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  • Fellowship in Family Medicine

    Designed by: Skillversity
    Duration: 12 Months
    Mode: Hybrid (Online + Hands-on Clinical Exposure)
    Eligibility: MBBS, MD, DNB, or Equivalent

    Program Overview

    This one-year fellowship in Family Medicine is designed to enhance the clinical competence of medical professionals in delivering comprehensive, continuous, and coordinated care across all age groups. The program combines theoretical knowledge with real-world clinical scenarios to strengthen core diagnostic, preventive, and management skills in primary care practice.

    Course Curriculum (12 Modules, 12 Months)

    Module 1: Introduction to Family Medicine and Primary Care

    • Philosophy and principles of family medicine

    • Scope of practice and holistic patient care

    • Continuity of care and patient-doctor relationship

    • Ethical decision-making in family practice

    Module 2: Preventive and Social Medicine

    • Health promotion and disease prevention

    • Screening protocols and vaccination schedules

    • Epidemiology and public health relevance

    • Social determinants of health and community-based care

    Module 3: Chronic Disease Management

    • Management of hypertension, diabetes, and asthma

    • Lifestyle counseling and patient education

    • Long-term follow-up and monitoring

    • Use of guidelines in chronic disease care

    Module 4: Pediatric and Adolescent Care

    • Growth and development milestones

    • Common pediatric infections and nutritional disorders

    • Immunization practices and preventive pediatrics

    • Adolescent counseling and behavioral issues

    Module 5: Geriatric Medicine

    • Comprehensive geriatric assessment

    • Management of dementia, falls, incontinence

    • Polypharmacy and deprescribing practices

    • Palliative and supportive care principles

    Module 6: Women’s Health and Reproductive Care

    • Menstrual disorders, contraception, and menopause

    • Antenatal and postnatal care

    • Breast and cervical cancer screening

    • Sexual and reproductive health counseling

    Module 7: Mental Health in Primary Care

    • Screening for depression, anxiety, and substance use

    • Basic counseling skills and motivational interviewing

    • Referral pathways and collaboration with mental health services

    • Managing psychosomatic disorders in general practice

    Module 8: Common Clinical Conditions and Office Procedures

    • ENT, dermatology, ophthalmology, and minor skin infections

    • Common musculoskeletal complaints

    • Wound care, suturing, and injections

    • Use of point-of-care diagnostics and interpretation

    Module 9: Emergency and Acute Care in Family Practice

    • Initial assessment of emergencies in clinic and home settings

    • Management of fever, chest pain, trauma, and acute abdomen

    • First aid and stabilization before referral

    • Use of basic life support and emergency medications

    Module 10: Digital Health and Telemedicine

    • Teleconsultation best practices

    • Electronic health records and e-prescriptions

    • Data privacy and legal considerations

    • Role of technology in patient follow-up

    Module 11: Clinical Reasoning and Case-Based Discussions

    • Diagnostic reasoning using real-life case studies

    • Evidence-based decision-making in family care

    • Approach to undifferentiated symptoms

    • Clinical audit and quality improvement

    Module 12: Integrated Practice and Final Assessment

    • Case presentations and reflective learning

    • Role-play, simulations, and patient communication

    • Practice management and setting up a family practice

    • Final project and oral examination

    Clinical Training and Hands-On Exposure

    • Supervised outpatient department (OPD) sessions

    • Practical demonstrations of primary care procedures

    • Case discussions with senior faculty

    • Community-based exposure and health camps

    Assessment and Certification

    • Monthly module-based quizzes and reflective logs

    • Practical skill-based evaluations and OSCE

    • Final project presentation and viva

    • Fellowship Certification in Family Medicine awarded by Skillversity

    Who Should Enroll

    • MBBS graduates, MD, DNB, or equivalent

    • General practitioners, family physicians, and primary care providers

    • Healthcare professionals aiming to strengthen their clinical expertise in community and family-based healthcare