Combined Pre-Medical Entrance Test

H.P. Combined Pre-Medical Entrance Test (CPMT) – 2008
Conducted by HPU Shimla
Date of HP CPMT 2008 Entrance Test: May 29, 2008 (Thursday)
An objective type (MCQ) Combined Pre-Medical Entrance Test (HP-CPMT-2008) for admission to MBBS/BDS courses (1st year) in Govt. Medical / Dental Colleges including Private Un-aided Dental Colleges (State/Management Quota) in Himachal Pradesh for the academic session 2008-09 will be held on May 29, 2008 (Thursday) at Shimla, Mandi, Dharamshala and Hamirpur Examination Centres for which the applications on the prescribed form from the eligible candidates are invited as available in the prospectus.
LAST DATE: The last date for receipt of application forms complete in all respects either by hand or by Registered/Speed Post in the office of the Deputy Registrar (Entrance Tests) is 5.5.2008 upto 5 PM where after no application shall be accepted. The NRI Candidates (Foreign Students) shall send their applications complete in all respects direct to the Principal(s) of the concerned College(s) latest by 31.5.2008.
H.P. CPMT 2008 Eligibility
i) For State Quota Seats in Govt. Medical/Dental Colleges & 50% seats in Private un-aided Dental Colleges: Children of bonafide Himachali/Himachal Govt. employees and employees of Autonomous Bodies wholly or partially financed by the Himachal Pradesh Govt. and have passed at least two examinations out of four i.e. Middle, Matric, +1 & +2 or their equivalent from the recognised school(s) /College(s) situated in the State of Himachal Pradesh only are eligible to apply for the test. However, Children of Defence Personnel/EX-servicemen/Central Govt. employees/employees of Undertaking wholly owned by the Central Govt. including U.T. employees/Autonomous Bodies and Children of Himachal Govt. employees/employees of wholly owned H.P. Govt. Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies, who are Bonafide Himachal living outside the State on account of their service are exempted from the condition of passing two examinations from the School(s) situated in the State of Himachal Pradesh.
(ii) The Bonafide Himachal Students who admitted to Navodaya Schools situated in Himachal Predesh, but passed Matric or +2 examinations under the exchange prognamme form other Navodaya Schools in the country are also eligible for competing this test.
iii) For Management Quota Seats only in Private Un-aided Dental Colleges: Under this quota, there will be no domicile and schooling condition, both Himachaii and non-Himachali interested candidates can compete in the entrance test subject to fulfillment of minimum educational qualification and age as mentioned.
iv) Educational Qualification: The candidate should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination of a University / Board by law in India with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects which shall include a practical test with 50% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/OBC) provided the candidate has qualified the subject of English as an elective subject in the above examination.
Note: The candidates who have appeared in 10+2 or its equivalent examination and the result has not been declared can also apply for this test, but the admission will be subject to passing of the said examination with the required percentage at the time of 1st round of counselling.
Age: The candidate should have already completed or should complete the age of 17 years and must not have completed 25 years of age on 31st December, 2008.
FOR CHILDREN OF J&K MIGRANTS: Who posses the minimum qualifying qualifications and age as given above can also compete in this test against the seats reserved for them.
FOR CHILDREN OF TIBETAN REFUGEES: Who posses the minimum qualifying qualifications and age as given above and should be sponsored by the Tibetan Govt. in Exile can also compete for this test against the seat reserved for them.
FOR NRI CANDIDATES
Candidates who are residing abroad and who have passed the qualifying examination form abroad and who fulfill the minimum education and age as given above are also eligible to apply on the prescribed form available in the prospectus. They need not appear in the entrance test.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING THE PROSPECTUS:
(i) University Counter: For prescribed application form and detailed information etc., the Prospectus can be obtained at the University Exam Enquiry-cum-sale Counter at Summer Hill, Shimla-5 from 10.04.2008 to 05.05.2008 during working hours on cash payment of Rs. 1,000/- for General & other categories, Rs. 500/- for SC/ST categories only and US Dollars 40 or equivalent in Rupee for NRI candidates.
(ii) By Post: The requests for supply of the Prospectus by post can only be addressed to the Deputy Registrar (Entrance Tests) H.P. University, Shimla-171005 accompanied by crossed IPOs/Bank Draft amounting to Rs. 1050/ – incase of General & Other categories, Rs. 550/- for SC/ST categories only and US Dollar 50 or equivalent in Rupees for NRIs, drawn in favour of the FINACNE OFFICER, H.P. UNIVERSITY, SHIMLA-5 .
No request for sending the prospectus by post will be entertained after 22-04-2008, while applying for supply of prospectus by post, the candidate must write the HP CPMT Prospectus -2008 is required and complete mailing address in capital letters along with telephone number be mentioned.
NOTE: It will be the entire responsibility of the candidate(s) to procure the prospectus will in time and submit the application complete in all respects within the stipulated date. The University will not be responsible for any postal delay or non- receipt or in case misplacement or lost of prospectus in transit. All disputes are subject to legal jurisdiction of courts in Shimla only.
A. N. Gupta
Controller of Examinations
Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) Shimla – 5
Tel: 0177 – 2830133, 2830218, 2830225, 2830273
Fax: 0177 – 2830775

