AVMC – Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital

Department Of
Pulmonary Medicine

Establishment and Growth

The department of Pulmonary Medicine has been training undergraduate MBBS students for a decade. Now it has been upgraded to train postgraduates and guide them in research as well. This is in addition to caring for patients with respiratory diseases.

Academic Profile

The department of respiratory medicine is relatively young and we have been permitted 2 postgraduate seats from the academic year 2021-2022.

BEST PRACTICES
  • Counselling for “NO” Tobacco Use
  • Patient Education on using Inhaler devices
  • Cough Etiqulle
  • Sleep Hygiene
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE DEPARTMENT
  • Successful implementation of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme in the Union Territory.
  • Availability of latest model Bronchoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.