As is the system prevalent in the US, the PG Program is called Residency Training Program in the Philippines. The various departments are governed by their respective autonomous Boards/Societies viz. Philippine College of Radiology, Philippine College of Surgeons, Philippine Obstetrics and Gynecology Society. Therefore unlike an all-powerful solitary body like the MCI in India or NMC in Nepal which governs and overseas all policies, regulations, accreditation of PG programs in their respective countries, the Philippine post graduate programs are unique and independent, they however follow rigorous accreditation and governing regime wherein institutions must reapply for accreditation every 3/4 years depending on the department applied for.
1) Internal Medicine 3 years
2) Pediatrics 3 Years
3) Anesthesia 3 Years
4) Ophthalmology 3 Years
5) Dermatology 3 Years
6) Radiology 4 Years
7) Obstetrics & Gynecology 4 Years
8) General Surgery 5 Years
9) Emergency Medicine 4 Years
10) Urology 5 Years
11) Pediatric Surgery 5 Years
12) Neuro Surgery 6 Years
13) Colorectal Surgery 5 Years
14) Neurology 3 Years
15) Psychiatry 4 Years
16) Pathology 4 Years
17) ENT 5 Years
18) Cardiology 5 Years
19) Orthopedic 4 Year
Internal medicine or general internal medicine (in Commonwealth nations) is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of internal diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists, or physicians (without a modifier) in Commonwealth nations. Internists are skilled in the management of patients who have undifferentiated or multi-system disease processes. Internists care for hospitalized and ambulatory patients and may play a major role in teaching and research. Internal medicine and family medicine are often confused as equivalent in the Commonwealth nations (see below). Because internal medicine patients are often seriously ill or require complex investigations, internists do much of their work in hospitals. Internists often have subspecialty interests in diseases affecting particular organs or organ systems. Internal medicine is also a specialty within clinical pharmacy and veterinary medicine. How long is internal medicine residency in Philippines? The department operates under the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP)- accredited training program. The program has a minimum of three (3) years basic training, these are fifteen (15) medical residents with five (5) residents per year level. 4 year
The basic structure of internal medicine as a specialty can be confusing since there are so many options for practice focus within the specialty. However, all internists share a basic core of training that forms the foundation for whichever discipline within internal medicine they choose to pursue. Basic training in internal medicine is three years of residency (termed ‘categorical’ training) following medical school. Many focus on ambulatory practice and may serve as primary care physicians, following patients longitudinally for their ongoing medical care. Others may spend a majority of their time caring for hospitalized patients in the role of hospitalist (over 90% of hospitalists are general internists). However, many general internists care for both ambulatory and hospitalized patients in a very wide variety of practice models. Others choose to pursue additional training beyond the basic three years of residency training, subspecializing in a particular area of interest within internal medicine. Some of the specific subspecialties of internal medicine and their associated area of interest include: Cardiology – the heart and vascular system Endocrinology – the glandular and hormonal systems Gastroenterology – the digestive system, including the liver and metabolism/nutrition Hematology – disorders of the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatics Oncology – benign and malignant neoplastic diseases Infectious Diseases – the broad spectrum of infectious agents, their clinical manifestation of disease and treatment Nephrology – the kidney and associated diseases Pulmonary & Critical Care – the respiratory system and management of extremely ill patients Rheumatology – the musculoskeletal system, particularly related to systemic and metabolic disorders Additional subspecialties in internal medicine that are also available to those who have completed training in another specialty include: Adolescent Medicine - care of adolescents and young adults Allergy and Immunology - the immune system Critical Care Medicine - care of patients in intensive care settings Geriatric Medicine - care of older patients Hospice and Palliative Medicine - care of patients with serious illness Neurocritical Care - serious diseases of the nervous system Sleep Medicine - sleep disturbances and disorders Sports Medicine - sports and exercise
