AMASI has
instituted certification in minimally invasive surgery
through its Fellowship course. The ‘Skill Course’
in Minimal Access Surgery represents a milestone in surgical
education in our country in providing post-residency training
to surgeons across India for an incumbent and rapidly
evolving field, on a nationwide basis. The conglomerate of
new technology, new techniques and new outlook has prompted
the introduction of this formalized pattern of learning.
The eligibility criteria to earn the “Fellowship in
Minimal Access Surgery” certificate are:
- Participation in
a workshop organized under the aegis of AMASI.
- Completion of a
‘Skill Course’
- Successful test score in Fellowship Examination.
All the three conditions must have been fulfilled for award
of the “Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery”
Certificate.
10th Skill Course - Kochi January 15 - 18, 2009 |
We are proud to announce that AMASI is holding its next Fellowship and Skill course at
Amrita institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi. So far, AMASI has successfully conducted 9 Skill courses nationwide. It was encouraging to note that surgeons of all age groups attended these courses. They found that it was very useful for their practice.
Laparoscopic surgery has become the standard for general surgery, and thus certification is required to ensure that the minimum standards are met. Certification may help in medico-legal cases also.
The skill courses conducted by AMASI provide the basic kowledge required by any surgeon stepping into the laparoscopic field. As evident from the programme, the course attempts to provide comprehensive knowledge, from OT setup to advanced laparoscopic surgery. It fills a gap felt by most surgeons who stepped out of Medical College without any training in laparoscopic surgery. AMASI has attempted to shorten the learning curve, and even experienced lap surgeons will find it useful for conducting advanced lap surgery.The course is supported by the MCI
I take this opportunity in inviting you and your colleagues to participate in this programme.
Date : 15,16,17 & 18, January 2009. Amrita institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
| Dr.Sudheer OV, Ms, MCh |
| Course Co Ordinator |
For Further Details Contact:
 |
Dr.Sudheer OV. MS, MCh EMAIL: sudheerov@yahoo.co.in |
Eligibility criteria for Fellowship Examination
(Candidates should satisfy all the following criteria)
1. Applying candidates should be an AMASI Member
2. Should have undergone basic laparoscopic training course in the AMASI recognised institutes
3. Should have participated in one of the national conference of AMASI or AMASI Symposium in ASI
4. Should have undergone AMASI Skill Course
5. Performing Basic Laparoscopic Procedure individually (atleast Two years)
6. Surgeon should complete MS (general Surgery), DNB (general Surgery/SGE), Mch(GE)
Books To Read
It is highly advisable that the candidates refer themselves
to the following texts to prepare themselves optimally for
the examination
1. The SAGES Manual: SAGES
2. Art of Laparoscopic Surgery – Textbook and Atlas: C.
Palanivelu
3. Laparoscopic Surgery: McFayden
4. Essential Surgical Practice: Alfred Cushchieri
5. Sabiston – Textbook of Surgery
6. Schwartz – Textbook of Surgery
Course
Fee for Fellowship: Rs. 12,500/-
(Twelve Thousand Five hundred Rupees) in the form of a Demand
Draft made out to “Association of Minimal Access
Surgeons of India”, payable at Coimbatore and send to
the following address
Dr Sudheer OV, MS, MCh
Cl.Professor and Consultant
GI and Hepatobiliary Surgery
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Kochi, India 682026
Mobile : 09447129111
Phone : 91 484 40011
EMAIL: sudheerov@yahoo.co.in