British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin Training Academy UK (BTA) inks MoU with Shri Balaji Institute of Neuroscience and Trauma, Hubli, reports Rahul Laud
To provide UK standard super-specialization post-graduate medical education and training in general surgery, emergency medicine, neurosurgery, and critical care to Indian clinicians and training for nurses in intensive & emergency room care a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin UK Training Academy (BTA) and Shri Balaji Institute of Neurosciences and Trauma, Hubli to provide UK standard super-specialisation post-graduate medical education and training in general surgery, emergency medicine, neurosurgery and critical care to Indian clinicians.
This was recently announced by the BtA Chief Executive at BTA Dr Prof Parag Singhal who has been dynamically spearheading tie-ups in India with Indian hospitals ..
The MoU was signed by Prof. Parag Singhal, with D. Kranthi Kiran, Chief Neurosurgeon and Chairman, Shri Balaji Institute of Neuroscience and Trauma, Hubli in the presence of visiting guest to India , Prof. Sir Stephen Powis, NHS England . Powis is also the National Medical Director in England who was accompanied by Anna Shotbolt, Deputy Trade Commissioner, South Asia (Exports) from the British High Commission in India. .
Singhal explained that the MoU’s objective is to upskill Indian nurses and clinicians at primary and secondary care levels to UK standards, promote professional clinical excellence and knowledge exchange, improve the capacity and capability of nurses in Northern Karnataka, and help nurses and clinicians grow and expand their horizons while providing best-in-class health education and training in India. The MoU will also deepen academic collaboration, improve patient safety, and create joint research opportunities between India and the UK.