Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Department

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Department at Rehman Medical Institute (RMI) is the first of its kind in the province, and a true leader in providing state-of-the-art cardiac surgeries. Our highly skilled faculty of surgeons, listed below, performs over 1000 surgeries annually, making us the top choice for cardiac care in the region.

At the heart of our department lies the legacy of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rehman – a renowned heart surgeon and visionary who revolutionised cardiac care in the region with his innovative approach. We are proud to continue his legacy by establishing cardiovascular and thoracic surgery services at par with international standards, and constantly investing in research, development, and technology to improve patient care.

Our team of highly experienced surgeons is committed to providing personalised care to each patient. We understand that each patient is unique, and that's why we take the time to listen to your concerns and tailor our treatment plans to best suit your needs. We believe in a patient-centric approach to care that emphasises compassion, communication, and collaboration.

Thoracic surgery

	 Lungs Surgery		 VATS
	 Oesophagus Surgery		 Thoracic trauma Surgery
	 Lung & Oesophagus Cancer Surgery)		 Diaphragm Surgery
	 Myasthenia Gravis Surgery		 Mediastinal Cancer Surgery
	 Minimally Invasive Surgery	

Cardiac Surgery

	 Adult Cardiac Surgery		 Congenital Cardiac Surgery
	 Emergency Cardiac Surgery		 Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

VASCULAR SURGERY

	 Ischemic limb surgery		 Carotid endarterectomy
	 Aneurysm and dissection surgery		 Varicose vein surgery
	 Bypass grafting surgery		 Amputation
	 Endovascular surgery		 AV fistula/ dialysis access surgery
	 Venous thrombosis surgery		 Embolectomy

CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC CRTICAL CARE

Achievements

	 Prof. Dr. Rehman pioneered cardiac surgery in Pakistan		 First EVAR of the province
	 Prof. Dr. Rehman pioneered PACVTS		 Hybrid vascular procedures
	 Runs one of the largest CVT surgery training program		

Fellowship Program in Advanced Aortic and Vascular Surgery

PATRON IN CHIEF: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rehman

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Prof. Dr. Azam Jan, MD (USA) Diplomate American Board, Cardiovascular & Thoracic surgery

FACULTY

Dr. Ameer Muhammad, Associate Professor, Cardiovascular Surgery

Dr. Bahauddin Khan, Associate Professor, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Aman Nawaz, Professor, Interventional radiology

INSTITUTE

Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar

DESCRIPTION

This one-year fellowship programme is designed for those surgeons who wants get exposure & experience in complex Aortic and Vascular Surgery both open endovascular. All sorts of Aortic and vascular surgeries are being performed at RMI, Peshawar on regular basis. So, we invite all surgeons who have completed their Postgraduate training in Cardiac, Vascular or Thoracic Surgery and wish to learn Advanced Aortic and Vascular surgeries.

ELIGIBILTY

FCPS/MS completed in Cardiac, Vascular or Thoracic Surgery

CORRICULLUM

Within Vascular Surgery, the syllabus is presented as topics, each with objectives incorporating the knowledge, clinical and technical skills required to deliver the Vascular Surgery Day-one consultant. The delivery of the objectives will be developed through the two phases of training and assessed within the CiPs and GPCs high-level outcomes. In addition, to ensure the appropriate procedural and clinical competence, there are nominated index procedures that will require assessment through PBAs and critical conditions that will require assessment through CBDs or CEXs as appropriate. Other than for the critical conditions, index procedures or where they have been identified to address a concern, WBAs are optional for formative feedback and, therefore, trainees do not need to use WBAs to evidence learning against each syllabus topic. The delivery of the training of all components of the Vascular Surgery curriculum will be quality assessed by the Vascular Surgery Specialty Advisory Committee (SAC). The Curriculum has been agreed in collaboration with the specialty of Interventional Radiology, within the Royal College of Radiologists, with agreement to deliver the endovascular training alongside Vascular Surgery, utilizing a collaborative working model to the benefit of the trainees in both specialties, so promoting the MDT working of day-one consultants. The syllabus objectives are the guide to the breadth and specifics of the indicative knowledge and skills required to acquire certification within Vascular Surgery.

VASCULAR SURGERY GENERIC TOPICS

Vascular anatomy, physiology, pathology and epidemiology
Screening and surveillance
Risk factor modification
Vascular conditions of childhood
Nutrition
Cardio-respiratory disease
Hematology
Clinical audit, research & health economics
Outpatient, ward and MDT meetings
Principles of vascular imaging, Vascular ultrasound, Computed tomographic imaging, Magnetic resonance imaging, Catheter angiography.
Vascular surgery--open vascular surgery
Vascular surgery--endovascular procedures

VASCULAR SURGERY DISEASES TO BE COVERED

Acute lower limb ischemia
Vascular trauma
Chronic lower limb ischemia
Vascular complications of diabetes
Vascular disease of the upper limb
Hyperhidrosis
Vasospastic disorders and vasculitis
Carotid artery disease
Aneurysm - elective and emergency
Vascular access
Renovascular disease and transplantation
Mesenteric vascular disease
Superficial venous disease
Deep venous thrombosis
Deep venous insufficiency
Lymphoedema

OBJECTIVES

Graduates of the Fellowship will be well trained academic advanced aortic and vascular surgeons, capable of participating in and leading a similar multidisciplinary, collaborative team at their own institution. The Fellowship will provide the trainee with knowledge and technical skills in the preoperative evaluation and planning, operative management (open and endovascular), postoperative care and follow up of adult patients with Aortic aneurysms and dissections & other vascular diseases which require surgical interventions.

