Observership Program

overview

• We offer Certificate Clinical Externalship/observationship Programs for selected clinical specialties under eminent Clinicians.
• The goal of the observationship program is to heave the clinical knowledge and provide a strong clinical overview of specialties as well as an opportunity to learn about best medical practices.
• The Program provides qualified national & international medical students an opportunity, to visit our hospital to observe, interact and learn with renowned senior doctors.
• The Program includes the modules on learning and exposure to the advanced medical technology, varied teaching and treatment protocols
• At the end screening be done to assess the level of clinical knowledge of the student

program structure

• An opportunity for Medical Students to observe the daily hospital routine, learn more about new medical technology and get best clinical practices.
• A platform for students undergoing internships
• Participation in didactic lectures, rounds and other related events.
• Interaction with senior Clinicians on the career scope in the key development area.
• Exposure to candidates for state-of-the-art, evidence based prevention, diagnostic and management services
• No privileges are granted to participate in the clinical treatment of patients, to assist in any medical procedures, test or surgeries.
• Candidates shall not have access to hands-on patient care or contact, examination, research or other work during his/her observation ship
• Direct supervision by senior clinicians during clinical rotations
• Participation in departmental meetings and case discussions
• Excellent springboard for transition to the next step in the career development

eligiblity

• Program shall be open to qualified national medical students
• Medical students in their MBBS 3rd of MBBS and/or above or Candidates who have completed their basic medical education from a medical school
• Beneficial for medical students undergoing internship programs
• Program shall be open to qualified medical professionals

speciality

• Emergency Department
• Cardiology
• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Critical Care Medicine
• Anesthesia
• Urology
• Neurology
• Gastro surgery
• Paediatrics
• Orthopaediatrics

duration

• Short Term – 2 Weeks / 4 Weeks
• Mid Term - 6 Weeks / 8 Weeks
• Long Term – 10 Weeks / 12 Weeks

documents required

• Updated CV
• Copies of Passport duly self-attested for Foreign Internationals only
• Copies of all degree / diploma duly self-verified

overview

• We offer Certificate Clinical Externalship/observationship Programs for selected clinical specialties under eminent Clinicians
• The goal of the observationship program is to heave the clinical knowledge and provide a strong clinical overview of specialties as well as an opportunity to learn about best medical practices
• The Program provides qualified national & international medical students an opportunity, to visit our hospital to observe, interact and learn with renowned senior doctors
• The Program includes the modules on learning and exposure to the advanced medical technology, varied teaching and treatment protocols
• At the end screening be done to assess the level of clinical knowledge of the student

program structure

• An opportunity for Medical Students to observe the daily hospital routine, learn more about new medical technology and get best clinical practices
• A platform for students undergoing internships
• Participation in didactic lectures, rounds and other related events
• Interaction with senior Clinicians on the career scope in the key development area
• Exposure to candidates for state-of-the-art, evidence based prevention, diagnostic and management services
• No privileges are granted to participate in the clinical treatment of patients, to assist in any medical procedures, test or surgeries
• Candidates shall not have access to hands-on patient care or contact, examination, research or other work during his/her observation ship
• Direct supervision by senior clinicians during clinical rotations
• Participation in departmental meetings and case discussions
• Excellent springboard for transition to the next step in the career development

eligiblity

• Program shall be open to qualified medical professionals
• Candidates who have completed their basic medical education from a medical school
• Post Graduates are preferred

speciality

• Emergency Department
• Cardiology
• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Critical Care Medicine
• Anesthesia
• Urology
• Neurology
• Gastro surgery
• Paediatrics
• Orthopaediatrics

duration

• Short Term – 2 Weeks / 4 Weeks
• Mid Term - 6 Weeks / 8 Weeks
• Long Term – 10 Weeks / 12 Weeks

documents required

• Updated CV
• Copies of Passport duly self-attested for Foreign Internationals only
• Copies of all degree / diploma duly self-verified

overview

• We offer Certificate Clinical Externalship/observationship Programs for selected clinical specialties under eminent Clinicians
• The goal of the observationship program is to heave the clinical knowledge and provide a strong clinical overview of specialties as well as an opportunity to learn about best medical practices
• The Program provides qualified national & international medical students an opportunity, to visit our hospital to observe, interact and learn with renowned senior doctors
• The Program includes the modules on learning and exposure to the advanced medical technology, varied teaching and treatment protocols
• At the end screening be done to assess the level of clinical knowledge of the student

program structure

• An opportunity for Medical Students to observe the daily hospital routine, learn more about new medical technology and get best clinical practices
• A platform for students undergoing internships
• Participation in didactic lectures, rounds and other related events
• Interaction with senior Clinicians on the career scope in the key development area
• Exposure to candidates for state-of-the-art, evidence based prevention, diagnostic and management services
• No privileges are granted to participate in the clinical treatment of patients, to assist in any medical procedures, test or surgeries
• Candidates shall not have access to hands-on patient care or contact, examination, research or other work during his/her observation ship
• Direct supervision by senior clinicians during clinical rotations
• Participation in departmental meetings and case discussions
• Excellent springboard for transition to the next step in the career development

