Postgraduate Medical Education Admission Information for PGME Programmes 2011 2011. students will have access to Continuing Medical Education seminars. Pakistan (CPSP). Applicants are required to take an Admission Test aimed at evaluating application of knowledge in solving common clinical problems not specific to any specialty. must submit a No Objection Certificate or a copy of a resignation letter approved by the supervising Internship All medical graduates. Successful candidates will be offered a one-year contract: 6 months each in medicine and allied specialties and surgery and allied specialties. Based on the Admission Test result . The programmes will start from January 1. the applicant will be considered for an interview. an excellent medical library and audio visual facilities. 2010. race.Aga Khan University invites applications to its internship. while many are recognised by the Royal Colleges in the United Kingdom. AKU is open to all academically qualified candidates of either gender. regardless of religion. creed. Alongside these programmes. Rotations will be allocated according to ranking on the final merit list. Most residency and fellowship programmes are recognised by the College of Physicians and Surgeons. Further. will be exempted from writing the Residency Admission Test. please note that those who will not complete the 1-year programme for any reason(s) shall only be issued an employment certificate by the HR Department. 1 . guest lectures by eminent scholars. residency and fellowship programmes which offer an excellent training environment with close faculty supervision. including those awaiting their MBBS final results by end November 2010 are eligible to apply. MBBS graduates must be from a PM&DC recognised institution and provisionally registered with the PM&DC. Applicants selected from training programmes in other institutions. Candidates will be required to submit all pending documents along with PM&DC registration (if not submitted with the application form) by December 10. colour or domicile. Interns who successfully complete the 1-year Internship programme at AKU with good standing and are interested to pursue Residency Training at AKU. Internships at AKU that provide clinical experience under the supervision of senior faculty are recognised by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC). Programme Specific Eligibility and Requirements In addition to the general requirements mentioned above. Anaesthesia FCPS Part I will be preferred.consultant. a candidate can apply for only one residency programme: 3-year programmes Adult Cardiology Gastroenterology Nephrology Neurology Pulmonary Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Paediatrics & Child Health Paediatric Surgery Psychiatry Radiation Oncology Urology 5-year programmes Anaesthesiology Chemical Pathology Diagnostic Radiology General Surgery Haematology Histopathology Microbiology Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Hold an MBBS degree from an institution recognised by PM&DC. 1-year experience as a house officer/intern with 6 months each in medicine and allied specialties and surgery and allied specialties. CPSP. Residency Applications are invited for the following residency programmes. as trainees for relevant intermediate module would be preferred. however strong preference will be given to candidates who have cleared their intermediate module. 2-year training in internal Eligible for intermediate medicine. Cardiothoracic Surgery FCPS Part I or equivalent. as well as their license renewal application submitted to PM&DC. before joining the training programmes at AKU. Have a valid registration with the PM&DC until December 2011 at the least. Registration with Research and Training Monitoring Cell (RTMC). 2 . candidates whose PM&DC license will be expiring in December 2010 are required to submit a copy of their current license. following are the programme specific requirements: 4-year programmes Cardiothoracic Surgery Community Medicine Family Medicine Internal Medicine Neurosurgery Obstetrics & Gynaecology Operative Dentistry Ophthalmology Orthodontics Programme Adult Cardiology Requirements FCPS Part I or equivalent. General Eligibility and Requirements Individuals applying for a residency programme must fulfil the following conditions as applicable: module. Eligible for intermediate module. in various subspecialties of dentistry FCPS Part I. however strong preference will be given to candidates who have cleared their intermediate module. Eligible for intermediate module. FCPS Part I will be preferred. Operative Dentistry BDS from an institution 1-year house job / Internship recognised by the PM&DC. FCPS Part I or equivalent. Neurology Track I FCPS Part I or equivalent. FCPS Part I or equivalent. Should have passed MBBS after 2005. Eligible for intermediate module. Preference will be given to candidates with FCPS Part I in community medicine and medicine and allied specialties. however strong preference will be given to candidates who have cleared their intermediate module. FCPS Part I or equivalent. FCPS Part I in radiology. FCPS Part I or equivalent. 