BCCL’s Central Hospital Dhanbad Expands Medical Education: Now a Training Ground for India’s Future Specialists

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Delhi, April 12
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), India’s leading coking coal producer, has taken a significant step in strengthening the nation’s healthcare infrastructure by expanding the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) medical training programs at its Central Hospital Dhanbad (CHD). The recent addition of an Ophthalmology (Eye) specialization course brings the total to five key disciplines, positioning CHD as the most comprehensive DNB training center among all Coal India subsidiaries.​

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DNB Programs Offered at CHD:

General Medicine : 4 seats (Post MBBS 3 years Course)
General Surgery : 2 seats​ (Post MBBS 3 years Course)
Anaesthesia : 2 seats​ (1 Post MBBS 3 years Course + 1 Post Diploma 2 years Course)
Family Medicine : 2 seats​ (Post MBBS Diploma 2 years course)
Ophthalmology : 2 seats​ (Post MBBS Diploma 2 years course)

The DNB qualification, awarded by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), is recognized as equivalent to MD/MS degrees in India, ensuring that CHD’s programs meet the highest standards of medical education. ​

Empowering In-House Talent and the Nation:

In a strategic move to enhance internal capabilities and serve the Coal Industry across the nation and entire Dhanbad with adjoining areas in the optimum ways, CHD has reserved 50% of the DNB seats for internal doctors from CIL and its subsidiaries, facilitating their advancement into specialized roles. The remaining 50% are open to candidates nationwide, corroborating a diverse and competitive learning environment.

BCCL’s Commitment to Holistic Nation-Building:

This initiative aligns with BCCL’s broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) objectives, which encompass healthcare, education, and community development. By investing in advanced medical training, BCCL is not only contributing to the nation’s energy needs but also playing a significant role in enhancing healthcare services across India.

‘Today, BCCL has taken its Central Hospital Dhanbad to the forefront of leading healthcare institutes in the CIL family, furthering its vision of ensuring holistic healthcare infrastructure and wellness for all,’ CMD, BCCL, Shri Samiran Dutta.

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