14-Day FMAS + DMAS Training Programme

Nature of Training:
Clinical + Practical Training in Minimal Access Surgery
 

Programme Schedule

Day 1 – Orientation & Fundamentals

0900 – 1000 hrs: Registration & Orientation
1000 – 1130 hrs: Basics of Laparoscopy & Instrumentation
1130 – 1300 hrs: OT Protocols, Ergonomics & Safety
1400 – 1700 hrs: Live OT Session (Observation)

Day 2 – Access Techniques

0900 – 1030 hrs: Pneumoperitoneum Techniques
1030 – 1300 hrs: Port Placement Principles
1400 – 1700 hrs: Live OT Session (Assisted Exposure)

Day 3 – Camera & Coordination

0900 – 1030 hrs: Camera Handling & Depth Perception
1030 – 1300 hrs: Instrument Coordination
1400 – 1700 hrs: Live OT Session (Camera Assistance)

Day 4 – Dissection Principles

0900 – 1030 hrs: Energy Sources
1030 – 1300 hrs: Tissue Handling Techniques
1400 – 1700 hrs: Live OT Session (Dissection Exposure)

Day 5 – Suturing & Knotting

0900 – 1030 hrs: Suturing Techniques
1030 – 1300 hrs: Knotting Methods
1400 – 1700 hrs: Live OT Session (Suturing Exposure)

Day 6 – Procedure-Based Learning I

0900 – 1030 hrs: Any specific case according to specialization
1030 – 1300 hrs: Case Discussion
1400 – 1700 hrs: Live OT Session (Procedure Assistance)

Day 7 – Procedure-Based Learning II

0900 – 1030 hrs: Any specific case according to specialization
1030 – 1300 hrs: Case Discussion
1400 – 1700 hrs: Live OT Session (Active Assistance)

Day 8 – OT Exposure & Case Discussion

0900 – 1300 hrs: Extended Live OT Session
1400 – 1700 hrs: Case Discussion

Day 9 – Advanced OT Exposure

0900 – 1300 hrs: Live OT Session (Advanced Cases)
1400 – 1700 hrs: Assisted Participation

Day 10 – Advanced Techniques

0900 – 1030 hrs: Advanced Dissection & Hemostasis
1030 – 1300 hrs: Complication Management
1400 – 1700 hrs: Live OT Session (Complex Case Exposure)

Day 11 – Specialization wise Laparoscopy case

0900 – 1030 hrs: Any specific case according to specialization
1030 – 1300 hrs: Case Discussions
1400 – 1700 hrs: Live OT Session (Gynae Cases)

Day 12 – Complex Case Handling

0900 – 1030 hrs: Difficult Cases & Decision Making
1030 – 1300 hrs: Video/Case Discussion
1400 – 1700 hrs: Live OT Session (High Complexity Cases)

Day 13 – Assessment & Revision

0900 – 1200 hrs: Practical Assessment
1200 – 1300 hrs: Theory Discussion
1400 – 1700 hrs: Live OT Session (Final Exposure)

Day 14 – Examination & Certification

0900 – 1200 hrs: Final Assessment (FMAS/DMAS Pattern)
1200 – 1300 hrs: Feedback Session
1400 hrs onwards: Certification & Valedictory Session followed by Brunch

Key Highlights

• Daily Live OT Exposure (Core USP)

• Structured FMAS + DMAS aligned training

• Stepwise progression: Observe → Assist → Participate

• Case-based clinical learning

• Focus on safe surgical practice

Note

Hands-on exposure is supervised and subject to case availability and participant performance.

Important Note

This programme is designed to provide foundation and skill development in minimal access surgery. Independent surgical practice requires continued training and clinical experience.