Radiology is the medical discipline that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the bodies of animals, including humans. A variety of imaging techniques such as X-ray radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine including positron emission tomography (PET), fluoroscopy, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to diagnose or treat diseases. Interventional radiology is the performance of usually minimally invasive medical procedures with the guidance of imaging technologies such as those mentioned above. The modern practice of radiology involves several different healthcare professions working as a team. The radiologist is a medical doctor who has completed the appropriate post-graduate training and interprets medical images, communicates these findings to other physicians by means of a report or verbally, and uses imaging to perform minimally invasive medical procedures. The nurse is involved in the care of patients before and after imaging or procedures, including administration of medications, monitoring of vital signs and monitoring of sedated patients. The radiographer, also known as a "radiologic technologist" in some countries such as the United States and Canada, is a specially trained healthcare professional that uses sophisticated technology and positioning techniques to produce medical images for the radiologist to interpret. Depending on the individual's training and country of practice, the radiographer may specialize in one of the above-mentioned imaging modalities or have expanded roles in image reporting.[ How long is residency for a radiologist? The Diagnostic Radiology residency training program follows the approved 4-year residency program of the Philippine College of Radiology (PCR). The 1st year of the program instills into the trainee the fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology4 year
The Department of Radiology is composed of two unique divisions: the Division of Diagnostic Radiology and the Division of Radiation Oncology. The divisions are further subdivided into sections each focusing on a unique subspecialty. The Division of Diagnostic Radiology is comprised of the Sections of X-ray, Ultrasound, CT-MRI, and Interventional Radiology. The Division of Radiation Oncology consists of the Sections of External Beam Radiation Therapy and Brachytherapy. The Department, along with its component divisions and sections, is committed to delivering excellent, appropriate, and timely diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy, and therapeutic/interventional radiology to the people, most especially to the marginalized and the underserved. As a Department catering to the needs of the inpatient and outpatient clinical services, the department boasts some of the best medical imaging and therapeutic radiology equipment in the country, including a 1.5-Tesla MRI, multidetector CT scanners, a linear accelerator system, a high dose rate brachytherapy system, ultrasound scanners for diagnostic and interventional procedures, and a state-of-the-art biplane angiography suite capable of 3D-rotational angiography for vascular interventions. The Department is recognized as one of the leading training institutions in the fields of diagnostic and interventional radiology and radiation oncology. The distinct 4-year residency training programs in Diagnostic Radiology and in Radiation Oncology as well as the various Fellowship training and Observer ship programs of the Department remain sought after in the country, as they provide the resident or fellow the opportunity to learn from an esteemed consultant body and faculty, most of whom have served/are presently serving as officers or trustees in the Philippine College of Radiology, Philippine Board of Radiology, Philippine Radiation Oncology Society, Philippine Board of Radiation Oncology, CT-MRI Society of the Philippines, Ultrasound Society of the Philippines, Philippine Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, as well as the other subspecialty radiological societies. Research is also one of the thrusts of the Department. The past few years have seen a leap in the published work emanating from the Radiology department. The staff are also encouraged to submit their research in local and international journals and research fora for the advancement and sharing of radiologic knowledge.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is committed to provide comprehensive, quality patient care in the specialty and sub-specialties of obstetrics and gynecology utilizing world-class technology, trailblazing research, and comprehensive training and education. Its team of highly trained, qualified and competent professionals is steadfast in its mission to deliver the highest level of personalized reproductive healthcare with excellence, integrity and compassion. The training hospital offers the full spectrum of women’s healthcare services, including yearly checkups, prenatal care and childbirth deliveries, post-delivery maternal care and specific gynecologic treatment and surgeries for particular conditions. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology puts prime importance to women’s health, assuring female patients the best care in relation to their reproductive system. The Department is equipped with up-to-date ultrasound machines and staffed by outstanding clinicians in OB-Gynecology who deliver top-quality expertise in evaluation, diagnosis and management of each patient. It provides a whole spectrum of OB-gynecologic diagnostic procedures, supported by advanced diagnostic imaging services that aid Ob-Gyn consultants in the management of pregnancies of patients, as well as the detection and diagnosis of the pathology and abnormalities in women’s reproductive anatomy (uterus, cervix, uterine endometrium and ovaries) and the pelvic floor. The Department has thus achieved the lofty stature as a center of excellence in women’s health in the Philippines.
