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Graduate Medical Education

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About GME

Graduate Medical Education

The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Office oversees residency training programs and ensures that all educational activities are conducted in accordance with established and recognized standards of graduate medical education.

Our institution is committed to developing competent physicians through structured training programs that integrate clinical excellence, academic learning, and professional development. Through a supportive learning environment and strong faculty mentorship, residents gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to deliver high-quality patient care.

The GME Office works collaboratively with program directors, faculty, and institutional leadership to ensure that residency programs maintain the highest standards of education, professionalism, and patient safety.

Vision & Mission

VisionTo provide exemplary institutional oversight that ensures high-quality, supervised, and outcomes-based graduate medical education, fostering competent, ethical physicians and advancing patient safety and public trust.
MissionTo provide institutional governance and oversight of all programs by ensuring compliance, educational quality, patient safety, resident well-being, and continuous improvement in graduate medical education.
Institutional Commitment

Six Core Competencies

1. Patient Care

Residents are trained to provide compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient care for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health.

2. Medical Knowledge

Residents demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and social sciences and apply this knowledge to patient care.

3. Practice-Based Learning

Residents engage in self-evaluation, lifelong learning, and continuous improvement of patient care practices based on scientific evidence.

4. Interpersonal & Communication

Residents develop effective communication skills that facilitate collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

5. Professionalism

Residents are expected to demonstrate ethical principles, accountability, sensitivity to diverse patient populations, and commitment to professional responsibilities.

6. Systems-Based Practice

Residents understand and respond to the larger healthcare system, effectively utilizing system resources to provide optimal patient care.

Messages from Leadership

Message from the Designated Institutional Official (DIO)

"Welcome to the Graduate Medical Education Office. It is a privilege to be part of a system that shapes the next generation of physicians with a strong sense of responsibility, compassion, and clinical excellence. At our institution, we believe that residency is not only about acquiring knowledge and skills, but also about growing into ethical and reflective professionals who can respond to the changing needs of society.

Our approach combines structured academic learning with hands-on clinical experience, supported by dedicated faculty who guide and mentor residents throughout their journey. We remain deeply committed to ensuring a supportive environment that values well-being, encourages curiosity, and nurtures professional development.

Together, we strive to maintain the highest standards of graduate medical education, aligned with National Medical Council (NMC) and international expectations, while upholding our core values of integrity, excellence, and service."

Dr. J. Jeyashambavi, MBBS., MD
Designated Institutional Official & Professor of Pathology
Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry
jeyashambavi.jayaveerakumar@avmc.edu.in

Message from the Assistant Designated Institutional Official (ADIO)

"Welcome to the Graduate Medical Education Office. As ADIO, I am pleased to support our residents in their journey toward developing clinical competence and professional confidence. We endeavor to provide a supportive and engaging learning environment through strong mentorship, structured training, and meaningful clinical exposure. The well-being, growth, and continuous development of our residents remain central to our efforts. Together, we uphold the highest standards of medical education in alignment with NMC and global expectations."

Dr. Franc Deepika Venugopan
Assistant Designated Institutional Official & Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry
francdeepikavenugopan.oumanath@avmc.edu.in

Institutional Leadership

Graduate Medical Education at the institution is supported by a dedicated leadership structure that ensures academic excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of residency programs.

Designated Institutional Official (DIO)

Responsible for oversight of all GME programs and ensuring compliance with national and global standards.

Assistant DIO (ADIO)

The Assistant Designated Institutional Official (ADIO) supports the DIO in overseeing Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs.

Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC)

Provides institutional oversight of residency programs and monitors program quality and compliance.

Program Directors and Faculty

Responsible for implementation of curriculum, supervision of residents, and evaluation of training outcomes.

GME Manager

Oversees the coordination and administration of GME programs, ensuring compliance with institutional, National and International standards, and regulatory requirements.

GMEC

The Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) serves as the central governance body responsible for oversight of all residency programs.

  • Establishes policies and procedures related to residency education
  • Monitors program performance and accreditation compliance
  • Reviews resident supervision, duty hours, and well-being
  • Oversees program evaluation and improvement initiatives
  • Ensures institutional support for graduate medical education

Residency Programs

Designed to provide comprehensive clinical exposure, structured learning experiences, and opportunities for scholarly activity.

  • Structured curriculum aligned with competency-based education
  • Supervised clinical training
  • Didactic teaching sessions
  • Research and scholarly activity
  • Continuous evaluation and feedback

Residents

Residents are central to the institution’s mission of providing high-quality patient care and medical education.

Safe and supportive learning environments
Faculty mentorship
Opportunities for research and scholarly activity
Resident well-being and professional development programs

GME Policies

The institution upholds comprehensive policies aligned with national and international standards, ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering a safe, effective, and conducive learning environment.

Prevention of Discrimination, Harassment, Mistreatment, Abuse of Power, Coercion, Retaliation, and Other Forms of Unprofessional Behavior
Institutional Policy on Accommodation for Residents and Fellows with Disabilities
Institutional Policy on Physician Impairment
Resident duty hours, work hour standards & moonlighting
Supervision, Delegation, and Progressive Responsibility of Residents and Fellows
Professionalism, Code of Conduct, and Disciplinary Action Policy
Promotion, Remediation and Dismissal Policy
Programme Completion Policy
Grievance and Due Process Policy
Disaster Policy
Faculty and Health Care Team Well-Being
Resident and Fellow Well-Being
Vendor Interaction Policy

Educational Resources

Residents have access to comprehensive educational resources supporting their academic and professional development throughout their training.

Medical Library & Journals
Simulation & Skills Training
Learning Management System (LMS)
Research & Scholarly Support
E-Portfolio System