{"id":12068,"date":"2025-06-19T11:56:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T11:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medwayinstitute.in\/courses\/?p=12068"},"modified":"2025-06-19T11:56:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T11:56:15","slug":"%f0%9f%a9%ba-fellowship-in-family-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medwayinstitute.in\/courses\/%f0%9f%a9%ba-fellowship-in-family-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83e\ude7a Fellowship in Family Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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(Online Program \u2013 10 Months)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2705 Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, BNYS, BEMS, DNYS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm D), B. Pharma \/ M. Pharma<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physiotherapists, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Medical Graduates (IMGs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcd8 Course Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fellowship in Family Medicine is a 10-month, online, advanced-level program designed for healthcare professionals who aim to develop comprehensive skills in primary care, clinical diagnosis, preventive care, chronic disease management, minor procedures, and clinical pharmacology. This fellowship equips participants to manage all age groups\u2014children, adults, elderly\u2014and address acute, chronic, and psychosocial conditions, making them effective community health providers and first-contact physicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The curriculum is case-based, protocol-driven, and emphasizes holistic and long-term care over fragmented specialty treatment. It prepares physicians for clinic, rural, and telemedicine-based practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcda Syllabus: 50 Detailed Modules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BASICS OF FAMILY MEDICINE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 1: Introduction to Family Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definition, philosophy, and scope<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Role in primary healthcare systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holistic, patient-centered approach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 2: Principles of General Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continuity of care<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evidence-based family practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biopsychosocial model<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 3: Clinical History and Communication Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art of clinical listening<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOAP format documentation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Counseling in clinical settings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 4: General Physical Examination Techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head-to-toe physical exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vital signs interpretation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red flags in outpatient practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ADULT & CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 5: Hypertension \u2013 Diagnosis & Management
Module 6: Diabetes Mellitus \u2013 Clinical Care Pathway
Module 7: Hyperlipidemia and Metabolic Syndrome
Module 8: Obesity, Lifestyle Disease Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 9: Ischemic Heart Disease and Heart Failure
Module 10: COPD and Asthma \u2013 Long-Term Control
Module 11: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stages & Management
Module 12: Arthritis \u2013 Osteoarthritis, RA, Gout in OPD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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INFECTIOUS DISEASES & ACUTE CARE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 13: URTI, Tonsillitis, Sinusitis
Module 14: Acute Gastroenteritis & Food Poisoning
Module 15: Typhoid, Malaria, Dengue, Viral Fever
Module 16: UTI, Vaginitis, STIs
Module 17: Tuberculosis \u2013 Family Physician Role
Module 18: COVID-19 Post-Care & Vaccination Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PEDIATRIC AND GERIATRIC CARE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 19: Pediatric Fever \u2013 IMCI Protocols
Module 20: Common Pediatric Respiratory & GI Illness
Module 21: Immunization Schedule and Catch-up Plans
Module 22: Pediatric Nutritional Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 23: Elderly Health Assessment
Module 24: Dementia, Falls, Frailty in Elderly
Module 25: Palliative Care & End-of-Life Decision Making<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WOMEN\u2019S HEALTH IN FAMILY PRACTICE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 26: Antenatal & Postnatal Care in OPD
Module 27: Menstrual Disorders, PCOS, Menopause Management
Module 28: Contraceptive Advice and Family Planning
Module 29: Breast Examination and Cervical Cancer Screening<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MENTAL HEALTH IN PRIMARY CARE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 30: Depression and Anxiety in Family Practice
Module 31: Stress Management & Psychosomatic Complaints
Module 32: Substance Use Disorders \u2013 Alcohol, Smoking, Drugs
Module 33: Counseling Skills and Referral Protocols<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DERMATOLOGY AND MINOR PROCEDURES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 34: Skin Infections, Acne, Fungal & Allergic Dermatitis
Module 35: Scabies, Lice, Psoriasis, Vitiligo Basics
Module 36: Minor Surgical Skills \u2013 Abscess Drainage, Suturing
Module 37: Removal of Corns, Warts, and Nail Avulsion Basics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ENT, EYE, DENTAL & MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 38: Earache, Otitis Media, Wax Management
Module 39: Eye Redness, Conjunctivitis, Foreign Body Care
Module 40: Dental Abscess, Pain Management & Referral
Module 41: Back Pain, Sciatica, Sprain-Strain Diagnosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA MANAGEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 42: First Aid, CPR, and BLS Overview
Module 43: Poisoning, Snake Bite, Allergic Reactions
Module 44: Acute Abdomen and Chest Pain in OPD
Module 45: Fracture First Response & Splinting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CASES & CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 46: Case-Based Discussion: Fever in Elderly
Module 47: Case-Based: Chest Pain vs Gastritis
Module 48: Rational Prescribing & Prescription Writing
Module 49: Common OPD Drugs: Dosing, Side Effects, Brands
Module 50: Drug Interactions, Polypharmacy in Elderly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\uddfe Assessment & Certification:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module-wise MCQs and Assignments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submission of 2 Case Reports<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Online Exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certificate Issued Upon Completion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optional Add-On: Hands-on Practice \/ Clinical Observership (Optional And Paid)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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