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  • Fellowship in Infectious Diseases

    Designed by: Skillversity
    Duration: 12 Months
    Mode: Hybrid (Online Learning + Hands-on Clinical Training)
    Eligibility: MBBS, MD, DNB (General Medicine, Microbiology, Pulmonology, Pediatrics) or Equivalent

    Program Overview

    This one-year Fellowship in Infectious Diseases provides advanced training in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of a wide range of infectious conditions. The program blends core microbiological concepts with real-world clinical approaches for managing emerging infections, antimicrobial resistance, and hospital-acquired infections.

    Course Curriculum (12 Modules, 12 Months)

    Module 1: Introduction to Infectious Diseases and Microbiology

    • Principles of infectious disease transmission

    • Pathogen classification: bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites

    • Host-pathogen interactions and immune responses

    • Overview of diagnostic microbiology techniques

    Module 2: Antimicrobial Agents and Stewardship

    • Classification and mechanisms of antimicrobials

    • Principles of antimicrobial prescribing

    • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and MDR organisms

    • Antimicrobial stewardship strategies and policies

    Module 3: Respiratory Tract Infections

    • Community-acquired and hospital-acquired pneumonia

    • Tuberculosis: diagnosis, treatment, MDR/XDR TB

    • COVID-19, influenza, and emerging respiratory viruses

    • Fungal infections of the lung (aspergillosis, histoplasmosis)

    Module 4: Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Infections

    • Infectious diarrhea, cholera, typhoid

    • Hepatitis A, B, C, and E – diagnosis and treatment

    • Parasitic infections (giardiasis, amebiasis)

    • Liver abscess and cholangitis

    Module 5: Central Nervous System Infections

    • Meningitis (bacterial, viral, TB, fungal)

    • Encephalitis and brain abscesses

    • Neurocysticercosis and other parasitic infections

    • Empiric therapy and antimicrobial penetration into CNS

    Module 6: Bloodstream and Cardiovascular Infections

    • Sepsis and septic shock: diagnosis and management

    • Infective endocarditis and line-related infections

    • Hematogenous spread and metastatic infections

    • Management of critically ill infectious disease patients

    Module 7: Tropical and Vector-Borne Diseases

    • Malaria, dengue, chikungunya, leptospirosis

    • Rickettsial infections and scrub typhus

    • Kala-azar, filariasis, and emerging zoonoses

    • Prevention, vaccination, and public health approach

    Module 8: HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

    • HIV/AIDS: diagnosis, ART protocols, opportunistic infections

    • STIs: syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, HPV

    • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and PEP

    • Counseling, confidentiality, and long-term care

    Module 9: Skin, Soft Tissue, and Bone Infections

    • Cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis, diabetic foot infections

    • Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis

    • Surgical site infections and prosthetic joint infections

    • Wound cultures, debridement, and antibiotic selection

    Module 10: Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs)

    • Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), CAUTI, CLABSI

    • MRSA, VRE, CRE – identification and management

    • Infection control protocols and isolation precautions

    • Environmental cleaning, hand hygiene, PPE policies

    Module 11: Fungal and Parasitic Infections

    • Candidiasis, cryptococcosis, mucormycosis

    • Parasitic infections with systemic involvement

    • Diagnostic techniques: KOH, antigen testing, microscopy

    • Antifungal regimens and resistance patterns

    Module 12: Case-Based Learning and Integrated Infectious Disease Management

    • Multidisciplinary case reviews and diagnostic dilemmas

    • Infectious diseases in immunocompromised patients

    • Outbreak investigation and epidemiologic tools

    • Final review, OSCE prep, and assessment guidance

    Clinical Training and Hands-On Exposure

    • Rotations in ID wards, microbiology labs, and ICUs

    • Bedside patient care and infection control rounds

    • Case discussions and daily ID consults

    • Hands-on in specimen collection, interpretation, and infection prevention practices

    Assessment and Certification

    • Monthly assessments: MCQs, assignments, case logs

    • Practical skill evaluations in hospital settings

    • Final examination and case-based viva

    • Fellowship Certification in Infectious Diseases by Skillversity

    Who Should Enroll

    • MBBS, MD, DNB graduates in internal medicine, microbiology, pulmonology, pediatrics

    • Physicians managing infectious disease cases in hospitals or clinics

    • Healthcare professionals involved in infection control and antimicrobial stewardship