King Saud University Fellowship in Pediatric ORL sub-specialty

 

 

INTRODUCTION:-

King Saud University, College of Medicine is situated in the heart of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and it offers a continuing medical education in different fields of specialty for decades and that include Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery specialty.

The Graduates of the University have gone a long way and have proven their worth. Most of them are currently contributing their respective shares in extending training to the would-be fellows, as well as holding prestigious positions in different hospitals within and/or outside the kingdom.

The same way that the ORL Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University has its aim to continually extend its contribution to mold a highly qualified practitioners in the principles and field of pediatric ORL.

 

Program Objectives:

Pediatric otolaryngologist must possess a sound knowledge in the general principles of medicine and surgery. During the course of training, the fellow will acquire satisfactory knowledge of the principles common to all pediatric otolaryngology surgical practice. Pediatric otolaryngology embraces some components of neonatology, pediatric intensive care, head and neck, plastic surgery, cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, pathology and other specialties. The candidate must have sufficient knowledge in these fields as it relates to the specialty.

 

During the course of training, the fellow must develop clinical competence and detailed knowledge of the scientific rationale for the medical and surgical management of pediatric otolaryngology. This includes knowledge of the techniques of otology, rhinology, head and neck, and airway surgeries and. In addition, the fellow should be able to develop special expertise in the diagnosis and medical/surgical management of diseases and disorders related to disciplines within pediatric otolaryngology such as: auditory system and speech pathology.

 

The fellow must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes relating to gender, culture, and ethnicity pertinent to otolaryngology. In addition, they must demonstrate the ability to incorporate these matters in research methodology, data presentation, and analysis.

 

Upon successful completion of the educational program, the graduate's physicians will be capable to function as a consultant pediatric otolaryngologist.

 

PROGRAM  CURRICULUM:

A- EDUCATIONAL

       1. Academic half day

  The academic half day represents three hours of teaching time for the resident every Tuesday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Fellows will be excused from their clinic duties at this time to attend this half day if it is related to the sub-specialty. This day is structured with heavy resident input and includes didactic and interactive teaching sessions covering all of the major areas of general otolaryngology and the representative subspecialties of the field. In addition, special emphasis is placed on areas of perceived weakness such as pediatric otolaryngology. It is also a forum for teaching the competencies, ethics, medical legal issues, and subjects in fields related to otolaryngology. Attendance on these days is encouraged, and the fellow is expected to participate in this teaching.

 

2. Grand Round

 

The clinical meetings are every Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Most presentations are made by the attending staff and residents in the teaching program. However, presentations are occasionally reserved visiting professors from around the world with international reputations, or invited clinicians from the KKUH milieu. The meetings allow the fellows to critically review the literature pertaining to a specific case or small series of cases, and present that literature to their peers and staff in otolaryngology. Attendance for these meetings is mandatory.

 

3. Group rounds

 

Each ORL group has pre-op and post-op rounds once a week. The rounds are designed with heavy fellow input as to the operative management of the patients.

 

4. Journals clubs

 

Journal clubs are held 7 times a year on a Wednesday afternoon. Interesting cases are usually presented and are followed by a update on the topic presented. The papers are presented in a PowerPoint format with the presenting resident/fellow highlighting key points. The resident, the fellow, and the attending staff then critically review the paper.

 

5. Guest speakers

Guest speakers are scheduled on a regular basis throughout the academic year. Speakers are usually asked to give a pre-selected lecture on a Tuesday afternoon. The guests are invited well in advance, and the entire department is notified through ENT bulletin boards at each respective hospital. Verbal announcements are also made at university rounds concerning guest speakers.

 

6. Promotion Exams

There are one in-house training exam that is held once a year either (usually November, December). The Exam includes the following as amended

40% - Written - Format - Short answer question (20 items carrying 2 mark)

30% - Oral

30% - Evaluation

100% TOTAL

 

B- Clinical

 

The fellow will participate “hands on” in all Pediatric Otolaryngology clinics and in the operating room. The fellow’s clinical schedule mirrors that of the director of Pediatric Otolaryngology fellowship program. Specifically, the fellow will receive clinical training during the weekly Pediatric Otolaryngology clinics and the surgical training in the operating room once per week. Additional clinical teaching takes place during hospital rounds on Pediatric Otolaryngology patients and during the course of the emergency Pediatric Otolaryngology cases only. The fellow is clinically involved in call from home at the time of the rotation of the mentor of Pediatric Otolaryngology fellowship taking call (approximately 1 in 2).

 

C- Research

 

The fellowship program provides numerous opportunities for clinical and basic scientific research in the Pediatric Otolaryngology and airway disorder. Fellows have to develop research proposals under the direction of the fellowship director with full departmental support to present the work at the major meetings in Saudi Arabia or abroad. The fellow is also required to conduct at least two research experiments during his/her training, and this research part will be included in the final evaluation and the end of each year.

 

D- Elective period

 

The fellowship provides opportunity to do elective training, courses, or gain more experience  in a higher center worldwide as arranged by the university department or by the candidate  himself after approval of the program board.

 

The Fellow will be given the opportunity to join any local pediatric otolaryngologist after being approved by the Committee of Fellowship for at least a month provided that 50% of the training is conducted at the University Hospitals.

 

PROGRAM DIRECTOR:

Prof. Ahmed Al Ammar

Professor / Consultant

College of Medicine, King Saud University

Program Director, KSUF in Pediatric ORL sub-specialty

Contact:

ORL Department

King Abdulaziz University Hospital

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Mobile No. : +966550331155

Tel. #+966-1-4775735

Fax#+966-1-4775748

Secretary

Antonieta P. Adiova –“Tonet”

Medical Admin Coordinator 1

Mobile No. +966507160575

ORL Department

King Abdulaziz University Hospital

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Mobile No. : +966556002072

Tel. #+966-1-4775735;

Fax#+966-1-4775748