Clinical Toxicology
| Code | 1838 |
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| School | School of Medicine |
| Department | Department of Clinical Toxicology |
| Degree | Fellowship |
| Apply | Apply |
Program Description:
Advances in medical sciences and the great improvements in medical knowledge and skills in recent decades have led to the possibility of comprehensive learning of all subjects. Therefore, it is essential to separate different specialties in order to improve education and provide specialized services. According to conducted surveys, the number of patients presenting to the referral hospitals and other health centers had increased during the recent years. Furthermore, most emergency wards throughout the country are dealing with lots of problems in managing poisoned patients due to lack of skilled and efficient workforce, therefore, it appears necessary to educate specialists in clinical toxicology. Furthermore, fast and appropriate services will be provided in all emergency centers at least at provincial level.
Definition
Fellowship of clinical toxicology is a multidisciplinary course and the graduates are involved in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of death and potential complications of poisoning such as chemical poisoning (occupational, industrial, military, and environmental), pharmaceutical and biological poisoning (toxins of the organisms, plant and animal toxins) and substance abuse.
Objectives:
1-To train knowledgeable, competent and liable specialists in the field of clinical toxicology
2-In the next 10 years, we will be will among the top countries of the region in terms of educational standards, research production and providing medical services .
General Competencies*
Procedural skills (diagnostic–therapeutic measures)
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Procedure |
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Inserting simple and multiport central venous catheter |
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Performing venous cutdown |
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Chest tube insertion |
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Tracheal intubation |
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Working with ventilator (settings of the device) |
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Hemoperfusion, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and plasmapheresis |
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Gastric lavage |
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Full digestive system wash |
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Endoscopy |
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Bronchoscopy |
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Electrodiagnostic tests (EEG-EMG-NCV) |
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Working with atomic absorption machine |
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Working with spectrophotometer |
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Working with gas chromatography |
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Working with Elisa reader |
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Working with HPLS |
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Conducting qualitative tests for 5 common drugs (3 for each) |
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: Holding an M.D. or M.B.B.S. degree. Having and approved Specialty in internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, forensic medicine, intensive care, pharmaceutical and medical toxicology received in Iran or abroad.
The eligible candidate should have successfully completed an approved related Degree 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.
Duration: 18 months.
The overall structure of the course:
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Division, unit or setting |
Content-measures |
Duration (months) |
Type of applicant |
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Poisoned patients services(Emergency- ICU- PICU and wards) |
Visiting emergency and hospitalized patients - performing diagnostic procedures – Participating in medical consultation, responding to requested consultations |
2 months |
All applicants |
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Toxicology laboratory, and department laboratory |
Introduction to the principles and techniques of toxicology |
2 months |
All applicants except those with PhD |
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Toxicology laboratory of Forensic Medicine |
Introduction to the principles and techniques of toxicology in forensic medicine |
15 days |
All applicants except graduates of forensic medicine |
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Pediatric emergency department |
Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric emergencies |
1 month |
All applicants except graduates of pediatrics and emergency medicine |
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Endoscopic and bronchoscopic departments |
Introduction to endoscopy and bronchoscopy applications in poisoned patients |
15 days |
All applicants except graduates of internal medicine |
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Poisoned patients services (Emergency- ICU- PICU and wards) |
Visiting emergency and hospitalized patients - performing diagnostic procedures – Participating in medical consultation, responding to requested consultations….. |
2 months |
All applicants |
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Radiology department |
Interpreting simple x-rays, CT scan and MRI of poisoned patients |
15 days |
All applicants except graduates of internal medicine, pediatrics and emergency medicine |
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Pharmaceutical and toxins information Center |
Introduction to software, databases, and searching and extracting pharmaceutical information |
15 days |
All applicants |
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Departments of dialysis, plasmapheresis and nephrology |
Introduction to hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, plasmapheresis and other techniques for increasing the excretion of toxins |
15 days |
All applicants except graduates of internal medicine |
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Poisoned patients services (Emergency- ICU- PICU and wards) |
Visiting emergency and hospitalized patients - performing diagnostic procedures – Participating in medical consultation, responding to requested consultations |
6 months |
All applicants |
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Substance abuse treatment center (addiction) |
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1 month |
All applicants |
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Department of emergency medicine |
Introduction to the medical emergencies and related issues |
1 month |
All applicants except graduates of internal medicine and emergency medicine |
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Optional ward |
In accordance with selected ward |
1.5 to 2 months depending on the major |
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Program Curriculum
For more information, please download the Program Curriculum of Clinical Toxicology
Contact Information:
In case of any inquiries, you can contact the Office of International representative of the Department of Toxicology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences through the following:
Contact Person: : Dr. Hamid Reza Adhami
Tel.: (+98 21) 6412 1280
Email : hr-adhami@tums.ac.ir
Address: Tehran, Enghelab Square, 16 Azar St., School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
To contact the Office of International Admissions, please use the following information:
Tel.: (+98 21) 8890 2090-93, Ext.: 168
Email: admission@tums.ac.ir
Address: No. 21, Dameshgh St., Vali-e Asr Ave., Tehran 1416753955, Iran
Apply Now!
In case you are ready to apply, please refer to TUMS Online Application Form below.
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