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MS. ENT (OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY)
Goal
The goal of postgraduate medical education shall be to produce a competent specialist and / or a medical teacher as stated in the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2000 and its amendments thereof [May2018]
(i) Who shall recognize the health needs of the community, and carry out professional obligations ethically and in keeping with the objectives of the national health policy.
(ii) Who shall have mastered most of the competencies, pertaining to the specialty, that are required to be practiced at the secondary and the tertiary levels of the health care delivery system.
(iii) Who shall be aware of the contemporary advances and developments in the discipline concerned.
(iv) Who shall have acquired a spirit of scientific inquiry and is oriented to the principles of research methodology and epidemiology, and
(v) Who shall have acquired the basic skills in teaching of the medical and paramedical professionals.
General Objectives
At the end of the postgraduate training in the discipline concerned the student shall be able to:
(i) Recognize the importance of the concerned specialty in the context of the health need of the community and the national priorities in the health sector.
(ii) Practice the specialty concerned ethically and in step with the principles of primary health care.
(iii) Demonstrate sufficient understanding of the basic sciences relevant to the concerned specialty.
(iv) Identify social, economic, environmental, biological and emotional determinants of health in a given case, and take them into account while planning therapeutic, rehabilitative, preventive and promotive measures/strategies.
(v) Diagnose and manage majority of the conditions in the specialty concerned on the basis of clinical assessment, and appropriately selected and conducted investigations.
(vi) Plan and advice measures for the prevention and rehabilitation of patients suffering from disease and disability related to the specialty.
(vii) Demonstrate skills in documentation of individual case details as well as morbidity and mortality data relevant to the assigned situation.
(viii) Demonstrate empathy and humane approach towards patients and their families and exhibit interpersonal behaviour in accordance with the societal norms and expectations.
(ix) Play the assigned role in the implementation of national health programs, effectively and responsibly.
(x) Organize and supervise the chosen/assigned health care services demonstrating adequate managerial skills in the clinic/hospital or the field situation.
(xi) Develop skills as a self-directed learner; recognize continuing educational needs, select and use appropriate learning resources.
(xii) Demonstrate competence in basic concept of research methodology and epidemiology, and be able to critically analyse relevant published research literature.
(xiii) Develop skills in using educational methods and techniques as applicable to the teaching of medical/nursing students, general physicians and paramedical health workers.
(xiv) Function as an effective leader of a team engaged in health care, research or training.
Statement of the Competencies
Keeping in view the general objectives of postgraduate training, each discipline shall aim at development of specific competencies, which shall be defined and spelt out in clear terms. Each department shall produce a statement and bring it to the notice of the trainees in the beginning of the program so that he or she can direct the efforts towards the attainment of these competencies.
Components of the PG Curriculum
The major components of the PG curriculum shall be:
• Theoretical knowledge
• Practical/clinical Skills
• Training in writing thesis/research articles
• Attitudes, including communication.
• Training in research methodology, medical ethics & medicolegal aspects
• Teaching skills to the undergraduates, juniors and support teams
The postgraduate course, M.S(Otolaryngology) should enable a medical graduate to become a
competent specialist, acquire knowledge and skills in educational technology for teaching
medical, dental and health sciences and conduct research in bio-medical science.
The MS course in Otolaryngology is a three year integrated course after satisfactory completion
of the course the candidate shall be fully conversant with theory and practical aspects of
otolaryngology and be able to practice otolaryngology completely, confidently and safely in the
community that he/she serves.
Objectives
1) Who shall recognize the health needs of the community, and carry out professional
obligations ethically and in keeping with the objectives of the national health policy.
2) Who shall have mastered most of the competencies, that are required to be practiced at
the secondary and the tertiary levels of the health care delivery system.
3) Who shall be aware of the contemporary advances and developments in Otolaryngology.
4) Who shall have acquired a spirit of scientific inquiry and is oriented to the principles of
research methodology and epidemiology:
5) Who shall have acquired the basic skills in teaching the medical and paramedical
students.
6) Continue to evince keen interest in learning and teaching Otolaryngology whether he is in
a teaching institution or is a practicing surgeon.
Specific Objective
The following objective is laid out to achieve the goals of the course. These objectives
are to be achieved by the time the candidate completes the course. The Objectives may be
considered under the subheadings.
1. Knowledge (Cognitive domain)
2. Skills (Psycho motor domain)
3. Human values, Ethical practice and Communication abilities
Knowledge
Demonstrate understanding of basic sciences relevant to this specialty.
Describe Etiology, Pathophysiology, principals of diagnosis and management of common
problems including emergencies, in adults and children.
Describe indications and methods for fluid and electrolyte replacement therapy including
blood transfusion.
Describe common malignancies in the country and their management including
prevention.
Identify social, economic, environmental and emotional determinants in a given case, and
take them into account for planning therapeutic measures.
Recognize conditions that may be outside the area of his specialty, competence and to
refer them to the proper specialties.
Update oneself by self study and by attending course, conferences and seminars relevant
to the specialty.
Teach and guide his team, colleagues and other students.
Undertake audit, use information technology tools and carry out research, both basic and
clinical, with the aim of publishing his work and presenting his work at various scientific
fora.
Skills
Take a proper clinical history, examine the patients, perform essential diagnostic
procedures and order relevant tests and interpret them to come to a reasonable diagnosis
of various ailments in the region.
Perform common operative procedures in Otorhinolaryngology.
Provide basic and advances life saving support services (BLS & ALS) in emergency
situations.
Undertake complete patient monitoring including the preoperative and post operative care
of the patient.
Should be able to perform OPD procedures; first observe the procedure, then do it
under supervision of a teacher and then perform it independently.
Human Values, Ethical practice and Communication abilities
Adopt ethical principles in all aspects of his/her practice. Professional honesty and
integrity are to be fostered. Care is to be delivered irrespective of the social status, caste, creed or
religion of the patient.
Develop communication skills, in particular the skill to explain various options available
in management and to obtain a true informed consent from the patient.
Provide leadership qualities.
Apply high moral and ethical standards while carrying out human or animal research.
Be humble and accept the limitations in his knowledge and skill and to ask for help from
colleagues when needed.
Respect patient’s rights and privileges including patient’s right to information and right to
seek a second opinion.
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