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Dr Yogesh Kj Pursued his MBBS from Karnataka instititute of medical sciences,Hubli . He is currently pursuing his 2nd year DNB General Surgery from a St Isabel’s Hospital, Chennai which is a 300 bedded trust run hospital. He tell us that the exposure is just about average, but what matters is the pass rate which is 100% for General surgery in this hospital. He is willing to help DNB Residents who want to pursue DNB General Surgery at this hospital
| E-mail: | yogeshkj93@gmail.com |
| Institute pursuing/passed DNB from: | St isabel hospital. Chennai |
| Branch in which pursuing DNB: | General Surgery |
| what was Your rank in DNB and your colleagues rank in DNB if any: | 3500 & 5265(jan session) |
| How many consultants are there in your department in the concerned specialty ? : | 3 +2, |
| What are the usual working hours??: | 8-8 pm. But will b free in between for many hours ,We have 6-7 months posting in superspecialty in outside hospitals. For urology – here only ,Plastic – RT hospital, Neuro – SIMS institute of neurosciences, CTVS – Railways hospital, Pediatric surgery – Child trust hospital and for Endoscopy – Madras medical college. |
| How many emergency duties per week and decribe work if possible.: | 1 per week. N every 6th Sunday. |
| If its a surgical branch then what all surgeries you have performed till now? : | Have performed all minor surgeries, hands on is average, you get more work as you become senior. |
| Are you allowed to touch the patient ?? please describe the procedures you have done .: | Yes |
| How are the academics? any case presentations done? Please put a timetable if present.: | Atleast one class per week, but just 4-5 months before exams there will be a class everyday. Quality is average to good. |
| How is the pass rate?? have your seniors passed.: | 100% till now, no failures |
| how satisfied are you with your choice? : | Very satisfied |
| Any other departments at your institution good for DNB??: | DNB OBG is excellent here. |
| Stipend and accomodation details: | 25,27,29k. Hostels for outsiders. |
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| Why did you chose this hospital? Give atleast 3 reasons or decribe in detail: | I had very few choices at my rankThis is a Trust hospital and i was told trust run hospitals are good for surgical branchesIn a metro – Chennai. |