2-year training in internal medicine. 2-year training in internal medicine. Ophthalmology FCPS Part I or equivalent. however strong preference will be given to candidates who have cleared their intermediate module. 2-year training in internal medicine. 2-year training in general Community Medicine Diagnostic Radiology Family Medicine Gastroenterology General Surgery Internal Medicine Nephrology surgery. FCPS Part I or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with FRCS/ AFRCS Part I or FCPS Part I. Preference will be given to 3 . Track II Applicants after the completion of their internship (and FCPS Part I) will be considered for 2-year internal medicine training at AKU prior to core neurology training. Neurosurgery Obstetrics/Gynaecology 1-year house job of which preferably at least three months should be in obstetrics/gynaecology. FCPS Part I in radiology is Preference will be given to candidates with FRCS/ AFRCS Part I or FCPS Part I. FCPS Part I Orthopaedics Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Histopathology Haematology Microbiology Chemical Pathology Paediatrics Paediatric Surgery FCPS Part I or equivalent. FCPS Part I or equivalent. 2-year training in internal medicine. b) Candidates who wish to apply for preliminary core training in General Surgery at Aga Khan University before applying to a surgery residency training programme.P hospitals. Orthodontics BDS from an institution Eligible for intermediate 1-year house job / Internship recognised by the PM&DC. Radiation Oncology Urology in various subspecialties of dentistry. however strong preference will be given to those candidates who have cleared their intermediate module. 2-year training in general Eligible for intermediate module. FCPS Part I or equivalent. FCPS Part I or equivalent. FCPS Part I or equivalent. Additional Information surgery module. FCPS Part I or equivalent. Psychiatry Pulmonary Medicine FCPS Part I will be preferred. FCPS Part I or equivalent.candidates having some experience in ophthalmology. Applicants for Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery will rotate through General Surgery for 6 months during 4 . mandatory. Candidates may apply in one of the following categories: a) Candidates who have already passed or who are eligible to sit for the intermediate module may enter the residency programme directly. Applicants for surgical specialties must have cleared their FCPS Part I in Surgery and allied specialties. FCPS Part I or equivalent. however preference will be given to candidates who have already cleared their intermediate module. Applicants for Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Paediatrics will have rotations at Aga Khan University Hospital as well as its off-campus sites at the AKHS. FCPS Part I or equivalent. following are the programme specific requirement/eligibility: 5 . a candidate can apply for only one fellowship programme: 1-year programmes Diagnostic Neuro-Imaging Pain Management Neurovascular Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2-year programmes Adult Infectious Disease Breast & General Surgery Cardio-thoracic Anaesthesiology Clinical Neurophysiology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Diabetes. Haematology. One position in each of the fields is available. Programme Specific Eligibility and Requirements In addition to general requirement mentioned above. Flexible Residency Training Programme The University has a flexible residency training programme in the fields of Anaesthesia.the 5-year Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Programme. Medicine and Paediatrics & Child Health for candidates who are unable to train full-time. candidates whose PM&DC license will be expiring in December 2010 are required to submit a copy of their current license. Women are encouraged to apply. Endocrinology and Metabolism General Surgery Intensive Care Medicine Neonatal Paediatrics General Eligibility and Requirements Individuals applying for the fellowship programmes must have: An MBBS from an institution recognised by the PM&DC. Paediatric Critical Care Medicine Paediatric Neurology 3-year programmes Medical Oncology Paediatric Cardiology Paediatric Infectious Diseases Paediatric Haematology/Oncology There will be no admission test for entrance into fellowship training but selection will be based on interviews. with 6 months each in medicine and allied disciplines and surgery and allied disciplines. Have a valid registration with the PM&DC until December 2011 at the least. A year of house job/internship. Fellowship Entrance into Fellowship (post-residency advanced training) will be offered in the following subspecialties this year. as well as their license