Observership in Arthroscopy

Quexst Healthcare brings you the opportunity to understand the scope of Arthroscopy by observing the work of different experts. We offer short duration observerships of 2 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 understanding of this sub specialty from an expert is important.

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 and are eligible to join this observership. Depending on learning objectives, number of years surgical experience is important also.

2 Weeks

Pune, Mumbai, Ahmedabad

HANDS ON

The observership students will not be given hands-on. However, good exposure to all cases will help the student understand the skills required and types of cases.

YOUR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

CV: Your Curriculum Vitae reflects your educational background as well as your professional profile. It needs to be up-to-date with all important details like qualification, experience, achievements given in detail.

SOP: Your statement of Purpose is the most important document, as it describes why you want to do the observership. It shows your keenness to learn new professional skills. It portrays your existing knowledge base. It is an important document to be specially prepared for the observership opportunity you are seeking to join.

UG & PG CERTIFICATES: These documents are proofs of the qualifications written about in CV.

COUNCIL REGISTRATION: Your medical council registration details are important, as without these, you do not become eligible to practice and therefore also for the learning opportunity.

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.
Our concierge service can help you book the travel and Stay.
Pay the balance fee as per the schedule given in the Proforma Invoice and start making the plans for joining the clinical rotation.
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.
Please make sure you contact the contact person on the say before joining the fellowship and confirm the time and location.

Terms & Conditions

As the observerships are conducted in private hospitals, to protect the interest of the patients and as per medical ethics, the student will only observe the patients and surgeries.
If Local Medical Council registration is required. The cost of medical council registration will be borne by the student.
The minimum rotation duration is in 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 can be modified only once, minimum one month before the joining date. 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. Is the observership structured?

No. The student is expected to get good practical knowledge, hence the student 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 Observership?

Only those with Surgery qualification and registered with Medical Council are eligible. MBBS doctors may be given an opportunity to observe, depending on learning objectives & number of

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?

No. This is a pure observership.

5. What kind of certificate will I get?

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

6. Is 2 weeks duration mandatory?

Yes. Attendance of 2 weeks duration is mandatory to earn observership certificate.

7. What are the activities involved in observership?

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

8. Are the observership accredited?

The observerships are aimed at enhancing knowledge and are not accredited or registrable qualifications.

9. Can I pay after completing the observership?

The student is expected to pay full fees, minimum one month before the observership start date. We also give GST applied receipt.

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

The counselors will give full information and resolve your queries. It is not required to discuss with the mentor. However, after registration for the program, you will receive the contact details of mentor’s assistant along with joining formality details.

11. Can I complete 2 weeks by coming for a week at a time and complete it in 6 months?

It is advised not to split the observership, unless specifically advised by the mentor.

12. Can I get an attachment in my city?

Quexst does offer mentors in multiple cities. Please check with the counselor, the availability.

13. How many students per batch register for observership?

Typically, we allocate one student at a time and maximum 2.

Write A Review

Shoulder Master

April 30, 2024

I have worked under Dr Ashish Babulkar and was fortunate enough to witness so many shoulder cases in short period of time.

Sir’s consistency and dedication is excellent. You’ lo get to see nearly every type of shoulder cases and learn about their management.

Protocol based examinations in opd and new and advanced techniques in ot.

Would highly recommend.

Dr meghal goyal

Great experience

April 24, 2024

One gets to see and learn from the very basic shoulder examination to the most advanced arthroscopic tendon transfers which Dr Ashish Babhulkar sir being a great teacher ,makes look so easy.

Dr.Abhishek Mehta

No Title

March 12, 2024

My observership with Dr Ashish Babhulkar sir was really an eye opener in my approach to shoulder. He is really a great teacher and a good human. Thanks to Quexst for this opportunity.

Dr Mohanraj

Great Experience

February 20, 2024

Babhulkar sir was wonderful.

Even experienced surgeons should visit him.

Muhammad Naqvi

Very comprehensive learning experience

January 10, 2024

Dr Ashish Sir is indeed one of the very best Shoulder surgeon as well as a wonderful teacher. These 15 days we could actually see the best things about shoulder arthroscopy. The DAS procedure and RSR were the eye candies. Thank you quexst for the provisions

Dr Pranav suradkar

Dr Anubhau Chhabra

January 3, 2024

Quexst Healthcare arranged for my mentorship Programme under very seasoned and senior mentor Dr. Ashish Babhulkar.

I really value the experience that I have had. I got to see so many different cases. Dr Ashish Bahulkar sir were very great in keeping different cases for us

Thanks to Team Quexst Healthcare for such a wonderful experience.

D Anubhau Chhabra

Dr Ritwika Nandi

December 4, 2023

My learning experience shadowing, Sir Ashish Babhulkar through his clinics and OT,

eriched approach to patient, assessment, diagnosis, management modilities and rehabilitation.

Yes, sir is extremely patient when it comes to solving even the most queries. dealing with with every concern & aspect of patient’s problem guiding them on the right path.

Dr Ritwika Nandi

Dr Pinaki Das

December 4, 2023

My Learning Experience at the Esteemed Institute was very good. I got to learn a lot of exciting new technique and approach to consult patients. My mentor Dr. Ashish Babhulkar able to answer my queries satisfactorily and spend adequate time with patients.

Dr pinaki Das

Dr. Ruturaj Patel

November 25, 2023

learning experience at the hospital/medical institute was Good. Good experience at OPDs & OTs and found interesting cases

Dr. Ruturaj Patel

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