Obstetrics and gynecology(British English) or obstetrics and gynecology (American English) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts). It is commonly abbreviated as OB-GYN or OB/GYN in US English, and as obs and gynae or O&G in British English. Postgraduate training programs for both fields are usually combined, preparing the practicing obstetrician-gynecologist to be adept both at the care of female reproductive organs' health and at the management of pregnancy, although many doctors go on to develop subspecialty interests in one field or the other. How long is obstetrics and gynecology residency? 4 years All ob-gyn residencies are 4 years in length. The first year is 6 months of ob-gyn and 6 months of medicine (geriatrics, ER, ward, etc) and then the last three years are all ob-gyn. Elective time varies from 0 to 3 months depending on the residency . The Department has thus achieved the lofty stature as a center of excellence in women’s health in the Philippines.
The Department offers a four-year residency training in Orthopedic Surgery. The program includes rotation in Orthopedic Trauma, Adult and Reconstructive Orthopedics, pediatrics Orthopedics, Spine surgery, and Hand and Microvascular Surgery. Special rotations in Musculoskeletal Tumor, Sports Medicine, and Ilizarov Surgery are part of the training program. Teaching sessions are in the form of regular didactic sessions, patient rounds, conferences, and special lectures and cadaver dissections. Residents in training are given hands-on experience in orthopedic surgeries, outpatient care and in-hospital patient ``````` management. The Philippine Board of Orthopedics recognizes the training program. Residents are given salaried posts and other benefits enjoyed by resident physicians in the Philippines Hospital during their training. Residents are evaluated regularly by the consultant staff in terms of Training, Research, and Service for promotion to a higher level of training. Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics, also spelled orthopedics, is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. How long is Orthopedic residency? The Department offers a four-year residency training in Orthopedic Surgery. The program includes rotation in Orthopedic Trauma, Adult and Reconstructive Orthopedics, pediatrics Orthopedics, Spine surgery, and Hand and Microvascular Surgery.
General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal contents including esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland (depending on local referral patterns). They also deal with diseases involving the skin, breast, soft tissue, trauma, Peripheral artery disease and hernias and perform endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
Usually the course duration of General Surgery is 5 years in Philippines
Residency Training Program
A 5-year residency training program designed for the trainee to develop a satisfactory level of clinical maturity surgical judgment and technical skill which will upon completion of the program render him/her fit for the safe and independent practice of General Surgery in the country. At the end of the training the resident will have met the requirements set by the Philippine Society of General Surgeons and will qualify him/her to take the diplomate examination of the Philippine board of Surgery.
Urology
The 6-year Urology residency training program covers experience and graduated responsibility for the care of patients with surgical diseases of the male and female urinary system the adrenal and the male genital tract. The experience covers 2 years of General Surgery and 4 years straight Urology training covering patients of all ages. The program aims to produce competent urologists with adequate training on the basic principles of Urology and includes Pediatric Urology Urologic Oncology Uroradiology Uropathology and Nephrology.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The 6-year residency training program in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery provides adequate education and training experience for providing specialized and competent care of patients with reconstructive and aesthetic concerns. The experience covers 3 years of General Surgery and 3 years of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The program addresses the care of the functional and/or aesthetic correction of defects or deformities whether acquired or congenital. These include congenital anomalies of the face head and neck hands external body surface and genital organs traumatic conditions of the head and neck and other external body parts including burns; scars and keloids as well as post-tumor resection defects. The program also includes clinical exposure in various aspects of aesthetic surgery reconstructive neurosurgery and rational use of alloplastic materials
Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders.
