Training Programs at
Paul's Hospital
The Fellowship in Gynaecological Endoscopy programme is aimed to mould graduating residents in obstetrics and gynaecology to a fully trained endoscopic surgeon. The basic endoscopic training course was started in 1988 and in 1994 began advanced endoscopic training by Dr Paul PG under the Ministry of Health of Kerala. More than 1600 doctors were trained by him.
Our 1-year fellowship program started in 2007 in Paul’s hospital and more than 34 candidates have successfully completed their course.
The fellow can work with the preceptor and other designated members of the training team in the operating room. The fellow should participate in the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care of patients. The fellow may be assigned to other professionals to gain additional knowledge and experience in procedures and techniques. In addition, the fellow must publish a research paper and at least one case report in international journals during their curriculum to prove their training credentials in endoscopic surgery.
The fellows will be given additional training in working up a patient in the OP and in basic and advanced ultrasound. They will also be provided basic training in various ART procedures done in this institute.
Course Details
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Duration: 1 - Year
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On satisfactory completion of one-month training, course will be extended for 1 year.
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Course Fee: 5 lakhs (non-refundable).
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Accommodation: Air - conditioned single room accommodation will be provided at the hospital.
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Stipend: Eligible for INR 30,000 per month.
Key Outcomes
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Provides gynaecologists additional skills in advanced endoscopy and reproductive surgery.
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Encourages research on endoscopic surgery.
This 2-week training programme by Cochin Gynaecological Endoscopic Training Centre offers basic and advanced laparoscopic surgery skills depending on the level of candidate’s experience.
Candidates can attend around 25 to 30 surgeries in this span of 2 weeks on various cases (depending on case availability).
Candidates can scrub in as an assistant during each surgery. Initial few days you will be taught how to use the laparoscopic camera and to visualise better. Unless you learn how to control the camera and improve visualisation, you may not be able to instruct your camera person while operating.
Greater responsibility will be given to the candidate depending on the candidate’s experience and capability at the time of assisting the surgery.
Detailed lectures on the basics of laparoscopy & hysteroscopy, basic anatomy, equipment, and electrosurgery will be taken.
Pelvic - trainers and video endoscopes are available for practice. Different types of endo-suturing will be taught by the pelvic - trainer in a choreographed technique.
Teaching videos and unedited video recordings are available for learning. A collection of reference books on endoscopy are available at the centre. Our course also includes a factory visit to one of the laparoscopic equipment factories.
Course Details
Course Duration: 2 weeks
No: of Candidates: 3 candidates/batch
Schedule: Every two weeks all-round the year
Monday–Thursday
10:00am -12:00pm - Lecture/ Pelvic-trainer/ Video
3:00 pm onwards – Live surgery
Friday
9:00 am onwards – Live Surgery
Saturday 10:00 am onwards - Pelvic-trainer/ Video. No live surgery
(Advance booking necessary)
Fee And Accommodation
Indian Residents: INR 1,00,000
Non Resident Indians: USD 1700
Foreign Nationals: USD 2000
(In case of postponement of booked dates any change in charges will be applicable)
Accommodation: Not Included.
Requirement
Entry Requirements: Basic PG degree in Gynaecology/ Surgery/ Medicine/ General Surgery/ Surgery in super specialty
Applicant from India: Copy of PG Certificate, Valid Medical Council Registration
Applicants outside India: Copy of Passport, Visa, Medical Registration details, Report of good standing from medical authority
