In 2000, Rila Institute of Health Sciences developed the first University and Royal College of General Practitioners approved Postgraduate Diploma in ENT for General Practitioners.
Since then, in response to the UK government policy of promoting the concept of Practitioners with Special Interests to reduce pressure on hospitals, Rila hasdeveloped a further 10 nationally accredited postgraduate diplomas for practicing GPs and Nurses, validated by Plymouth University.
- PGDip Acute Medicine
- PGDip Cardiology
- PGDip Dermatology
- PGDip Diabetes
- PGDip ENT
- PGDip Family Medicine
- PGDip Geriatric Medicine
- PGDip Minor Surgery
- PGDip Musculoskeletal Medicine
- PGDip Ophthalmology
- PGDip Urology
Most courses run over one academic year, and are delivered by a combination of face to face teaching, online resource-based learning via the internet, and local clinical placement. More details available on: www.gpcourses.co
Originally only available in the UK, Rila Institute of Health Sciences now also offers the Cardiology course in India and Cardiology, Dermatology and Family Medicine in Dubai (UAE) with content customised to ensure maximum local relevance.
Rila Institute of Health Sciences also offers shorter courses in many of these subjects leading to an accredited award. Click here for more details.