Candidates must have current medical license to practice.
Western training: American Board/ UK CCT/ Australia or NZ Royal College Fellowship/ Western European Specialisation Board.
Experience: 3 to 5 years post board or specialization certification experience depending on country of origin to qualify for Consultant with the Saudi Council.
Responsibilities:
Meeting with patients taking their histories and examining their files in order to provide them with the best surgical options.
Outlining all the risks and benefits associated with the surgery prior to the procedure.
Performing consultations with patients who suffer from birth defects injuries burn wounds or those who want to enhance their physical appearance.
Preparing patients for surgical and nonsurgical procedures.
Prescribing medication like painkillers antibiotics and providing aftercare advice to patients.
Scheduling followups to remove stitches inspect incisions and monitor the patients healing.
Handling various administrative duties like updating patient records and clinic policies.
Requirements:
A degree in medicine.
A completed residency.
Additional courses and training in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.