Pediatric Urology
| Code | 1870 |
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| School | School of Medicine |
| Department | Department of Pediatric Urology |
| Degree | Fellowship |
| Apply | Apply |
Program Description:
The pediatric urology fellowship program is a clinical course and the graduates are engaged in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care provision for patients with congenital and acquired functional and organic disorders of the genitourinary tract and adrenal gland. The scope of practice of this course ranges from the fetal period until the end of 18 years of age.
Duration of this educational program is 18 months. The aim is to train specialists who are up-to-date, competent, responsible, and sensitive to the health of individuals and society in the specialized field of pediatric urology.
Objectives:
Expected Competencies at the End of the Program
General Competencies*
Specific Competencies and Skills
At the end of the program learners will be competent in the following skills:
Procedural Skills (Diagnostic-Therapeutic Measures):
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Procedure |
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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrostomy |
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Circumcision |
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Types of trauma |
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Surgical management of neurogenic bladder dysfunction |
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UPJ obstruction, Surgical management of ureteropelvic junction obstruction |
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UVJ obstruction, Surgical management of ureterovesical junction obstruction |
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Ureterocele |
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Ureteral ectopia |
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PUV and stenosis |
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Renal cystic lesions |
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Treatment methods of vesicoureteral reflux, open surgery 30 Endoscopy 50 |
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Kidney, testicular, bladder tumors |
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Ureteral catheterization |
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Different types of open and endoscopic surgeries for urinary stones |
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Ambiguous genitalia surgeries |
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Hydrocele |
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Varicocele |
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Disorders of the testes |
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Extrophy reconstructive surgeries In referral centers (are rare) |
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Hypospadias |
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Epispadias In referral centers (are rare) |
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GU anomalies in Prune belly syndrome In referral centers (are rare) |
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Torsion of the testis and appendages |
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Cystoscopy on children and infants |
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Ureteroscopy |
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Urodynamic testing |
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Lithotripsy |
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Adrenal Surgery |
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Kidney Transplantation |
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 Urology 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.
Method(s) of Instruction
During this course, various methods and techniques will be used:
- Bedside teaching in the Pediatric urology ward.
- Various intra- and intersectoral, hospital, interdisciplinary and inter-university conferences as well as seminars
- Discussion in small groups, workshops, journal clubs and reading groups as well as Case Presentation
- Self-Education, Self-Study
- Other training methods and techniques according to the requirements and objectives
- Some workshops on research methodology
Program Curriculum
For more information, please download the Program Curriculum of Pediatric Urology
Apply Now!
In case you are ready to apply, please refer to TUMS Online Application Form below.
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