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(Awarded by the Christian Medical College, Vellore)
The Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine 
(PGDFM) course is a diploma awarded by CMC, 
Vellore for the MBBS graduates who finished their 
MBBS course within the last ten years with the aim to 
make graduates equip themselves to deliver 
secondary level healthcare while also availing of its 
educational opportunities.
This 18 month distance education course with three 
contact programs usually commences from 1st June 
2022 and ends on 30th November 2023. This course 
consists of 27 Distance Learning Modules, provided 
with an online formative e-assessment at the end of 
each module. Every student is expected to maintain
a logbook to document the procedures/clinical skills
done in their service obligation hospitals. As part of 
this course, the students are expected and
commi ed to submit a project work which should be 
a service improvement project to improve the local 
needs of the hospital. Successful candidates will be 
awarded with PGDFM certificate from our 
institution. However, this course is not recognized 
either by NMC or Dr. MGR Medical University, 
hence transcripts or verifications will NOT be issued 
under any circumstances.
For more details please go to:h p://www.cmch- 
vellore.edu/sites/med/pgdfm.html.
Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine 
(PGDFM-Family Medicine)
(Distance Education Unit)
There are close to 2,50,000 General Practitioners (GPs) 
in India who have no access to postgraduate 
education. Since the government has not mandated 
continuous education for physicians, most GPs do not 
take much effort to remain up-to-date with the 
developments in medical education. The lack of 
continuous updating of the knowledge and skills by 
these GPs has led to a situation where there are 
excessive referrals because they are not confident in 
handling cases with the slightest complication. Many 
patients, therefore, end up visiting multi- specialty
hospitals where the health care costs are very 
high. No wonder, in a World Bank study done in the 
year 2004, it was found that the private health care 
sector was responsible for drowning many below the 
poverty line! A 'Family Physician'bis a multi-
competent specialist who not only provides the point 
of first contact, but also provides the continuum of 
care. The number of 'Family Physicians' - doctors 
satisfying the above definition - in the Indian sub-
continent is grossly inadequate to cater to the huge 
population.
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Objective
The objective of the PGDFM (FAMILY MED.) 
programme is to build the capacity of GPs and enable 
them to manage more cases so that referral becomes 
less necessary - hence the mo o: 'Refer less, Resolve 
more'. The ultimate beneficiaries of the programme 
will be patients from the financially weaker sections 
of the population, especially those from rural areas. 
Thus, the programme leads to a win-win situation for 
the patients and the GPs, as the former find a one- 
window solution, while the la er (who would have 
become multi-competent) find a much larger scope 
for their practice.
Eligibility Criteria
• Valid MBBS Degree
• Indians working abroad may also apply
• Women candidates will be given preference
• Candidates working in rural areas will be given 
preference
Duration
This is a two-year 'blended learning course' involving 
both self-learning, as well as a hands-on component 
in the form of contact programmes
Maximum no. of seats:
300 per year
Contact programme:
Three contact programmes (each 11 days duration) 
consist of both online and onsite teaching 
methodology. The contact programs are of hybrid 
nature: both online and onsite face to face sessions 
will be conducted. The onsite (face to face) session 
will be held, subject to the relaxation of travel and 
other corona pandemic related regulations stipulated 
by the government and our institute (CMC) 
periodically.
Application and Prospectus
You can get further details at our website: h p:// 
courses.cmcdistedu.org/ or email us at info@ 
cmcdistedu.org. The application form for this course 
will be available by June of this year.
Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatrics 
(PGDG)
India is in a phase of demographic transition and the 
geriatric population is burgeoning. Care of the elderly 
in need of medical a ention is often fragmented 
among multiple “specialists”, as these patients have 
multiple co-morbidities and psychosocial issues. 
Therefore, there is an urgent need to produce 
physicians who not only understand the unique 
health problems in the elderly, but possess a 
repertoire of clinical competencies to deal with them. 
Geriatrics is the only “speciality” which knits these 
myriad physical, psychosocial, financial and 
emotional problems in each individual together into a 
tapestry, which still remains beautiful. With inputs 
from Allied Health and Nursing faculty, the doctor is 
able to help the elderly in the autumn of their lives.
Objectives
• To provide comprehensive health care and 
rehabilitation to the elderly
• Be competent to make changes in the community 
leading to a be er life for the elderly
Eligibility Criteria
1. Valid MBBS degree certificate
2. All candidates must possess a valid MCI/ State 
Medical Council registration
3. SAARC, NRI, Foreign nationals can also apply.
Duration:
This is a one year 'blended learning course' involving 
both self-learning, as well as a hands-on component 
in the form of contact programmes.
Maximum no. of seats:
50 seats per year
Contact programme:
Two contact programmes for a total of ten days at 
Christian Medical College, Vellore. The contact 
programs will be held, subject to the relaxation of 
travel and other corona pandemic related regulations 
stipulated by the government and our institute 
(CMC) periodically.
Application and Prospectus
You can get further details at our website: 
h p://courses.cmcdistedu.org/ or email us at info@ 
cmcdistedu.org. The application form for this course 
will be available by April of this year.
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Christian Medical College, Vellore
Post Graduate Diploma in Christian 
Bioethics- Distance Learning Programme
With the development of modern medicine and overt 
technological advancements, unprecedented ethical 
challenges have been emerging. While there seems to 
be be er treatment options with the latest 
technologies, over the years, unethical medical 
practices have been on the increase, contributing to 
commercialization of clinical practice and bringing 
disrepute to the medical profession. Medical practice 
has almost become a technocracy, distancing from the 
foundational values and principles of clinical 
practice. In this context, we see a great need to offer a 
Post Graduate Diploma in Christian Bioethics, 
upholding dignity of all human beings and 
sacredness of human life in the Spirit of Jesus Christ. 
This course is being jointly offered by the Christian 
Medical College Vellore (CMC) and The Centre for 
Bioethics, New Delhi (TCB).
Eligibility
This course is designed for healthcare professionals, 
lawyers, theologians, management professionals and 
others with a keen interest in Christian Bioethics 
meeting the minimum qualification requirements.
• B.Sc./Diploma AHS
• MBBS / B.Sc. Nursing
• LLB/ B.Th / B.Div
• PGDHA / FHA / MHA / BBA or MBA 
(Healthcare Administration)
Programme structure and teaching methodology
This two year distance learning course comprises of a 
learner centred problem solving curriculum with 
nine interactive modules and a capstone project will 
also be part of the course, requiring students to utilize 
their knowledge for practical workplace situations 
involving ethical issues. The course content will be 
disseminated through
• Guided self-study on blended learning platform –