Medical JobsFellowship Training Programme in Infectious Diseases Applications are invited for a two year fellowship in the field of Infectious Diseases. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan has recently recognized Infectious Disease as a sub-specialty of Internal Medicine. Formal recognition by the CPSP is being sought by SKMCH&RC of a new training programme in Infectious Diseases. Graduates of the programme will be expected to take the sub-specialty examination leading to the FCPS [Infectious Disease]. Training will be imparted in clinical infectious diseases and will involve outpatient and inpatient settings as well as rotations in microbiology. Two infectious disease specialists are on staff at the hospital and the institution sees a very wide range of infections, both in normal and in immunocompromised hosts. Elective rotations to other quality institutions will be encouraged. Fellows who perform very well during their training may be offered an additional year of training at an affiliated institution overseas. Eligibility Criteria:
Resident Doctor, Department of Internal Medicine
Essential requirements in selected candidates will include the following:-
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MBBS (should have passed all professional examinations at 1st attempt obtaining at least 59% marks in Final Professional).
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One year House Job (preferably in medicine and Allied specialties)
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FCPS part-I (in Medicine) OR MRCP Part I.
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Ability to work under pressure.
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Ability to interact and coordinate with diverse groups of people.
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Willing and able to take on increasing responsibility with time.
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Computer literacy and good communication skills are essential.
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Skills and confidence in making precise and accurate decisions based on history, physical examination and all clinical information available.
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Training environment geared towards preparation of FCPS examination, MCQ/SEQ and case-based tutorials as well as bed-side teaching.Direct consultant supervision.Candidates who join the MRCP track get special guidance in preparing for MRCP-PACES examination.
The department is recognized for training for FCPS in Medicine, as well as for MRCP (UK).
Please send your resume along with one passport size photograph and relevant documents by September 14, 2010.
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