Common Pre Medical Entrance Exam 2008 – Uttarakhand

Common Pre Medical Entrance Exam 2008 Uttarakhand
Admission to MBBS, BDA, BAMS, BHMS COURSES, (2008-09) – Uttarakhand
UCEE an Association of Private Unaided Medical, Dental, Ayurvedic and Homeopathic Colleges of Uttarakhand would be conducting Common Pre Medical entrance Exam CPMEE 2008 through a reputed examining body for 2008-09.
Date of Examination: 27/05/2008
Shri Guru Ram Rai Insitute of Medical & Health Science:
MBBS 45
Dehradun, (9412992800, 9927011243).
Seema Dental College & Hospital Rishikesh:
BDS 45
(0135-2453465, 9837098076)
Uttaranchal Dental & Medical research Institute:
BDS 45
Majri Grant Haridwar Road Dehradun. (0135-2499047)
Sri Narayan Swami Hospital & Dental College, Premnagar Dehradun:
BDS 45
(0135-2772322, 9897025145)
Uttaranchal Ayurvedic College, Rajpur, Dehradun (9411778738):
BAMS 22
Himalayayi Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital Rishikesh:
BAMS 22
(0135-3200859, 2453203)
Chandola Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital. Rudrapur:
BHMS 25
(05944280071, 9897107000)
Admission to the courses are subject to the permission obtained by the concerned colleges from their respective councils and the govt.
Application forms can be obtained in person by depositing Cash/DD of Rs. 1150/- OR by post by sending a DD of Rs 1250/- drawn in favor of Uttaranchal Council of Entrance Examination payable at Rishikesh
Forms are also available on cash payment at: [47-3rd Floor, Bharat Nagar, Near A Block, New Friends Colony, New Delhi (9810173271)] Or [Ramesh Book Depot, Moti Bazar, Dehradun] (0135-2653637)
Important dates
Sale of Application Forms- 08/04/2008.
Last Date of Sale of Forms- 10/05/2008
Last Date of Submission Forms-12/05/2008
Eligibility
(i) Age: Not less than 17 years
(ii) Qualification
(a) MBBS and BDS: The Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent, with P.C.B. & English from a recognized Board/University with minimum of 50% marks.
(b) BAMS and BHMS: The Candidates who have passed the 10+2, with P.C.B. shall be eligible.
Centres of Examination
Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Lucknow, Mumbai, Varanasi
(The Center can be changed if there are not enough candidates)
Submission of Forms
The Application form Competed in all respects along with enclosures, should be sent by registered post to:
Uttaranchal Council of Entrance Examination,
Seema Dental College and Hospital,
Virbhadra Road, Rishikesh,
PIN- 249203, Uttarakhand
For more details follow the link: www.uceeindia.org

CME programmes for NBE Consultants/ Faculty members from accredited hospitals

Notice for CME programmes for NBE Consultants/ Faculty members from accredited hospitals to be held at Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune and Delhi
All the NBE Consultants/ Faculty members from accredited hospitals who have not yet applied for CME programmes are required to apply for these CME programmes immediately on the registration format available on the website along with the registration fee by 30th April 2008.
Please note that it is mandatory for all the NBE Consultants from accredited hospitals to attend the NBE sponsored CME programmes . This would be treated as a part of their academic activity and would enable us to involve them for various academic activities of the NBE.
Download the file for Application Format, etc. through the link below
CME-FORM faculty application form

