INT Form A
Academic Year 2010
International Training Program in
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
(Unit/Department Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia)
1. Certification in Attending in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
2. Language of Instruction: …English…
3. Duration of Training: ……6……months
4. Number of Trainees: ……1………
5. Program Description:
Cardiothoracic Anesthesia is the subspecialty of anesthesiology devoted to the
preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of patients undergoing
cardiothoracic surgery and related procedures.
6. Course Coordinator:
Name: Tee Chularojmontri, M.D.
Position: Clinical Anesthesiologist in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
Address: Department of Anesthesia, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital,
Bangkok 10330 THAILAND
Email: tchularojmontri@yahoo.com
7. Supervisors:
Oranuch Kyokong, M.D., Director
Pavena Bunburapong, M.D.
Wacharin Sindhvananda, M.D.
Toonchai Indrambarya, M.D.
Kanya Kumwilaisak, M.D.
Tee Chularojmontri, M.D.
8. Program Objectives:
8.1 To acquire the knowledge, judgment, and skills requisite with recognition as a
consultant anesthesiologist with subspecialty expertise in Cardiothoracic
Anesthesia
8.2 To develop specialized expertise in the performance and interpretation of
perioperative hemodynamic monitoring
8.3 To participate actively in clinical cardiothoracic intensive care unit.
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9. Program Contents:
Adult cardiac-vascular anesthesia 2 months
Adult thoracic anesthesia 1 month
Pediatric cardiothoracic anesthesia 1 month
Adult critical care (post-cardiac surgery) 1 month
Cardiac catheterization and interventional lab 2 weeks
Extracorporeal perfusion 2 weeks
10. Clinical / Academic Activities:
10.1 Clinical
10.1.1 Fellows will spend Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Friday in the
cardiac room under the supervision of the staff cardiac anesthesiologists
10.1.2 Fellow will spend time in cardiothoracic intensive care
10.2 Academic
10.2.1 Attend the 3rd Thursday of each month, morning joint Cardiology – CVT
rounds. Review patients for upcoming week.
10.2.2 Input patient data into the Cardiac Anesthesia database.
10.2.3 Teaching/Presentations: Thursday Afternoon Rounds (1 review article,
1 journal club and 1 interesting case presentation)
11. Cost of Program: …………………………………………………………………………….....
12. Selection of Candidates: …………………….............................................................................
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
13. Accommodation: …Trainees can choose to stay at the Faculty Dormitory. (Dormitory Fee:
500 Baht / Night)
14. Scholarship: ……….Partial Support for Dormitory Fee……………..........
15. Application Requirements:
All application requirements must be translated and submitted in English by a certified
translator
15.1 Evidence of graduation from a nationally or regionally accredited Medical School.
to practice medicine in home nation
15.2 A copy of the applicant’s Curriculum Vitae.
15.3 Documentation of an active medical practice affiliation with a national or regional
medical facility in home nation.
15.4 Evidence of financial support from the affiliated medical facility for the study visit
15.5 Evidence of financial support for travel and personal expenses during the training
period.
15.6 A 1-2 page letter describing the interesting item.
15.7 A valid passport from the home country and eligibility to obtain a visa to travel to
Thailand if selected.
15.8 History of immunization.
16. Application Process:
 Download application form
 Submit the application and supporting documents to
Graduate Division, Faculty of Medicine
Chulalongkorn University, RAMA 4 Road,
Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330
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*Applicants can send application and supporting document (PDF files) via Email
smedsuk@md.chula.ac.th for consideration. However, to be admitted into International
Training Programs, the applicants must submit original supporting documents to Graduate
Division, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University.
17. Period of Application:
all year around
18. International Student Regulation:
Before enrollment, all international trainees are required to show heath certificate and
adequate proof of health insurance coverage.
19. Further Information Contact:
International Program Coordinator
Graduate Division, Faculty of Medicine
Chulalongkorn University, RAMA 4 Road,
Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330
Phone: 66-2-256-4475
www.md.chula.ac.th
Email: smedsuk@md.chula.ac.th