HOSPITAL FELLOWSHIPS - Program Structure
3-Month Intensive Clinical Fellowship
3 Months (12 Weeks) – Full-time
INTAKES : (Application deadline 1 month proceeding each intake)
- JANUARY
- APRIL
- JULY
- OCTOBER
This structured 3-month program ensures a balanced mix of clinical, surgical, and academic exposure, making it ideal for Medical Professionals seeking short-term advanced training.
Program Objectives:
By the end of the fellowship, participants will:
1. Gain hands-on clinical and surgical experience in key Medical Speciality subspecialties.
2. Develop proficiency in diagnostic techniques and treatment planning.
3. Enhance skills in various disease treatment protocoles in Medical Speciality areas.
4. Learn advanced Medical Speciality surgical techniques (where applicable).
5. Participate in research, case discussions, and multidisciplinary meetings.
Target Audience:
- Postgraduate medical doctors (MD/MS/DNB in Medical Speciality or equivalent)
- Medical Speciality residents seeking advanced subspecialty exposure
- Fellow selction by Hospital authority and Principle faculty only
Teaching Methodology
- Clinical: Supervised patient evaluations, scrubbing in surgeries
- Didactic: Weekly lectures, grand rounds, case discussions
- Hands-on: Simulation training (if available), laser workshops
- Research: Mentored project with faculty guidance
Assessment & Certification
- Continuous evaluation (logbook, case presentations, attendance)
- Final exam (written + clinical case scenarios)
- Certificate awarded upon ≥80% attendance & satisfactory performance
Expected Outcomes
- Enhanced clinical decision-making in ophthalmology
- Exposure to advanced diagnostics and surgical techniques
- Improved research and presentation skills
- Readiness for independent practice or further subspecialty training
Cost
USD 1000
for 3-months Fellowship program
Unique Program Features:
- Daily "Coffee Rounds" with Faculty / Specialist
- Electronic logbook with competency tracking
- Hands-on / undersupervision Equiptment simulation training
- Participation in multidisciplinary meetings
Faculty Ratio
- Maximum 2 fellows per consultant
- Dedicated Faculty mentor
Assessment Method
- Weekly quizzes (20%)
- Clinical performance evaluation (40%)
- Research presentation (20%)
- Final practical exam (20%)
Certification
Certification:
- Awarded upon:
- 90% attendance
- Successful case log completion
- Passing final evaluation
Hands-On Requirements:
- Perform 50+ non-surgical procedures
- Assist in 20+ surgical cases
- Complete 10 patient consultations
- Present 5 complication cases
- Final decesion by Hospital authority and Principle faculty only
fellowships in ORTHOPEDICS
Phase 1: Orientation & Core Clinical Training (Weeks 1-2)
- Orientation:
- Hospital protocols, surgical safety, and infection control
- Introduction to orthopedic instruments, implants, and OR setup
- Basic & Advanced Diagnostics:
- Musculoskeletal examination, X-ray/CT/MRI interpretation
- Gait analysis, joint aspiration, and diagnostic ultrasound
- Observation & Assisting:
- Shadowing consultants in OPD, emergency, and OR
- Case presentations and journal club
Phase 2: Subspecialty Rotations (Weeks 3-10)
Each fellow will rotate through key orthopedic subspecialties with hands-on exposure:
1. Orthopedic Trauma (3 Weeks)
- Fracture management (closed reduction, internal fixation)
- Polytrauma care, external fixation, and damage control orthopedics
- Observing/assisting in ORIF, intramedullary nailing
2. Joint Replacement & Arthroplasty (2 Weeks)
- Preoperative planning (TKA, THA, shoulder arthroplasty)
- Surgical approaches, implant selection, and alignment techniques
- Postoperative rehabilitation and complications management
3. Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine (2 Weeks)
- Diagnostic and therapeutic arthroscopy (knee, shoulder)
- ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, rotator cuff surgery
- Rehabilitation protocols for athletes
4. Spine Surgery (2 Weeks)
- Degenerative spine, disc herniation, spinal trauma
- Observing discectomy, decompression, and fusion procedures
- Non-surgical management (injections, bracing)
5. Pediatric Orthopedics (1 Week)
- Congenital deformities (clubfoot, DDH), scoliosis
- Pediatric trauma and fracture management
6. Hand & Microvascular Surgery (1 Week)
- Tendon repairs, nerve injuries, replantation
- Observing microsurgical techniques
Phase 3: Research & Final Assessment (Weeks 11-12)
- Research Project:
- Conduct a small clinical study/case series
- Present findings in a departmental seminar
- Surgical & Clinical Skills Evaluation:
- Cadaver/simulation lab (if available)
- OSCE-style assessments
- Final Feedback & Certification:
- Exit interview, program evaluation
- Award of fellowship certificate upon successful completion