renewal application to PM&DC. Successful completion of FCPS-II/ MRCP / American Board of Internal Medicine or equivalent. Minimum of 5-year training in general surgery in an accredited and reputable programme. Anaesthesiology 4-year training in anaesthesia.Programme Adult Infectious Disease Requirements 3-year approved training in internal medicine. Successful completion of FCPS / MRCP / Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine or equivalent. Breast & General FCPS Part I or equivalent Surgery examination. Neuro-Imaging FCPS Part II and 1-year experience in a clinical field other than internship/house job would be preferable. Minimum 5-year training in general surgery in accredited and reputable programme. FCPS Part II in anaesthesia /medicine or pulmonary would be preferred. FCPS Part I or equivalent in medicine and allied disciplines. 4-year paediatrics training /residency. FCPS Part II or equivalent in general surgery will be preferred. Cardiothoracic FCPS Part I in anaesthesia. General Surgery Intensive Care Medicine 4-year training in anaesthesia /medicine or pulmonary in a reputable programme. Diabetes. Clinical Completion of at least 3-year Neurophysiology neurology training from a and Electro diagnostic national or international Medicine training programme. FCPS Part I or equivalent examination. FCPS Part II or equivalent in general surgery would be preferred. Endocrinology and Metabolism 4-year approved training in internal medicine Successful completion of FCPS / MRCP / Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine or any other equivalent postgraduate qualification. FCPS Part II in anaesthesia would be preferred. Diagnostic 4-year training in radiology. Neonatal Paediatrics 6 . Medical Oncology 3-year approved training in internal medicine. Application material is also available online at www. Application requests through email will not be accepted. P. FCPS Part II.) The completed application together with the non-refundable application fee should be submitted to the Admissions Office according to the following schedule: Internship and Residency : Monday. Stadium Road. 2010 Fellowship Training : Thursday.edu/pgme/admissions (please download the form. FCPS Part I or an equivalent in medicine and allied disciplines. Haematology / 4-year training in general Oncology paediatrics. Box 3500. 9:00 am-12:00 noon. 2010 7 . Karachi 74800. Paediatric Neurology 4-year training in paediatrics residency. Experience in clinical field is desirable. Paediatric FCPS Part I or equivalent.aku.O. Successful completion of FCPS Part II in paediatrics. October 7. The Admissions Office is open from Monday to Friday. Medical College. Successful completion of FCPS Part II in paediatrics. FCPS Part II (preferred). Pakistan. Admission information The application package is available from the Admissions Office. Paediatric Critical 4-year training in paediatrics Care Medicine residency. 150/payable in cash or through a pay order/bank draft in favour of Aga Khan University drawn on a bank in Karachi and sent to the Admissions Office. Neurovascular At least 3-year neurology training from a national or inter national training programme. Candidate already cleared their FCPS (paediatrics) will be preferred. print & submit dully completed form to our Admission Office. Paediatric Cardiology 4-year training in paediatrics residency. 4-year training in radiology. Completion of 4 to 5-year training in anaesthesia FCPS Part II or eligible to appear in Part II or equivalent. Paediatric 4-year training in paediatrics Infectious Disease residency. Aga Khan University. FCPS Part II will be preferred Pain Management Vascular & Interventional Radiology FCPS Part I or equivalent. FCPS Part I in Medicine and allied. September 6. Successful completion of FCPS Part II in paediatrics. for Rs. 000 Resident IV Rs 28.000 Resident III Rs 26.000 Resident II Rs 24.500 Fellowship Training Programmes : Rs 1. Lahore and Rawalpindi on Sunday.000 In addition. Residents will be offered their residency level: Resident I Rs 22. Applications received after the mentioned date will not be processed. Accommodation Subject to availability. Fellows will be offered a monthly salary according to their level: Fellow I Rs 60. For further information. gastroenterology. residents 8 . This test will also comprise a section on English.000 Fellow II Rs 65.000 Admission Test Candidates will have to take an Admission Test which will be used to shortlist candidates for interviews for internship and all residency programmes. Lahore and Rawalpindi will not be paid TA/DA to take the admission test. an attractive benefits package will also be provided. nephrology and pulmonar y medicine residency programmes will be required to write an Admission Test related to their specialty.000 per month. Applications will be scrutinised and only those meeting the eligibility criteria will be invited for the Admission