The Chest Deparment

Introduction

Since 1940 our department activities are:

Educational for students (undergraduates) and postgraduates (diploma, Master & MD degree)
Outpatient Service twice weekly (Monday 9am-1pm & Thursday 11am-1pm)
Inpatient Service 50 beds
Respiratory ICU on 1986. Now we have four respiratory ICUs
Pulmonary function unit since 1960s. On 1985 a complete computerized pulmonary functions laboratory was established. A sleep lab started on late 1990s
Bronchoscopy unit started on 1970s using rigid bronchoscopies. On early 1980s fibroptic bronchscopies were introduced. Endo bronchial ultra sonography E-BUS was introduced on 2005
Medical thoracoscopy unit on 2001
A lab for Asthma provocation and hyposenstization since 1994

- Diploma Degree: first given on 1940
- Master Degree : first given on 1977, a thesis for partial fulfillment of master degree is required
- MD Degree : first given on 1960, a thesis for partial fulfillment of MD degree is required

To educate and develop an outstanding efficient physician capable of managing respiratory emergencies
To educate and train pulmonary medicine specialists to manage respiratory disorders, perform and interpret all advanced techniques available for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders
To train specialized graduate to conduct research and follow research ethics
To introduce and develop all new techniques in the field of pulmonary medicine that serves the community
To train and educate undergraduates and postgraduates to participate actively in combating national medical problems e.g. smoking, asthma and tuberculosis