The
field of Endocrinology and Metabolism has been an important part in the
vision about Institute of Medical Sciences since the inception of the
institute in 1960. The Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism was
established in 1964 as part of the Department of Medicine. Diabetes and
thyroid OPD was started in 1964 and inpatient services commenced in
1971. The DM (Endocrinology) course was started in 1976 (second after
PGIMER Chandigarh). The division was later upgraded to the status of
Department in the year 1998. The Medical Council of India in the year
2000 approved DM (Endocrinology) course providing recognition to the
course since it started in 1976.
(Division of Department of Medicine since 1964)
Courses: DM (Endocrinology), PhD
Participation in MBBS, MD (Med) and other Teaching program
