Page 9 - Prospectus of MS in Minimal Access Surgery

terms of the total time involved, including lectures, tutorials, practical experience, independent study,
reading and work for assessment will average 20 hours face to face and 20 hours homework every week.

The course is a full time programme. Candidate has to spend initial three month training at World
Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurgaon, NCR Delhi. During this three month they will get extensive "Hands On"
training at laparoscopic lab of World Laparoscopy Hospital. They will also get clinical attachment in various
hospitals in New Delhi including World Laparoscopy Hospital. This three month extensive training will be
followed by 9 month clinical attachment in their respective country or state. WALS members are in almost all
country of the world and the supervisor of the clinical attachment will be decided by WALS and the The
Global Open University.

The course runs over one academic year from the date of admission. There are three terms, followed by three
months for dissertation writing. The topic for a thesis should be carefully chosen by candidate, either from an
area of intended specialization or in preparation for an MD or MS thesis. A laboratory based topic generally
gives participants a higher degree of control than a clinical project.

The course requires submission of an assignment at the end of each module and completion of a research
project. Every week participants have the opportunity to help consultants with laparoscopic procedures in
theatre. In addition, three hours of practical instruction must be attended, covering the full range of
laparoscopic skills. Teaching skills are developed by assisting in various laparoscopic courses held by the
World Laparoscopy Hospital.

COURSE ADMISSION & RECOGNITION

Admission to M.S. in Minimal Access Surgery Programme starts from 1 st of each month. There are only 2
seats in this course each month. The Master in Minimal Access Surgery Courses is university recognized
course, endorsed by World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons and TGO University. Admission is on first
come first serve basis.

Candidates must hold M.B; B.S or equivalent and at least 3 years post-registration experience in General
surgery or Gynecology or degree of M.S or M.D for Indian candidates. This One year master’s course is
designed for medical graduates who have postgraduate experience in surgery or gynecology with an interest
in minimal access surgery.

The World Laparoscopy Hospital is based at New Delhi and Gurgaon and is an International training center
with expertise in providing practical courses in laparoscopic surgery. The degree is awarded by the
government recognized university after successfully completing the course designed by World Association
of Laparoscopic Surgeons. The course follows the post residency programme guidelines of SAGES.

The candidates have to take final exam evaluation of thesis at New Delhi under the supervision of the
University. After successful completion of the course the candidates attend the convocation of their degree.

UNIQUE ADVANTAGES OF M.S. COURSE
The course provides a period of study and academic research to gain an in-depth understanding of Minimal
Access surgery and the safe implementation of associated technologies. Participants are expected to develop