FCPS Community Medicine
Training Program
at
Health Services Academy
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FCPS Training Program
The Community Medicine Residency (CMR) Training Program was initiated in 1999 and is
approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan.
The Training program shall be incorporated within
1. The teaching and training of the MSPH program
2. Research and Development Department of Health Services Academy
Mission
The primary goal of the Community Medicine Residency Training Program at Health Services
Academy is to educate caring and skilled physicians who are well-prepared to enter graduate and
specialty training programs. They provide highly competent and compassionate, patient-centre
care while demonstrating the highest level of professionalism and sensitivity to the diverse
personal and cultural contexts in which medical care is delivered.
At the end of the training, graduates should be able to:
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Develop, implement and evaluate effective public health interventions and programs in
Pakistan and the developing world;
Educate medical undergraduates and postgraduates and other health workers in the
practice of public health;
Develop and conduct research in public health issues;
Deliver effective preventive and curative care including systematically improving quality
of health care at first level care in rural and urban areas;
Pursue continuous and self-directed professional learning to update and expand their
knowledge and skills.
Goals
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Educational: Achieve excellence in education of students for careers in medical practice
or research by providing broad knowledge and skills, developing appropriate professional
behavior, mastery of essential competencies and preparing students for continued
intellectual growth.
Research: Advance medical knowledge by conducting active programs in basic and
applied research.
Service: Provide the highest quality of medical care, as well as ensure access to health
and educational services for the local, national and international communities.
Duration of training
The program is of four years duration.
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Training Program at Health Services Academy
Eligibility for FCPS II training
Eligible candidates should have
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MBBS or equivalent degree approved by the PM&DC
One year internship with six months in Medicine and allied and six months in Surgery
and allied disciplines
FCPS Part I in Community Medicine or Medicine and allied
Experience in a public health setting is preferred
The final selection is based on interviews with the Public Health faculty in the Health
Services Academy.
Working Status of Candidates
The candidate shall work in one the following capacities during the course of training.
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Observer
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Assistant
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Performer under supervision
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Performer independently
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Course content
Specific curricula during the four-year program will include
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Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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Demographics and Population Dynamic.
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Social Health
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Reproductive Health
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Health Systems
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Environmental and Occupational Health
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Research methodology, ethical principles and other relevant public health topics
The disciplines will be taught using a mixture of classroom teaching and applied settings.
Classroom activities will include directed readings and discussions, facilitating tutorial of
students etc. and experience in family medicine.
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Year Wise Training Program
Year I
The training will be incorporated with teaching & training of the public health students and other
personnel in the field of Public Health.
The trainees shall attend the MSPH scheduled classes and field visits as observers; the PG
Trainee shall accompany the R&D Field teams on household survey and other field research
activities. The trainees are required to attend a two week Research Methods course and follow
this with development of the synopsis.
ACTIVITY
CAPACITY
DURATION
Lectures
Observer
Whole year
Discussion Groups
Observer
Whole year
Observer
First 3 months
Conduction under supervision
1 month
Independent conduction
5 months
Observer
First 3 months
Conduction under supervision
1 month
Independent conduction
5 months
*Research by student
Observer
Whole year
Seminar/presentation/Journal
Observation & participation in
discussion
3 months
Observer
4 months
Tutorial
Supervisor
5 months
Workshops
Independent
Mandatory and
other available
during the period
Dissertation / synopsis
writing
Under supervision
First 3 months
Field visits
House hold surveys
(With R&D Department)
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Computer training
Examination
MCQs development/
Assessment
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Under supervision
1 hr /day
Observer
1 month
Under supervision
1 month
Field Visit / Report writing
The postgraduate student will prepare a Note book / journal in which (s)he will write
comprehensive reports of field visits conducted (10 - 12) during the 1st year of training
period and submit the same to the supervisor at the end of session.
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House hold survey
The postgraduate student will be required to conduct and compile a report of
household survey in 1st year of training.
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Press cutting
The post graduate students will give their comments on two important press cuttings
every month regarding health problems, planning and policy / population planning and
policy.
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Dissertation Writing
Selection of Topic, Synopsis writing and getting proposal approved by CPSP under
close supervision of the Supervisor shall start with in the first 3 months after getting
registered with CPSP.
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Year II
The training will be incorporated with teaching & training of the public health students and other
personnel in the field of Public Health.
The trainees shall deliver lectures, conduct discussion groups and tutorials in MSPH scheduled
classes; the PG Trainee shall co-supervise MSPH students for their dissertations. The trainees are
also required to design assessments for MSPH students. The trainees shall also attend the CPSP’s
mandatory and other available and relevant workshops through out the year.
