Fellowship in Emergency Medicine
Designed by Skillversity
Duration: 12 Months
Mode: Hybrid (Online + Hands-on Clinical Training)
Eligibility: MBBS, MD, DNB, or EquivalentProgram Overview
This one-year fellowship provides healthcare professionals with expertise in handling life-threatening emergencies. It covers pre-hospital care, trauma management, resuscitation, critical interventions, and emergency procedures to enhance patient survival in high-pressure situations.
Course Curriculum (12 Modules, 12 Months)
Module 1: Foundations of Emergency Medicine
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Scope and principles of emergency medicine
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Triage and patient prioritization
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Emergency department (ED) workflow and organization
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Medico-legal and ethical considerations in emergency care
Module 2: Advanced Airway Management & Mechanical Ventilation
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Basic and advanced airway management techniques
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Rapid sequence intubation (RSI)
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Non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation
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Airway management in trauma and critical patients
Module 3: Cardiovascular Emergencies & Resuscitation
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Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and myocardial infarction management
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Arrhythmias and cardiac arrest resuscitation
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Shock management and use of vasopressors
Module 4: Trauma and Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
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Primary and secondary trauma assessment (ATLS principles)
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Blunt and penetrating trauma management
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Road traffic accident (RTA) and polytrauma care
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Pre-hospital care and EMS coordination
Module 5: Neurological Emergencies & Stroke Management
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Stroke: Recognition and thrombolysis protocols
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injuries
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Seizure management and status epilepticus
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Meningitis and encephalitis emergencies
Module 6: Respiratory Emergencies & Pulmonary Critical Care
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
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COPD and asthma exacerbations
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Pneumothorax and pulmonary embolism management
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Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and high-flow oxygen therapy
Module 7: Gastrointestinal & Hepatic Emergencies
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Acute abdomen: Appendicitis, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction
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Gastrointestinal bleeding and hemodynamic stabilization
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Acute liver failure and hepatic encephalopathy
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Esophageal varices and endoscopic interventions
Module 8: Endocrine & Metabolic Emergencies
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)
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Thyroid storm and myxedema coma
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Adrenal crisis and electrolyte imbalances
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Acute poisoning and toxicology management
Module 9: Pediatric & Obstetric Emergencies
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Neonatal and pediatric resuscitation (PALS & NRP)
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Pediatric sepsis and respiratory distress
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Obstetric hemorrhage and hypertensive crises in pregnancy
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Eclampsia, preeclampsia, and emergency C-section indications
Module 10: Toxicology & Environmental Emergencies
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Snake bites, scorpion stings, and insect envenomation
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Chemical, drug, and substance poisoning
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Heat stroke, hypothermia, and drowning management
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Radiation and biological hazard response
Module 11: Infectious Disease Emergencies & Sepsis Management
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Emergency response to emerging infectious diseases (COVID-19, Ebola, etc.)
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Sepsis and septic shock protocols
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Management of tropical infections (malaria, dengue, leptospirosis)
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Antibiotic stewardship and infection control in the ED
Module 12: Disaster Medicine & Mass Casualty Response
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Disaster preparedness and triage in mass casualty incidents
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Emergency response to natural and man-made disasters
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Crisis resource management and coordination
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Psychological first aid and mental health in emergency settings
Clinical Training and Hands-On Experience
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Emergency department rotations and case-based learning
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Hands-on training in resuscitation, intubation, and emergency procedures
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Simulation-based training for trauma and critical care
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Multidisciplinary team coordination in emergency response
Assessment and Certification
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Monthly quizzes and case-based assessments
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Practical skill evaluations in emergency scenarios
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Final fellowship examination and research project
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Fellowship Certification in Emergency Medicine by Skillversity
Who Should Enroll
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MBBS graduates, MD, DNB, or equivalent
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Physicians specializing in internal medicine, surgery, or anesthesiology
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Healthcare professionals working in emergency and critical care settings
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