Clinical Fellowship Training Program in Dermatologic Surgery 2013
Department of Dermatology
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
Mahidol University
E-mail: woraphong.man@mahidol.ac.th, rungsima.wan@mahidol.ac.th
Credentials: Certificate of Clinical Fellowship Training Program in Dermatologic Surgery
Prerequisite: Dermatologist, MSc. in Dermatology
Number of Training positions: 3/year
Duration: 1 year
Educational objectives: enhancing knowledges and skills in the surgical management of skin problems and correction of skin abnormalities, proper prevention or management of common surgical complications.
Course outlines:
- Knowledges:
1.1 Basic knowledge: Special lectures, Topic assignment, self-study
- Embryology of the Skin
- Anatomy and Physiology of Skin
- Molecular Cell Biology, Molecular Genetic, Matrix Biology
- Wound Healing and Dressing Material
- Biopsy Technique
- Skin Graft and Local Flaps
- Basic of Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Topical, Local Anesthesia and Nerve Block
- Melanin Synthesis and Disorder of Pigmentation
- Basic of Cutaneous Oncology
- Sunlight and Sunscreen
- Basic of Electrosurgery
- Basic of Cryosurgery
- Vascular Birthmarks
- Basic of Laser and Pulsed Light
- Application of Botulinum Toxin
- Filler Substances
- Sclerotherapy and Leg Veins
- Surgical Management of Alopecia
- Digital Imaging and Medical Photography
- Surgical Management of Vitiligo
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Aging and Rejuvenation
1.2 Common Surgical Complications
- Skills:
Procedures Minimum cases (COMPULSORY)
SCALPEL SURGERY
- Biopsy
Shave 20
Punch 20
Scissors 10
Excision, simple suture 20
Oral, punch 10
Oral, excision 5
Nail biopsy 5
- Excision,
Wide excision with primary closure 20
Wide excision with flaps 10
- Excision, with skin graft 5
- Excision, MOHS micrographic surgery 2
- Nail surgery 5
ELECTROSURGERY
- Electrosurgery 30
- Radiofrequency cutting. Loop 20
- Electrodessication & Curettage 10
CHEMICAL PEELS 30
CRYOSURGERY 30
SCLEROTHERAPY 5
BOTOX INJECTION 5
FILLER SUBSTANCES 5
LASER SURGERY
- CO2 Laser benign lesions 30
- CO2 Laser of premalignant lesions 10
- Pigment Laser 30
- Vascular Laser 20
- Surgical repigmentation of leukoderma 5
OPTIONAL:
- Long-pulsed Nd: YAG
- Intense pulsed light
- Erbium: YAG laser resurfacing
- Scar revision
- Subcisions / punch excision for pitted scars
- Hair transplantation
- Microdermabrasion
- Radiosurgery
- Other photodevices
- Research: basic knowledge, critical appraisal, presentation, conducting research, topic
Teaching Methods
- Attend
- National/International conference 1/year
- Case conference 1/week
- Journal club 1/month
- Special topics 2/month
- Clinical skill training in
- Inpatient care: ward round, case consultation
- Outpatient care: dermatosurgery clinic at least 1/week
- Dermatosurgical procedures in operating theaters 3 hours/week under the supervision
- Conducting research or review article or case report
Assessment
- Knowledge: written and oral examination
- Skills: Surgical logbook with an operative note
Workplace-based assessment
- Attitudes: Faculties’ assessment
Language: English
Registration fee: 350,000 Thai baht
Application requirements
- Complete application including a recent passport-size photograph.
- Two letters of recommendation from your supervisors, your sponsor, or someone who knows you professionally.
- Personal statement: attach a second sheet explaining in English why you would like to be a part of the Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship Training Program and describe your interest in Dermatologic surgery and your career goals
- Curriculum Vitae
Registration
Application form can be downloaded from www.sirirajskinlaser.com or an e-mail request
Due to the limitation of the training position, the applicants are encouraged to process registration at least 3 months in advance.
Please contact e-mail: siwmn@mahidol.ac.th for any query, sending application form and registration fee.
