Saudi Board Program

Cardiac Surgery

 

Introduction

Cardiac Surgery is that branch of surgery concerned with diseases of the pericardium, heart and great vessels. The resident who has completed training in Cardiac Surgery is expected to function as an independent consultant with respect to the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiovascular disease, including the provision of surgical intervention when indicated and postoperative care.

Objectives

General Objectives:

To prepare the cardiac surgical resident for training in subsequent years.

Specific Objectives:

At the end of training, the candidate should have the following capabilities and skills:

 1. A sound knowledge in the principles of surgery.

2. Perform thorough and suitably oriented history and physical examination.

3. Formulate a reasonable and comprehensive differential diagnosis and recognize common disorders in his/her specialty as well as many of the rate ones, especially those that are amenable to treatment.

4. Recognize emergency situation and manage them effectively.

5. Select relevant investigations logically and conservatively, and interpreting their results accurately.

6. Manage common problems in general surgery and possess knowledge of management alternatives.

7. Perform many surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and operations, especially those used in the management of emergencies and common surgical problems.

8. Communicate well with patient, their relatives and colleagues.

9. Keep orderly and informative medical records.

10. Educate and update himself and others in his field.

11. Advice colleagues from other specialties with regard to the problems related to surgery.

12. Possess high ethical and moral standards.

A. Candidate’s Enrollment Criteria

1. The Candidate should be a medical school graduate who completed the internship

2. The Candidate should fulfill all his employment requirements and legal issues

3. Each candidate must have a valid license/registration from the Saudi Council of Health Specialties

4. The candidate should complete 36 months in the core surgical specialty. Rotation may not be in same order of listing.

 B. Admission Requirements

To be accepted in the training program, the candidate must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Obtain a Medical Degree (M.B.B.S.) or equivalent from a recognized university.

 2. Successful completion of rotating internship of 12 months.

3. Passing an admission examination and interview.

4. Provision of names of two consultant physicians as reference recommending the candidate as suitable for higher surgical procedures.

5. Provision of a letter from sponsoring organization approving that the candidate can join full time training for the whole period of the program (3 years).

6. Signature of obligation to abide by the rules and regulations of the training program and the Saudi Specialty Certificate of Surgery.

7. Registration as a trainee at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

C. Training Requirements

1. Training is a fulltime commitment. Residents shall be enrolled in continuous full time training for the whole period of the designed 3 year training.

2. Training is to be conducted in institutions accredited for training by the Saudi Specialty Certificate of Surgery.

3. Training shall be comprehensive and includes inpatient, ambulatory and emergency room care.

 4. Trainees shall be actively involved in patient care with gradual progression of responsibility.

 5. Trainees shall abide by the training regulations and obligations as set by the Saudi Specialty Certificate of Surgery.

 

D. Structure of the Training

This is a three year graduate program of structured training in general surgery for the Cardiac Surgery Program. It includes a minimum of 12 months residency training in a general surgery unit. The remaining 24 months shall be allocated for rotations in various surgical subspecialties.

The candidates should complete 36 months in the Core Surgical Specialty. Rotations may not be in the order of listing. A minimum 6 months mandatory rotation in general surgery in the first year and the second 6 months in the third year core training.

 

Contact Us:

PROGRAM DIRECTOR	Dr. Turki AlBaker
Email	talbacker@ksu.edu.sa
SECRETARY	Fatma / 91534 /joy 4690181/ HIND/ 79353 joycabigting@yahoo.com