RIMS : Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi Jharkhand India

Department - Medicine

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INTRODUCTION

Considered to be one of the most important departments of the hospital, it traces its roots way back to the time when the hospital started. Be it Cardiology, gynecology, or even oncology, every important branch of medicine has its fundamentals in this department. It encompasses all the intricate systems of the human body. From common disorders and everyday problems to the critically ill patients who need to be directed to the corresponding specialty unit, the department of medicine handles every case with equal ease. Department of Medicine started in 1962with its first HOD as Dr. B. Prasad on 09-10-62. Subsequently Dr. S.S. Prasad, Dr. A.N. Rai, Dr. A.K. Mahto worked as HOD. Dr. Rajendra Kumar Jha worked successfully as the HOD after Dr. A.K. Mahto and superannuated from service recently on 30th June, 2016.

DESCRIPTION

The department has facilities for all important clinical investigations like dialysis and angiography. The emergency unit of the department has the facility of nebulization, cardiac monitoring, and ventilator in addition to numerous other equipments. PTCA and mitral balloon valvaloplasty are expected to start soon. The usual cases dealt with are infectious diseases. In the months of June - July malaria cases are generally predominant while in winter it’s the heart diseases which rule the roost. Cases of AIDS and TB keep coming throughout the year. The patients are provided food and drugs free of cost. Strict hygienic conditions are maintained and the wards are cleaned every day. The toilets are clean and are looked after well by the sanitation unit of the hospital. The waste disposal system is well managed.

ACTIVITIES

Undergraduate- Besides studies, students are encouraged to take part in interactive session, research work under ICMR project.

Postgraduate- PG students take part in regular reporting of Adverse Drug Reaction cases from different dept., seminar presentation, poster presentation and journal club activities. Each student is encouraged to take part in national conference and paper publication.

FUTURE PLANS

The department plans to start a superspeciality OPD which would include Endocrinology, Neurology, Gastroenterology and Nephrology. To increase the number of beds in wards, number of faculty and PG seats. An upgradation of the ICU with the support of specialists from AIIMS is on the way. To increase the number of publications and installation of WiFi in every unit.

WORKING PATTERN

Along with the OPD, The doctor assigned is on 24 hours Emergency duty ably supported by PGs, SRs and a Professor on Call.

WARD/INDOOR

There are 6 units having approximately 24-36 beds per unit. There are 34 beds in the ICU namely 16 in MICU & 18 in ICCU. 4 – bedded Dialysis wing is also operational.

CONFERENCES & MEETINGS HELD IN LAST YEAR

1. APICON 2016 was held in Hyderabad where 22 papers were presented by the students and doctors of the Department.

2. JAPICON 2016 was held in RIMS Ranchi under the supervision of Dr. J. K. Mitra.

3. Rheumatology Conference was held in RIMS Ranchi under the supervision of Dr. R. K. Jha & Dr. J.K. Mitra.

4. Seminars & CMEs are organized on a regular weekly & monthly basis.

FACULTY

Name	Designation	Date of joining	View Profile
Dr. Nilabh Kumar Singh	Assistant Professor	Not Available	view profile
Dr. Satish Kumar	Assistant Professor	Not Available	view profile
Dr. Siddharth Kapoor	Assistant Professor	Not Available	view profile
Dr. Vidyapati	Professor & HOD	Not Available	view profile
Dr. Ajit Dungdung	Additional Professor	Not Available	view profile
Dr. Rishi Tuhin Guria	Additional Professor	Not Available	view profile
Dr. Dilip Kumar Jha	Associate Professor	Not Available	view profile
Dr. Gregory Minz	Associate Professor	Not Available	view profile
Dr. Manohar Lal Prasad	Associate Professor	Not Available	view profile
Dr. Bindey Kumar	Professor	Not Available	view profile
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh	Professor	Not Available	view profile
Dr. Manoj Kumar Prasad	Associate Professor	Not Available	view profile
Dr. Abhay Kumar	Associate Professor	Not Available	view profile
Dr.(Mrs) Rashmi Sinha	Associate Professor	Not Available	view profile

EDUCATION

Undergraduate:-

The students are assessed on the basis of terminal examinations, Mock Examination.

Postgraduate:-

The students are assessed through seminars, quizzes, paper publications and theses. The seminars are of three types – case presentations, journals and topic presentations. Special cases and rare diseases are dealt with in special seminars.

FACILITIES

The department is well equipped with ventilators, ABG Machine, ECG Monitor, Cardiac Beds, Defibrillator and infusion pumps among others. There are two ICUs for advanced medical care, the Medicine ICU and the ICCU where doctors, nurses and paramedical staff work in shifts to provide care to serious patients 24x7. The patients are provided food and drugs free of cost. Strict hygienic conditions are maintained and the wards are cleaned everyday. The toilets are clean and are looked after well by the sanitation unit of the hospital. The waste disposal system is well managed. A new separate Dialysis Wing with four advanced machines has been setup which provides Dialysis 24x7.