Overview
Postgraduate education in healthcare is designed to train specialists who can provide high-quality medical care and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge through research and training. As a result, postgraduates in various medical fields are expected to acquire extensive knowledge and develop specialized skills to provide competent professional services.
In the case of a postgraduate undergoing training in MS Orthopaedics, the main objective is to identify and recognize various disorders of the musculoskeletal system. These disorders can be congenital, developmental, inflammatory, infective, traumatic, metabolic, neuromuscular, degenerative, or oncologic in nature. Through the training, the postgraduate should be able to provide competent professional services to trauma and orthopaedic patients at primary, secondary, or tertiary healthcare centers.
To achieve these defined outcomes, various subject-content specialists have prepared illustrative guidelines for both teachers and learners. The Reconciliation Board of Academic Committee has attempted to ensure uniformity without compromising the purpose and content of the document. Although the document compromises the purity of syntax, it preserves the purpose and content. To this end, "domains of learning" are retained under the heading "competencies".
The guidelines provided for MS Orthopaedics training cover various domains of learning, including knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values. These domains have been further categorized into specific competencies, such as knowledge of anatomy, ability to diagnose and treat disorders, and effective communication with patients and colleagues.
Postgraduates in MS Orthopaedics are expected to acquire knowledge in the areas of anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and epidemiology. They should also develop skills in the areas of diagnosis, treatment, and surgical procedures. In addition, postgraduates should possess the attitudes and values required to provide patient-centered care, including empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity.
In conclusion, the purpose of postgraduate education in healthcare is to create specialists who can provide high-quality medical care and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge. Postgraduates in MS Orthopaedics should be trained to identify and treat various disorders of the musculoskeletal system and provide competent professional services to trauma and orthopaedic patients. The guidelines provided by subject-content specialists and the Reconciliation Board of Academic Committee can help teachers and learners achieve the defined outcomes through learning and assessment.
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Program Objective:
This will be dealt with under the following headings:
- Theoretical knowledge (Cognitive domain)
- Practical and clinical skills (psychomotor domain)
- Attitudes including communication skills (Affective domain)
- Writing thesis / Reviewing Research activities (Scholarly activity)
- Training in Research Methodology (Practice-based learning, Evidence-based practice)
- Professionalism
- Teaching skills
Curriculum
Assessment:
There shall be four theory papers as follows:
- Paper I: Basic Sciences as applied to Orthopaedics
- Paper II: Traumatology and Rehabilitation
- Paper III: Orthopaedic diseases
- Paper IV: Recent advances in Orthopaedic surgery + General Surgery as applied to Orthopaedics
Practical/Clinical:
The practical examination should consist of the following and should be spread over two days, if the number of post graduate students appearing is more than five.
- One long case: History taking, physical examination, interpretation of clinical findings, differential diagnosis, investigations, prognosis and management
- Short cases from various sections of the speciality (three)
Teaching & Learning Methods:
Emphasis should be given to various small group teachings rather than didactic lectures. The following methods should be employed to achieve this:
- Case presentation once a week in the ward, in the outpatient department, and special clinics
- Seminars / Symposia – twice a month; theme-based student-centered
- Journal club / Review: twice a month
- Academic grand ward rounds: twice a month presentation of cases by residents and clinically applicable discussions
- Ortho Radiology Meets: twice a month discussions amongst Ortho & Radiology residents under the facilitation of faculty on various imaging modalities used and its interpretation
- Ortho Surgical Pathological Meet: special emphasis on the surgical pathology radiological aspect of the case in the pathology department. Clinician (Ortho resident) presenting the clinical details of the case, radiology PG student describes the Radiological findings and its interpretation and Pathology student describes the morbid anatomy and histopathology of the same case
- Skills Lab Sessions: once a fortnight for all two years
- Clinical teaching in the OPD, Emergency room, ICU, OR as per the situation
- Mortality & Morbidity meetings with surgical audit: once a month
- Maintenance of log book: to be signed by the faculty in charge
- The postgraduate students shall be required to participate in the teaching and training. programme of undergraduate students and interns
- Should have attended two conferences/CMEs/Workshops during his tenure as a postgraduate
- The department should encourage e-learning activities
Rotations:
- A major portion of posting should be in Orthopaedics department. It should include inpatients, out-patients, ICU, trauma, emergency room and specialty clinics
- Inter-unit rotation in the department should be done for a period of up to one year
- Rotation in appropriate related subspecialties for a total period not exceeding 06 months
Clinical meetings: There should be intra- and inter-departmental meetings for discussing the uncommon/interesting cases involving multiple departments.
Team
Dr. Amit Dwivedi
Professor & HOD
Dr. Rajeev Anand
Professor
Dr. Apoorva Kumar Agrawal
Associate Professor
Dr. Shivanshu Mittal
Associate Professor
Dr. Jasneet Singh Chawla
Assistant Professor
Career Prospective
MS Orthopaedics is a highly specialized postgraduate medical degree that offers a wide range of career opportunities for graduates. The following are some potential career prospects for MS Orthopaedics graduates:
- Orthopaedic Surgeon: MS Orthopaedics graduates can work as orthopaedic surgeons in government and private hospitals. They are responsible for diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries, diseases, and conditions, such as fractures, joint dislocations, and arthritis.
- Academician: MS Orthopaedics graduates can work as teaching faculty in medical colleges and universities. They can impart knowledge to medical students and aspiring orthopaedic surgeons, conduct research studies, and publish research papers.
- Researcher: MS Orthopaedics graduates can work as researchers in research institutes and hospitals. They can conduct clinical and laboratory research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
- Private Practice: MS Orthopaedics graduates can also set up their own private practice and offer consultation and treatment services to patients suffering from musculoskeletal disorders.
- Consultant: MS Orthopaedics graduates can work as consultants in hospitals and private clinics. They can offer their expertise to diagnose and treat complex musculoskeletal disorders and provide guidance to orthopaedic surgeons.
- Sports Medicine Specialist: MS Orthopaedics graduates can also specialize in sports medicine and work as sports medicine specialists in hospitals and private clinics. They can diagnose and treat sports-related injuries and provide rehabilitation services to athletes.
- Medical Advisor: MS Orthopaedics graduates can work as medical advisors for pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment manufacturers, and healthcare institutions. They can provide guidance on product development, clinical trials, and marketing strategies.
In conclusion, MS Orthopaedics is a highly specialized medical degree that offers a wide range of career opportunities for graduates. They can work as orthopaedic surgeons, academicians, researchers, private practitioners, consultants, sports medicine specialists, and medical advisors.