Fellowship of AMASI

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:


All the three conditions must have been fulfilled for award of the “Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery” Certificate.

Course Date :9,10 & 11th February 2012

Venue : Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna

Dear Colleagues,

It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to the – 20th AMASI Skill Course and Fellowship Examination. The skill course is the part of academic and accreditation activity of The Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, the largest section of ASI.

The aim of this skill course is to attempt standardization of Laparoscopic Techniques and to update our knowledge in keeping with current trends. During the course of three days we will try to provide comprehensive knowledge from basic to advanced laparoscopic surgery. Taking into consideration the feedback from previous skill courses, a conscious decision has been made to devote more time and discussion for commonly performed procedures.

A written, practical & viva voce examination will be conducted on the last day of the skill course. Successful candidates will be awarded Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS).

 

Dr.Om Tantia
President, AMASI 		Dr.B.Narsaiah
Secretary, AMASI

Dr.Dilip Gode
President Elect & NationalCoordinator
AMASI

Dr.Tamonas Chaudhuri
Treasurer, AMASI

 

Dr.Alok Abhijit
Co-ordinator 		Dr.Manish Mandal
Joint Co-ordinator

Dr.Utpal Anand
Joint Co-ordinator

Course Date : 9,10 & 11th February 2011

Venue : Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna

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Dr.Alok Abhijit
Course Co-oridinator

5, Doctors Colony, Kankarbagh,
Patna - 800020

Mobile : 9934905009, 963163164.
E-mail: aabhijit@yahoo.com

 

Course Date :24,25 & 26th February 2012

Venue : Super speciality block Auditorium, JIPMER,
Puducherry

Dear Colleagues,

Greetings from the department of Surgical Gastroenterology, JIPMER Puducherry. It gives us immense pleasure to welcome you to the 21st AMASI skill course and CME on advances in laparoscopic surgery. The skilled course is part of the academic and accreditational activities of the
Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India and culminates in the FMAS examination.

During the course of three days, we will try to provide comprehensive knowledge from basic to advanced laparoscopic surgery. The course targets postgraduate students of surgery and Surgical Gastroenterology as well as practising surgeons. A written, practical & viva voce examination will be conducted on the last day of the skill course. Successful candidates will be awarded Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS).

The aim of this skill course is to attempt standardization of Laparoscopic Techniques and to update our knowledge in keeping with current trends. During the course of three days we will try to provide comprehensive knowledge from basic to advanced laparoscopic surgery. Taking into consideration the feedback from previous skill courses, a conscious decision has been made to devote more time and discussion for commonly performed procedures.

Away from the hustle and bustle of big cities, Puducherry is a quiet little town on the eastern coast. The unmistakable French connection, the endless stretches of unspoilt beaches, colonial heritage buildings and a surprising choice of restaurants all beckon you amidst the mildly cool, comfortable climate at this time of the year, making this the ideal time to visit Puducherry

The organising committee cordially invites you to participate actively in this academic feast and join us in making the conference an unforgettable experience.

Organising committee

Dr Vikram Kate
Chairman		 Dr.Ranjit Hari V
Organizing Secretary

Dr Biju Pottakkat

 Dr.Vishnu Prasad.

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Dr.C.Palanivelu
Founder President
AMASI 		Dr.Om Tantia
President, AMASI

Dr.Dilip Gode
President Elect & National Convenor, AMASI

Dr. B.Narsaiah
Secretary, AMASI

Course Date : 24,25 & 26th February 2011

Venue : Super speciality block Auditorium, JIPMER, Puducherry.

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Dr.Ranjit Hari V
Organising Secretary & Course Convener


Assistant professor,
Department of Surgical Gastroenterology,
JIPMER, Puducherry

Mobile : -09489585585
E-mail: vijayahariranjit@yahoo.co.in, sgejipmer@gmail.com

Eligibility criteria for Fellowship Examination
(Candidates should satisfy all the following criteria)

Eligibility criteria

1. Applying candidates should be an AMASI Member or Apply with New Membership application

2. MCI recoginzed MS/DNB/MCh Degree

3. Should have undergone AMASI Skill Course

4. Performing Basic Laparoscopic Procedure individually (atleast Two years) after complete MS (general Surgery), DNB (general Surgery

 

 

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