TIH

Overview

• IHHN ED comprises a 31-bed facility, with 22 beds for adults and 9 for pediatric care.

• The department has a total of 5 faculty members: 4 in the adult section and 1 in the pediatric section.

Residency

• The residency spans a 6-year contract, with eligibility to take the exam after 5 years, provided there are no deficits.

• Led by the Program Director with a total of 5 CPSP-approved supervisors and 4 registrars.

• Initial two years include all mandatory CPSP rotations, 6 months in adult ED, and 3 months in pediatric ED.

• Extra Rotations after IMM cover Trauma, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Nerve Block.

Training

• Hands-on experience with invasive procedures.

• Access to a Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) machine for advanced diagnostic training.

• Friday Core sessions are dedicated to academics and skills evaluation from 8 AM to 2 PM, emphasizing comprehensive development, led by faculty and the chief resident.

• PGME evaluations are conducted semi-annually, with an annual exam. A minimum of 70% attendance at academic sessions is required for promotion.

• Special Sections of Toxicology with Dr. Ziad Qazi from Emory University

• Section Section of Pediatric EM with Dr. Jabeen Fayaz from SickKids Hospital Toronto.

• Foreign faculty, 2-3 months every year.

Work

• Adult ED shift duties are 12 hours every alternate day, with a balance of night and morning shifts.

• Total of 192 working hours per month in ED. During rotations, residents adhere to the schedule of the respective department.

Eligibility

• An MBBS degree with a minimum 55% score, recognized by PMC.

• Completion of a one-year internship split between Medicine/Allied and Surgery/Allied.

• FCPS Part I in Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesia, or Allied, with a preference for Emergency Medicine experience.

• Selection based on an MCQ test and interview clearance.

Research

• Led by Dr. Sama Mukhtar, the ED research department supports national and international publications and projects, fostering collaboration between faculty and junior residents.

Dates

• Annual advertising of the program occurs typically in late October / early November

• The written test is scheduled after that.

• Interviews for shortlisted candidates are held in Late November / Early December.

• Results are announced in December

• The program commences on January 1st.

Website

• PGME Residency / Fellowship