The Neurology (Neuromedicine) department is the only government Neuromedicine centre in the state of Jharkhand. Rajendra institute of medical sciences (RIMS) was established in the year 1959-60, but there was no Neuromedicine department for 60 years. Department of Neurology was started in 2019 by Dr. Surendra Kumar, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of specialized neurological care at the institution. Dr. Surendra Kumar completed his Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Neurology from the renowned Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow, one of India’s premier centers for neurological education, research, and patient care.
In addition to his DM (SGPGIMS, Lucknow), Dr. Kumar holds specialized postdoctoral fellowship training in Neurophysiology and Neurocritical Care (SGPGIMS, Lucknow), enabling the department to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based management of complex neurological disorders
Since its inception, the department has been committed to providing high-quality therapeutic, diagnostic and critical care services for a wide spectrum of neurological diseases, while emphasizing clinical excellence, patient-centered care, continuous academic growth and active involvement in clinical research and academic projects to enhance patient outcomes.
The Department of Neurology (Neuromedicine) currently has Out Patient Department (OPD) services on all the days of the week except Sundays, Inpatient department (IPD) catering to 20 functioning beds of which 5 beds dedicated for intensive care unit (ICU). The ICU of the department has high end monitors with every bed. Thrombolysis was performed for the first time in RIMS Ranchi in 2023 for acute ischemic stroke.
A strict academic schedule is followed and attended by all the faculty, senior residents (SR), junior residents (JR), house surgeons and research fellows. The schedule consists of a seminar, case presentation and a journal club meeting, all on a weekly basis.
Department of Neurology is also running Neurophysiology laboratory doing Electroencephalography and other investigations on daily basis.
In the beginning of 2019 the department has seen 20,000 patients in OPD which gradually increased to up to 30,000-40,000 patients per year in the year 2024-2025. Neurology (Neuromedicine) OPD not only caters to the people of Jharkhand but also to the neighboring and distant states like Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Nepal and others.
A 20 bedded IPD was started in 2021 during Corona period. IPD morning and evening rounds are conducted every day by the faculties and the residents.
Neurophysiology lab was started in 2021, and patients not only from Department of Neurology (neuromedicine) but from other departments benefitted from it. More than 20 procedures are done daily in the neurophysiology laboratory.
Due to increase in the number of patients, department is committed to serve them in OPD/IPD beyond the stipulated duty hours.
For Students (Senior residents, junior residents, house surgeons, Scientists, PhD and other research fellows) - Teaching module and schedule for academic meetings (Journal club, seminars, case presentations) is followed. Regular case discussion on patient health and disease done in the department.
There is a departmental library consisting of several clinical, non clinical books, journals relevant to neurology and neuroscience. Teaching classes are arranged for undergraduates. Weekly academic schedule for post graduate students, PhD and research are adhered to case presentations (Clinical) seminars (Clinical and research), Ward teaching, journal club are organized.
Residents not only from RIMS but also from Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke are benefiting from the teaching program throughout the year. Students are encouraged to present their work in national and international workshop around the year.
The department has daily OPD services except Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and even beyond.
The department has well equipped IPD for treatment of inpatients and neurophysiology laboratory. It is the only government centre in Jharkhand where Neuromedicine services are rendered.
Department of Neurology is actively engaged in cutting edge research with projects funded by ICMR and intramural research programs. We are currently running three ICMR funded projects and three intramural research grants projects on Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Epilepsy, Migraine, Neuroinfection and autistic spectrum disorders.
Most of the IPD patients (who have BPL card, Ayushman card, ration card) get their treatment as per government rules.
First Indian stroke society conference was organized on 26th March 2023 at RIMS RANCHI Jharkhand under the guidance of ex Director and CEO Padamshree Dr. Kameshwar Prasad (President, Indian Stroke Society) and Dr. Surendra Kumar (Secretary, Indian stroke society). It was attended by more than 50 faculties and 200 delegates and many students.
The Department of Neurology (Neuromedicine) is planning to start DM/ DNB course under the visionary guidance and leadership of Director and CEO RIMS Ranchi Prof. Dr. Rajkumar in the department. We are already prepared with the prerequisites required for the start of the program. The DM/DNB Neurology program will provide advanced specialty training within Jharkhand, offering extensive clinical exposure, hands-on experience in advanced diagnostics, and involvement in research. It will strengthen regional healthcare by producing skilled neurologists, improve access to specialized neurological care, and will reduce the need for out-of-state training.
Department is also planning to increase the number of faculties, residents, PhD students, number of beds to enhance patient care and research. Department is also planning to start Sub sections clinic like Autoimmune neurology, Epilepsy clinic, Stroke clinic, Movement disorder clinic, Headache clinic, Neurodegenerative disorder clinic, Neuro infection, Miscellaneous clinic.
The introduction of subspecialty clinics in the Department of Neurology will enable focused and comprehensive care for specific neurological disorders, improves diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes, and will promote standardized, evidence-based management. It will enhance clinical training and research opportunities, and will facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration, and improved patient access to specialized neurological services.
Department is also planning to start Stroke helpline services for the people of Jharkhand and nearby districts who can come in the golden hour of 4.5 hours.
