GENERAL AESTHETIC SURGERY TRAINING PROGRAM

 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

• The training program in General Aesthetic Surgery is a two-year training program designed to provide gradual progressive clinical experiences in the practice of general aesthetic surgery. The trainee is given responsibilities and operative privileges commensurate of his capabilities.

• The training program also provides a six-month rotation in general surgery to introduce the training fellow the general principles of surgery

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

• To develop competent, safe and compassionate aesthetic surgeons who will practice the art and science of aesthetic surgery

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

• Provide training fellows with practical scientific knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment options in aesthetic surgical cases
• Provide training fellows with proper surgical skills and training in the performance of aesthetic surgical procedures as required by the Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery
• Familiarize training fellows and stimulate their interests in clinical and laboratory studies, in writing and presenting scientific papers designed to enhance knowledge in aesthetic surgery
• Instill among training fellows the sense of responsibility, discipline and compassion in the management of aesthetic surgical cases
• Develop adequate administrative ability and leadership qualities
• Maintain a good atmosphere for teaching and learning in the field of aesthetic surgery

ACADEMIC OBJECTIVES

TRAINING

• Produce competent, compassionate and artistic Surgeons who will practice aesthetic surgery.
• Provide training in aesthetic surgical procedures for surgeons and trainees from other training specialties
• Undertake staff development programs to enable staff members be recognized as experts in their field of experience

RESEARCH

• Undertake research which is relevant and applicable to the advancement of science and practice of aesthetic Surgery
• Improve accuracy in the reporting of data

SERVICE

• Provide humane and comprehensive care for aesthetic surgical patients
• Participate in the national effort to improve aesthetic surgical care delivery in the country

PROGRAM OUTCOME

• At the end of the training program, the training fellow is expected to meet the requirements set forth by the Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery qualifying him/her to take the certifying board examination by the Board of Aesthetic Surgery

KEY / CORE COMPETENCIES

The training fellow is expected to study and master the following subjects:

• Surgical anatomy, physiology and pathology
• Wound healing
• Hemostasis
• Shock and resuscitation
• Metabolic and endocrine response to injury and stress
• Fluids and electrolytes
• Metabolism and surgical nutrition

The training fellow must have competencies in the following:

Diagnosis, Pre and Post-Operative Care of patients with aesthetic surgical procedures of the:

• Head and neck (Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Otoplasty, Rhytidectomy etc)
• Breast and soft tissue (Augmentation, Reduction, Lifting)
• Torso (Abdominoplasty, Liposuction, Gluteal Augmentation)
• Aesthetic Gynecology
• Extremities (Brachioplasty, liposuction)

Principles in evaluating basic diagnostic procedures for Pre-Operative Evaluation

CONTENT / MODULES OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM

FIRST SIX MONTHS

• The trainee is introduced to the basic principles of asepsis, antisepsis, surgical diagnosis, pre and post-operative care and principles of management of common aesthetic surgical conditions. He / She must master the art of assisting operations and preparation of equipment for OR use.

Activities and Duties

• Shall see the patient pre-operatively for physical examination and evaluation of laboratories with the supervision of the trainers
• Shall be present and assist during procedures
• Shall respect doctor-patient confidentiality at all times

SEVENTH TO TWELFTH MONTH

• Designed to provide further exposure to aesthetic Surgery Cases.
• Training fellow may be allowed to perform certain parts of the aesthetic surgical cases that he/she will assist depending on the discretion of the main surgeon (consultant)

ASSESSMENT OF LEARNERS

Criteria for advancement at the end of each year will be the following:

• Satisfactory grade in the annual in-service examinations given by the Philippine Board of Aesthetic Surgery (PBAS)
• Satisfactory evaluation given by the Trainer in his/her surgical orientation, motivation, dedication and other parameters set forth by the training management group
• Presentation of interesting case reports and journals done during the Monthly Scientific Meeting

Guidelines for promotion to the next year level:

• Written Examinations
• Completion of required number of cases assisted
• Trainors’ Evaluation
• Peer Evaluation

SECOND YEAR LEVEL

• This year is designed to provide opportunity and clinical experience in polishing surgical techniques, skills, dexterity and strengthening satisfactory surgical decision making ability.
• He / She will have the chance to handle the actual management of his / her patients under the supervision of his / her trainer.

Activities and Duties

• He / She may perform Aesthetic Surgical Procedures as part of his/her Case Matrix to meet the desired number of cases
• Shall be responsible for scheduling Monthly Scientific Meetings (Pre and Post Op Conferences, Journal Presentations)
• Shall complete, present his/her case matrix to the Board
• Shall submit a retrospective/prospective research paper presentation

ASSESSMENT OF LEARNERS

Criteria for Graduation

• Submission of Case Matrix (Trainee’s Log Book)
• In-service Examination
• Trainers’ Evaluation
• Peer Evaluation
• Final approval of the President and the Training Officer upon the recommendation by the Training Committee and upon clearance by the Training Officer

LEARNING STRATEGIES / LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Academy’s Activities

• Case Conferences
• Journal Presentations
• Lectures on Aesthetic Surgery Topics selected by the Training Officer
• Monthly Scientific Meetings
• Anatomic Cadaver Dissection
• On-line education (e.g. webinars, net meetings, etc.)
• Workshops
• Aesthetic Surgical Congresses / Conventions