IHHN
Foundation Program in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Foundation Program in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (1-year program)
Introduction
The program aims to equip physicians working in the Emergency Departments (EDs) with the fundamental knowledge and clinical expertise in the practice of pediatric emergency care. In addition, the physicians will learn pediatric resuscitation, history taking, and application of the conceptual framework of simulation-based modular education in a clinical setting. The program will consist of weekly sessions which will be facilitated by national and international leading experts in pediatric emergency medicine.
Program Details
- Duration: 12 months
- Certificate / Diploma/ Degree: Certification
- Mode of Education: Hybrid; online didactics and simulations, in-person skills training and simulations during workshops.
- Classes in a Week: 1 online class per week
3 days workshops done twice a year - Duration of Class: 3 hours online class
8 hours per day for 3 days during workshops - Timing: 3 pm to 6 pm (online)
8:30 am to 4:30 pm (in-person workshops) - Examination: Pre-test, Mid-term, Post-test
Course Organizers
Department of Emergency Medicine, IHHN, SickKids Toronto
Teaching Methodologies
Online learning on Moodle/Google Classroom. Ed puzzle for reading materials Video didactics. Affinity learning, Virtual Resus room, Full-code application for online simulation, synchronous via zoom and asynchronously via student profile.
Program Objectives
By the end of 1 year of the certification program learners would be able to:
- Develop knowledge and skills in pediatric resuscitation.
- Learn focused emergency pediatric history taking and physical examination.
- Discuss specialty topics relevant to Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM).
- Use the conceptual framework of simulation-based education as applied in a clinical setting.
- Develop the knowledge, psychomotor skills and professional traits of safe PEM physicians by using blended learning techniques.
- Provide highly specialized healthcare to infants and children including stabilization, triage, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
Scope of Practice
Doctors working in pediatric emergency units without any formal training. Pediatric residents interested in PEM as a career.
Certificate/Diploma/Course/Program Awarding Authority
Indus Hospital & Network Hospital
Simulation hours accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
For More Information
Contact Number: Mon-Fri between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at +92 21 35112709 EXT: 2033
Email: fpemglobal@gmail.com, fpem@tih.org.pk, Lubna.mustafa@tih.org.pk
Eligibility Criteria
MBBS, registered with PMDC.
Who Can Apply
Doctors working in pediatric emergency units without any formal training. Pediatric residents interested in PEM as a career.
How to Apply
Registrations open in August and interested participants can apply online via the website.
Selected applicants will be sent a confirmation email and a link for the payment of fee.
Qualification
MBBS
Key Dates
- Tentative Closing Month: Registrations Close in September
- Tentative Start Month: October
- Total fee: PKR 150,000/- on three Installment
- IHHN students: PKR 75000/-
- Early bird discount: PKR 135,000/- (Till August 31, 2024)
- Institutional discount PKR 135,000/- (Group of 3 or more students)
Online:
- FPEM is delivered online via Zoom meetings once a week for the entire year. Utilizing a learner-centered approach, students have access to block-related materials on LMS in advance and the online class is dedicated to collaborative discussion, problem-solving, peer-to-peer interaction, and individualized support with our diverse international and national faculty. followed by VRR cases and Affinity cases.
- Learners are given access to Affinity for the term https://e-learning.tih.org.pk/
Onsite Workshop:
- These are conducted 3-4 times/year at IHHN, Karachi, utilizing Simple App, Resu Monitor App, Awesome Ultrasound Simulator App, Deep scope App, ultrasound machines, and task trainers. The aim is to equip students with hands-on practice for essential EM procedural skills in simulation models and real-time.
Assignment:
- Affinity learning
- VRR cases
Graduation Requirement:
- For successful completion of the certification, learners must attend at least 70% of the sessions and obtain an average score of 70% (mid-term and final examination).
Course Director
National Faculty
International Faculty
Course Coordinator
Student Testimonials
“I am a proud Alumna of the first cohort of the FPEM program. This course has significantly honed my skills in pediatric emergency care, as well as my leadership and decision-making abilities. I am also honored to have joined as a facilitator for the second cohort, which has further enhanced my leadership, teaching and team-building skills.”
“I have been an Emergency Physician at Indus Hospital for 7 years, specializing in clinical education and training. I am pursuing Pediatric EM certification and hold certifications as a master trainer for the Basic EM/WHO course, Trainer for Emory’s CAT-C trauma course, and in CPEM from Brigham & Women’s Hospital. I also instruct simulations in clinical, operations, and leadership workshops. My interests include EM time metrics, triage models, leadership, POCUS, and physician wellness.”