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Fellowship / Attending Registrar Program Details:

• Duration
• Rotation and Training
• Time Table
• Duties & Privileges
• Syllabus
• Certification
• Recruitment
• Selection Process
• Promotion
• Terms & Conditions
• References and Supporting Documents
• Contact Information

Link to Program Details (pdf)

Link to Fellowship Application

Link to Attending Registrar Application

• The program is five years in the selected specialty. Two full years of practice will be in a specific subspecialty.

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Rotation and Training:

• Each training year starts on June 1st and ends on May 30th.
• For the first 3 years, fellows should rotate in all divisions of the specialty department.
• The practice is directed towards acquiring clinical skills, up-to-date knowledge, and advanced levels of all investigations and procedures.
• During the fourth and fifth years, fellows / attending registrars will be assigned to a subspecialty unit according to the individual's performance over the previous three years. Subspecialty selection will be based on the fellows / attending registrar's preference and the subspecialty's needs. A matching process may be implemented, if necessary.

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• Fellows / Attending Registrars will work five days/week from 9:00am-5:00pm or 3:00pm-11:00pm.
• In addition to Friday, fellows / attending registrars will have one day off (either Saturday or Thursday).
• Each fellow / attending registrar will have six on-call night shifts per month.
  • The night shifts will include one Friday each month.
• Annual Leave:
  • Fellows / Attending Registrars will be given three weeks/year annual leave.
    • These weeks may be divided into two periods, at a maximum.
    • Each period should not exceed more than two weeks.
  • Annual leaves will be determined provisionally for all fellows / attending registrars at the beginning of each year.

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Duties and Privileges:

• Fellows / Attending Registrars will have a detailed description of their duties and privileges. They must strictly adhere to their responsibilities.
• Fellows / Attending Registrars should attend all rounds, consultations, MDM and ER calls.
  
• Fellows / Attending Registrars should have two rounds with patients per day, in the morning and afternoon.
  
• Each patient admitted to the hospital will be followed by a specific fellow / attending registrar. The fellow / attending registrar should follow the patient from admission to discharge. The fellow / attending registrar will be responsible for the completeness of all of the patient's documents. The fellow / attending registrar must also ensure that all orders are properly done.
  
• Fellows / Attending Registrars will be responsible for training and teaching the residents.
• During the fourth and fifth year, fellows / attending registrars will work in subspecialty units. Fellows / Attending Registrars should follow the policies of these units and stick to their privileges as stated in the detailed program.

APPRAISALS WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE END OF EACH YEAR

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Syllabus:

• In each rotation period, a syllabus will be provided by the program. Fellows / Attending Registrars must study these syllabi very carefully and adhere to all activities.

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Certification:

Fellows / Attending Registrars should achieve the following certification during their five years of training:

• "MD Degree" from an accredited university

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Recruitment:

• Fellows / Attending Registrars will be recruited each year, the number of candidates will vary according to each programs' requirements
• Each candidate's qualifications will be carefully considered via a thorough selection process.
• Recruitment will be specified each year by newspaper advertisement.
• A maximum of 2 candidates will be selected and another two will be selected for the waiting list.

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Selection Process:

• Candidates should hold a "Master degree in desired specialty" from an accredited university
• Candidates should have completed their residency period for three years in a tertiary center and have no military obligation.
• The minimum graduation grade is "Very Good", and preferably "Excellent".
• The minimum master grade is "Good", and preferably "Very Good" or "Excellent".
• ECFMG certificate or fellowship degree or any other medical education is considered an asset.
• Candidates will be evaluated according to the following schema:
  • Graduation Grade: 25% of score
  • Master Grade: 25% of score
  • DAF Exam: 25% of score
  • Residency Training: 25% of score
• The interview process will occur in two steps:
  • Department interview with three consultant members from the department
  • Senior hospital management interview with the head of the medical council and the general manager (or CEO) of the hospital
• Certificates other than specialty medical degrees will not qualify the candidate for this position. However, if the applicant holds an MD degree in general medicine or equivalent, he/she might be given the opportunity to obtain this position. In such case, he/she should complete the master degree in the desired specialty within 12 months; otherwise, his/her fellowship program will be terminated.
• Dar Al Fouad Hospital provides equal opportunity to all employee candidates and employees. Decisions concerning employment, transfers, and promotions are made upon the basis of merit and qualifications. The most qualified person will be selected for the position.

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Promotion:

• Fellows / Attending Registrars who have completed the five year program successfully have the opportunity to join DAF as a fulltime attendant, once they have finished their MD degree.
• Fellows / Attending Registrars may be offered an opportunity to travel abroad during the program, depending on availability.
  

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Terms and Conditions:

• Fellows / Attending Registrars will have a fulltime contract with the hospital for five years.
• Fellows / Attending Registrars prohibited from practicing in any facility other than Dar Al Fouad Hospital.
• Fellows / Attending Registrars will be offered a certificate of completion after three years for the general portion and another certificate after two years for the subspecialty portion. No letters of recommendation will be given before these dates.

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References and Supporting Documents:

If the candidate is selected for an interview, the following documents should be provided at least one week prior to the interview:

• Personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• A copy from the medical diploma and master degree
• Photo ID
• A proof of residency period

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Contact Information:

Feel free to contact the DAFH Medical Council if you have any questions.

• Fax: 202-8356039, Attn: Medical Council
• Tel: 202-8356030 Ext. 4072

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Thank you for considering the DAFH Fellow / Attending Registrar Program for your medical career.  We look forward to hearing from you via our fellowship job application or attending registrar job application.