DMC&H Signs MoU with M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Expands Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Ludhiana, March 30, 2026: DMC&H, Ludhiana—one of North India’s leading tertiary care teaching institutions—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, a reputed medical institution known for its advanced neurology and neurosurgery services. Along with this academic collaboration, DMC&H has also expanded its Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) to further strengthen specialized epilepsy care and treatment facilities for patients.
The MoU aims to promote collaboration in the field of epilepsy presurgical assessment, epilepsy surgery, and comprehensive epilepsy management. This partnership marks an important milestone in advancing specialized epilepsy treatment by combining the expertise, clinical experience, and academic strengths of both institutions. The collaboration will facilitate multidisciplinary case discussions, training opportunities, research initiatives, and knowledge exchange.
On this occasion, DMC&H also expanded its Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) to enhance diagnostic and treatment capabilities for patients suffering from epilepsy. Earlier, the unit had limited capacity, and with the recent expansion, the department now has two long-term telemetry units primarily used for decision-making for epilepsy surgery, two ICU EEG units for monitoring patients with status epilepticus, and two outpatient EEG units.
The expansion of the EMU will help doctors closely monitor seizures, improve diagnosis, and aid in identifying patients who may benefit from epilepsy surgery. This initiative reflects the continuous efforts of DMC&H to enhance specialized healthcare facilities and provide advanced care to patients.
The event was graced by several eminent dignitaries including Sh. Bipin Gupta, Secretary, DMC&H Managing Society; Dr. G.S. Wander, Principal, DMC&H; Dr. Sandeep Kaushal, Dean Academics; Dr. Sandeep Sharma, Medical Superintendent; Dr. Ashwani K. Chaudhary, Medical Superintendent; Dr. Bishav Mohan, Chief Cardiologist-cum-Coordinator; Dr. Gagandeep Singh, Professor and Head, Department of Neurology, DMC&H; Dr. V. Rajshekhar, Professor of Neurosurgery, CMC; Dr. Malla Bhaskara Rao, Professor and Head, Department of Neurosurgery, Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru and President, Indian Epilepsy Society; Dr. K.P. Vinayan, Head, Paediatric Neurology, Amrita Institute and Secretary, Indian Epilepsy Society; and Dr. Bindu Menon, Secretary, Indian Epilepsy Society Association. Faculty members from the Department of Neurology, DMC&H including Dr. B.S. Paul, Dr. Monika Singla, and Dr. Dhananjay Gupta were also present at the event.
Bipin Gupta, Secretary, DMC&H Managing Society, emphasized that DMC&H remains committed to strengthening specialized healthcare services through meaningful academic collaborations. In his message, he said that by enhancing the capacity of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, the hospital aims to ensure timely diagnosis and improved management for patients with epilepsy.
Dr. G.S. Wander, Principal, DMC&H, stated that the MoU will open new avenues for training, research, and knowledge exchange between the two institutions, ultimately benefiting patients through improved treatment outcomes.
Dr. Gagandeep Singh, Professor and Head, Department of Neurology, DMC&H, highlighted that the collaboration will significantly enhance the quality of epilepsy care and provide patients access to advanced treatment strategies through shared expertise. He added that the expanded Epilepsy Monitoring Unit will help the department monitor more patients with suspected or difficult-to-control seizures in a timely manner, as continuous monitoring plays a crucial role in accurate diagnosis and better management of epilepsy.