CPTH

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Central Park Teaching Hospital Clinical Services

Dr. Ahmed Shuja Watto
ahmedshuja004.as@gmail.com, +923361748404
Chief Resident, Department of Emergency Medicine, CPTH, Lahore.