Vestibular disorders, dizziness and imbalance are a prevalent but often under diagnosed conditions, significantly affecting patients' quality of life. In ENT and Neuro OPDs it’s one of the most prominent complaint. Diagnosis and management of vestibular conditions is a very nuanced and inter-disciplinary process. However, the process can be easily mastered with expert guidance and training.
After successfully completing 4 editions of our certification program, we are back with the 5th edition after significantly revamping the course based on the feedback received from participants of the earlier batches. The new program, in partnership with Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), will be called "Certification Program in Vestibular and Balance Assessment and Management (VBAM)". While, like earlier courses, this will also be a hybrid course with 11 weeks of online learning followed by a week of hands on training, assessment and certification, the difference lies in the multi dimensional approach we have adopted. The new version of the program aims to impart training based on global gold standards and sensitize participants on best practices from around the world. Faculty members of the program are thought leaders in various domains of vestibular medicine and have treated thousands of patients and involved in dozens of research studies and publications. We are confident that their combined wisdom will result in making VBAM one of the most useful, impactful and thought provoking programs in the vestibular space.
Why VBAM?
World's Best Faculty
Vestibular medicine is a multi dimensional space. Each of our faculty partners come with deep expertise in specific areas of vestibular medicine, with decades of experience and dozens of publications and research studies. The course offers a great opportunity to learn and get mentored from some of the best vestibular practitioners.
Highlights
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11 weeks of online learning and 1 weeks of hands on training followed by assessment and certification.
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Weekly live mentoring sessions and case study discussions.
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Highly experienced and globally renowned faculty.
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Multi-disciplinary approach with faculty drawn from ENT and Neurology specialization.
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Certification from the renowned Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
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Close to 70 modules covered
Hands on training on VNG, vHIT, Posturography, diagnostic positional tests, all repositioning maneuvers, VR based vestibular rehabilitation and lots more. -
Hands on training at the sprawling campus of KMC Manipal.
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Special pricing on equipment and assistance from Cyclops Medtech to setup vestibular practice.
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Core learning Objectives
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Understand the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system.
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Conduct thorough vestibular assessments using advanced diagnostic tools.
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Master the subtle art of history taking and clinical examination.
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Develop individualized management plans for patients with balance disorders.
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Apply hands-on techniques and interventions for vestibular rehabilitation.
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Successfully setup and run a comprehensive vestibular practice.
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Eligibility
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PG in ENT, General medicine, Geriatric medicine and Neurology
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DLO
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MS/DNB (ENT)
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DM (Neurology)
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MD (General medicine)
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MD (Geriatric medicine)
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PhD scholars with interest in Neurotology
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MBBS
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Open to both students and practicing consultants
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Course Curriculum
Faculty
Dr Anirban Biswas
Course Director
Neurotologist - Kolkata, India
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Dr Vishal Pawar
Faculty
Specialist Neurologist, Dubai, UAE
Dr Kailesh Pujari
Faculty
Head, Dept of ENT, KMC Manipal, India
Dr Ravi Nayar
Course Coordinator
Neurotologist and Chief Scientific Officer, Cyclops Medtech, Bangalore, India
Dr A K Vats
Faculty
Senior Neurologist, Rajkot, India
Dr Ajay Bhandarkar
Faculty
Head - Vestibular and Balance Lab, KMC Manipal, India
Dr Sudhir Kothari
Faculty
Senior Neurologist and Vestibular Specialist, Pune, India
Dr Balakrishnan
Faculty
Senior ENT Consultant, KMC Manipal, India
​Dr Arun Pajaniappane
Faculty
Consultant Audio Vestibular Physician, St George's University Hospital, London, UK
Prof Alfarghal Mohamad
Faculty
Senior Audio-vestibular Specialist, Jeddah, KSA
Dr Raj Nandi
Faculty
Head, Dept of Vestibular Medicine, RNENT, UCLH (NHS), London, UK
Logistics
ONLINE LECTURES
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Every week video lectures will be uploaded on Sunday evening on our learning platform.
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Learning platform access will be provided upon completion of registration formalities.
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WEEKLY MENTORING
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Weekly live mentoring sessions will be held on zoom wither on Saturday or Sunday or on both days as needed.
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Mentoring session links will be shared by Thu evening each week.
HANDS ON TRAINING
Tentative dates for hands on training:
14th to 17th Oct 2024
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Location:
Dept of ENT, KMC Manipal, MAHE, Manipal
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Accommodation:
Limited accommodation is available on campus at subsidized prices on first come first serve basis. Please reach out to us to book your accommodation.
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Contact Details
For all queries relating to course, registration, accommodation and any other general queries, please get in touch with Abhishek Bhat on the below coordinates:
Phone and WhatsApp: +91-9845822512
Email: abhishek.bhat@cyclopsmedtech.com or info@cyclopsmedtech.com
Registration
REGISTRATION FEE
Date
Indian Participants
Foreign Participants
Till 30th June 2024
INR 23000 + GST
USD 350
After 30th June 2024
INR 26000 + GST
USD 400
REGISTRATION PROCESS
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Step 1 - Click on the "Registration" button below and fill in the registration form.
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Step 2 - Submit your registration.
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Step 3 - You will receive a mail with the payment details.
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Step 4 - Make the payment and share the transaction number or transaction screenshot on whatsapp or email. Whatsapp number is +919845822512 and email ID is abhishek.bhat@cyclopsmedtech.com.
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Step 5 - You will receive a registration confirmation email.
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Step 6 - You will receive rest of the details pertaining to attending the course.
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Please note:
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We have limited seats and registration will be on a first come basis.
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Filling the form does not mean your registration is confirmed. Registration is confirmed only after you make the payment and received the confirmation mail.
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The fee stated above is for the course only (incused online and hands-on modules). Accommodation charges for hands-on module are extra.
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You may transfer the registration to someone else, but cannot cancel the registration after making the payment. Payment will not be refunded once registration is confirmed.
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For further clarifications, please speak to Abhishek on +91-9845822512