Dysphagia and swallowing problems are some of the common clinical problems met in clinical practice. The swallowing disorders have differing etiologies and involve many systems of the body. Neurological, Neoplasms of the head and neck or structural damage in the upper aero digestive tract are the common causes of swallowing disorders. The majority of these problems can be localized and their causative factor can be identified by proper evaluation. The evaluation involves a detailed clinical examination and use of imaging methods like Videofluroscopy and Endoscopic evaluation of swallowing. The management of the swallowing disorders is mainly by training the patient special maneuvers as well as surgical intervention. The management of swallowing disorders needs a team led by a trained Deglutologist assisted by clinicians from head and neck surgery, otorhinolaryngology, paediatrics, neurology and gastroenterology,
The post graduate degree course in Deglutology and Swallowing Disorders at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences is the first of its kind in India. This specialized training programme focuses exclusively on swallowing disorder and is considered to be a post graduate clinical training programme where the training is by clinical interactive discussions, case discussions, journal clubs, student led symposia and theory lectures. This two-year postgraduate programme in Deglutology and Swallowing Disorders is similar to the existing programmes in Europe and USA. The department interacts with faculty from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and Roswell Park cancer centre, USA.
A unique addition to this course is the interactive monthly telemedicine clinic held with the departments of Otolaryngology and Speech Language Pathology, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. The students have an opportunity to learn from the faculty of medical schools in USA while attending clinic at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.
Commencement of Application: September 2024
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has not appointed any Agent or Third-Party Client for securing admission in any programme. Students are hereby requested to contact only the toll-free number on our website for any admission related queries.
– Issued In Public Interest By Directorate Of Admissions And Academic Outreach
Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP)
Selection will be made on the basis of academic scores and performance in the personal interview.
2 years
Dysphagia management has become a specialty of its own in the developed nations. In India, it is still in its infancy. But, its significance in bringing out better treatment outcome is being realized by various specialists including, Head & Neck Oncologists, Stroke & Neuro Medicine specialists, Intensive Care physicians and Gastroenterologists. All major medical institutions in India and abroad are seeking out for trained dysphagia management specialists. Being the first training center in India, the trainees passing out are certain of immediate placement either in India or abroad.
| Admission Cancellation and Fee Refund Policy | |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal requests received within 30 days after the formally notified admission. | Tuition fees & Security deposit is refundable.
Rs. 5000/- as maximum processing charge can be deducted. |
| *Note : In the event of a student leaving midstream other than on bonafide medical grounds, the student is liable to pay the remaining fee for entire course as stated in the prospectus in order to indemnify the institution for the loss of seat. | |
NB: **All fees are subject to change/ revision as per the UGC guidelines (if applicable)
Admission Cancellation and refunds policy will be based as per UGC policy for all the courses.
| Program Fees for the year 2024-25 | ||||
| Annual Tuition Fees (in INR) SCHOLARSHIP | Annual Tuition Fees (in INR) NON-SCHOLARSHIP |
Annual Tuition Fees (in US$) NRI |
First Year Other Fees (in INR) | |
| 80,000 | 1,30,000 | 2,000 | 41,100 | |
The top reasons to choose Amrita for your career
Kochi
0484-285 8349
0484-285 8167
0484-285 8166
0484-285 8383
0484-285 8153
7994999788
Email ID:
pgadmissions@aims.amrita.edu
Faridabad
9289654050, 8595523200
Email ID :
ahsadmissions@dl.amrita.edu