eligiblity

• Program shall be open to qualified candidates
• Candidates who have completed their basic medical education from a medical school
• Candidates with minimum 3 years of experience in their domain

speciality

• Emergency Department
• Cardiology
• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Critical Care Medicine
• Anesthesia
• Urology
• Neurology
• Gastro surgery
• Paediatrics
• Orthopaediatrics

duration

• Short Term – 2 Weeks / 4 Weeks
• Mid Term - 6 Weeks / 8 Weeks
• Long Term – 10 Weeks / 12 Weeks

documents required

• Updated CV
• Copies of Passport duly self-attested for Foreign Internationals only
• Copies of all degree / diploma duly self-verified

About Us

PRS Hospital was established on 7th of September, 1986 by Late P.Ratnaswamy who was an engineer cum builder by profession. PRS Hospital, an NABH accredited and ISO certified 300 bedded Multi- Super specialty hospital aspires to become a center of excellence for women, children and family health, education and research and to exceed patient expectations by providing highest quality and efficient patient care in a multidisciplinary setting.

Medical Social workers in PRS Hospital serves an essential role in many of the non medical aspects of the patient care including helping patients and their families navigate the medical system, assessing and monitoring patients and their family members mental and emotional health, providing short term counselling and psycho social support, communicating patient needs and concerns to the respective professionals.

Objectives

• To provide upcoming Social workers with opportunities to put theory into practices in various departments within a hospital environment and enhance their social work practice.
• Offer case based learning, mentoring and direct supervision to refine the budding social workers.
• To promote research in the field of health and hospital management in order to improve the efficiency of health care delivery systems.
• Provide an opportunity to inculcate and practice ‘patient communication’, attitudinal and technical skills that are vital in the medical field.
• To train both generalist social work skills and specialized medical knowledge which help trainees to communicate with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.

departmental exposure for interns

• Integrated counselling and testing centres (ICTC)
• Blood bank
• Cath lab
• MDICU and HDU
• Cardiac ICU
• Neuro care unit
• Wellness clinic
• Accident and emergency department
• Short Stay Unit
• Haematology and Serological lab
• IP reception and billing
• OP reception and records
• Medical records department
• Dialysis unit

outpatient departments planned for observation

• Nephrology: Dr. Geetha M. Nair, Consultant Nephrologists
• Urology: Dr.ArunPareeth, Consultant Urologist
• Neurology: Dr.Divya S, Consultant Neurologist
• Neurosurgery: Dr.Prakash Goswamy, Consultant Neurosurgeon
• Plastic Surgery: Dr.J. Padmakumar - Senior Consultant, Dr. Manoj - Senior Consultant
• General Surgery: Dr.Balagopal - Chief Consultant, Dr. John Sajit Edwin - Senior Consultant Surgeon, Dr. Krishnan Nair. C.S - Senior Consultant
• Podiatry: Dr. E. Gopakumar, Diabetic Foot Management
• Laryngology: Dr. Jayakumar R Menon, Senior Consultant Laryngologist
• Paediatrics: Dr. Anju Deepak Unnithan - Consultant Paediatrician, ,Dr. Anjana. M. G - Consultant Paediatrician
• Neonatology: Dr. Karthik Raj, Consultant Paediatrician
• Gastroenterology: Dr Rakesh. S, Consultant Gastroenterologist
• Cardiology: Dr. Santhosh. K. R, Chief Interventional Cardiologist
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine: Dr.Vishnu Unnithan
• Dermatology: Dr Vidhya, Consultant Dermatologist
• Gynaecology: Dr.BalaSreedevi, Dr.BinithaSegin
• Psychiatry: Dr.Balachandran. H, Consultant Psychiatrist
• Oncology: Dr.Aswathy G Nath

activities planned for interns in op departments

• Observing consultation & Procedures
• Exposure Visits to various Departments
• Ward rounds with multidisciplinary team
• Interaction with patient and bystander
• Interaction with doctor and support staff
• Documentation
• Presentation
• Assignments

duration

• 2 Weeks
• 3 Weeks
• 4 Weeks

eligibility

Students enrolled for Masters in Social Work with Specialisation of Medical and Psychiatry.

documents required

• Request letter from concerned authorities
• Id proof : Aadhar card/Passport & Institutional ID
• Curriculum Vitae
• 3 Passport size photos

mentors

• Mr. Melbin K Johny
• Mrs . Dharsana SV
• Mr. Muhammed Sahal
• Ms. Amala Mani
• Ms. Vineetha Raj
• Mr. Rahul T Raj
• Mr. Sajin Suresh
• Mr. Afsal YS

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