Clinical Haematology in India has witnessed significant growth over the past two decades, driven by rapid advances in diagnostics, therapeutics, and stem cell transplantation. With the introduction of several new drugs and treatment modalities for haematological disorders, there is an increasing demand for trained specialists in this field.

The first DM (Doctorate of Medicine) program in Clinical Haematology in India was initiated at CMC Vellore in 1999. In recent years, several institutions have started similar programs across the country. However, in Punjab, the only existing DM programs are at PGIMER Chandigarh and Christian Medical College, Ludhiana.

Despite there being over 100 centers across India offering stem cell transplantation, only a limited number of medical colleges provide comprehensive training in this area. North of Delhi, CMC Ludhiana and PGIMER Chandigarh are the only centers with established allogeneic stem cell transplant programs.

Till now, five DM residents have passed out from our centre. We have completed a total of four batches of DM residency, and the fifth batch is currently ongoing.

Recognizing the need to train specialists in this critical field, CMC Ludhiana launched the DM Program in Clinical Haematology in 2019, affiliated with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot. The program aims to equip future haematologists with advanced clinical skills, research expertise, and ethical practice standards to meet the growing needs of patients with haematological disorders.