures
    • Dedicated 14-bed Neurology and 12-bed Neurosurgery ICUs with the latest equipment
    • Advanced neurodiagnostic equipment
    • Electrophysiology Lab with:
      • Digital EEG with Brain Mapping
      • Video EEG
      • EMG
      • Nerve Conduction & Evoked Response Testing facilities
    • Neuroradiology facilities including:
      • Revolution EVo 128-slice Clarity detector CT with ASiR-V Technology
      • 3T High Definition MRI
    • Digital Flat Panel Cath Lab with Gen 3 – Greenfield Technology
    • Transcranial Doppler
    • Well-equipped library and digital resources
    • Neuro-rehabilitation unit



  • Research Opportunities

    • Collaborations with national and international institutions
    • Research grants and funding opportunities
    • Publication in peer-reviewed journals



  • Clinical Services

    • 24x7 Neurological and Neuro Surgery care
    • Comprehensive stroke care
    • Thrombolytic Therapy for acute Ischaemic stroke using rt-PA (This centre has done the maximum number of Thrombolytic Therapy for stroke in Kerala)
    • Neurointerventional Procedures, including:
      • Cerebral & spinal Angiogram
      • Intra-Arterial Thrombolysis
      • Mechanical Thrombolysis
      • Carotid & vertebral Angioplasty and stenting
      • Aneurysm Coiling
      • AVM Embolization and Tumour embolization
    • Epilepsy surgery
    • Movement disorder management
    • Neurocritical care
    • Pediatric neurology services
Contact Information

Baby Memorial Hospital
Indira Gandhi Road, Kozhikode - 673004 Kerala, India

Asst. Programme Co-Ordinator,
Academic Office,
Phone - 495-2778355

DNB Programme Co-ordinator
Mobile: 9847001136


Accreditation: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) NBEMS qualifications have been recognized as per provisions of the section 37 of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019. The equivalence of NBEMS qualifications with the corresponding MD/MS or DM/MCh qualifications awarded under the ambit of NMC has also been defined in the above mentioned NMC Act.