Haematology is also spelled as Hematology and it is branch of physiology, pediatrics, clinical laboratory work, internal medicine and pathology that is concerned with the study of blood and diseases in blood and blood forming organs. It includes the study of prognosis, treatment, diagnosis and prevention of blood diseases. Professionals in this field also frequently do further study on oncology, which means medical treatment of cancer.

These professionals are experts in treatment of disease pertaining to blood proteins, hemoglobin, mechanism of coagulation, blood cells, etc…and these professional are called as Hematologists. Ph. D in Haematology is a course that is offered only by the following single institution in India:

• AIIMS, New Delhi

About AIIMS, New Delhi:

All India Institute of Medical Sciences is shortly called as AIIMS and the institute is an autonomous institution offering medical education under the control of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Indian Government. The institute holds the pride of having produced many medical professionals for different fields of medicine and the service of the institution to the field of medical education has reflected by its students working as the best medical professionals in different parts of the world.

Haematology department in AIIMS:

Ph. D in Haematology course is offered by the Department of Hematology functioning under the AIIMS and this department came into existence in the year 1989. This department of the institute is a unique department with laboratory and clinical faculty working together for better research activities, resident training and better co-ordination. In addition to offering education, the department also offers medical treatment through its OPD. The department is also involved in research activities that include research work on ITP, Leukemia, aplastic anemia, thrombophilia, hemophilia, thalassemia, etc…

Courses offered by the Haematology department:

The department offers Doctorate of Medicine course in Clinical Hematology for candidates with MD in Medicine or Pediatrics and Doctorate of Medicine course in Hematology for residents with MD in Pathology. The department also offers Ph. D course in Haematology for candidate with Molecular biology qualification.

About Ph. D in Haematology course:

Ph. D in Haematology course offered by the Department of Haematology begins once a candidates registers himself/herself with the AIIMS and ends with the submission of theses by the candidate. It is essential that candidates must submit their theses within a maximum period of five years.

Eligibility for seeking admission to Ph. D Course in Haematology:

For applying to the Ph. D in Haematology course candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:

• They must have completed their MBBS course at the UG level

• After completion of their MBBS course, they must have done their PG course in molecular biology

Admission to Ph. D in Haematology:

Like other Ph. D courses offered by All India Institute of Medical Sciences, admission of students to the Ph. D in Haematology is also done based on the merit secured by candidates in the Ph. D Entrance Examination conducted by the AIIMS. This entrance examination is conducted for the purpose of assessing the eligibility of candidates in taking up Ph. D course in appropriate subjects.