SMBBIT

Training

• The program is a comprehensive 5-year curriculum initiated in January 2023.

• Inductions occur bi-annually, involving a multi-choice question test and interviews with the supervisor, head of the department, and chair of postgraduate medical education.

Facilities

• Equipped for trauma care with facilities like main triage for major trauma, walking triage, minor operating room, dressing room, POP room, and trauma bays.

• Includes a specialized ventilation bay for intubated patients, equipped with essential trauma care amenities.

• Continuous enhancement of structure and facilities to cater to trauma patients.

Rotations

Primary rotations are at Ruth K.M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi, with additional rotations at SIUT and The Indus Hospital.

Teaching

• Weekly teaching sessions feature faculty and postgraduate discussions on emergency scenarios.

• Diverse assessment tools support learning and skill development, including simulation teachings, workplace-based assessments, bi-annual assessment tests, and a custom logbook.

• Numerous pre-Traumacon workshops annually, focused on emergency care.

• Active faculty encouragement for participation in workshops to broaden emergency medicine expertise.

Faculty

• Headed by Head of Department Dr. Azer Sheikh.

• Supervision provided by Dr. Beenish Hameed, alongside emergency physicians and specialists dedicated to the ventilation bay.

Shifts

• Operates on alternate 12-hour shifts within the emergency department.

• Each shift features a team of 8-10 doctors, including a team leader who oversees the shift's operations.

• Team composition includes postgraduates, RMOs, SMOs, and MOs, ensuring comprehensive care and management.