M.D. Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion

Acquisition of knowledge:

Demonstrate possession of basic knowledge in: (1) various branches of medical sciences such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology,

Molecular Biology etc. as related to Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion.

Acquisition of Skills:

Practice and handle independently most of the day-to-day problems as encountered in a safe, effective and ethical manner.

Plan a comprehensive management of the patient independently.

Comprehensively interpret appropriate lab investigations that will further help guide appropriate use of blood.

Adapt to transfusion needs in different healthcare settings, including developing appropriate algorithms for referrals if required.

Organize the collection, preparation, storage, distribution and use of blood and blood products as part of periodical evaluation of the needs of the blood center and ensure adequate, safe and effective blood supply.

Organize of diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of immunohematology, hematology, apheresis, histocompatibility, and related molecular biology.

Manage the medical laboratory and blood centre, including quality, safety, ethical and regulatory aspects

Organize the collection, processing, storage and provision of cell therapy products for transplantation purposes.

Organize a quality management system including implementation of appropriate quality control program Promote optimal use of blood and blood products and development of appropriate

Guidelines for rational clinical use and effective implementationof patient blood management.

Engage policy-makers, other physicians, and other health professionals in transfusion medicine, and the advancement of the discipline through basic scientific and clinically applied research.

Communication Skills:

Appreciate and apply principles of professionalism, ethics, and effective communication in the conduct of research, educational activities, and day-to-day work

Teaching and Training:

Plan educational programs in Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion inassociation with his senior colleagues/faculty.

Be familiar with the modern methods of teaching and evaluation.

Teach and/or deliver lectures to medical students, residents and other health professionals.

Present and critically discuss in a seminar/symposium relevant topicon Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion.

Summarize published articles in the field of Immunohaematology and Blood Transfusion

According to prescribed instructions, critically evaluate and discuss the selected article/s.

Research:

Recognize a research topic, state the objectives in terms of what is expected to be achieved in the end

Plan a rational approach with full awareness of the statistical validity, spell out the methodology and carry out most of the technical procedures required for the study, accurately and objectively, – record systematically the results and observations, analyse

the data using appropriate statistical approach, interpret the observations based on

existing knowledge and highlight how the study has advanced existing knowledge on the subject and what remains to be done, draw conclusions which will be reached by logical deduction and will be able to assess evidence both as to its reliability and its relevance,

Write a thesis in accordance with the prescribed instructions, and

Be familiar with the ethical aspects of research.