Training in Adult Cardiology will be offered to those who have demonstrated competence in Adult General Medicine as evidenced by success at the MD (Medicine) examination. This will ensure that the adult cardiologists will be competent in delivering total medical care to cardiac patients, the majority of whom will need screening and management of non-cardiac general medical problems. This curriculum has been based on the corresponding training programme prepared by the British Society of Cardiology and the Core Curriculum of the European Society of Cardiology. Much of the material from these documents has been included here with only minor adjustments (necessitated in view of the local conditions and priorities). The Specialty Board in Cardiology wishes to acknowledge its indebtedness to the BCS and ESC documents, in preparing this curriculum.

The Aim of the programme is to produce fulltime specialists in adult cardiology.

The trainee eligible for Board Certification in (adult) cardiology should have:
Acquired a sound knowledge in the basic sciences as related to cardiology and the changes during the different phases of life.
Acquired an extensive knowledge of the patho physiological processes of the diseases of the cardio-vascular system.
Developed skills in the diagnosis and management of pathological states presenting inadult cardiology practice.
Developed correct attitudes for good clinical practice.
Developed the skills required for the organization of cardiology services and evaluate its outcome.
Developed the skills required to conduct audits and scientific research, with a view to contributing to the scientific knowledge in this field and participating in the task of improving the cardiology services in the community.
Developed the skills required to be a medical teacher / resource person in order to impart medical education to medical personnel and the public.
Developed the ability to critically appraise research publications and practice evidence based medicine.
Developed the ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, moral and ethical conduct
Cultivated the commitment to engage in continuing professional development.

• MD Medicine – Applicants should have passed the MD (Medicine) Part II examination
• The candidates should not be already Board Certified in any medical field or have already applied to be enrolled in the training programme in any other subspecialty.

Please refer to the relevant prospectus for the most up to date information. The prospectus of a particular programme contains official information pertaining to a programme approved by the Board of Management, University Senate and the University Grants Commission