Department of Respiratory Medicine,A. J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangaluru was established in October 2002. Respiratory Medicinedepartment is actively involved in teaching Undergraduate & Post Graduate Medical Students through its Eminent faculty.Teaching for the undergraduate includes Didactic Lectures, Small Group Discussion, Tutorials, Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) and Practical classes.
Post Graduate course (M.D) in Respiratory Medicine was started from May 2009. Teaching for the Post Graduates includes weekly Seminars, Journal Club, Clinical Case discussion, Inter departmental Seminars, Guest Lectures& CMEs.
The faculty members are also involved in various Clinical Trials associated with our Hospital. Respiratory Medicine Post Graduates students are involved in the Clinical Trials conducted at the Clinical Trial Unit of A. J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre Hospital, Mangaluru. Post Graduate students also attend Postings in various Clinical departments of General Medicine, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Cardiology,ICU in rotation.training in clinical skills like ICD insertion with other thoracic procedures. Over the years’ postgraduate students have presented research papers & posters in various national conferences & won many prizes at the national level.