Dr Mohan‚ÄöAos Diabetes Education Academy, [DMDEA] Chennai

Sushmita Sundas

Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Education Academy was established in September 2008. Under the leadership of Prof. V. Mohan, Internationally acclaimed diabetologist and research scientist and Late Dr. (Mrs.) M. Rema, a well-known specialist in Diabetic Eye Disease. The Academy offers specialized training in diabetes and its complications to doctors, nurses, lab technicians, and other paramedical personnel through varied and innovative courses, most of which are offered for the first time in India. DMDEA aims to create a cadre of trained healthcare professionals equipped to tackle the diabetes epidemic in India. In addition to creating employment opportunities for the concerned candidates, the activities of DMDEA will also benefit society by increasing the availability and quality of healthcare provision in the field of Diabetology.

DMDEA benefits from its association with its parent institution, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre [DMDSC], which is a World Health Organization [WHO] Collaborating Centre for Noncommunicable Diseases Prevention and Control as well as an International Diabetes Federation [IDF] Centre of Education. The activities of DMDEA have been acknowledged by the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, which has granted affiliation to the Academy for several of its courses.

Table of Contents

• Highlights
• Why Choose DMDEA?
• Courses
• Admission

DMDEA Highlights

Mentioned below are the key highlights of Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Education Academy, Chennai.

Why Choose DMDEA?

Mentioned below are the advantages of getting enrolled in a course at DMDEA.

• Conducts structured training programs aimed at creating health care professionals trained in specific aspects of the care of diabetes and its complications.
• Organizes short intensive courses, conferences and seminars on current technological developments which will be of benefit to the professionals in the field of diabetes.
• Raises awareness regarding career prospects in diabetology among eligible students.

DMDEA Courses

Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Education Academy offers undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate, and fellowship courses in various disciplines. Mentioned below are the courses with their specializations.

More details on DMDEA Courses and Fees.

DMDEA Admission

Admission to various DMDEA can be taken by filing a form obtained from the official website of the college. For medical courses, an entrance exam will be held and for paramedical courses, spot selection through an interview is applicable.

Read in detail about DMDEA Admission.

DMDEA Eligibility Criteria

The courses offered by DMDEA have different eligibility criteria which the students must have qualified in order to get admission to the college. The eligibility criteria for the courses are mentioned below.

DMDEA PG Diploma Eligibility

• The candidate must have completed B.Sc in Nutrition, Food service Management and Dietetics / Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics / Food & Nutrition / Food Science and Nutrition Nursing –B.Sc Nursing / Diploma in Nursing / B.Sc –Microbiology / Bio-Chemistry / Biology /Botany /Zoology, OR
• The equivalent qualifying exam will be accepted only along with the eligibility certificate obtained from Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University.

DMDEA B.Sc Eligibility

• The candidate must have passed the 10+2examination from a recognized board.
• Eligibility certificate obtained from The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University.