NMC Approves Increase in DM Cardiology Seats at JNMC, AMU

NMC Approves Increase in DM Cardiology Seats at JNMC, AMU 

ALIGARH, February 25: In a significant boost to super-specialty medical education, the Department of Cardiology at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has received approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) to increase its DM (Doctorate of Medicine) Cardiology seats from two to four per academic year.

Prof Malik Mohd Azharuddin, Chairman Department of Cardiology informed that with this enhancement, the department will now admit four DM residents annually, effectively doubling its training capacity. The expansion is expected to strengthen advanced cardiac care services, academic output, and research activities within the institution.

Prof Malik further told the department is also in prosess to introduce a post-DM Interventional Cardiology Fellowship program, with the first fellow expected to join this year. This move will further augment specialized training in complex cardiac interventions and advanced procedures.

Prof Asif Hasan said that the approval marks an important milestone for JNMC and Aligarh Muslim University, reinforcing their growing stature in super-specialty medical education and patient care. The increased intake and introduction of advanced fellowship training are anticipated to significantly benefit both aspiring cardiologists and the large patient population served by the institution.