Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

(Accreditation and Certification by Amrita University)

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics curriculum meets all the standards set forth in the accreditation standards for advanced specialty education programs in maxillofacial prosthetics. All training faculty are experts who are well respected both nationally and internationally. The curriculum is divided into three basic elements based on Maxillofacial Prosthodontics curriculum followed at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) : (1) attendance of hospital rounds and conferences (head and neck surgery, radiation oncology, head and neck tumor board, craniomaxillofacial clinic and others); (2) assignment of patients in the maxillofacial prosthetic clinic; and (3) didactic course instruction provided during maxillofacial prosthodontic seminars. Each element is structured to maximize the experiences gained by each resident.

Aims and objectives of the course

General

• To bring out well trained prosthodontists with adequate knowledge and technical skills to diagnose, treat and after care for patients requiring services of Maxillofacial Prosthetics & dental oncology and develop higher standards of clinical practice.

Specific

• To provide advanced training in the diagnosis and supportive treatment of patients with maxillofacial anomalies.
• Gain an understanding of how to appropriately interact with providers in other health science disciplines to plan and execute plans for rehabilitation of patients with congenital and acquired defects of mandible, maxilla, and facial areas.
• Achieve in-depth understanding of hospital-based dentistry and dental oncology
• Residents will have the opportunity to treat patients with severe oral and facial deformities from cancer, trauma, or congenital malformations. Training is enhanced by a modern and well-equipped facility.
• Gain an understanding of virtual designing, planning and printing for craniofacial and reconstructive surgery.
• Required course are presented in various phases of maxillofacial rehabilitation, including speech pathology, speech therapy, restoration of congenital and developmental defects, and restoration of various acquired maxillofacial defects.
• Clinical training includes cleft palate prosthodontics and naso alveolar molding devices in children
• Achieve in depth understanding of implant prosthodontics.
• Residents are also afforded the opportunity to work with radiotherapists and evaluate and maintain the oral and dental health of patients before, during, and after their radiation therapy.
• Residents work closely with surgical disciplines in restoring a variety of craniofacial prosthetics including construction of cranial and soft tissue implants, surgical obturators, surgical splints, Acrylic and silicone conventional and osseo integrated prostheses.
• Gain an understanding of splint therapy & occlusal correction in internal derangement of TMJ.

Eligibility criteria

• Essential: MDS Prosthodontics
• Desirable: Interest in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics & Dental Oncology

Method of selection

• Academic performance from undergraduate and post graduate program
• Personal Interview
• Recommendation letters

Duration of the course : 1 year
Closing date of application : 10/11/2021

Course starting in December 2021

To apply

Please send the following to: prosthodontics@aims.amrita.edu

Sub: MFP Fellowship

1. Curriculum Vitae – include 2 referees, and list your publications in Vancouver citation style.
2. Personal Statement to support your application (no more than 1000 words).

For further information

Institutions: Amrita School of Dentistry & Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Phone: +91 (484) 2851234, Ext: 8982 (Prosthodontics)
Course Chairman: Dr. Subramania Iyer
Program Director: Dr. Manju V

National Conference on Safe and Sustainable Hospital, SASH 2021

Amrita Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Cochin & Academy of Hospital Administration will organize a National conference on Safe and Sustainable Hospital, SASH 2021, from December 4 - 5, 2021.

Theme: Technology to Heal: Building Synergies and Delivering Affordable Healthcare

Platform: Virtual Platform

Plenary Sessions, Scientific Talks, Contributed Papers, Poster Presentations, Quizzes and much more...

Faculty & Student Paper and Poster Presentation Categories

• Operations
• Human Resource Management Finance
• Quality Improvement
• Clinical Audit and Risk Management
• Patient Safety and Patient Engagement

Registration Fee: Rs. 250/-

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Fellowship in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology (FGIL Path)

(Accreditation and Certification by Amrita University)

This is a 2 year Fellowship program aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the spectrum of adult and paediatric gastrointestinal, pancreatic and hepatobiliary pathology and to competently handle issues that arise in routine and specialty/referral practice. The Fellowship will be awarded by Amrita University after successful completion of theory and practical exam at the end of the 24 month training program.

The objectives are summarised below

• To increase knowledge and experience in neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases that primarily or secondarily affect the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas and liver in both adult and paediatric patients.
• To strengthen diagnostic skills in gastrointestinal and liver pathology by interpreting histological findings in the light of clinical presentation and laboratory data and with the full awareness of the potential clinical impact of the diagnosis and differentials.
• To independently evaluate intraoperative consultations.
• To gain exposure in transplant pathology.
• To understand the utility of ancillary techniques including molecular studies for diagnostic and theranostic purposes in the field of gastrointestinal and liver pathology.
• To gain experience in FNA cytology of liver and pancreas.
• To develop an appreciation of the multidisciplinary team approach to the treatment of patients with these diseases.
• To enhance teaching abilities through interaction with pathology trainees, students and clinicians.
• To gain experience in research techniques, write up research protocols and utilize these techniques to complete research projects.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential : Post graduate training in pathology (MD / DNB)
Desirable : Demonstration of interest in GI Pathology
Duration of Program : 24 months
Closing date of application : 20.08.2021

Course starting in January 2022

To apply :

Please send the following to: medpathology@aims.amrita.edu, roopapaulose@aims.amrita.edu

Sub: FGIL Path

1. Curriculum Vitae – include 2 referees, and list your publications in Vancouver citation style.
2. Personal Statement to support your application (no more than 1000 words).

For further information:

Phone: +91 (484) 2851234, Ext: 8020, Dr. Roopa Paulose (Course Organizer)
Email: roopapaulose@aims.amrita.edu, medpathology@aims.amrita.edu

Post Doctoral Certificate Course in Oncopathology & Renal Pathology

No of Seats : 2 in Oncopathology and 1 in Renal Pathology
Duration : One year
Start session : August 2021
Date of interview : Date will be informed later
Location : Department of Pathology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
Selection Process : MCQ/ slide test with interview
Qualification : MD/DNB (Pathology) Degree obtained from NMC recognized institutions
Stipend : Yes
Accomadation : No (Pvt accommodation available around campus)

Download Application Form

(Kindly scan and E-mail the filled application form back with CV to address given in application form on or before 20^th July 2021)

Curriculum - Oncopathology Download

Curriculum - Renal Pathology Download

Fellowship in Fetal Medicine and Fellowship in Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound & Fetal Echo

List of candidates shortlisted for interview:

1. Dr. Ravindar Kashyap
2. Dr. Nikita Gandotra
3. Dr. Shivali Arya
4. Dr. Khushboo Malhotra
5. Dr. Kriti Singh
6. Dr. Roshma Boban

Waiting List:

1. Dr. Anju K.Nair
2. Dr. Karthik Senthilvel
3. Dr. Chanchal Kurian
4. Dr. Shweta Shilpi

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online personal interview in the first week of June. Exact date, time and the link for the interview will be intimated through email. If any candidate/s from this list fail to respond to the call for interview, he/she will be replaced by candidate/s from the waiting list, in order.