Page 10 - Prospectus of MS in Minimal Access Surgery

their research methodologies, presentation skills, and analytical and critical abilities, and to gain a degree of
competence in Minimal Access Surgery. Admission to higher surgical training posts is highly competitive,
and the gives a competitive advantage. Dissertations, which are prepared as part of the course, are regularly
published by graduates or form the basis of presentations at national and international venues.
The course definitely improves the candidate's ability to apply the fundamental ergonomics of laparoscopic
techniques in a varied clinical environment. Minimal Access Surgical skill of candidate will definitely
improve par excellence after this Master course. During training in M.S. program, responsibilities of
candidate will increase with experience, capability and performance. There is opportunity to increase your
surgical, supervisory and teaching and administrative skills.

The course is highly educational and incorporates the latest in MAS technology. There is a practical skills
element to the course, which gives you hands-on simulator training and clinical attachment with expert
Laparoscopic surgeon and is probably the most enjoyable part of the course. The course gives you an
advantage on the competitive specialist post application in various job and posting because you have super
specialized master degree from government recognized university and looks great on your CV.

COURSE FEE

The fee for Masters in Minimal Access Surgery Course is 15,000 USD for Overseas and Non Resident-Indian
candidate and Rupees 6,95,000 for Indian Surgeons and Gynecologists. There is no initial registration
charges.

Please note that living expenses (Food, Travel, Stationary, and Laundry etc.) are not covered in the
course fee. There is no extra charge to utilize hospital resources like internet, laparoscopic instruments,
O.T. Dress, Library, Videos; DVDs.

AWARD OF M.S. :
The award of the MASTER IN MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY from The Global Open Universitywill be
conferred on satisfactory completion of:
1. All assignments,
2. A practical skills OSCE
3. The submission of thesis.

Certificate will be issued within a week of successful completion of the course.
Peer Group Meetings
These meetings will take place on a regular weekly basis, supervised by the Associate Director. They will be
of 2-3 hour duration and will include;

• Journal Club
• Peer review discussion
• Video review
• Audit program
A register of attendance will be kept. These meetings will form the basis of a regular student report, or
learning diary, that must be kept regularly up to date & which forms one of the assignments.