Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion
KMC , Manipal
Health Sciences
Established in 2011, the Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal launched its postgraduate course in 2012, gaining MCI recognition in 2017 and the Best Institutional Award at the TRANSCON 2019 National Annual Conference. The MD in Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion is a unique, multidimensional speciality that brings together blood banking, immunohematology, coagulation, and hematology, integrating science, technology, medicine, public health administration, and the wider community.
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- One of the specialised transfusion medicine departments in the region, established in 2011 with a postgraduate course launched in 2012 and MCI recognition in 2017.
- Awarded the Best Institutional Award at the TRANSCON 2019 National Annual Conference.
- A unique, multidimensional MD speciality combining blood banking, immunohematology, coagulation, and hematology with science, technology, medicine, and public health.
- Prepares graduates for diverse roles ,as transfusion medicine consultants, academicians in teaching hospitals, medical officers in blood centres, and medical advisors to diagnostic, manufacturing, and pharmacological companies.
- Opens pathways into regenerative medicine and transplant centres, as well as government advisory boards including NACO, NBTC, and SBTC.
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