Orthodontics

Orthodontics is that dental specialty which includes the diagnosis, prevention, interception, guidance and correction of mal-relationships of the developing or mature orofacial structures.

The residency programme in Orthodontics was launched in 2003 following the induction of a full-time Orthodontist in 2002 to meet the needs of education, patient care, and research in the field of orthodontics. The clinical training of Orthodontic residents encompasses all aspects of current orthodontic practice including full treatment cases with bands and brackets, early treatment, adult treatment, craniofacial anomalies, orthognathic surgery and TMJ/occlusion. State-of-the-art knowledge and research findings are applied to patient care in all age groups. Residents learn a variety of treatment modalities under the supervision of experienced and outstanding faculty.

Benefits |Frequently Asked Questions

Duration and Outline of Training

The Orthodontics residency programme will extend over four years, during which period progressively increasing exposure and responsibilities will be given to the trainees.

"Rotations are in accordance with College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan"

On-call Duties and Reporting Time

The residents will be on-call as per the rota.

Evaluation and Assessments Process

The residents are continuously assessed for their performance by their supervising faculty. A written assessment form is completed by the faculty on quarterly basis and forwarded to the residents’ file and the programme director. In addition, there are quarterly exams of the residents in the following sequence:

TOACS Exam
Theory Exam
Clinical & Oral Exam
Mini CEX
DOPS
Case Based Discussions
End of the Year Exam

It is mandatory for the residents to appear and pass these exams before qualifying for the promotion.

Research

All residents are strongly encouraged to get involved in audits and research projects in addition to the one for CPSP mandatory requirement for dissertation.

Eligibility

BDS or equivalent degree approved by the PMC, with minimum score of 55 per cent and above
One year internship/house job in Dentistry
FCPS Part I in Dentistry
Previous experience not required

Positions are advertised to invite applicants with the above requirements. The candidates are shortlisted based on MCQ entrance test and are called for interviews. Both MCQs test and interview will be critical in the selection process. An attempt will be made to make a comprehensive evaluation to determine the candidate's academic potential and commitment to a busy four-year programme. Two residents will be inducted each year.

The selection process is based purely on merit.

Goals & Objectives

To provide structured training to the residents in the specialty of Orthodontics under the supervision of faculty
The training will prepare the candidates to undertake a specialty programme in Orthodontics and prepare the candidates to meet the challenges faced by the dental practitioner in the overall care of orthodontic patients
This process of training will provide the residents a firm basis of knowledge and skills to take Part II fellowship examination in Orthodontics conducted by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
To achieve a leadership role and become true role models in the evolving field of Orthodontics in Pakistan

Scope after Graduation from the Programme

The residency programme in orthodontics is designed for individuals planning major commitments to hospitals or academic institutions or even for those intending to go into private practices.

Administrative Set-up

Programme Director:

Dr. Rashna Hoshang Sukhia

Assistant Professor

Department of Surgery

Associate Programme Director:.

Dr. Mubassar Fida

Associate Professor

Department of Surgery

Programme Officers:

Ms. Marium Khan, Assistant Manager, Department of Surgery

Mr. Irfan Ibrahim, Associate, Department of Surgery

Positions Available

Positions are available for induction cycle 2025.

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