HSE-CPSP Postgraduate
Scholarship Programme
2 year exchange training
programme in Ireland
Doctors who are interested in this Program must apply on or before 2nd May 2013
A Few Slots are Available only in Anesthesiology
The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan has entered into an agreement with the
HSE (Health Service Executive) and the Forum of Postgraduate Training Bodies in Ireland to
offer a postgraduate scholarship programme.
The purpose of the agreement is to permit Pakistani graduates to obtain exposure to the
health system in Ireland and to complete part of their training there.
Training is available in the specialties of Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine and Surgery.
Structured training will be provided for 2 years in these specialties, which would be
recognized for training by the CPSP. (Additional details for each programme are outlined
below.)
Following the 2-year scholarship, candidates must return to complete their exams and training
in Pakistan.
Under the terms of the scholarship, successful candidates will be awarded a bursary which
will cover the costs of return travel to Ireland, registration with the Medical Council in Ireland,
and accommodation and induction on arrival in the country. On commencement in post,
candidates will be remunerated and employed under national terms and conditions as
applicable to doctors employed in Irish hospital services.
The selection process will be based on initial shortlisting of candidates based on application,
followed by interview for final recommendations.
Candidates will need to meet general eligibility criteria at time of application in addition to
some specialty specific requirements as outlined below.

In the event of being successful, candidates should also be aware of additional requirements
to be met within a short timeframe – see details below.

General Eligibility Requirements
Requirements
At time of application, applicants must meet all of the Scholarship general eligibility
requirements.
These include:
1. Have commenced house job on or after Jan 1st 2009
2. Have completed a house job of minimum 1 year, comprising
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Minimum 3 months medicine

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Minimum 3 months surgery

3. Have permanent registration with the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council.
4. Will be required to maintain online record of their Clinical Experience.
5. Will need to be in a position to avail of this scheme for a period of two years, commencing
in post on July 8th 2013
6. Must return to Pakistan on completion of the 2-year scholarship
7. Would complete training in Pakistan, having received CPSP recognition for two years of
training in Ireland.
8. Be eligible to take the FCPS-2 examination provided all other conditions (viz. dissertation)
have been fulfilled.

Specialty Specific Requirements
Those wishing to opt for the specialty of Emergency Medicine should:
1. Be eligible for registration (Post IMM, Medicine & Allied, Surgery & Allied, Paediatrics,
Medicine, Anaesthesiology) for training, or already registered for training with the RTMC
2. Have completed 2 years post internship/house job experience in clinical posts that
involved exposure to acute admissions and emergency presentations.

Those wishing to opt for the specialty of Surgery should:
1. Have passed the Intermediate Module of the specialty applied for (i.e. for Surgery)
2. Have completed 2 years post-internship/house job experience in clinical posts that
involved exposure to acute admissions and emergency presentations.

Those wishing to opt for the specialty of Anaesthesia,
Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care

Medicine should:
1. Have passed the Intermediate Module of the specialty applied for (i.e. for Anaesthesia)
2. Meet additional minimum requirements specific to applicants for Training in Anaesthesia,
Pain Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine.
Minimum requirements:
1. Pass first part of FCPS examination in anaesthesia (not MCPS)
2. Two years anaesthesia training inside the FCPS training programme
3. Four months continuous exposure (or the equivalent of 4 months in smaller blocks) to
obstetric anaesthesia, to include general anaesthesia for procedures during
pregnancy and caesarian section
Two months continuous exposure (or the equivalent of 2 months in smaller blocks) to
paediatric anaesthesia for children 2 years of age and upwards, with an emphasis on ENT
procedures

In the event of progressing through the initial shortlisting stage, candidates will need
need to have
evidence that he/she:
1. Demonstrates proficiency in the English language. This will be assessed at interview
stage and if necessary, an IELTS will be required at that time.
2. Has travel documents (valid passport and CNIC in hand for travel by June 2013) to be
registered for the July 2013 session.
3. Is able to provide a Police Security Clearance Certificate at the time of visa application.
4. Can provide complete and accurate documentation to the Irish Medical Council by the
deadline of 2rd May, 2013 – www.medicalcouncil.ie

Applications must be submitted by 2nd May 2013 (if desirous of availing the opportunity) to:

Anna Peter
Deputy Manager, President Secretariat
e-mail add apeter@cpsp.edu.pk
Contact No. 021-35887111 / 021 - 99266433

NOTE:
NOTE: IT IS REGRETTED THAT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE
PROCESSED.

