دبلوم جراحة الأوعية الدموية
Professional Diploma of Medicine in Vascular Surgery
Program Duration and study load:
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This is a one-and-a-half-year program with clinical and applied basic science courses.
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A total of 37 Credit Units must be accumulated for successful completion of the Graduate Professional Diploma of Medicine in Vascular Surgery.
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238 class meeting hours and 264 clinical hours.
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In addition to the academic Period, the field training will take place within six months after the completion of the courses successfully.
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The Professional Diploma of Medicine program in Vascular Surgery extends over a period of 3 semesters. The duration of a semester is 14 weeks; 12 weeks for teaching, learning, and field training, and two weeks for examinations. There is a two-week holiday between the semesters.
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Attendance requirements for all activities are above 80%.
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A logbook is designated for each student as part of the progressive assessment. The logbook is used to monitor the field training of the trainees.
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The trainees are encouraged towards self-directed learning; formal lectures are kept to a minimum. Interactive discussions through tutorials, journal clubs, clinical seminars, demonstrations, Initial and final tests will be conducted to reinforce the understanding of the material given through formal lectures.
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The trainees are expected to learn as they work in outpatients and special clinics (opportunistic learning) under supervision.
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The trainees also actively participate in all academic activities within the department.
Admission Requirements:
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Applicants should have the following qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in medicine from a recognized University, with an overall good GPA or more.
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Has successfully completed the second phase of the Palestinian Board in surgery, or is a surgeon with at least seven years of practical experience.
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Holds a valid medical license in Palestine.
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Should be proficient in English.
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Passing the selection examination.
Graduates areas of work:
Due to the presence of a severe lack of specialization in Vascular Surgery in the Gaza Strip, the graduates will have excellent opportunities:
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Surgery and Emergency departments in hospitals and other health centers.
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NGOs hospitals.
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Private clinics.
Program Structure:
The program consists of 3 semesters, 14 weeks per semester. The hours of study for each course are divided between theoretical and practical sections according to the following schedule:
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Program requirements: 35 credit hours distributed over the three semesters.
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226 Class Hours.
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264 Practical Hours.