Spinal Surgery

Code1841
SchoolSchool of Medicine
DepartmentDepartment of Spinal Surgery
DegreeFellowship
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Program Description:

Treating spinal disorders, including deformities, congenital1T T1 disorders1T , 1T tumors and spinal T1 fractures, disc disorders with spinal instability, spinal canal stenosis, and severe spondylolisthesis T21 are among the diseases that requires skills, expertise, and experience. Now that there are enough specialists in Iran, we are prepared for training Fellowships in this course. This course aims to relieve the suffering of patients through a proper treatment and prevent the consequences of high expenditures  imposed on them in healthcare system by taking advantage of the latest findings in the world. To this end, the relevant authorities of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education 12T established a committee composed of specialists in neurosurgery and orthopedics for developing a spinal surgery curriculum. The committee developed this curriculum using the curricula implemented by accredited universities, expert opinions, and valuable local experiences. 

Definition

Spinal Surgery fellowship is a joint training program between Orthopedics and Neuro surgery for 1T treatment and rehabilitation of patients with spinal lesions including :Spinal traumas,pediatrics  and adults spinal diseases and malformations ,Metabolic and Degenerative diseases,tumors ,infections ,congenital lesions and disc diseases.

 

Objectives:

 

1-1T To train specialists who are knowledgeable, competent, efficient, effective, and liable in the area of spinal surgery 

T12-In the next 10 years, we will be ranked among the top countries  in the Middle East in achieving the international educational standards, science production, and providing the society with the most appropriate services.

 

Expected Competencies at the End of the Program

General Competencies*

Specific Competencies and Skills (Diagnostic-therapeutic procedures):

 

Skill

Performing diagnostic and therapeutic blocks, such as facet block, etc.* Percutaneous Radiofrequency Technique (PRT)

Myelography at different levels*

Discography

Different types of spinal casting*

Different types of spinal stretching*

Performing surgical procedures on neural elements, such as nerve release, closure of membrane defects covering the spinal cord, spinal and neural decompression, peripheral nerve grafting*

Performing surgeries on intervertebral discs, anterior or posterior Discectomy, Endoscopic and microscopic discectomy*

Performing surgeries on bone tissues, such as different types of laminectomy, vertebrectomy, removal of osteophytes, correction of defects*

Performing surgeries for stabilizing and correcting the curvature of the spine, such as installation of spinal stabilization equipment through anterior, lateral, or posterior approaches*

Performing surgeries for removing spinal tumors (extradural)*

 

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 Orthopedic surgery 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.

 

 

Program Curriculum

For more information, please download the Program Curriculum of Spinal Surgery

 

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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