Admissions 2025-26

Systematic Training in Acute Illness Recognition and Treatment

General Medicine

Introduction

START course is a One-day course which helps the trainees to make a logical and safe start to almost any clinical situation. It helps trainees to assess the patient in a systematic way and escalate to appropriate care. It not only imparts technical knowledge but it also emphasizes on the importance of human factors in the work place.

Course Director
Dr. K.R. Bhagavan
Professor & HOD
Dept.of.General Surgery
KSHEMA

Course Director
Dr. Caren D’Souza
Professor
Dept.of.General Surgery
KSHEMA

Course Co-ordinator
Dr. A. G. Jayakrishnann
Professor & HOD
Dept. of. Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
KSHEMA

Course Co-coordinator
Dr. Praveen M Pawar
Associate Professor
Dept.of.General Surgery
KSHEMA

Participants:

The course is targeted at House surgeons and 1st year post graduate trainees from all clinical specialities.
The course is designed for 25 participants.
The participants are expected to read the e- handbook will be provided by the Royal College of Surgeons of England before the course.

Highlights of the Course
Learning Objectives:
  • Recognise an unwell patient
  • Perform a systematic patient assessment
  • Commence appropriate treatment
  • Escalate care to appropriate senior doctor
  • Recognise the importance of human factors in the work place
  • Harness team resources available to them


Assessment and certification:
To complete the course satisfactorily, the participants must:
  • Attend the entire course
  • The course is assessed formatively
  • There is no Pass/Fail element

General information:
  • Registration fees: Rs 5500/-
  • Participants will receive a certificate from Royal college of surgeons of England, after successful completion of the course
  • A soft copy of Student manual will be provided
  • Breakfast, Tea and Lunch are provided during the course
  • The travel and accommodation to be arranged by the candidates themselves
  • No refund policy once the registration is confirmed

Contact details:
Dr. Praveen M Pawar
9886083170

Account details for payment

Name of the Account

Nitte Deemed to be University

Account No

02452200031376

Name and Address of the Bank

Canara Bank, ABSMIDS Branch, Deralakatte

SWIFT Code

CNRBINBBBFD

IFSC/RTGS

CNRB0010245

Branch Code

10245
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MICR Code

575015123
Email Id: dean.kshema@nitte.edu.in | mailkshema@nitte.edu.in

START website – Frequently asked questions

1) What is START course?
START course is a One day course which helps the trainees to make a logical and safe start to almost any clinical situation.

2) Is it a online course or Off-line course?
It is a off-line course. However participant must read the e-material to receive the course well.

3) How many participants can participate per course?
25 participants. (First come first basis)

4) Who can apply for the course?
a) House-surgeons.
b) First year Post-graduates of any clinical speciality

5) Is there a course fees?
Yes. A nominal fees of rupees 5500 per candidate.

6) How to register to START course?
Register in NITTE website. Once your registration is confirmed NITTE you will be given access to RCS account.

7) Is there a assessment during the course?
YeS. Candidates are formatively assessed.

8) Is there a Pass/Fail element in course?
No

9) Do I get a certificate for completion of course?
Yes. After successful completion of course you will receive a certificate fro Royal College of Surgeons of England.

10) What is the validity of certificate?
It is valid for life time.

11) Where can i get the information about START course?
The complete information of the course is available in RCS website.