Windsor
University School of Medicine
Postgraduate Diploma in Diagnosis and Therapeutics
in Internal Medicine (PGIM)
Introduction
This course aims to enhanced the knowledge
and skills of primary care doctors on diagnosis
and treatment of common medical conditions
with an emphasis on therapeutics and long
term follow up in the primary care setting;
by presenting information on internal medicine
that is practical, concise and relevant,
highlighting new approaches and directions
for patient management; utilizing whole
class lectures, interactive workshops, case
based presentation and discussions; prescribed
self-learning reading and multimedia video;
and practical clinical attachments; It will
also provide a good opportunity for participants
to interface and liaise with different specialists
in several departments of medicine and surgery.
A 1 year part-time program with 15 modules
of academic study; each conducted over a
1 month period with clinical attachment
and satisfactory performance of monthly
postgraduate clinical exams. As well as
completion of a 3,000 to 3,500 word dissertation.
Aims / Objectives
• To promote the practice of internal medicine
and primary care
• Continuing Medical Education for new medical
graduates who are awaiting residency. To
expand the knowledge of new medical graduates
who have graduated from a medical school
and are taking USMLE exams or have passed
USMLE exams and are awaiting residency programs.
This postgraduate diploma in Diagnosis and
Therapeutics in internal medicine not only
helps the student who is waiting for a residency
position in their resume but also prepares
them well for residency. For eg: PROCEDURES
ROTATION- This rotation will provide the
student hands on experience in many procedures
like Lumbar Puncture, Intravenous line placements,
Femoral line placements, Bone marrow aspirations,
arthrocentesis, minor surgical procedures
etc.
• After graduating from medical school the
student who is waiting for residency will
work with many specialists in several internal
medicine specialties learning postgraduate
level medicine which will help him or her
get good recommendations and possible absorption
into residency programs of those hospitals.
• To equip them with updated information
on common medical conditions
• To provide them with skills in the diagnosis
of these conditions
• To improve their confidence in long-term
management strategies
• To present information on internal medicine
that is practical, concise and relevant
• To appreciate the interdisciplinary nature
of internal medicine
• To emphasize the gate-keeper / first-point-of-contact
role of these doctors
• To foster and strengthen collaboration
links between primary and specialist care
• To cultivate a culture of continuing to
pursue developments with consequences for
diagnosis and therapeutics
Admission Information:
Dean of Postgraduate Academic Medicine
Windsor University School of Medicine
St. Kitts and Nevis
Tel:
610-871-0049
Email : pgadmin@windsor.edu
http://www.pg.windsor.edu
Disclaimer
Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure
that all aspects of the program announced
will take place as scheduled, we reserve
the rights to make changes at any time should
the need arises.
Introduction / Background
In the 2006 the educational committee of
Windsor University School of Medicine has
recommended that the future health care
system, should be organized as managed care
built on a primary medical care and generalist
model, where “family doctor as the first
point of contact for acute conditions, as
a link with specialist and as the long-term
care taker in stable chronic disease”.
As
recommended these Specialists in internal
medicine and the existing primary care /
family doctors in the private sector are
expected to play a more important role in
the health care of the community. In this
regard internal medicine is at the very
core of medical training for these doctors
and is essential to maintaining the standard
of health care in the community. Furthermore,
they will also be responsible for coordinating
medical care between different specialists
and act as ‘gatekeepers’ to optimize the
overall functioning of the system. Thus,
with respect to patients encountered in
their daily practice, there is an increasing
demand for educational opportunities tailored
to equip them with up-to-date knowledge
and practical skills in: a) the diagnosis
and therapy of common acute medical illnesses,
and b) the long-term management of chronic
conditions.
In
response to this demand, Windsor University
School of Medicine Postgraduate Medical
Education department has developed a comprehensive
taught postgraduate program that focuses
on common medical conditions with an emphasis
on treatment and long term follow up in
the primary care setting. It also aims to
complement the current passive provision
of continuous medical education (CME) activities.
