MPUH PDCC Renal Pathology
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Post Doctorate Certificate Course · Admissions 2027

Renal and transplant pathology

One year of training for MD/DNB pathologists at Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, India's first superspeciality hospital for nephrology, urology and renal transplant.

Last date of application 30 Nov 2026

How to applyCourse details
Four microscopy views of a kidney glomerulus: a silver stain, a periodic acid-Schiff stain, immunofluorescence and an electron micrograph
1 yearDuration
1 seatFor the 2027 session
MD / DNBIn Pathology
1,300+Renal biopsies each year
01 · About MPUH

Kidney and urological care, not for profit

Registered under the Bombay Public Trusts Act 1950 and established on 19 March 1978, MPUH has served every patient regardless of financial means for over 48 years.

160Beds
6Operation theatres
48Dialysis stations
2Da Vinci X robotic systems

MPUH provides clinical care, education and research in nephrology, urology, uro-oncology and renal transplant. It sits in Nadiad, an hour from Ahmedabad and Vadodara, and runs departments in urology, nephrology, anaesthesiology, radiology and pathology, with a modern clinical laboratory and blood bank.

The Jayramdas Patel Academic Centre (JPAC) is the hospital's training hub for specialists. The hospital manages kidney disease from routine cases to complex conditions, using endourology, laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

Nephrology

  • Medical renal disease
  • Hemodialysis
  • Peritoneal dialysis
  • Plasmapheresis
  • Cath lab
  • Renal transplantation

Urology

  • Renal stone disease
  • Uro-oncology
  • Robotic surgery
  • Urodynamic study
  • Andrology
  • Paediatric renal diseases
02 · Department of Pathology

Where you will train

A 9,000 square foot centralized laboratory with fully automated analyzers, bi-directionally interfaced with HIMS.

1,300+Renal biopsies a year, native and allograft
600+Radical surgical specimens a year
80,000Parameters a month
30 yrsOf nephro and uropathology behind the head of department
Dr. Shailesh M. Soni
Head of Department

Dr. Shailesh M. Soni

MD, PDCC, IFCAP. A surgical pathologist of repute who has spent 30 years as a nephropathologist and uropathologist.

PresidentIndian Society of Renal and Transplant Pathology (ISRTP)

Vice PresidentSociety of Genito-Uro Pathologists (SGUP) of India

Dr. Amit Jojera

Consultant Pathologist

MD (Pathology)

Dr. Shruti Sabnis

Consultant Pathologist

MD (Pathology)
Histopathology

Native renal and allograft biopsies, plus radical prostatectomy, radical cystoprostatectomy, radical and partial nephrectomy, adrenalectomy, penectomy and high inguinal orchidectomy. Small biopsies include TURBT, TRUS guided prostate needle biopsy, renal mass biopsy and bone marrow biopsy.

Immunohistochemistry

VENTANA fully automated IHC processor, used for native renal and renal allograft biopsies and for various urological tumours.

Transplant immunology

HLA typing by SSO, single antigen donor specific antibody testing, CDC cross matching and flow cross matching.

Hematology

Routine and specialized hematology investigations.

Clinical and special biochemistry

Routine investigations and specialized assays: serum protein electrophoresis, immunofixation, free light chain assay, stone analysis by FTIR and urinary metabolic evaluation.

Chemiluminescence

Therapeutic drug monitoring for immunosuppressant drugs, tumour markers and hormonal assays.

Molecular diagnostics

A separate, well equipped molecular lab. Quantitative RT-PCR for CMV, BKV, HBV and HCV, and various research parameters.

Also in the laboratory

Serology, clinical pathology, microbiology and the blood bank.

03 · Course and fees

PDCC in Renal & Transplant Pathology

One seat, one year, open to pathologists who hold an MD or DNB.

CoursePDCC
Duration1 year
EligibilityMD / DNB in Pathology
Seats1
Selection processWritten MCQ Test and Interview
Apply by30 Nov 2026
Course starts1 Jan 2027
Fee structure and supportAmount (INR)
  • Application fee₹1,000
  • Registration fee₹10,000
  • Examination fee₹15,000
  • Tuition fee₹1,50,000
  • Security deposit₹25,000
  • StipendAs per institutional policy
Fee paymentBy online payment
Beneficiary name and address
MULJIBHAI PATEL UROLOGICAL HOSPITAL
DR. VIRENDRA DESAI ROAD, NADIAD – 387001.
Name of the account
MULJIBHAI PATEL UROLOGICAL HOSPITAL
Bank name and address
Axis Bank Ltd., 3, SHREE AMBICA AGENCY, OPP. MAHAGUJARAT HOSPITAL, COLLEGE ROAD, NADIAD – 387001, DIST: KHEDA, GUJARAT, INDIA
Account no.
446010100051776
MICR code
387211002
SWIFT code
AXISINBB038
IFS code
UTIB0000446

Note: After payment, share the screenshot along with your application.

04 · Selection and exit exam

Two steps in, two parts out

Candidates are chosen by written test and interview, then assessed at the end by theory and practical examinations.

Step 1 · 11 December 2026

Written MCQ test

Taken by all eligible applicants.

Step 2 · 12 December 2026

Personal interview

For candidates shortlisted after the written test.

Exit exam · Theory

  • Short answersShort answer type questions
  • Case basedCase based questions

Together the two parts evaluate you across every area of the PDCC curriculum.

Exit exam · Practical

The practical exam assesses clinical knowledge, decision making, and your ability to follow the diagnostic algorithm to a correct diagnosis.

05 · How to apply

Send a complete form

Incomplete application forms are rejected without any correspondence, so check each item before posting.

  1. Download the application form below, or from www.mpuh.org.
  2. Confirm you meet the eligibility: MD/DNB in Pathology.
  3. Apply on or before 30 November 2026 (see dates).
  4. Post the completed form to the address below.
Download application formFillable PDF · type in the fields, save and send
Send to
Dr. Shailesh Soni, MD, PDCCHead of Department, Department of Pathology
Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital
Dr. Virendra Desai Road, Nadiad, Gujarat

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06 · After admission

What the fellowship asks of you

Terms that apply once you are selected and join as a fellow.

Documents

Originals

Submit original documents at admission. They are returned when the course ends.

Declaration

Continuous work

Sign a declaration to work continuously as a fellow.

Practice

No private practice

Private consultation practice is not allowed during the course.

Leave

Institution rules

Leaves follow the institution's applicable leave rules.

Research

Proposal in a month

Submit a research proposal within one month of joining.

07 · Important dates

Mark your calendar

Selection is a written MCQ test followed by an interview. The course begins on 1 January 2027.

Last date of application30Nov 2026Monday
Written MCQ test11Dec 2026Friday
Personal interview12Dec 2026Saturday
Course commencement1Jan 2027Friday