Centralised Entrance Test for DNB – 2008

DNB Centralised Entrance Test -  2008
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS Application Form for Diplomate of National Board (DNB) Centralized Entrance for entry to the DNB Broad Specialties.
Candidates successful in the DNB CET can apply to institutions accredited by the National Board of Examinations for pursuing the 3 years postgraduate DNB programme in various broad specialties
Eligibility
a. Indian Degrees Candidateswho are in possession of medical degrees from Indian Universities registerable as per provisions of Indian Medical Council Act 1956 and possess provisional or permanent registration certificate issued by Medical Council of India/State Medical Council and have completed one year of internship on or before the last date of submission of the application form i.e. 15th April 2008.
b. Foreign Degrees Candidates who are in possession of degrees from foreign universities and possess provisional or permanent registration certificate issued by Medical Council of India/State Medical Council and have completed one year of internship on or before the last date of submission of the application form (15th April 2008) can also apply for June 2008 examination.
c. Submission of Internship Completion Certificate and Certificate of Registration on Permanent/ Provisional basis with MCI/SMC is an essential pre-requisite. In case the candidate does not submit the Internship Completion & Registration Certificate with the application form, his/her application shall be rejected and fees forfeited.
Important dates
 Last Date of submission of application form for:
1. CET Examination 15h April 2008
Applications must reach the NBE office by the close of office on the
cut-off date mentioned above. No concession shall be given on any
ground including postal delays or delivery delays.
2. Date of CET examination
Sunday, the 15 th June 2008
Paper-I 09.30 A.M -12.30 P.M
Paper-II 14.00-17.00
Fee Structure
The fee is payable only through a bank draft/pay order issued from Nationalized Bank drawn in favour of NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS payable at New Delhi, along with the application form by the last date as specified in the Bulletin of Information.
Examination Fee
i) CET Exam Rs. 3000/-
ii) Internet Downloaded forms Rs. 500/-
Note: Internet Downloaded forms to be accompanied with form fees of Rupees Five Hundred Only.
For more details view:
www.natboard.edu.in
How to Apply:
The Bulletin of Information and Application Forms can be obtained w.e.f. 4th April, 2008 from:
1. Office of Board at Ansar Nagar, New Delhi Through Bank draft/ Pay Order of Rs.500/- drawn in favour of National Board of Examinations payable at New Delhi.
2. Can be downloaded form the website www.natboard.edu.in (bulletin fee of Rs.500/- will have to be paid for downloaded forms alongwith the fee for examination) (w.e.f. 1st April, 2008)