fellowships in CARDIAC SURGERY
Phase 1: Core Competencies (Weeks 1-2)
- Fundamentals Week:
- Cardiac anatomy review (3D models/cadaveric specimens)
- CPB physiology & ECMO principles
- Pre-op risk stratification (STS scoring)
- Post-op critical care protocols
- Diagnostic Skills:
- Coronary angiography interpretation
- TEE basics for surgical planning
- CT/MRI cardiac imaging
- Hemodynamic monitoring
Phase 2: Surgical Modules (Weeks 3-9)
- Coronary Surgery:
- CABG techniques (on-pump/off-pump)
- LIMA harvesting (open/endoscopic)
- Multi-arterial grafting strategies
- Valve Surgery:
- AVR (mechanical vs. tissue)
- Mitral repair techniques (neochordae/annuloplasty)
- Minimally invasive approaches
- Aortic Surgery:
- Root replacement (Bentall procedure)
- Hemiarch/total arch replacement
- TEVAR fundamentals
- Heart Failure Surgery:
- LVAD implantation
- Heart transplant techniques
- Temporary MCS devices
Phase 3: Specialized Training (Weeks 10-11)
- Robotic cardiac surgery exposure
- Hybrid OR procedures
- Congenital heart surgery basics
- Transplant/VAD coordination
Capstone Week (Week 12)
- Complex case simulations
- Surgical video critique session
- Final oral boards-style exam
- Graduation & certification
Unique Program Features:
- Daily 6:30 AM "Graft Rounds"
- Weekly wet lab sessions (anastomosis training)
- 3D-printed heart model practice
- Simulated crisis scenarios (massive hemorrhage, tamponade)
- Industry-sponsored device workshops
fellowships in COSMETOLOGY AND PLASTC SURGERY
Phase 1: Foundations (Weeks 1-2)
- Core Principles:
- Facial anatomy & aging process
- Aesthetic patient consultation techniques
- Photography for cosmetic documentation
- Practice management & legal considerations
- Non-Surgical Training:
- Botulinum toxin injection patterns
- Filler injection techniques (live models)
- Chemical peel protocols
- Laser safety & applications
Phase 2: Surgical Rotations (Weeks 3-9)
- Facial Aesthetics:
- Rhinoplasty (open/closed approaches)
- Blepharoplasty (Asian/Western techniques)
- Facelift procedures (SMAS vs. deep plane)
- Body Contouring:
- Liposuction (VASER, laser-assisted)
- Abdominoplasty (full/mini)
- Brazilian butt lift (BBL) safety protocols
- Breast Surgery:
- Augmentation (implant selection/fat transfer)
- Reduction/mastopexy techniques
- Gynecomastia correction
Phase 3: Advanced Techniques (Weeks 10-11)
- Hair restoration (FUE/FUT)
- Gender-affirming procedures
- Post-bariatric reconstruction
- Regenerative medicine (PRP/stem cells)
Capstone Week (Week 12)
- Live surgery observation (5 cases minimum)
- Patient portfolio presentation
- Final injection competency assessment
- Business development workshop
Unique Program Features:
- Complication management simulations
- Medical spa operations training
- Social media marketing for physicians
fellowships in IVF PROTOCOLES
Phase 1: Foundation Training (Weeks 1-2)
- Orientation Week:
- IVF clinic workflow & lab safety protocols
- Ethical/legal aspects of ART
- Basic embryology refresher course
- Diagnostic Skills:
- Advanced ultrasound for follicular tracking
- Ovarian reserve testing (AMH, AFC)
- Semen analysis interpretation
- HSG/SIS procedure training
Phase 2: Core IVF Training (Weeks 3-8)
- Clinical Management:
- Stimulation protocols (agonist/antagonist cycles)
- Complication management (OHSS prevention)
- Frozen embryo transfer protocols
- Recurrent implantation failure workup
- Laboratory Exposure:
- Oocyte retrieval techniques (observation)
- Embryo grading & selection
- Cryopreservation methods
- Quality control in IVF lab
- Surgical Skills:
- Hysteroscopy for uterine evaluation
- Laparoscopic ovarian drilling
- Mock embryo transfer practice
Phase 3: Specialized Modules (Weeks 9-11)
- Andrology & Male Infertility
- Preimplantation Genetic Testing
- Fertility Preservation (egg freezing)
- Third-Party Reproduction (donor programs)
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Clinic
Phase 4: Capstone Experience (Week 12)
- Complete 10 supervised IVF case logs
- Present research project (chart review/clinical study)
- Final OSCE assessment (simulated patient cases)
Unique Program Features:
- Daily "Coffee Rounds" with embryologists
- Electronic logbook with competency tracking
- Hands-on ultrasound simulation training
- Participation in multidisciplinary meetings
fellowships in organ transplanT
Phase 1: Core Transplant Principles (Weeks 1-2)
- Fundamentals Week:
- Transplant immunology & HLA matching
- Organ allocation systems & UNOS protocols
- Ethical/legal aspects of transplantation
- Donor management strategies
- Diagnostic Modalities:
- Organ viability assessment techniques
- Transplant imaging interpretation
- Pathology of rejection (biopsy reading)
- Immunosuppression level monitoring