We have designed a structured, dynamic and
interactive program, which includes assessment
of participants, evaluations from feedback
and real-time clinical attachments for practical
experiences. Through this program participants
can become well equipped with updates and
skills in major specialties in internal
medicine, so as to promote evidence-based
medical practice and better patient care.
Apart from presenting the most recent factual
information, the program will highlight
new approaches and directions for patient
management. It will also provide a good
opportunity for participants to interface
and liaise with different specialists in
internal medicine. Lastly, it is also important
that medical care providers keep abreast
with new developments so as to offer their
patients the best medical care available.
We anticipate that through this program,
doctors will be able to focus on continuous
professional development as well as advances
that will have important consequences for
their patients.
This
program is being organized and run by the
Postgraduate Department of Medicine, which
has a strong desire in teaching of medical
students, training postgraduate students
in internal medicine and CME.
Method of Instruction
The program will be delivered through modules
of academic study covering major specialties
in Internal Medicine utilizing whole class
lectures, interactive workshops, case based
presentation and discussions; prescribed
self-learning reading and multimedia video;
and practical clinical attachments;
Course Structure
It is a 1 year part-time course with 15
modules of academic study taught consecutively,
plus clinical attachment to be conducted
at Hospitals or other affiliated sites.
15 Integrated modules on latest advances
in diagnosis and therapeutic - further information
on complete syllabuses.
Respiratory Medicine
Hematology
Geriatrics
Medical Oncology
Clinical Pharmacology
Cardiology
Endocrinology and Diabetes
Infectious Disease and Dermatology
Rheumatology
Neurology
Nephrology
Hepatology and Gastroenterology
Radiology
Emergency Medicine
Medical and Surgical procedures
CPR, BCLS, ACLS, PLS
Venue
Lecture Theatre,
Program Assessment
1. Multiple choice question assessment
2. clinical attachment assessment thru rotation
evaluations
3. a dissertation of between 3,000 to 3,500
words on an approved topic of one of the
12 modules
Requirements for Awarding of Diploma
1. Completion of all 12 modules with at
least 90% attendance of lectures and 90%
attendance of clinical attachment within
a 2-year period;
2. satisfactory performance (at least 75%
score) in the written and clinical assessment
for each module; and
3. successful writing-up of a dissertation.
A
postgraduate diploma will be issued by the
Windsor University School of Medicine upon
meeting the above requirements. A certificate
of attendance will be issue to occasional
students undertaking individual modules.
Admission Requirement
The applicant must hold a primary medical
degree from a WHO listed medical school.
Applicants are expected to possess access
to the internet and an adequate command
of English and computing skills. Any and
all offers of admission is subject to the
final decision of the Deans office.
Course Fee
Tuition fees for the whole program is US
$850 per month, payable on an monthly basis.
and any additional surcharge of $50-$75
as levied by the hospital. Some hospitals
do not ask for any additional surcharge.
Date of Implementation
Program is on Rotatory basis. Applications
are invited for admission every last week
of the month ending.
Application for Enrolment
Click here for application
The completed application form should
be sent by post to:
Postgraduate medical education department
Office
Windsor University School of Medicine
St. Kitts and Nevis
Interview will be scheduled after receiving
the complete application
Further General Enquires
Windsor University School of Medicine Postgraduate
Prospectus 2007 - 2008
Board of Studies
Chairman: Dr. Srinivas Gaddam
Course coordinator :
Members:
Dean of Postgraduate Academic Medicine
Module Directors:
Director of Cardiology
Director of Clinical Pharmacology
Director of Dermatology
Director of Endocrinology and Diabetes
Director of Geriatrics
Director of Hematology
Director of Hepatology and Gastroenterology
Director of Infectious Disease
Director of Medical Oncology
Director of Nephrology
Director of Neurology
Director of Respiratory Medicine
Director of Rheumatology
Director of Radiology
Director of Emergency medicine
Director of Family Medicine
Director of Internal Medicine
Internal Advisor:
External Advisor: |
