Fellowship in Orthopedics Arthroscopy

Quexst Healthcare brings you the opportunity to train with different experts in Arthroscopy. We offer short duration Clinical Rotation of 4 weeks. Arthroscopic surgery is a non-invasive orthopedic procedure that is used in the diagnosis and treatment. Arthroscopic surgery could potentially be performed on any joint, and as time passes, more and more different joints are being arthroscopically treated. Lot of advanced procedures are being carried out using endoscopic techniques. The skill level & Precision required for these surgeries is far higher than open surgeries and therefore is guidance from an expert with a short duration fellowship is the demand of today.

Learning Points

Our experts work in following learning areas, however, your exposure of these learning points depends on cases with problems notified by patients at the time of your clinical rotation.

Equipment and Materials
Arthroscopy of the Shoulder
Shoulder Instability
Arthroscopy of the Elbow
Arthroscopy of the Wrist and Hand
Arthroscopy of the Hip
Arthroscopy of the Knee
Meniscus
Cartilage
Multi-Ligament Injuries
Arthroscopy of the Ankle
Arthroscopy of the Spine

Post graduate orthopedic Surgeons are eligible to join this fellowship. Depending on learning objectives, number of years surgical experience is also important.

4 Weeks

Mumbai, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Gurgaon

HANDS ON

For fellows joining the fellowship program, intention is to give hands-on exposure, however, the level of hands-on exposure is at the discretion of the mentor / faculty. Number of cases for hands-on depends on patient flow at the time of fellowship and no fixed number of cases commitment can be given.

Fellows must adhere to the hospital schedule and meet the timing expectation to get the best exposure.

Its is important to write a good statement of Purpose to bring visibility to your existing skills to get better practical exposure

YOUR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Fellows must adhere to the hospital schedule and meet the timing expectation to get the best exposure.

Its is important to write a good statement of Purpose to bring visibility to your existing skills to get better practical exposure

Mentors

HOW TO REGISTER

The steps to be followed are as follows:

Send us copies of your Medical Council Registration, degrees, and your CV in the specified format.
Send us your statement of Purpose of Motivation letter stating your learning objectives.
Let us know preferred & suitable time slot for your rotation. We typically start on First Monday of the month
Your request with documents provided by you will be sent for eligibility confirmation and availability of time slot requested by you.
On receiving confirmation, the eligibility confirmation cum proforma invoice will be sent to you. The initial booking amount needs be paid as mentioned in Proforma Invoice.
On payment of initial booking amount to us and the payment to international faculty, you will receive the invitation letter.
Our concierge service can help you book the travel and Stay. You could also seek these services from your travel agency.
Using the travel, stay booking details and the invitation letter process / apply for the VISA.
On receiving the VISA approval, send us a copy of the VISA (passport pages or visa copy). With the balance payment of fees & VISA confirmation, the fellowship dates are confirmed to the partner.
Pay the balance fee as per the schedule given in the Proforma Invoice and start making the plans for joining the fellowship.
You will receive an undertaking to be signed by you. Please go through the undertaking carefully and send us the signed copy of the same.
On receiving the signed declaration, you will receive the intimation of joining guidelines for your clinical rotation.
Please carry your and your address proof & original certificates for verification by the teaching hospital.

Terms & Conditions

In the international fellowship, The intention is to give the student opportunity to learn through hands-on experience, however, the decision to provide wash-up or scrub opportunity and level of handson exposure to the student will be taken by the mentor during the rotation period depending on the skills and knowledge of the student.
This is full time learning opportunity, student is expected to be present for minimum 10 hours for 6 days a week.
If Local Medical Council registration is required. The cost of medical council registration will be borne by the student.
The minimum rotation duration is 4 weeks as defined in eligibility confirmation letter. The clinical rotation period is without a break. There are pre-defined start and end dates. Students need to comply to the pre-defined dates.
Patient flow with any mentor and at different time of the year cannot be predicted and cannot be committed to.
A student is expected to travel to learn, if required where ever the mentor is conducting a case. The student could be asked to be present to assist / observe a case at any time of the day.
The registration is valid for 6 months. The student must join the rotation within 6 months of registration date.
The Initial Instalment of fees paid by the student is non-refundable under all conditions. In case of cancellation of rotation by the mentor or teaching hospital, the same will be re-scheduled & no refund will be given.
The proforma invoice defines the scheduled dates of your rotation. The same cannot be modified. If it needs to be modified, depending on the re-process required, it will have cost implication and student will need to bear the additional cost. The modification request must be sent on support@quexst.com in writing. the new scheduled date must be within 6 months of date of registration.

FAQs

1. Are the fellowships structured?

Fellowships are planned as per the learning objectives, not necessarily structured, the fellow is expected to get complete practical knowledge, hence the fellow will shadow the mentor and will be involved in many professional activities as advised by the mentor

2. I am MBBS, not a qualified surgeon, but I have been doing surgeries, am I eligible for fellowships?

Only those with Surgery qualification and registered with Medical Council are eligible for fellowships. MBBS doctors may be given an opportunity to observe.

3. How many surgeries can I get to work on?

The Patient flow is not predictable; hence number of surgeries are not committed to. The mentor will try to give the best possible practical exposure to the student.

