Advanced Fellowship in Neonatology
Learn to manage complex neonatal conditions and improve newborn health outcomes
10 Months Program
(All INCLUSIVE)
Advanced Neonatal Course Description
Medigrad’s Advanced Fellowship in Neonatology is a highly specialized program tailored for MD (Pediatrics)/ DNB (Pediatrics)/ DCH (Child Health) doctors seeking to excel in the specialized field of neonatal care. This neonatal fellowship offers a comprehensive learning experience focusing on critical care, clinical management, and advanced treatments for newborns.
This advanced neonatal fellowship is designed to meet the rising demand for trained neonatologists who are equipped to handle high-risk and preterm newborns in both neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and outpatient settings. With in-depth theoretical learning and case-based studies, this course aims to bridge the gap between knowledge and real-world application in neonatal medicine
Objective of Advanced Neonatal Fellowship
The Advanced Fellowship in Neonatology aims to produce highly skilled neonatologists with:
- Specialized Knowledge: Build expertise in neonatal intensive care, handling critical neonatal cases, and managing complex neonatal conditions.
- Advanced Clinical Insights: Learn essential skills in neonatal resuscitation, management of preterm infants, and neonatal surgical conditions.
- Enhance Decision-Making: Develop the ability to make swift, informed decisions during neonatal emergencies to improve newborn survival and health outcomes.
- Critical Care Protocols: Gain knowledge of neonatal ventilation, fluid balance, neonatal sepsis, and neonatal jaundice management.
- Research Opportunities: Engage with current research to further improve clinical practices in neonatology with advance neonatal fellowship
Gain specialised skills to make a profound impact in neonatal care. Enroll in Medigrad’s transformative Advanced Neonatal Fellowship today!
Step into Expert Neonatal Practice and Master Neonatal Care with India’s Most Comprehensive Advanced Fellowship with Live Case-Based Webinars with Dr. Sridhar Kalyanasundaram, a renowned consultant Neonatologist.
- Pregnancy related conditions (maternal diabetes, IUGR, antenatal screening, fetal monitoring)
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Postnatal assessment and well baby care (newborn examination, red reflex, hip screening, newborn screening, vaccination, vitamin K)
- Overview of preterm baby management and general priniciples of care
- Respiratory distress of the newborn
- Feeding-breastfeeding and support
- Feeding the preterm baby
- Important concerns in the preterm baby-Apnoea of prematurity, IVH, NEC, ROP
- Fluid balance, TPN and enteral feeding
- Metabolic conditions-Hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia, renal failure
- Neonatal jaundice and its management
- Blood gas analysis and lab investigations in Neonatology
- Shock in neonates
- Anemia and polycythemia (including hydrops)
- Bleeding disorders and coagulation disorders
- Neonatal sepsis and an overview of TORCH infections
- Perinatal asphyxia and neonatal seizures
- An overview of Inborn errors of metabolism and their management
- Neonatal endocrine problems-hypothyroidism, hypopituitarism and micropenis
- Neonatal surgical problems-gut obstruction, Hirschsprung, CDH, TEF, circumcision
Our Advanced Neonatal Fellowship employs a blended learning model, combining theoretical modules with interactive case studies to deliver a thorough understanding of neonatal care:
- Hard copy study material and eBooks are provided for busy doctors to study on-the-go as per their convenience
- Periodic Interactive Sessions conducted for doctors gain in-depth knowledge through engaging lectures and discussions.
- Engaging multimedia learning content to make the learning interesting and descriptive.
- Receive personalized guidance and support from renowned neonatologists and experienced practitioners in the field with neonatal fellowship.
- Engage in real-life neonatal case studies to enhance critical thinking and diagnostic skills with advance neonatal fellowship
- Live online discussions with leading neonatologists, discussing the latest trends and breakthroughs in neonatal healthcare.
Who is eligible for this advanced neonatal fellowship?
The minimum eligibility for advanced neonatal fellowship is MD (Pediatrics)/ DNB (Pediatrics)/ DCH (Child Health)
Can I call myself a Neonatologist after completing this advanced neonatal fellowship course?
This fellowship is not a replacement for formal training and specialisation in medicine. However, with this advanced neonatal fellowship, you can build on your foundation and hone your skills to deliver good quality care to your patients and bring relief to parents and family members struggling with a sick infant.
How is this Advanced Neonatal Fellowship different from Medigrad’s Fellowship in Neonatology?
