Dr Mohnish Bothra finished his DNB Radio-diagnosis from Bombay hospital, Indore in October 2019.
He is native of Bikaner and did his MBBS from SAIMS indore.
He is native of Bikaner and did his MBBS from SAIMS indore.
What is the cutoff rank for your college?
Usually around 140-150 , i took it at 64.
No of residents/batch?
One primary (post MBBS ) and one secondary( post DMRD).
Usually around 140-150 , i took it at 64.
No of residents/batch?
One primary (post MBBS ) and one secondary( post DMRD).
No of beds hospital has?
300
What are the usual working hours?
Department hours are 9am - 7pm and the first year resident is on call for USG with two seniors second on call for queries.
300
What are the usual working hours?
Department hours are 9am - 7pm and the first year resident is on call for USG with two seniors second on call for queries.
How frequent do you get emergency duty/24 hour duties? Is there any post duty ""off""?
No post duty off . Primary candidate is on emergency on call duty after department working hours. So it becomes a bit hectic but at the same time in the longer run gives confidence.
No post duty off . Primary candidate is on emergency on call duty after department working hours. So it becomes a bit hectic but at the same time in the longer run gives confidence.
What do you do as 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd year?
First year resident learns ultrasound in the department with senior and consultants then attends emergency calls with seniors until he/ she gains enough confidence to attend alone.
After 6-8 months , rotation starts with 3-3 months of posting in USG and CT/ MRI and in between X-ray reporting for a month .
Second year resident shares his duties with another secondary candidate . 3- 3 month rotatory posting in USG and CT/MRI and xray postings according to rotation . In ct/ mri posting 15 days a month one of them is on call (emergency )
Final year residents supervise the work of juniors along with reporting of cases in ct and mri and help juniors in USG.
First year resident learns ultrasound in the department with senior and consultants then attends emergency calls with seniors until he/ she gains enough confidence to attend alone.
After 6-8 months , rotation starts with 3-3 months of posting in USG and CT/ MRI and in between X-ray reporting for a month .
Second year resident shares his duties with another secondary candidate . 3- 3 month rotatory posting in USG and CT/MRI and xray postings according to rotation . In ct/ mri posting 15 days a month one of them is on call (emergency )
Final year residents supervise the work of juniors along with reporting of cases in ct and mri and help juniors in USG.
Is there any useless work for residents?
No useless work except once in 2 years when paperwork and inspection occurs - just to help in checking the details and records carefully . Department technologist are always available.
No useless work except once in 2 years when paperwork and inspection occurs - just to help in checking the details and records carefully . Department technologist are always available.
What are the different modalities available?
A - xray - CR system (approx 70-90 xrays a day )
A - xray - CR system (approx 70-90 xrays a day )
B-three good quality USG machines philips and GE and one portable machine for emergency ICU calls . Average - 50-60 scans a day and 4-5 emergency calls.
C- Elastography is available
D- Mammography machine is not available .
E- 64 slice CT from seimens . Avg CT/ MRI scans in a day is approx 25-40 scans
F- 3T mri from philips (ingenia )
Mrcp / msk / abdomen are being done in the department .
G- USG and CY guided procedures are performed very frequently ( thoracocentesis/ ascitic tap/ biopsies / abscess drainage etc etc) . Vascular intervention was frequently performed but concultant left a year ago and hopefully it may start whenever somebody joins .first year resident usually is able to perform routine procedures after few months and second and third year residents depending on their interest and skills perform pigtail insertion, CT guided biopsies etc .
How much is the stipend for Ist year, iind year and IIIrd year?
Stipend 53000/- per month for first year and every year there is increment of 2000/- rupees.
Is there any compulsory bond service?
No
How is the faculty? Any superspecialists? faculty with fellowships?
Faculty is good. Helpful , friendly and healthy atmosphere. No superspecialist or fellowship.
How frequent are seminars/PGP?
Because of less number of residents and hectic duty hours the presentations are variable . Usually 2-3 rd year residents present case or differentials and sometimes solve spotters from those available on internet .
How is the faculty? Any superspecialists? faculty with fellowships?
Faculty is good. Helpful , friendly and healthy atmosphere. No superspecialist or fellowship.
How frequent are seminars/PGP?
Because of less number of residents and hectic duty hours the presentations are variable . Usually 2-3 rd year residents present case or differentials and sometimes solve spotters from those available on internet .
How is the accomodation?
There is a recent change regarding accomodation .we used to stay in the same building but now the residents are given accomodation near the hospital . Its going to take a few days for the residents to shift
There is a recent change regarding accomodation .we used to stay in the same building but now the residents are given accomodation near the hospital . Its going to take a few days for the residents to shift
Anything you have to say about the city?
Indore is a very good city , awesome food , the hospital is located in the heart of city , nearby available all sort of things be it good restaurants, malls etc . People are very friendly and helpful .Climate is very pleasant and never in extremes . Green and clean city !
Indore is a very good city , awesome food , the hospital is located in the heart of city , nearby available all sort of things be it good restaurants, malls etc . People are very friendly and helpful .Climate is very pleasant and never in extremes . Green and clean city !
How much you rate your college (out of ten)?
7/10.
Are you happy with your choice?
Yes
Anything else you have to say?
The only drawback is less number of residency seats , had it been more in number then working hours , emergency calls , presentations and learning and everything i suppose would become better . And also no availability of mammography but its okay for a while we can always learn later after we are done with the PG and also from various teaching groups on internet.
Learning in a DNB hospital setup is a bit different. Resident seniors are the primary teachers and of course your own efforts and zeal to study the subject is the key factor. Good time management, learning from mistakes and follow up, hard work and guidance from seniors and consultants is all what is required for a good learning experience,
All the best!