ACTIVITY
CAPACITY
DURATION
Lecture
Independent
Twice a month
Discussion Groups
Independent
Twice a month
Tutorial
Independent
Once a month
Seminar / Journal club
Independent
Once a month
Research by MSPH
students
Under supervision
Whole year
CPCs
Participation
Twice a month
Attachments
Independent
2 months to the proposed sites
Workshops
Independent
Mandatory/others available during
the period
Dissertation / Two
research preparation
Under supervision
Work Relevant to research for
dissertation writing throughout the
year
Training on Assessment
techniques
Under supervision
Available time throughout the year
Computer
Independent
Available time throughout the year
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Training on Assessment Techniques
The training will include the following components:
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MCQs development.
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SEQs & key development.
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Assessment of notebook & term papers.
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Research project of MSPH students. (Under supervision).
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Observation of oral exams.
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Computer training
Attachments
In accordance with CPSP protocol this program is scheduled keeping in view the options
available to us and the authority of the chair of the supervisor and the institution. Objectives of
these attachments are to expose the trainee to real settings of some places of public health
importance so that one eventually could be able to:
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Describe the role and functions of the organization observed.
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Describe mechanism of developing policies and programs in health.
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Describe implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the health policies and programs.
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THIRD YEAR
The training will be incorporated with teaching & training of the public health students and other
personnel in the field of Public Health.
The trainees are required to deliver lectures, conduct discussion groups and tutorials in MSPH
scheduled classes; the PG Trainee shall co-supervise MSPH students for their dissertation
research and supervise field research teams. The trainees shall also attend the CPSP’s mandatory
and other available and relevant workshops through out the year.
Activity
Capacity
Duration
Lectures
Independent
Twice a month
Discussion Groups
Independent
Twice a month
Seminars/Journals
Independent
Once a month
Tutorial
Independent
Once a month
Supervision of family
survey reports
Independent
Once a month
Research by students
Independent
Whole year
CPCs
Independent
Twice a month
Workshops
Independent
Mandatory/ Available
Attachments
Independent
2 months to the proposed
sites
Library hours
(Independent activity)
Available time throughout
the year
Dissertation Work
Must be completed and submitted to college in partial
fulfillment of requirement to appear for F.C.P.S Part-II
Examination /
Assessment
Reinforcement of training evaluation techniques
Computer
Statistical analysis procedure, information access etc
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FOURTH YEAR
The training will be incorporated with teaching & training of the public health students and other
personnel in the field of Public Health.
The trainees shall deliver lectures, conduct discussion groups and tutorials in MSPH scheduled
classes; the PG Trainee shall co-supervise MSPH students for their dissertations. The trainees
shall also attend the CPSP’s mandatory and other available and relevant workshops through out
the year.
Activity
Capacity
Duration
Lectures
Independent
2 per month throughout the
year
Demonstration
Independent
2 per month
Seminars/Presentation/
Journals
Independent
Once a month
Tutorial
Independent
Once a month
CPCs
Independent
Twice a month
Attachments
Independent
2 months (depending upon
available time) to proposed
sites
Workshop
Independent
Mandatory / other available
Examination /
Assessment
Selection of MCQs.
Selection of SEQs
Paper setting with
weightage
Independent oral exam
Available time throughout
the year
Preparation for
Examination / Library
Hours
Available time through out the year
Computer
Helping students on research / analysis
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Schedule of Attachments/Rotations of the FCPS-II Trainee In
Community Medicine
The total duration of attachments will be 24 weeks (6 months), involving the following four
areas and spread over 4 years of training. All attachments will be followed by submission of
status reports.
Year Wise Summary of Attachments:
1. Year I:
No attachment (College training)
2. Year II:
Health programs
3. Year III:
Health management + NGOs
4. Year IV: National + Planning sites
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Evaluation & Monitoring of the Training Program
The proposed / suggested evaluation of the training program for FCPS-II will be done by:
a. Head of the department / Supervisor
b. Head of the institution.
c. Faculty member of the CPSP. (if desired)
Log Book
Trainees are bound to maintain a record of all the activities performed during the training period
on the Logbook provided / recommended by the CPSP. They will also get the Log book signed
by the Supervisor at regular intervals.
Evaluation of the Trainee
Year I
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Attendance record
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Performance of the scheduled / desired activity (such as synopsis writing)
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Participation in discussion (tutorial and seminar etc.)
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Efficiency and effort put in the assignment (lectures, demonstration, Computer training
etc)
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12 – 15 field visit reports in the end
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Household survey compilation
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Presenting, Computer skill
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Years II & III
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Reports from attachments
a. Attendance
b. Performance
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Evaluation reports by three members committee consisting of:a. Associate Professor
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b. Assistant Professor
1
(if available)
The remaining activities will be evaluated on the previously mentioned lines.
Year IV
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Reports from attachments
a. Attendance
b. Performance
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Evaluation report by following
a. Professor of FUMC
b. Professor if detailed by CPSP
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The remaining activities will be evaluated on the previously mentioned lines.
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