The information below provides further detail of the training programmes in the individual
specialties. For information related to the Health Services in Ireland, terms and conditions of
employment or other contractual queries please contact NCHD.project@hse.ie

Anaesthesia

The Training Programme in Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine will be
administered by the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland.
www.anaesthesia.ie.

Programme:
Successful applicants will be awarded posts in Health Service Executive hospitals under the direct
supervision of Consultant Anaesthetists affiliated to the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland. All
applicants will rotate through a minimum of two hospitals during their time in Ireland. This will allow for
greater clinical exposure and access to and knowledge of anaesthesia practices including Intensive
Care & Pain Medicine.

As well as exposure to modern anaesthesia techniques, agents and equipment, and team based
working, postholders will be required to participate in in-hospital education programmes. They will also
have the opportunity to attend a central programme of education organised by the College of
Anaesthetists and subsidised by the HSE, an example of which are shown below:

Introduction to Anaesthesia
A two day course for doctors commencing anaesthesia for the first time, or for the first time in Ireland,
outlining the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the practice of basic anaesthesia.

Advanced Vascular Access
A one day course on the knowledge, skills and complications involved in providing vascular access
beyond peripheral venous cannulation

Echocardiography Workshop
A one day course on echocardiography as applied to anaesthesia practice

Ultrasound Workshop
A one day course on Ultrasound Techniques used in anaesthesia practice

Anaesthesia Emergencies Simulation

A simulation course covering anaesthetic emergencies arising from environmental problems

Professionalism in Practice

A One day course covering ethical and legal topics.

Doctors will also have the opportunity and will be strongly encouraged to attend the following
meetings:

Irish Congress of Anaesthesia Annual Meeting
Intensive Care Society of Ireland Annual Meeting
Pain Faculty Annual Scientific Meeting
Autumn College Lecture
Winter College Lecture
Core Topics Day.

Finally, doctors working within this programme will also have access to the College’s extensive Online
Learning Environment.

Further information is available on the College Website at www.anaesthesia.ie or by contacting Mr.
Fintan Foy at email address ceo@coa.ie

APPLICATION FOR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE REPUBLIC OF
IRELAND
HSE-CPSP Postgraduate Scholarship Program
Personal Details (Please use Capital/Block letters)
Full Name (First, Middle, Last/Family Name)

Male/Female

Address (Street Address is preferable for Telephone Number (include country
Courier Deliveries)
code)
Fax Number (include country code)
E-mail address
Nationality
Date of Birth:

Passport Number

Nationality Identity Card Number

Valid Till

Marital Status

Offspring

Next of Kin in Pakistan (Name)

Relationship

Address of Next of Kin in Pakistan

Telephone Number of Next of Kin in
Pakistan

Details of your present appointment
Unit/Department/Institution

Name and Address of Hospital

Male

Female

Qualifications (Please continue onto an additional sheet if necessary)
Title of Primary Medical Qualification
Date of
Date of
Entry
Graduation
(dd/mm/yy) (dd/mm/yy)

Full Name and Address of Medical
College/University from where graduate

City

Country

RTMC Number

Specialty

PMDC Registration Number

Valid Till

Exams Passed
Subject

Grade

Employment History - List of Posts Held Since Graduation
Title and Location
Experience Achieved

Specialty of Interest (Tick One)
Anaesthesiology
Emergency Medicine
General Surgery

Please describe why you wish to avail of this programme?

Signature _______________________

Date _______________________