The Advanced Fellowship in Neonatology is of 10 months duration, focusing on more complex neonatal cases and critical care, offering a deeper understanding of advanced clinical practices, compared to the more foundational training in the 6 months Fellowship in Neonatology.
Does the course offer clinical exposure?
This neonatal fellowship focuses on enhancing clinical knowledge through interactive case studies, theoretical modules, and expert discussions, rather than hands-on clinical training.
What kind of certification will I receive?
Upon completion of the advance neonatal fellowship program from Medigrad, successful participants will be awarded with 2 certifications-
(i) Advanced Fellowship in Neonatology from Medigrad (Singapore) with The CPD Standards (UK) accreditation
(ii) Advanced Fellowship in Neonatology from The CPD Standards (UK) – with 60 CPD hours
Both the certificates will be issued online and original hardcopy will be sent through post, are valid for lifetime and are verifiable online.
How does this fellowship benefit my career?
Completing this fellowship will significantly enhance your expertise in neonatal care, making you eligible for roles in neonatal ICUs, specialized hospitals, and research positions.
How do I apply for a Medigrad’s Advanced Neonatal Fellowship?
(i) Click on the Enrol Now button.
(ii) Fill the entire application form and click the Submit button.
(iii) Click the Pay Now button to make your payment.
(iv) Pay using a debit card / credit card / net banking.
(v) Fill in all the required details and upload your documents.
We only accept applications and payments made online through our website or payment links shared by the official admission team. The students can also make payments through Tazapay/ Instamojo/ Stripe/ Gpay UPI links shared by our admission team. There is no other mode of enrolling for our courses.
Can I submit my certificate at a later date after enrolment into advanced neonatal fellowship or can I enroll by providing my provisional certificates?
Certificates are a proof of your educational credentials that will be required for the enrolment. However, in case of any difficulty you may give a written undertaking to that effect for providing the certificates within the stipulated time frame.
What is the procedure after enrolment into the Medigrad’s advanced neonatal fellowship?
(i) You will receive a welcome mail with your login credentials for the program, guidebook, and course curriculum, highlighting important dates to keep in mind within 48 hours of enrolling into the advanced fellowship in neonatology on your registered email id.
(ii) You can begin a self-paced study, completing the modules as per the program schedule.
How to access the course material online and do you provide study material in hard copy as well?
Once you complete the enrolment process in Medigrad’s fellowship courses, you will be provided with a unique student ID and login details. If you haven’t received the same within 48 working hours from the support team, please feel free to call us on +91-9810122818 or write to us on support@medigrad.com. You will get the hard copy of the study material at your postal address in 5-7 working days. All International students will also receive the study material by paying additional courier charges of USD 150* and with the due condition of courier service available in their country.
Is it a recognized program by the Medical Council of India ?
The Medical Council on India has no jurisdiction over any programme delivered via online or blended learning platforms. These fellowship courses are not intended to be a substitute for formal medical education or specialization. Nonetheless, it seeks to provide doctors with the knowledge and tools they need to support and improve their patient care skills.
Can Indian foreign medical graduates apply for the Medigrad’s Advanced Neonatal Fellowship?
Indian foreign medical graduates first need to clear FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination), i.e. a screening test for international medical graduates to be eligible to obtain the registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council (SMC) & practice medicine in the country. Once the registration certificate is obtained, the Indian foreign medical graduate can apply for Medigrad’s Advanced Neonatal Fellowship.
Dr. Sridhar Kalyanasundaram
- DM (Neonatology), MD (Pediatrics), FRCPCH, CCST (UK)
- Consultant Neonatologist, Mediclinic Al Jowhara Hospital, Al Ain, UAE
Dr. Sridhar Kalyanasundaram is a renowned consultant Neonatologist well known for his teaching on his YouTube channel and educational groups to support quality care in Neonatology. He completed his medical training at Stanley Medical College, Chennai, and specialized in Pediatrics and Neonatology from JIPMER and PGIMER, India. He earned his MRCPCH (UK) and FRCPCH, and has been on the UK General Medical Council’s Specialist Register since 2005. He worked as a Consultant Neonatologist at prestigious hospitals in the UK, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, and is currently a Consultant at Al Jowhara Hospital, UAE. He has been an MRCPCH examiner since 2010 and is an NRP instructor.
Program Accreditation by
The CPD Standards, UK
Mentor-Led Program by
Dr. Sridhar Kalyanasundaram
This program includes
- Study Material
- Recorded Video Sessions
- Online LMS access
- Live Interactive Sessions*
- Certificate of Completion
