FELLOWSHIP IN Infectious Diseases

Fellowship in Infectious Diseases is a comprehensive and specialized program designed for MBBS doctors who possess a basic understanding of infection control and are willing to upscale  themselves to handle any criticalities related to communicable and infectious diseases.  

Our intensive 1 year advanced Infectious Disease Fellowship course will help participating doctors to gain in-depth knowledge of various pathogens, epidemiology, diagnostics, treatment strategies, and public health implications. The fellowship in infectious disease equips MBBS doctors with the skills necessary to address the complexities of infectious diseases, from diagnosis to management.

Course Objective of Fellowship in Infectious Disease

By the end of the Medigrad’s Infectious Disease Fellowship, the enrolled doctors will be able to –

• Develop a deep understanding of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, and their impact on human health.
• Acquire skills in advanced diagnostic methods crucial for accurate identification and characterization of infectious diseases.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Effectively communicate complex medical information to patients, families, and colleagues.
• Design and conduct high-quality research to advance the field of infectious diseases.
• Understand the broader public health implications of infectious diseases and contribute to preventive strategies.

Key Fellowship Highlights

• Covers all the basic and in-depth knowledge related to Infectious Diseases
• Highly researched and up-to-date content incorporating insights from microbiology, epidemiology, and clinical medicine.
• Accredited by leading medical boards
• Learn from a distinguished and renowned faculty of infectious disease specialists and experienced practitioners with extensive clinical and research expertise

Career Opportunities After Fellowship in Infectious Diseases

After completing the Fellowship in Infectious Diseases, doctors can apply their knowledge across a wide range of clinical, public health and infection prevention settings, including:

• Hospital Infectious Disease departments
• Infection control units in multispecialty hospitals
• Public health and epidemiology programs
• Antimicrobial stewardship programs
• Critical care and ICU infection management teams
• Research and outbreak investigation units

Ready to become a leader in the fight against infectious diseases? Enroll Now in Medigrad’s fellowship in Infectious Diseases today and embark on a rewarding journey to make a lasting impact on global health!

• Introduction to Parasites 
• Medical Entomology & Vector Borne Diseases
• Protozoa- Amoeba
• Protozoa- Giardia, Trichomonas. Toxoplasma, Coceidian Parasites 
• Prorozoa- Leishmania, Trypanosoma
• Protozoa- Malaria & Babesia 
• Helminths – Cestodes – Tapeworms
• Helminths – Trematodes – Flukes
• Helminths – Nematodes – Ascaris, Hookworms, Strongyloides
• Helminths – Nematodes – Enterobius, Trichuris, Trichinella
• Helminths – Nematodes – Dracunculiasis, Anisakiasis, Larva Migrans
• Helminths – Nematodes – Rare Nematodes
• Helminths – Nematodes – Filarial Worms
• Helminths – Acanthocephala

Our Fellowship in Infectious Diseases for doctors after MBBS employs a dynamic pedagogical approach, providing a flexible and enriching learning experience to doctors aspiring a career in infectious disease management and control.

• Hard copy study material and eBooks for infectious disease fellowship course are provided to let the doctors study on-the-go as per the convenience and the time availability
• Period Interactive Sessions conducted with the highly experienced faculties for doctors to interact and get their queries answered
• Engaging multimedia learning content to make the learning interesting and descriptive.
• High fidelity workshops for doctors to learn by doing on real-life case scenarios to enhance problem-solving skills and critical thinking in infectious disease management
• Live online discussions featuring scenario-based cases for doctors to gain knowledge by experience of the infectious disease specialists.

What is a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases?

A Fellowship in Infectious Diseases is a structured continuing medical education programme designed for MBBS doctors who want to strengthen their knowledge and clinical skills in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. The programme covers microbiology, epidemiology, antimicrobial therapy, infection prevention, emerging pathogens, outbreak management and evidence-based patient care through flexible online learning.

What are the eligibility criteria for the Fellowship in Infectious Diseases?

Medigrad’s Infectious Diseases Fellowship Course is open to MBBS doctors with a valid medical license seeking to advance their skills in the management of infectious diseases.

Can I continue practising while pursuing the Fellowship in Infectious Diseases?

Yes. The programme is designed for practising MBBS doctors. The flexible online learning model allows participants to continue their clinical practice while completing the academic modules at their own pace.

How is the Infectious Diseases Fellowship program structured to accommodate different learning styles?

The infectious diseases fellowship program employs a variety of teaching methods, including online lectures, case studies, and research opportunities, catering to different learning styles and preferences.

What clinical skills will I develop during the Fellowship in Infectious Diseases?

Participants strengthen practical competencies in infectious disease diagnosis, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and control, interpretation of microbiological investigations, management of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections, outbreak response and evidence-based clinical decision-making.

What types of infectious diseases are covered during the Fellowship in Infectious Diseases?

The fellowship covers a broad spectrum of infectious diseases encountered in clinical practice, including bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections. Participants also develop knowledge in antimicrobial stewardship, healthcare-associated infections, tropical diseases, emerging infections, infection prevention and evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and managing complex infectious diseases.

How does the fellowship in infectious disease address emerging infectious diseases and pandemics?

The curriculum is regularly updated to include the latest information on emerging infectious diseases and pandemics, ensuring participants are well-equipped to respond to current global health challenges.

How does the Fellowship in Infectious Disease contribute to career advancement?

Completing the Fellowship in Infectious Diseases strengthens your expertise in diagnosing and managing complex infections, improving your ability to work across hospital infectious disease departments, infection control units, antimicrobial stewardship programmes, public health initiatives and critical care settings. The fellowship also enhances your confidence in evidence-based clinical decision-making and supports long-term professional development.

What certifications will I receive upon completion of Infectious Disease Fellowship?

Upon completion of the infectious disease online fellowship course, successful participants will be awarded with 2 certifications-

(i) Fellowship in Infectious Diseases from Medigrad with The CPD Standards UK and ICDE, Norway accreditation
(ii) Fellowship in Infectious Diseases from The CPD Standards, UK – with 110 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.

Is the Fellowship in Infectious Diseases recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the former Medical Council of India (MCI)?

The medical council has no jurisdiction over any program delivered via online or blended learning platforms. These online 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 Fellowship in Infectious Diseases?

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 Infectious Diseases Fellowship courses after MBBS.

How do I apply for a Medigrad’s online fellowship course in infectious diseases after MBBS?

(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.