Emergency medicine is a unique discipline and independent specialty with a body of knowledge and skill to care for patients presenting with emergent medical problems. In India, there exists only a few training programs in this area whereas there is a huge demands for emrgency healthcare providers. The Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) has recognized the need to train highly skilled physicians to treat patients presently with acute medical conditions. The Ronald Reagan Institute of Emergency Medicine (RRIEM) at the George Washington University (USA) and the Indian institute of Emergency Medical services (IIEMS) have partnered with MIMS to launch a 3-year Masters in Emergency medicine. The program will train 10 fellows per year, and prepare them to practice in the complex and challenging arena of emergency medicine at the highest level.
The Masters in emergency medicine at MIMS will consist of a three year curriculum that will be divided into 36 clinical modules and cover the breadth of emergency medicine. RRIEM, IIEMS and MIMS will provide faculty coverage and program over sight for the masters program. At the successful conclusion of the program, the graduating students will be able to practice independently with in emergency department as well-trained physicians, ands they will receive a certificate of completion from the RRIEM at George Washington University, Washington DC, USA..
Course Highlights |
1. Mastery, Proficiency familiarity |
2. Three-Year Resident Program |
3. Lectures on the modular topic of the month |
4. Evidence-based Medicine |
5. Journal article discussions |
6. Logbook maintained by GWU and MIMS |
7. Grand rounds and guest speakers |
8. Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conferences |
9. Follow up case discussions on patients admitted |
10. Through the Emergency department |
11. Procedures and Skills seminars |
12. Presentation by the fellows |
13. Pre Hospital Care Medicine |
14. Disaster Management |
15. Attractive Stipend |
16. Commences in July 2010 |
17. Excellent placement opportunity across the country and abroad |
18. BLS, ACLS, PALS, ITLS, ATLS and NALS certification. |
19. 1-2 months rotation at G.W.U 20. Rotations in ER and ICU’s. |
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ELIGIBILITY MBBS with MCI/TCMC registration. Additional qualifications and work experience in Emergency medicine are desirable. |