Pediatric Pulmonology
| Code | 415 |
|---|---|
| School | School of Medicine |
| Department | Department of Pediatrics |
| Degree | Subspecialty |
| Apply | Apply |
Program Description:
Increasing incidence of pulmonary diseases and the consequent primary and secondary effects cause many physical disabilities throughout the life of the child. Many pulmonary diseases can be prevented by timely and appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Furthermore, decreased side effects will improve the quality of life and reduce the psycho-economic burden. Since most diseases originated from organs such as heart, kidneys, immune system, and connective tissue involve the lungs as well, the importance of these pediatric pulmonary diseases becomes more obvious. Diseases of the lung and other organs and respiratory emergencies, such as airway obstruction as the main causes of child mortality can be prevented. This curriculum aims to create better conditions for education and research in the field of pediatric pulmonary diseases by providing respiratory services to children and society.
Objectives:
This program Objectives to provide training regarding diagnosis, treatment, research and teaching of respiratory disorders in children as well as training in the following procedural Skills (Diagnostic-Therapeutic Procedures):
- Fiberoptic bronchoscopy (under anesthetic monitoring)
- Bronchoalveolar lavage
- Removing foreign bodies from the respiratory system of children (using fiberoptic bronchoscopy under anesthetic monitoring)
- Bronchi and lung biopsy
- Bronchography
- Bronchoalveolar lavage using different fluids
- Endoscopy by contrast injection into tracheal and esophageal fistulas
- Thoracentesis and pleural tap (therapeutic and diagnostic)
- Chest tube insertion
- Pleural biopsy
- Performing sputum induction
- N.G Tube insertion
- Preparation of sputum and secretion samples using deep throat swabs
- Tracheal puncture
- Emergency needle cricothyroidotomy
- Oxygen therapy and using the relevant devices
- Using nebulizers and aerosol related devices
- Challenge spirometry
- Taking an ABG
- Chemical plurodesis
- Intubation
- Working with ventilators
- Performing tuberculin tests and BCG
- Gram staining
- Prick test
Duration:
Program Duration 2 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.
Degree and having a specialty in pediatrics.
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, or educational setting |
Syllabus- Measures |
Duration (month) |
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Pediatric pulmonology ward |
Visiting inpatients, performing diagnostic-therapeutic procedures, providing consultations and participating in educational activities according to the curriculum |
7.5 months |
|
NICU-PICU |
According to the curriculum organized by the ward and the curriculum attached |
3 months |
|
Spirometry unit |
Performing and interpreting respiratory tests |
1 month |
|
Bronchoscopy unit |
Performing fiberoptic bronchoscopy and rigid observation and the relevant diagnostic-therapeutic procedures |
Training for 1 month and repeating it during the course according to the curriculum organized by the ward |
|
Pediatric tuberculosis ward |
According to the curriculum organized by the ward |
1 month |
|
Pediatric cardiac ward |
According to the curriculum organized by the ward and the curriculum attached |
1 month |
|
Pediatric radiology ward |
According to the curriculum organized by the ward and the curriculum attached |
1 month |
|
Immunology/allergy unit |
According to the curriculum organized by the ward and the curriculum attached |
1 month |
|
Pathology and microbiology unit |
According to the curriculum organized by the ward and the curriculum attached |
15 days |
|
Otolaryngology ward |
According to the curriculum organized by the ward and the curriculum attached |
1 month |
|
NICU-PICU |
According to the curriculum organized by the ward and the curriculum attached |
2 months |
|
Elective ward |
According to the curriculum organized by the ward and the curriculum attached |
1 month |
|
Pediatric pulmonology ward |
Inpatient visit, performing diagnostic-therapeutic procedures, providing consultations and participating in educational and managerial activities |
3 months |
Contact Information:
In case of any inquiries, you can contact the Office of International representative of the Department of Pediatrics Tehran University of Medical Sciences through the following:
Contact Person: Dr. Ehsan Aghaei Moghadam
Tel.: (+98 21) 6659 3366
Email : ehsan_aghaei1358@yahoo.com
Website:
Address: No. 62, Gharib St., Keshavarz Blvd., Children’s Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Tehran, Iran
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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