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POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION UNIT

FACULTY OF MEDICINE, PRINCE OF SONGKLA UNIVERSITY
  • Fellowship Training in Body Interventional Radiology

  •      Interventional Radiology (IR) is a subspecialty of Radiology that utilizes technological innovations in providing minimally-invasive image-guided diagnosis and treatment of diseases concerning almost all of the organ systems in order to minimize patient risk, simplify pre-surgical procedures, and improve disease outcomes. The range of procedures performed by interventional radiologists is broad, and can be divided into two major parts. Vascular IR is fluoroscopy-guided and uses endovascular equipment (e.g. catheters, balloons) to perform both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Meanwhile, non-vascular IR involves tissue biopsy and fluid drainage using image-guided procedures (fluoroscopy, computed tomography, and ultrasound) on the entire body from head to toe, requiring good basic knowledge of anatomy and pathophysiology.
         The Body IR program provides not only basic and advanced knowledge but also technical skills beyond those acquired during the 3-year Diagnostic or General Radiology training programs, e.g., collaborating with other physicians and becoming an integral part of medical care, which are valuable to both the patient and our medical profession.

  • Degree title


        Diploma of the Thai Subspecialty Board of Body Interventional Radiology

  • Duration of training


        Two years (beginning on June 1 of each year)

  • Prerequisite


         Applicants must have a medical license (an M.D. degree or equivalent) recognized by the Medical Council of Thailand and at least one of the following qualifications:
           1. Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology or General Radiology
           2. In the last year of training in Diagnostic Radiology or General Radiology
           3. Eligible for the board license examination in Diagnostic Radiology or General Radiology

  • Number of trainee / year


         Three fellows per yearr

  • How to apply


         Apply through the Thai Royal College of Radiologists

  • Educational objectives


         After the completion of this comprehensive fellowship program, trainees will have had an excellent educational experience and acquired skills in a wide variety of interventional procedures, qualifying them for the position of Interventional Radiology doctor in the Thai healthcare system; thus, graduates will be capable of providing optimal interventional services for patients and referring physicians. More details on the objectives are given below.
      • Possess a good level of knowledge concerning indications, contraindications, benefits, risks and limitations of each interventional procedure in order to diagnose and treat diseases properly
      • Clearly understand the process and methodology of the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures so as to minimize the occurrence and extent of complications and achieve the best outcome
      • Have good communication skills in order to convey important information to patients, clinicians, and other relevant medical personnel
      • Promote risk awareness and complication prevention together, and solve problems or deal with unexpected situations that arise during the procedure
      • Possess the sufficient level of basic anatomical and radio-anatomical knowledge that is related to performing interventional procedures
      • Understand basic disease histopathology and related pathophysiology
      • Be knowledgeable about research methodology and assessment, and be able to conduct one’s own research
      • Be able and willing to pass on knowledge and skills related to Body IR to future generations of residents/ medical students
      • Participate in presentations and exhibits at national and international radiology meetings and stay current on the latest developments in interventional technology

  • Rotation


         Fellows alternate through 5 rotations over the course of the two years of study.
              1. Association hospital 1 month
              2. Elective course 1 month
              3. Research 1 month
              4. Vascular intervention 12 month
              5. Non-vascular intervention 9 month

  • Course contents


         The fellowship program provides excellent experience in all facets of interventional radiology including:
            1. Basic knowledge in the following areas:
             — - Physics knowledge about digital subtraction angiography (DSA), digital subtraction imaging (DSI), ultrasonography (US), computed
               tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
             — - Anatomy and physiology
             — - Pathogenesis and pathology
             — - Indications, contraindications, benefits, risks and limitations of each study
             — - Caution and complications related to each study, as well as prevention and treatment of complications
             — - Radiation hazard and protection
            2. Diagnostic radiology and body interventional radiology knowledge:
             — - Interpretation of imaging studies, diagnosis and differential diagnoses of diseases based on different modalities
             — - Problem-solving and instruction in diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures at a world-class standard
             — - Advanced techniques of diagnostic and therapeutic intervention using effective modern tools
            3. Research skills:
              —- Basic knowledge in research methodology
             — - Assessment of medical papers
             — - Research presentations
              —- Perform medical research (at least 1 topic recognized by the department)
            4. Performance skills in interventional procedures:
              —- Choosing proper procedures to diagnose and treat each condition
             — - Perform interventional procedures at a world-class standard in order to achieve the best outcomes and minimize patient risk
             — - Clearly understand the procedures and correctly interpret results, as well as follow up the patient’ s condition after the procedure
              —- Possess the adequate clinical knowledge that is necessary to care for the patient before, during, and also after the interventional
               procedure, as well as throughout the follow-up period
              —- Be up-to-date with respect to new interventional technologies and innovations
            5. Presentation:
              —Fellows have the required knowledge and skills for academic presentations at both national and international conferences, including thesis,             poster and oral presentations, and articles from medical journals)
            6. For details concerning the training procedure, please refer to the course syllabus)

  • Elective course


         One month

  • Assessment


         For the Diploma of the Thai Subspecialty Board of Body Interventional Radiology, trainees must meet the following criteria:
           1. Complete attendance in the training program according to the curriculum specifications
           2. Receive approval from the institute
           3. Logbook from the institute showing the attainment of the complete set of skills at the minimal required level
           4. One thesis including an internationally published paper and oral presentation at a national/international conference or the Thai Royal College of Radiologist Conference, Body IR subspecialty

  • Staff


         Keerati Hongsakul, M.D., Assistant Professor (Chief of Body Interventional Radiology)
         Pramot Tanutit, M.D., Assistant Professor
         Jitpreedee Sungsiri, M.D.
         Sorracha Rookkapan, M.D.
         Kittpitch Bannangkoon, M.D.

  • Contact Address


         Address: Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
         Tel: 66-7445-1501, 66-7442-9927
         Fax: 66-7442-9927
         Email: keeratihongsakul@yahoo.com

Postgraduate Education Unit Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
15 Karnjanavanich Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand
Email : kjantaru@medicine.psu.ac.th
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