4. Will I get to do hands on? Can I get to do independent surgeries?

The intension is to give hands-on exposure, however, the level participation in the surgery by the fellow is at complete discretion of the mentor. Independent surgeries are not given to the fellow.

5. What kind of certificate will I get?

You will get a fellowship certificate signed by your mentor, on successful completion. The awarded certificate is not a registrable qualification.

6. Is 4 weeks duration mandatory?

Yes. Attendance of 4 weeks duration is mandatory to earn fellowship certificate.

7. Are online fellowships available?

No, online fellowships are not available.

8. Can I get stipend during fellowships?

These are short duration fees applicable fellowships. No stipend is paid.

9. What are the activities involved in fellowship?

Fellowship student is expected to participate and learn through OPD, OT, Wards. Understanding, analyzing all cases and maintain a logbook of all cases worked on.

10. Are the fellowships accredited?

These fellowships are not accredited.

11. Can I pay after completing the fellowship?

The time slot of the expert mentor needs to be booked prior to the fellowship dates, hence full payment needs to received, minimum one month before the fellowship start date.

12. Can I discuss with the mentor and then register?

It is not possible for the mentor to talk to every student, hence a good statement of purpose(SOP) needs to be submitted. The mentor will review the SOP confirm on meeting the learning objectives of the fellow. The purpose is served by the SOP confirmation, which is given as eligibility confirmation.

13. Can I complete 4 weeks by coming for a week at a time and complete it in 6 months to 1 year?

It is not advisable to split the fellowship duration into weekly segments, however, if required it can be split into maximum 2 slots.

14. Can you share references of students who have done fellowship with the mentor suggested to me?

Yes. It is possible to share references , once the prospective student shows the commitment to join by submitting the required documents. Please be in touch with our counselors for the same.

15. Can I get an attachment in my city?

We have mentors in multiple cities, Please check availability with our counselor

16. Which documents are needed before registering for the fellowship?

Copies of MBBS, Post graduate certificate, medical council registration and Statement of purpose with the latest updated CV.

17. Can I register for a fellowship without my CV?

All documents are mandatory for fellowship registration. The documents required are Copies of MBBS, Post graduate certificate, medical council registration and Statement of purpose with the latest updated CV.

It is important to submit updated CV and SOP to get good fellowship experience. It is through these documents, your mentor understands your professional expertise.

18. I am a third year student of MS/ DNB. Am I eligible for fellowships

While completing the Post graduation, it is better to opt for Observership and fellowship after completing the PG. The mentor will be able to give better hands-on to those who are qualified.

19.How much in advance do I need to register for a fellowship?

It is good to plan and register for the fellowship 4 months advance and latest at least 2 months before the start date.

20.When should I reconfirm my fellowship schedule, so as to book my stay and travel?

Fellow must confirm the joining date 45 days before the start date.

21.Where will I stay during the fellowship?

You need to manage your own stay arrangement, closest to the place of work.

22.What are the typical timings during fellowship?

The fellow is expected to follow the timings as defined by the hospital / mentor, Typically about 10 hrs a day, Monday to Friday. However, depending on the cases, the mentor may ask the fellow to attend surgeries on weekend also.

23.Can I change my fellowship schedule?

The fellowship once scheduled should not be changed. Only under emergency conditions and approved by the mentor the schedule may be changed. However, a change will have commercial impact.

24.Can I change my fellowship schedule?

The fellowship once scheduled should not be changed. Only under emergency conditions and approved by the mentor the schedule may be changed. However, a change will have commercial impact.

25.Can I wash or scrub during the fellowship?

The opportunity to wash or scrub is at the discretion of the mentor. It is important for the fellow to show keen interest in learning and sharing the existing skills through the CV, statement of purpose and particularly to get good hands-on exposure.

26.Do I need to maintain any logbook during the fellowship?

Yes. Every fellow needs to maintain a log book, for successful completion.

27.During the fellowship, if I have any issues, whom do I contact?

For any concerns, issues please contact, Quexst Healthcare Operations or Counselor who helped you to register for the fellowship.

28.I want to do the fellowship together with my friend. Is this possible?

It would be possible, however, please check with the counselor availability of the positions with the mentor. We typically one student to a mentor at a time. However, based on the patient flow, it is possible to assign more than one fellow, some times.

Write A Review

Dr Yassir Hussain

December 4, 2023

The Fellowship was useful. All question that i asked were answered. There was wide variety of cases in OPD, and theater. The hospital facilities were excellent

Dr Yassir Hussain

Dr Mahendra Tankala

December 4, 2023

It is an Excellent Learning Opportunity, mentor Dr. Sandeep Biraris is an inspiring personality. many tips and bricks. which are very useful. overall good experience and very well equipped hospital

Dr Mahendra Tankala

Dr.T.Mahendra

November 25, 2023

Arthroscopic fellowship under Dr.Sandeep Biraris sir will be like a kick start for my arthroscopic practice, every type of arthroscopic surgery around shoulder, knee and wrist was shown in this limited period in a systematic way, all my doubts were clarified simultaneously, felling lucky to get such a inspirational , motivated and knowledgeable mentor.Special thanks to Quexst team for providing this opportunity ..

Dr.T.Mahendra

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