Studying Medicine in Russia

Studying Medicine in Russia is an option; if you are geared up to take the road less traveled
“Russia has one of the most advanced higher education systems in the world. Every educational institute is well equipped with excellent teachers and research infrastructure. Their teaching methods are well evolved and they extensively focus on all round development of a student in his/her specialties. There are over 2 million students enrolled in various Russian universities or institutions. The teaching staff of various institutions comprises over 16,000 doctors of science and about 0.9 million candidates pursuing science who, apart from teaching, are involved in research and development of scientific and technology innovations.
Why study Medicine in Russia?
There are about 50 medical colleges in Russia. All of these institutes are well-equipped with excellent research labs and teaching staff. The Russian degrees in Medicine are globally recognized and have got excellent ranking by WHO and UNESCO. Russia has some of the best medical colleges in the world. Out of the top 100 medical colleges in the world, about 30 are from Russia.
The greatest advantage of studying medicine in Russia is that the study expenses in Russia are very low as compared to that of western countries. You can expect to complete your MBBS course (MD in Russia) in around Rs. 8 lacs to 10 lacs.
Eligibility for admission in a Russian medical college
Minimum eligibility requirements for admission in a Russian Medical college
10+2 or Higher Secondary equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with 50% marks aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Courses offered and duration
In Russia, Medical courses are offered in both English and Russian languages.
English Medium
General Medicine – 6 years
Dental – 5 years
Sports Medicine – 6 years
Russian Medium
General Medicine – 7 years (Includes 1 year language course).
Dental – 6 years (Includes 1 year language course).
Sports Medicine – 7 years (Includes 1 year language course).
Note: If the medium of instruction is Russian, then the six years medical course will be preceded by a ten months preparatory course in Russian language.
On completion of the 6 years medical course, you will be awarded with MD (Doctor of Medicine), which is recognized by the Medical Council of India, as equivalent to MBBS in India.
Academic session
In Russia, the academic session starts in September. There are two semesters in an academic year, September to January and February to June. The first semester exams are held in January and the second term exams are held in June. You can enjoy two vacations in an academic calendar – one in January-February and the other in July-August.
Course fees
Medical education in Russia is subsidized by the Russian government. Though the fee structure varies from college to college, the average fees of a medical college in Russia is around Rs. 6 lacs to 11 lacs for a 6 years course. The fees generally includes tuition fees, study material costs, and hostel accommodation expenses.
Living expenses
Living expenses in Russia iare significantly less as compared to that of western countries. Living expenses for students are around US$ 200 per month in Moscow. The expenses in other cities are around US$ 90-130 per month.
Prominent medical colleges in Russia
Russia has over 50 medical colleges. The names of some of the best medical colleges of Russia are given below. Click top medical colleges in Russia to find complete information on the colleges.
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Yaroslavl State Medical Academy
Russian State Medical University, Moscow
Volgograd State Medical University,Volgograd
Kursk State Medical University, Kursk
Stavropol State Medical Academy, Stavropol
Kazan State Medical University, KAZAN
Tver State Medical Academy
Yaroslavl State Medical Academy
St. Petersburg I.P.Pavlov State Medical Academy
I.M. Sechenov Moscow Medical Academy
People’s Friendship University of Russia, Moscow”

World Bank Hires E T Consultant, Health, Nutrition & Population for New Delhi, India