The Fellow will learn the value of a multidisciplinary approach to these complex patients and will be able to work in a similar environment at their own institution. The Fellowship takes place in an academic environment and research training is provided and productivity is expected and an important part of the Fellowship.

RESEARCH

A research project(s) are a mandatory component of the Fellowship. There are opportunities for basic science and clinical research and a project will be selected by each Fellow with the guidance of the Co-Program Directors and Fellowship Research Coordinator. The Fellow is expected to present and publish his/her work at national and international scientific meetings and peer reviewed journals. The Fellow’s research project will run concurrently with clinical training throughout the one-year Fellowship. Completion of the research project is mandatory.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Fellow will be responsible for attending all the academic activities in the department that includes journal club, Morbidity & Mortality meetings.
The fellow occasionally will be responsible for presentation of cases at multidisciplinary meetings if he/she was involved in the case.
Fellow will be responsible for attending the outpatient clinic to gain the knowledge about the diseases and educate the patients as well.
Fellow will be responsible for the On Call duties assigned to them according to monthly roaster of department.

CONTACT US:

Dr. Saifullah

Senior Registrar, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, RMI, Peshawar.

Contact Information:

Phone: +92 334 9233976

Email: saif.ullah3@rmi.edu.pk

FCPS Cardiac Surgery Training Program

Rehman Medical Institute (RMI) offers a comprehensive training program in cardiothoracic collaboration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). Led by our Consultant and Head of Department, Prof. Dr. Azam Jan, the program is designed to provide a balanced education in the treatment of cardiothoracic and vascular diseases.

The program builds on the pioneering work of Prof. Dr. Rehman, who has vast teaching experience and has remained an examiner at the College of Physicians and Surgeons since 1990. He organized fellowships in cardiac surgery from the CPSP, training 21 FCPS cardiac surgeons. At RMI, we are proud to have consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the country for providing exceptional services and training programs in the field of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. Our alumni are spread all over the world and work in renowned hospitals, and patients come from all over Pakistan seeking our expertise.

We are renowned for our devotion to patient care, research, and education.

How to apply

If you're interested in joining our program, we welcome applications from candidates who have completed a two-year general surgery residency training program. Successful candidates are selected based on the PGMI merit list, and another track of coming to cardiac surgery RMI without PGMI can also be opted by submitting details to the dean's office and emailing Prof. Dr. Azam Jan.

Applicants considered eligible for the training program will be invited for an interview, providing an opportunity to visit the institution and meet with the faculty and residents. Each applicant will be interviewed by faculty members and will have an opportunity to chat with the current residents and learn about the hospital's state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge research.

Current Faculty

•   Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rehman- Chairperson
•   Prof. Dr. Azam Jan - HOD
•   Dr Ameer Muhammad- Consultant
•   Dr Bahauddin Khan- Consultant
•   Dr Saifullah- Registrar

Previous Faculty

Dr Shahkar
Dr Niaz Ali
Dr Zahid Ullah
Dr Haider Zaman
Dr Sajjad Yousafzai
Dr Rafat Shakil

RMI Graduates (Registrars and TMOs)

TMOs

Dr. Haseeb Ahmed
Dr. Ahmad Mehmood
Dr. Waleed Shehzad
Dr. Zaid Ali
Dr. Muhammad Wasim Sajjad
Dr. Muhammad Salman Farsi
Dr. Syed Noman Shah
Dr. Shehzad
Dr. Imran Khan
Dr. Nasir Ali
Dr. Danish

Research

Our department is highly committed to conducting cutting-edge research, and we take immense pride in our active involvement in various research endeavors. With a dedicated team, we strive to push the boundaries of knowledge in our field. Our research work has gained significant recognition, both at the national and international levels, resulting in numerous publications that have contributed to the advancement of our discipline. By engaging in rigorous research methodologies, collaborating with esteemed institutions, and staying updated with the latest developments, we continuously seek to make valuable contributions to our field and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

Outcomes of Surgical Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot: A Comparison Between the Adult and Pediatric Population Clap. Meenal S. Khan, Azam Jan, Haseeb Ahmed, Mudassar Khan, Ahmad D. Khan, Rafat Shakil, Bahauddin Khan, Zarkesha Aman, Waleed S. Ali, Ahmad Mahmood

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Department

Thoracic surgery

Cardiac Surgery

VASCULAR SURGERY

CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC CRTICAL CARE

Achievements

PATRON IN CHIEF: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rehman

FACULTY

INSTITUTE

DESCRIPTION

ELIGIBILTY

CORRICULLUM

VASCULAR SURGERY GENERIC TOPICS

VASCULAR SURGERY DISEASES TO BE COVERED

OBJECTIVES

RESEARCH

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

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