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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: | [email protected] |
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: |
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