Department of Psychiatry aims to produce ve-star psychiatrists who are competent as clinicians, educators, researchers, social mobilizers and leaders. The graduates of the Psychiatry training program should be specialists with a generalist orientation, and psychiatrists who are responsive to the health issues of the country. The Department of psychiatry is a four -year Residency Training Program aims to provide competency-based training to develop psychiatrists who are able to synthesize the requisite knowledge, skills and proper attitude in the delivery of creative, competent and consistent psychiatric care and mental health promotion. The curriculum manifests the biopsychosocial and spiritual approach, integrating principles in psychodynamic psychiatry and specialized branches such as consultation-liaison psychiatry, social and community psychiatry, child psychiatry, and behavioral medicine. These are imparted through an integration of formal and informal learning activities. Examples of formal learning activities are didactics, clinical group/individual supervision, and case conferences. Examples of informal learning activities are in and outpatient care, community services, and assisting in undergraduate work. Supervision is emphasized as a method of learning. Clinical supervision has been considered as the cornerstone of clinical education in our training program. All residents are expected to develop their skills in psychiatric evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy during supervision. The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship is a two-year comprehensive program designed to provide a graduated and systematic learning process in the psychiatric assessment and management of children and adolescents. The program accepts four fellows, with two fellows per year level. The Consultation-Liaison Fellowship is a two-year, full-time program designed as a longitudinal course. It provides a learning atmosphere where knowledge and skill come with continuity of care of consultation patients and interaction and coordination with the dierent hospital units and services. The clinical facility in which the fellowship is based provides: 1) exposure to a broad range of patients, and 2) availability of specialty areas for more intensive experience such as the Cancer Institute, Burn Unit, Head and Neck Section of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Anesthesia Department, Renal Transplant, Pain Clinic, and Colorectal Cancer and Polyp Study Group. The two-year fellowship for Social and Community Psychiatry incorporates the theoretical knowledge on Social Psychiatry with the skills needed for Community Psychiatry. Specically, it aims to enhance knowledge of the fellows in training on the basic concepts of social psychiatry and the role of relevant social sciences.
Neurologists are specialists who treat diseases of the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles. Neurological conditions include epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease.
The Department offers a 4 year residency training program in General Adult Neurology with the goals of:
1. training competent neurologists who will provide quality neurological services to the people, developing teachers and mentoring future leaders in the field and
2. promoting relevant research to impact health policy
First Year
The first 12 months of training exposes a resident to direct care of neurologic patients. The first year resident assumes full responsibility for all patients assigned to him in the charity service. Every 3 days he goes on 24-hour duty alternating in the Emergency Room Complex and in the Neurology ward and ICU where he answers all the referrals.
Starting first year residency, the trainees conduct twice-a-week continuity clinic wherein they follow-up their patients in the next four years. At the OPD, he also sees and follows-up the patients he discharges from the ward or emergency room and handles new cases referred to the general neurology, headache and stroke clinics.
In the inpatient service, each resident is exposed to 6-months rotation in the charity service and 6 months in the pay service as Junior Neurology Residents. The pay service rotation allows the resident to be exposed to the management of patients attended by the consultant staff.
Throughout his first year of training, the resident is involved in all structured learning activities where he acquires knowledge in basic and clinical neurosciences. He is closely supervised by the consultant staff and senior residents.
Second Year
Six months of the second year is spent in Internal Medicine rotation where he is under the supervision of the Medical Consultants and Senior Medical Residents. His rotation in Medicine is divided into 3 services namely Ward, ER and Medical ICU services. When assigned to the medical wards, the Neurology resident is completely responsible for the management and care of all patients assigned to him. He goes on 24-hour duty every 3 days. He rotates for 2 months in the ER where he learns to handle medical emergencies. During his 2 months in the medical ICU he is exposed to multidisciplinary care of critically ill patients.
For the other 6 months, the resident is assigned to the Neuroelectrophysiology Laboratory where he masters the skills in performing EEG, EMG-NCV evoked potentials and becomes knowledgeable in interpreting these tests.
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