World Bank
Invites Applications for E T Consultant, Health, Nutrition & Population
Job # 110485
Job Title – E T Consultant
Job Family – Health, Nutrition & Population
Location – New Delhi, India
Appointment – Local Hire
Job Posted – 06-Apr-2011
Closing Date – 27-Apr-2011
Language Requirements – English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A COUNTRY OFFICE EXTENDED TERM CONSULTANT POSITION IN INDIA SUBJECT TO LOCAL RECRUITMENT UNDER THE INDIA COMPENSATION PLAN.
THE WORLD BANK GROUP IS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING DIVERSITY IN TERMS OF GENDER, NATIONALITY, CULTURE AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE EQUALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.
Background / General description
The Human Development Department in South Asia Region (SASHD) is responsible for the development of lending operations, supervision of the existing portfolio, analytical work (AAA), and delivery of policy advice and technical assistance to clients in the social sectors (education, health/nutrition/population, and social protection/labor). The South Asia Region encompasses eight countries (Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) and is home to a quarter of the world’s population.
The Health, Nutrition, and Population Unit (SASHN) comprises about 40 professional staff, seventy percent of whom are based in the field and thirteen of whom are based in the New Delhi office. The Region has a very large HNP portfolio, with more than 40 lending and AAA tasks, and commitments exceeding $2 billion. The HNP portfolio in India comprises about twelve lending and non-lending tasks: eight operations totaling around $1.9 billion under supervision, two operations under preparation, with the possibility of two additional financing operations; and several ongoing analytical pieces of work.
We work as a team of specialists bringing one another’s expertise to bear on all tasks across the region, rather than only as individual task teams. The HNP work of the South Asia Region is extensive, and covers a wide range of strategic areas in health, nutrition and population. We seek to increasingly specialize as staff, recognizing the specific expertise of operations staff, economists and the range of HNP specializations required to respond to demands from our clients and deliver quality work.
SASHN is seeking to recruit an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) on a one year consultancy extendable to two years, subject to performance in the first year, who will support the HNP team in New Delhi providing operations support to specific lending and supervision tasks. Duties and Accountabilities
Duties and Accountabilities
The specific responsibilities are as follows:
The Extended Term Consultant (ETC) will perform as a member of the South Asia Human Development Department’s Quality Assurance and Operations Advice Team – which comprises a virtual team of all the operations analysts and officers in headquarters and country offices.
The Extended Term Consultant (ETC) will provide operational and implementation support (assuming responsibility for the regular follow-up of the fiduciary, safeguards, legal aspects of the projects with both the internal and external clients) to the India Health, Nutrition & Population (HNP) portfolio. The work would involve travel to the field as and when required during missions and in the interim as required by the team leader. She/he will assume the following responsibilities, although specific work assignments will evolve over time and the ideal candidate should have the ability to respond as required around the following kinds of assignments:
Preparation of new projects:
 Assist in the preparation of the Project Concept Note (provide preliminary project costs, advice on component structure/project complexity; advise team on choice of lending instrument; provide inputs into the risk assessment
 Provide guidance to the team on latest operational guidelines and procedures for project preparation
 Participate in all preparation missions and provide inputs for mission documentation
 Organize any necessary workshops and training for clients (to assist in project preparation)
 Responsible for summarizing design of implementation arrangements
 Responsible for costing the project inputs/expected investments
 Liaise with procurement/financial management/safeguard/legal colleagues to ensure consistency in approach and in project documents
 Ensure that all latest operational policies, procedures and templates are used by the team
 Provide necessary inputs for the project performance indicators (to track implementation progress)
 Provide guidance to teams on lessons learned from successful projects
 Ensure that all assessments (Social Assessment; Environmental Assessment/Plan) are prepared & disclosed
 Ensure that project preparation timetables are updated and remain realistic
 Provide inputs for the disbursement arrangements and estimated allocation of loan/credit proceeds based on final cost tables
 Work closely with procurement specialists to ensure that the procurement plan reflects the final project costs
Implementation Support to projects
 Prepare mission schedules and TORs as requested
 Participate in all missions and major discussions with Government
 In between missions by HQ-based TTLs, represent the TTL to clients and partners
 Monitor project implementation (close liaison with counterparts – local staff)
 Continuously monitor the status of procurement and FM issues
 Assist in reviewing procurement and consultant packages (TORs, bidding documents, etc)
 Continuously monitor the status of project disbursements in client connection and through the project management table
 Ensure that legal covenants are monitored
 Monitor safeguard compliance
 Provide any necessary information to review panels during
implementation (QAG, etc)
 Review annual, semi-annual reports by the Client
 Assist in the preparation of restructuring packages (if required), (e.g. memos, project papers and all necessary additional documents)
Selection Criteria
• A Master’s degree in social sciences, public policy, international development, public health or other relevant field – OR – equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to support teams in the design, preparation and implementation of operations.
• Ideally, knowledge and demonstrated experience in applying World Bank operational processes and procedures, knowledge of fiduciary requirements under Bank lending (in particular as regards procurement), and an understanding of World Bank Group operational policies, practices and procedures.
• Experience in India’s HNP sector and knowledge of the government structures and counterparts is a specific advantage.
• Should be a self starter with the ability to work with limited supervision in a multi-cultural team.
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to work simultaneously on a variety of issues and tasks, independently adjusting to priorities and achieving results with agreed objectives and deadlines.
• Strong client orientation with commitment to results on the ground. Capacity to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders at various levels within and outside the Bank.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal/external partners and promote collaboration in a multi-cultural environment. Experience in providing support to and working with operational teams and across boundaries. A record of sharing information with colleagues, clients, and managers in performing your job.

Vacancies in Punjab National Rural Health Mission

Punjab National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
Health & Family Welfare Department, Punjab
Recruitment of Contractual Posts-02.04.2011
Punjab NRHM invites applications for the following Medical posts :
1. Maternal Health Specialist : 01 post
2. Public Health Specialist : 01 post
3. Law Officer : 01 post
4. Obstetrician (Female) for District Hospital : 04 posts
5. Obstetrician (Female) for FRUs (CHCs) : 43 posts
6. Pediatrician for FRUs (CHCs) : 56 posts
7. Female Medical Officer (PHCs) : 97 posts
8. Medical Officer (Female) : 10 posts
9. Medical Officer (Male) : 01 post
How to Apply : Eligible applicants may personally submit online application starting from 4/4/2011 to 20/4/2011 up to 5:00 PM in the prescribed online format available at http://www.pbnrhm.org.