Phase 2: Organ-Specific Rotations (Weeks 3-9)
- Kidney Transplantation:
- Living donor evaluation
- Laparoscopic nephrectomy techniques
- Post-op DGF management
- Liver Transplantation:
- MELD score utilization
- Split-liver techniques
- Post-TAC management
- Heart/Lung Transplantation:
- ECMO bridging strategies
- Primary graft dysfunction management
- Transplant rejection surveillance
- Pancreas/Intestinal Transplant:
- Simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK)
- Enteric drainage techniques
- Graft monitoring protocols
Phase 3: Specialized Transplant Care (Weeks 10-11)
- Transplant infectious disease management
- ABO-incompatible transplantation
- Pediatric transplantation considerations
- VCA (vascularized composite allografts)
Capstone Experience (Week 12)
- Complex case simulation workshop
- M&M conference presentation
- Final oral board-style examination
- Certification award ceremony
Unique Program Features:
- Organ procurement organization (OPO) field experience
- Perfusion technology laboratory sessions
- Transplant ethics committee participation
- Living donor advocate training
- Cross-clamping simulation workshops
fellowships in cancer THERAPY
Phase 1: Core Oncology Principles (Weeks 1-2)
- Fundamentals Week:
- Tumor biology & cancer staging systems
- Molecular diagnostics & genomic profiling
- Principles of cancer immunotherapy
- Palliative care basics
- Diagnostic Modalities:
- Imaging interpretation (PET-CT, MRI)
- Tumor board participation
- Biopsy techniques & pathology correlation
- Liquid biopsy & circulating tumor markers
Phase 2: Treatment Modalities (Weeks 3-8)
- Medical Oncology:
- Chemotherapy protocols & regimens
- Targeted therapy administration
- Immunotherapy complications management
- Clinical trial enrollment procedures
- Radiation Oncology:
- Radiotherapy planning simulation
- SBRT/SRS techniques
- Brachytherapy principles
- Radiation toxicity management
- Surgical Oncology:
- Tumor resection principles
- Sentinel lymph node mapping
- Reconstructive techniques
- Minimally invasive approaches
Phase 3: Site-Specific Cancers (Weeks 9-10)
- Thoracic malignancies
- Breast cancer multidisciplinary care
- GI oncology (colorectal, hepatobiliary)
- GU cancers (prostate, bladder)
- Hematologic malignancies
Phase 4: Specialized Care (Week 11)
- Oncologic emergencies management
- Supportive care & pain management
- Fertility preservation in cancer patients
- Survivorship programs
Capstone Week (Week 12)
- Complex case presentations
- Quality improvement project presentation
- Final oral examination
- Certification ceremony
Unique Program Features:
- Daily multidisciplinary tumor boards
- Chemotherapy order simulation training
- Radiation planning software workshop
- Virtual reality surgical oncology modules
- Survivorship clinic experience
fellowships in ophalmology
Phase 1: Orientation & Core Clinical Training (Weeks 1-2)
- Orientation:
- Introduction to hospital protocols, ethics, and patient safety
- Overview of fellowship structure and expectations
- Basic & Advanced Diagnostics:
- Slit-lamp examination, fundoscopy, tonometry, OCT, visual fields, biometry
- Corneal topography, pachymetry, and ultrasound (A/B scan)
- Observation & Assisting:
- Shadowing consultants in OPD, emergency, and OR
- Case presentations and journal club
Phase 2: Subspecialty Rotations (Weeks 3-10)
Each fellow will rotate through key subspecialties with hands-on exposure:
1. Cataract & Refractive Surgery (2 Weeks)
- Preoperative evaluation, biometry, IOL selection
- Phacoemulsification (observing/assisting)
- Postoperative care and complications management
2. Glaucoma (2 Weeks)
- Gonioscopy, optic nerve assessment, perimetry
- Medical & laser management (SLT, YAG PI)
- Observing trabeculectomy/tube shunt surgeries
3. Medical & Surgical Retina (2 Weeks)
- Retinal imaging (OCT, FFA, ICG)
- Intravitreal injections, laser photocoagulation
- Observing vitrectomy cases
4. Cornea & External Diseases (2 Weeks)
- Keratoconus management, corneal ulcers, pterygium
- Observing corneal transplants (PK/DSAEK)
5. Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus (1 Week)
- Pediatric refraction, amblyopia, ROP screening
- Strabismus evaluation and basic surgical principles
6. Oculoplasty & Neuro-Ophthalmology (1 Week)
- Eyelid disorders, lacrimal system evaluation
- Neuro-ophthalmic examination (pupils, visual fields)
Phase 3: Research & Final Assessment (Weeks 11-12)
- Research Project:
- Conduct a small clinical study/case series
- Present findings in a departmental seminar
- Surgical & Clinical Skills Evaluation:
- Cadaver/simulation lab (if available)
- OSCE-style assessments
- Final Feedback & Certification:
- Exit interview, program evaluation
- Award of fellowship certificate upon successful completion