Delhi University to Expand Patel Chest Institute Into Multispeciality Hospital; Check Details Here

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Delhi University is planning to develop the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI) into a multispeciality hospital, as per Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh; Read the full details here!

New Delhi: As per the latest updates, Delhi University has announced that it will develop the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI) into a multispeciality hospital. The announcement was made by Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh on June 15, 2023 (Thursday).

Earlier, the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute submitted its proposal regarding the same to the Government of India. With this step, the institute will become a full-fledged medical college. The institute is managed by Delhi University and funded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Speaking on this occasion, Yogesh Singh said, "We have the Patel Chest Institute. We wish to make it a full-fledged medical institute, which is why the Patel Chest Institute has sent a letter to the Government of India. It is now a specialised hospital if we could include more disciplines.

We will open a multispeciality hospital in the coming days”, he further added. Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute is one of the developed postgraduate medical institutions of India which is funded by the government. The institute aims to research, teach and patient care in the field of chest diseases. It provides a requisite academic environment to its students.

The institute is located on the main campus of DU and offers various postgraduate courses in the field of medical science. In addition to this, the institute offers PhD programs in 5 types of specializations. Admission to these courses is done based on NEET PG score.

In other news, Delhi University is preparing to merge and eliminate courses in its BA Economics program. The university aims to redesign its BA Economic course to drop the 'Economics of Discrimination'.

The plan was discussed during a meeting held on June 14, 2023. It has also decided to join AMU and 103 other universities in adopting the 4-Year Undergraduate Courses. This step is taken to ensure students receive a well-rounded education, encompassing academic rigor, skill development and research opportunities.

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