Training & Fellowships

Department of Urogynaecology

Overview

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Programme(s)

Urogynaecology Fellowship Programme

Urogynaecology Fellowship Programme

Objective

Doctors wanting to specialize in urogynaecology must, in their training, acquire a working knowledge of all these skills in order to be able to attend to their non-subspecialist colleagues’ enquiries.

Course Contents

The following advanced skills should be acquired:

A detailed knowledge of:

Embryology and anatomy of the pelvis, the pelvic musculature and the pelvic viscera.
Physiology of urinary and faecal control.
Pathology of abnormal urinary and faecal control.
Neurotransmission and the Pharmacology of drugs acting directly and indirectly on the lower urinary tract.

A basic knowledge of:

Imaging of upper and lower urinary tracts
Design and statistical analysis of clinical trials
Function of urodynamic equipment

Experience in the assessment of patients with lower urinary tract disorders by:

Clinical assessment
Urodynamic assessment
Cystourethroscopy
Radiological imaging

Clinical competence in the following:

The medical and surgical management of pelvic floor dysfunction including genital tract prolapse.
The surgical and medical management of lower urinary tract dysfunction.
The long-term care of patient with intractable incontinence.

Attendance at a programme of lectures, tutorials and demonstrations and conferences on urogynaecology

For Whom

Type	Duration	SMC Registration	Hands-on Training	Research	TOEFL
Visiting Observer	From one week to three months	No	No	No	NA
Clinical Observer	From six months to one year	Yes	Yes (with direct supervision)	Yes	Band 7 or equivalent
Embryology	From six months to one year	Yes	Yes (with direct supervision)	Yes	Band 7 or equivalent

Pre-requisite

Two years post membership
Able to perform common gynae surgeries e.g. THBSO, LSCS and simple vaginal surgeries
Must be self-sponsored (that is, to be sponsored by Government bodies or company who is willing to sponsor)
Minimum one-year fellowship
Must pass TOFEL or IELTS
Must be involved in research, clinical and surgeries during attachment.

Duration

Type	Duration of training	Notice period
Clinical Fellowship	A period of six months to two years	One month notice prior to end of training
Clinical Observership	A maximum of 12 months	Two weeks prior to end of training
Embryology	-	-

Training Dates/Period

Duration

Month

From six month to one year

Month 1- 3

Report to supervising officer, UG Centre
Briefing on departmental activities and role in department
Orientation tour of hospital facilities
Follow the team in daily ward rounds
Attend all operative sessions and clinics
Assist in surgeries
Assist in clinic sessions
Attend urodynamics clinics
Attend monthly Journal Club / Subject Reviews
Attend hospital CME activities
Attend monthly research meeting / admin meeting

Review at the end of three months and plan new programmes for the remainder of program for Fellows here for 6 months or more.

Month four to 12

Same as the above (Month one to three)

Hands-on surgery from the 4th month.
Participate in selection and development of patient education
and training material such as pamphlets and video tapes for
teaching of doctors, paramedical staff and patients
Participate in research, teaching, workshops, conferences and departmental activities