Test. Candidates should report for the test at the time and venue stated on the Admit Card. subsidised housing near the campus may be provided to interns.500 Rs 53.000 Rs 45. The Admission Test for internship and residency programmes will be held in Karachi. October 10.500 a monthly salary according to Resident V Resident VI Resident VII Resident VIII Rs 33. The non-refundable application fee for the programmes is as follows: Internship and Residency Training Programmes : Rs 1.000 Fellow III Rs 70.000 Candidates from outside Karachi. Candidates applying for adult cardiology. please call the Postgraduate Medical Education Office at 021 3486 4583 / 3486 4546 / 3486 4534. which is designed to assess competence in the English language. 2010. Salary and benefits Interns will be offered a salary of Rs 15.000 Rs 38.Please clearly state the programme you intend to apply for. it will record a zero. If you wish to change the answer. Omitted questions do not get any points. Initial appointment will be for a period of one year. provided they present a photocopy of the application form and a photo ID for identification. which is scored by a computer. candidates are advised and permitted to write the test at a convenient centre. Those who cannot be accommodated will be provided an outstation allowance. In case Admit Cards do not reach on time. you will be asked to fill-in your name and application number on the answer sheet. The test paper consists of 120 multiple choice questions and all questions are compulsory. If the computer reads two marks. The University has not authorised any publication or preparatory classes for this test. Information for Applicants Admission Test Centre Applicants should indicate one centre of their choice in the space provided in the application form. Dishonest behaviour during the test or violation of instructions given by the examiner will result in irrevocable disqualification of the applicant from the selection process.25 points will be deducted for every incorrect response. The time and venue of the test centres will be indicated on the Admit Card. printed answer sheet. 0. The answer sheet is extremely sensitive therefore be sure before marking an answer and make a dark mark. The Community Medicine residency test will cover competence in English. An example is shown below: 9 . erase it completely and then make a new mark. Each correct answer receives one point. Test structure The duration of the test is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Answer sheet The test will be answered on a single. mathematics and common clinical problems. Discipline The University expects honesty from applicants.and fellows from outside Karachi. renewable and subject to evaluation by faculty. All answers must be marked in pencil. Name and identity of the candidate At the beginning of the test. which of the following is most appropriate? A. there are 4 to 5 choices and only one correct answer.D.D.2 PENCIL ONLY EXAMPLE: A B C D E 1 0 1 4 9 ERASE COMPLETELY TO CHANGE Application Number NAME Mark I. darken the appropriate box with the pencil provided. F-166 SCANTRON CORPORATION 1988 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 4288-C998- 14 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 1 2 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Write I. Decreased serum K+ concentration Decreased serum Ca++ concentration Increased serum HCO3. To mark the answer sheet. E. She abuses drugs intravenously and has antibodies to HIV in her blood. she had infectious mononucleosis. Stool specimen to identify Cryptosporidium Sample questions A 34-year old woman has had severe watery diarrhoea for the past four days.2010 2 1 TEST DATE 1 PERIOD 2 2011 1 2 Answering multiple-choice questions For every question. C. Two months earlier. Number Here 1 2 Fariha Kausar AKU Internship / Residency 10 .Sample Answer Sheet FORM NO. Physical examination shows dehydration and marked muscle weakness.10 . In evaluating the cause of the diarrhoea. D.concentration Increased serum Na+ concentration Increased serum pH 2. if C is the correct answer. B. Laboratory studies are most likely to show: A. B. For example. D. 10 . Number Here 1 0 1 4 9 SIDE USE NO. Colonic biopsy to identify Giardia lamblia Culture of the oral cavity for Candida albicans Duodenal biopsy to identify Entamoeba Gastric aspirate to identify Mycobacterium avium intracellulare E. C. it should be marked: A B C D E 1. Further studies to evaluate her HIV infection show the ratio of helper T lymphocytes to suppressor T lymphocytes to be 0. Induces proliferation of suppressor T lymphocytes C.3. Infects cells with CD-4 receptors D. Induces proliferation of helper T lymphocytes B. This occurs because HIV: A. Stimulates the synthesis of leukotriene 11 . Infects macrophages E.3. Notes 12 . edu . Pakistan Fax: +92 21 3493-4294. Tel: 3493-0051 Email: pgme@aku. Box 3500. P.O.Stadium Road. Karachi 74800.