Philips, a global leader in health technology, has partnered with Star Imaging, Pune to launch a first-of-its-kind MRI Training School in India.

This school will provide international standard training on MRI technologies across 17 sub-specialties. Renowned physician, Dr Ashish Atre, Chief Radiologist, Star Imaging and Research Center, has designed the curriculum for this programme in association with Philips. The first batch of this programme was recently concluded at Star Imaging’s center in Pune.

The two-week residential programme, designed to provide advanced theoretical knowledge and practical training, focuses on organ-based sub-specialty reporting and hands-on training. It also involves application training, clinical case study discussions, scanning, and workflow observation across multiple anatomies such as Head and Neck, Musculoskeletal, Body, Neuro, etc.

This programme is open to radiologists who wish to upskill themselves with international standard training on MR specialties. By leveraging Philips' cutting-edge technologies and Star Imaging’s clinical expertise, they will gain valuable insights and hands-on experience in the field.

This initiative is part of Philips’ endeavor to continuously enhance the skills and expertise of healthcare professionals in India. In July 2023, Philips announced its partnership with Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences (NICS) to set up a first-of-its-kind and the only dedicated Centre of Excellence for Echo training in the country. Known as the ELiTE programme, the course offers extensive hands-on training, led by national faculties using Philips ultrasound systems. ELiTE is accredited by Karnataka Medical Council and endorsed by the Indian Academy of Echocardiography, Karnataka.