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Explore The Indus Hospital’s emergency department and emergency medicine training programme.

By Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmed Khatri

Updated and reviewed by EM Gurus, checked 10 October 2026

Last reviewed 10 October 20262 min read

Quick answer

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

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 PMDC.

  • 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.

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