The Full Form of DTCD is Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases.

The Board of Study in Medicine of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine conducts a course leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD). The DTCD is a qualification recognized by the Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka for promotion of Medical Officers to Grade I in the Ministry of Health.

A revision of the prospectus was undertaken in 2015. The purpose of this revision is to enhance professional development of the future trainees and this is in conformity with the objectives of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine. Furthermore, certain alterations have been made to the marking scheme of the final examination with special emphasis on assessing the clinical competencies of thetrainee.