Short Course Training in Skin Laser Surgery

2017

Short Course Training in Skin Laser Surgery

1-31 May 2017

Grace Waworuntu, M.D.

 

 

 

Short Course Training in Skin Laser Surgery

 

Department of Dermatology

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

Mahidol University

Email: lasersiriraj@gmail.com

 

Course Objective

This international course is aimed for dermatologists who elect to have an additional training in the art and science of skin laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology.

 

Core curriculum

The program utilizes the facilities of the Dermatologic Surgery Division, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, a fully functional dermatologic surgery center consisting of 5 operating rooms (3 laser operative rooms, 2 minor operative rooms), 1 consultation room and electronic library.

The training program is composed of 2 parts

  1. Basic and advanced knowledge in laser and non-coherent, pulsed light therapy in Dermatology
    • Lectures
    • Topic review/interesting case discussion
    • Journal Club
  2. Practice
    • Live demonstration
    • Assisting in the laser operating rooms
    • Practicing on pig skin and simulated skin
    • Hands-on operation under the supervision

 

Language     English

 

Daily schedule

 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9-12 am Dermatologic Laser Surgery Clinic
 

1-3 pm

 Topic review Pigment clinic/research Journal club Interesting case discussion Self-study

 

Topic and practical sessions

  1. Pre and post-laser management
  2. Laser safety
  3. Antiseptic techniques
  4. Local anesthesia
  5. Wound healing
  6. Use of surgical dressings
  7. Electro-surgery
  8. Cryosurgery
  9. Chemical peeling
  10. Botulinum toxin injection
  11. Laser surgery
    • CO2 Laser vaporization
      • Benign lesions
      • Premalignant and malignant lesions
    • CO2 Laser resurfacing
      • Photoaging
      • Pitted scar
    • Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser
      • Pigmented lesions
      • Tattoos
    • Pulsed Dye Laser
      • Vascular lesions
      • Hypertrophic scar and keloid
      • Wart
      • Striae
    • Laser hair removal
    • Intense Pulsed Light treatment
  12. Other esthetic procedures
    • Microdermabrasion
    • Cellulite treatment
    • Radiofrequency device

 

Prerequisite

At least one-year training in general dermatology from accredited institutions

 

Course duration 1 month

 

Credentials

Upon completion of the course, the trainees will be eligible for a certificate of “Short Course Training in Skin Laser Surgery” from the Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

 

Registration fee

50,000 Thai baht

 

Payment method

Please transfer all expenses to the following:

A/C:                Income of Faculty of Medicine

Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Bank:              Siam Commercial Bank

Branch:          Siriaraj Branch

Type:              Saving Account

A/C No.          016-2-14940-7

SWIFT code: SICOTHBK

 

 

Application Requirements

  1. Completed application including a recent passport-size photograph.
  2. Two letters of recommendation from your supervisors, your sponsor, or someone who knows you professionally.
  3. Personal statement: attach a second sheet explaining in English why you would like to be a part of the Skin Laser Fellowship Training Program and describe your interest in Dermatology and your career goals.
  4. Curriculum vitae

 

Registration

The 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.

The application form and all required documents, together with the registration fee should be sent to:

Woraphong Manuskiatti, M.D.

Department of Dermatology

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

2 Pran-Nok Road

Bangkok 10700

Thailand

If there are any questions regarding the application process, please e-mail to lasersiriraj@gmail.com.