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CPTH

A 600-bed tertiary facility located in Central Park Housing Society, Lahore.

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Hospital

  • A 600-bed tertiary facility located in Central Park Housing Society, Lahore.

  • Features a well-equipped Emergency Department, supported by a 40-bed Medical and Surgical ICU, along with Interventional Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Radiology, and Pathology departments.

  • Hosts various other departments including General Surgery, Orthopedics, EYE, ENT, Vascular, and Neurosurgery.

Department

  • The department has 25 beds, a fully equipped Resus Room (USG machine, Ventilator, X-ray), and a Procedure Room.

  • Established in April 2021 and gained CPSP accreditation in January 2022.

  • The inaugural batch of trainees started in January 2022.

Operations

  • Operates independently under the leadership of a Consultant in Emergency Medicine.

  • Endorsed by a CPSP-approved supervisor.

  • Departmental shifts are divided into three rotations, encompassing both senior and junior residents.

Teaching

  • A structured workweek of 48 hours for residents.

  • Dedicated weekly teaching sessions every Wednesday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

  • Rotations correspond with CPSP curriculum standards.

  • Performance is assessed via Quarterly Tests by PGME.

  • Active Skills Lab supervision and successful hosting of numerous national workshops.

  • Residents are motivated to contribute to research, aided by the Research Committee, and to pursue national and international examinations.

Application

  • Annual advertising of positions in January and occasionally in June.

  • Selection criteria include MBBS grades, ER experience, research contributions, and an interview, all overseen by the PGME selection committee.

  • Benefits for selected Postgraduate Residents (PGRs) include yearly increments, family health insurance, and a monthly stipend.

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Contributors

Dr. Ahmed Shuja Watto

Chief Resident, Department of Emergency Medicine, CPTH, Lahore.