Cardiovascular Surgery
| Code | 405 |
|---|---|
| School | School of Medicine |
| Department | Department of Surgery |
| Degree | Subspecialty |
| Apply | Apply |
Program Description:
Establishing of Cardiovascular surgery in 40-50 years ago in Iran and training Cardiovascular Surgery Bases independently in Iran Heart Surgery Centers and developments of these wards in 20 -30 years ago, has made revision of related training courses a necessity. In 2009 there were 10 Cardiovascular Surgery Centers in Iran.
According to Scientific and Technologic development in Medicine, Newer educational and technologic Approaches to this training program seem Obligatory and also revising of the curriculum should be done.
Duration:
Eligible General Surgeon can Apply for this training course and after 3 years of Training they will be able to Diagnose and do surgical management of Cardiovascular Related diseases like valvular diseases, Aortic diseases, Coronary Diseases, Congenital Heart Diseases and other related problems.
Objectives:
Training of Competent, Knowledgeable, liable subspecialists for service provision and Continuous Promotion in Diagnostic, Therapeutic, Preventive, Education and Research Fields of Cardiovascular Surgery .
At the end of the program learners will be competent in performing following procedures:
IMA Harvest
Sternotomy
Sternal closure Tracheostomy
Tracheal tube (nasal /oral)
Central venous catheter insertion Cannulation for CPB
CABG
Valve replacement
Valve repair
IABP insertion VSD closure
ASD closure
PDA closure
Femoral cannulation for CPB
Axilary cannulation
Coarctation repair
Systemic to PA shunt
Pleural Tap
Gleen Shunt
Pericardial drainage
Aortic root replacement
LV Aneurysm Repair
Aortic root enlargement
Redo sternotomy Pericardiectomy
Redo CABG
Aortic root enlargement
Redo sternotomy Pericardiectomy
Redo CABG
Aortic dissection repair
Redo valve surgery
Complex valve repair
Radial Artery harvesting
Peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion
Assist devices management
Heart transplant
TOF repair
Aortic Aneurysm
PS (valvular)
Cardiac Tumors
Pulmonary Embolectomy
Complex congenital Heart diseases
Duration:
Course Duration is 3 years.
Admission Requirements
General Requirement: To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill a number of requirements, which can be found in the Graduate Admission Requirements.
Specific Requiremetns: Degree in General Physicians (M.D) or Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) by one of the Iranian or foreign universities.
Having and approved specialty in General Surgery.
The eligible candidate should have successfully completed an approved general physician program and should be proficient in English or Persian.
Admission Deadline
Tehran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.
However, the deadline for the September intake is June 31.
Education Fees and Yearly Expenses
For complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses, please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses section.
Table: The overall structure of the course
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Ward/Unit/Educational Field |
Contents |
Duration |
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Cardiovascular (adult –Pediatrics ) wards, Operating Room, Out patients Clinics |
Out -patient, In-patient Visits, Responding to Medical Consults, performing Diagnostic/Therapeutic Intervention, Preoperative Patients Preparation, operation, participation in Educational/Research program, post operative patients care, Follow ups |
30 months |
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Cardiac ICU |
Introduction to ICU equipment and usage |
1month |
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Perfusion Pump Unit |
Introduction to :CPB Basics, Equipment … |
15 days |
|
Cardiac Anesthesia Ward |
Introduction to Anesthesiology Basics, Intubation and CVP…. |
15 days |
|
Echocardiography Ward |
Introduction to Echo waves and Interpretation |
During the Course 2 weeks Specifically |
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Combined Cardiovascular and Radiology wards |
Introduction to CT scan, MRI and interpretation |
During the course |
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Angiography (Cath-Lab) |
Introduction to Cardiovascular Angiography Basics |
During the Course 2 weeks Specifically |
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CCU |
Introduction to CCU Care and Cardiac Emergencies |
During the Course 2 weeks Specifically |
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Optional |
Introduction to other Fields Activities based on ward Schedules |
2.5 Months |
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Research Fields |
Purposeful ,Under supervision Researches |
During the Course |
Contact Information:
In case of any inquiries, you can contact the Office of International representative of the Department of General Sugery Tehran University of Medical Sciences through the following:
Contact Person: Dr. Majid Moini
Tel.: ( 98 21) 66581657
Email : moinim@hotmail.com
Website:
Address: Department of General Sugery, Sina Hospital, and Hassan Abad Square, Tehran, Iran. Postal Code: 1136746911
To contact the Office of International Admissions, please use the following information:
Tel.: (+98 21) 8890 2090-93, Ext.: 169
Email: admission@tums.ac.ir
Address: No. 21, Dameshgh St., Vali-e Asr Ave., Tehran 1416753955, Iran
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