- Joint partnership between Apollo and RCR to help up-skill Indian radiologists through exposure to the NHS system in the UK
- Indian Radiologists to gain experience in NHS hospitals as part of the partnership
- Partnership to help address shortage of trained radiologists in the NHS
New Delhi, March 29th 2018: The Apollo Hospitals Group announced its partnership with the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), UK to help address the shortage of skilled radiologists in the NHS and the Indian health system. Through the partnership, Apollo Radiology International (ARI), a specialty division of the Group, will provide training opportunities to Indian radiologists to work for fixed terms in the UK. The training will help in providing experience and exposure to contemporary clinical developments in the field of radiology. The partnership envisages to help address the shortage of skilled radiologists in the UK NHS system.
As part of the collaboration, eligible Indian radiologists will train and work in the NHS partner hospitals for a three year period. The training will involve providing general radiology service to the UK hospital and at the same time getting subspecialty training in their area of interest. At the end of the three year period the Radiologists will come back to India and exercise their enhanced skills for the benefit of Indian patients and improve the quality and delivery of health services.
The leadership of the Royal College of Radiologists and Health Education England (HEE), which provides national leadership and coordination for the education and training for the health workforce in the UK, signed the collaboration agreement with the Apollo Group during their visit to India.
Speaking on the collaboration, Ms. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “We are delighted to have partnered with the Royal College of Radiologists and Health Education England to enhance multifold the availability of trained radiologists of the NHS and Indian health system. The need to rapidly up-skill and train radiologists is of immense importance given the need for the specialty in prevention and management of diseases, quaternary care and surgical interventions. This partnership builds on the legacy of collaboration between Apollo and the NHS and we are confident that this engagement will help address the critical shortage of skilled clinical workforce in India and the UK.”
Dr. Nicola Strickland, President of the Royal College of Radiologists said, “This partnership will ensure that Indian radiologists get an opportunity to enhance their skills through exposure to the NHS system. While this will be beneficial to help address the shortages in the NHS, it will strengthen the Indian health delivery system, as these trained radiologists return to work in India post their three year engagement. We look forward to strengthening this partnership in the years ahead.”
India and the UK face the global challenge of shortage of skilled health workers for effective delivery of care. As per the estimates by the World Health Organization, by 2035 it is predicted that the global deficit of skilled health professional will be 12.9 million. Currently, 83 countries fall below the threshold of 22.8 skilled health professionals per 10,000 population. India faces an acute shortage of trained radiologists, with only an estimated 10,000 available in the system. The ARI-RCR partnership looks to address this issue, while ensuring the adequate up-skilling of the Indian radiologist workforce.
About Apollo Hospitals
It was in 1983, that Dr. Prathap Reddy made a pioneering endeavour by launching India’s first corporate hospital – Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. Over the years Apollo Hospitals has established itself as home to the largest cardiac practice in India with over 160,000 cardiac surgeries. Apollo Hospitals is also the world’s largest private cancer care provider and runs the world’s leading solid organ transplant program.
As Asia’s largest and most trusted healthcare group, its presence includes over 10,000 beds across 70 Hospitals, 2,550 Pharmacies, over 90 Primary Care and Diagnostic Clinics, 110 plus Telemedicine Centres and 80 plus Apollo Munich Insurance branches spanning the length and breadth of the Country.
As an integrated healthcare service provider with Health Insurance services, Global Projects Consultancy capability, over 15 medical education centres and a Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials, epidemiological studies, stem cell & genetic research Apollo Hospitals has been at the forefront of new medical breakthroughs with the most recent investment being that of commissioning the first Proton Therapy Center across Asia, Africa and Australia in Chennai, India. Every four days, the Apollo Hospitals Group touches a million lives, in its mission to bring healthcare of International standards within the reach of every individual.
In a rare honour, the Government of India issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo’s contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr. Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010. For more than 30 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Our hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals globally for advanced medical services and research.
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