The Department of Respiratory Medicine at Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College & Hospital, Nanded is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education along with clinical training. The department was established in 1994 and initially provided undergraduate teaching and hospital services for respiratory diseases. Postgraduate training in Pulmonary Medicine was started in 1998.

1. Undergraduate Teaching:

The department provides academic training to undergraduate medical students through:

• Clinical postings in the Respiratory Medicine department.
• Bedside teaching and clinical case discussions.
• Tutorials and demonstrations.
• Training in history taking and respiratory system examination.
• Interpretation of chest X-rays and other relevant investigations.
• Basic understanding of pulmonary function tests and respiratory investigations.
• Exposure to diagnosis and management of common respiratory diseases.
• Patient communication and counselling skills.

The department's mission specifically includes training undergraduate students in Pulmonary Medicine through clinical postings and tutorials.

2. Postgraduate Teaching:

The department conducts postgraduate training in MD Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine. Postgraduate residents receive structured training in clinical diagnosis, investigation, treatment, emergency care, and management of respiratory diseases.

Postgraduate academic activities include:

• Ward teaching and bedside clinical training.
• Case presentations and clinical discussions.
• Seminars and journal clubs.
• Topic discussions and tutorials.
• Interpretation of pulmonary function tests and imaging.
• Training in bronchoscopy and other respiratory procedures.
• Training in non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Management of critically ill patients in the Intensive Respiratory Care Unit (IRCU).
• Research methodology and dissertation work.
• Participation in conferences, workshops, and continuing medical education activities.

3. Clinical Training:

Clinical exposure forms an important part of academic training. Students and postgraduate residents are exposed to the department's OPD, 30-bedded indoor wards, 5-bedded Intensive Respiratory Care Unit (IRCU), Pulmonary Function Test Laboratory, Polysomnography Laboratory, and Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy services.

This allows trainees to develop practical skills in the diagnosis and management of conditions such as bronchial asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, pneumonia, respiratory infections, respiratory failure, interstitial lung diseases, and sleep-related breathing disorders.

4. Academic Facilities:

The department has specialized facilities that support both teaching and clinical training, including:

• Pulmonary Function Test Laboratory
• Polysomnography / Sleep Laboratory
• Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy facility
• Intensive Respiratory Care Unit with invasive and non-invasive ventilators
• Indoor patient wards
• Outpatient Department

These facilities provide opportunities for students and postgraduate residents to correlate theoretical knowledge with practical clinical experience.

5. Research Activities:

Postgraduate students are encouraged to participate in clinical research and dissertation work. Academic activities help residents develop skills in evidence-based medicine, critical appraisal of medical literature, research methodology, data interpretation, and scientific presentation.

Summary:
Overall, the academic programme of the Department of Respiratory Medicine integrates theoretical knowledge, bedside clinical teaching, practical procedures, critical care training, research, and patient-centred care to prepare medical students and postgraduate residents for professional practice in respiratory medicine.