Fellowship in Emergency Medicine

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Course Description:

Emergency Medicine is a medical specialty focused on the immediate evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with acute illnesses or injuries that require urgent attention. Emergency physicians, often referred to as ER doctors, are trained to manage undifferentiated and unscheduled patients of all age groups. These doctors serve as frontline providers, delivering critical care when time is of the essence.

Physicians who enroll in a Fellowship in Emergency Medicine have the opportunity to concentrate on a specific subspecialty within this fast-paced field. Common areas of focus include medical toxicology, point-of-care ultrasound, pediatric emergency care, critical care, sports medicine, and emergency department administration.

A primary objective of Emergency Medicine Fellowship programs is to advance physicians' clinical skills and deepen their knowledge in a focused area of practice. Throughout the program, the physicians collaborate closely with seasoned faculty and domain experts, gaining practical experience in managing complex, high-acuity cases. They often rotate through various high-volume emergency departments, trauma centers, and specialized units, allowing them to broaden their clinical exposure and build a well-rounded understanding of their chosen subspecialty.

The Fellowship in Emergency Medicine after MBBS offers an excellent opportunity for medical graduates to develop advanced skills in acute care, receive in-depth training in handling life-threatening situations, and establish a rewarding career as frontline healthcare professionals in fast-paced emergency environments.

Program Highlights

Feature Details
Program Name Fellowship in Emergency Medicine
Program Level Postgraduate Fellowship
Duration 12 Months
Learning Mode Online live classes + clinical training at a multispecialty hospital
Eligibility MBBS / MD / FNB / DNB / Medical residents / Final-year MBBS students / AYUSH practitioners
Curriculum Focus Systematic approach to emergency department care, triage, life-threatening emergencies, resuscitation protocols, multisystem acute conditions (cardiac, respiratory, neurological, trauma), toxicology, infectious diseases, environmental emergencies, major trauma and fractures, surgical emergencies, pediatric, obstetric, and psychiatric emergencies.
Training Structure Expert-led online sessions, case-based learning, and hospital-based clinical training
Faculty Experienced emergency medicine physicians with clinical and academic expertise
Study Resources Recorded lectures, case studies, presentations, clinical guidelines, and digital learning modules (SCORM packages)
Certification Fellowship completion certificate with CPD certification
Career Opportunities Hospitals, emergency departments, trauma centers, high-dependency units, clinical research, and academic institutions
Skill Development Rapid clinical assessment and prioritization, advanced life support, airway management, stabilization techniques, emergency decision-making, protocol-based management of high-risk cases, procedural skills, trauma resuscitation, and comprehensive emergency care across all age groups.
Industry Relevance Designed as per current clinical guidelines and healthcare standards
Flexibility Suitable for working medical professionals

Why MediCOLL Learning?

Emergency Medicine Fellowship Programs are designed to equip physicians with comprehensive knowledge and advanced skills for managing acute and life-threatening medical conditions. This Fellowship in Emergency Medicine in India offers extensive exposure to a wide range of emergency medical scenarios, enhancing clinical decision-making and hands-on expertise. Delivered in a hybrid format, the Online Fellowship in Emergency Medicine enables physicians to develop proficiency in handling critical situations efficiently and confidently.

 


UK CPD Accredited Fellowship in Emergency Medicine

The UK CPD accredited Fellowship in Emergency Medicine is designed for doctors working in time-sensitive clinical environments where rapid decisions directly affect patient outcomes. Emergency departments manage a broad spectrum of medical cases, including trauma and cardiac emergencies. The fellowship provides structured academic reinforcement to strengthen clinical skills such as triage and emergency stabilization techniques, while allowing doctors to continue their clinical practice.

Ensuring Quality and Recognized Learning

This program functions as an accredited medical fellowship for working doctors, with clearly defined and case-based learning modules. The curriculum follows globally established emergency care algorithms and emphasizes patient safety, infection control, and medicolegal awareness. The fellowship format supports consistent academic progression and practical application in real emergency settings.

How CPD Accreditation Adds Value

A CPD certification for doctors demonstrates continuous upskilling through structured emergency medicine training. It reflects updated clinical knowledge in life-support protocols, trauma management, and acute care decision-making. It also supports adherence to current clinical guidelines and strengthens confidence during high-pressure situations. Continuous CPD learning contributes to safer and more efficient emergency care delivery.

Credit Points Facility with Global Recognition

The one-year Fellowship in Emergency Medicine (UK CPD accredited) provides recognized CPD credit points that contribute to professional appraisal records and continuing education documentation. These credits support long-term career progression and reflect measurable participation in structured emergency medicine education. They also serve as documented evidence of continued academic engagement for institutional or regulatory requirements.


After completing one year of the Fellowship in Emergency Medicine

Upon completion of the programme learners will be able to:

  • Enhance proficiency in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients facing life-threatening illnesses or injuries.
  • Gain practical experience in performing essential emergency procedures, including Securing advanced airways, Conducting trauma resuscitation, Administering procedural sedation and inserting central venous lines.
  • Develop the capability to handle high-pressure situations such as medical emergencies, disaster scenarios, and mass casualty events.
  • Learn effective communication skills to provide emotional support and guidance to critically ill patients and their caregivers.

Career Scope After Fellowship in Emergency Medicine

Once the Fellowship in Emergency Medicine is completed, doctors can explore multidisciplinary career opportunities. Career options include working in hospitals, emergency departments, trauma centers, and high-dependency units. Those interested in clinical research or academia can pursue positions in academic institutions. The fellowship also serves as a foundation for further training or specialization in emergency medicine.


Key Features

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First hand Clinical Training: Gain hands-on experience under the supervision of an experienced ER specialist in a multi-superspeciality hospital.

 

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Hybrid Learning Options: The program offers adaptable schedules to support working professionals.

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Expert Medical Faculty: Sessions are led by medical experts with years of clinical and academic experience.

 

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Global Acknowledgement: Accredited by CPD, ensuring international recognition of the fellowship.

Module 1 - General Approach to Emergency Medicine

  • The emergency department Note keeping 
  • Radiological requests
  • Triage Discharge, referral, and handover 
  • Liaising with GPs Telephone advice 
  • Liaising with the ambulance crew 
  • Coping as a junior doctor 
  • Inappropriate attendees
  • The patient with a label 
  • The patient you dislike 
  • Special patient groups 
  • Discharging the elderly patient 
  • The patient with learning difficulties 
  • Patient transfer 
  • Breaking bad news 
  • What to do after a death 
  • Medicolegal aspects:avoiding trouble 
  • Medicolegal aspects: the law Infection control and prevention 
  • What to carry in your car 
  • At the roadside Major incidents

Module 2 - Life-threatening emergency 

  • Anaphylaxis 
  • Treatment algorithm for adults with anaphylaxis 
  • Choking
  • Cardiac arrest 
  • In-hospital resuscitation algorithm 
  • Adult basic life support 
  • Cardiac arrest management 
  • Advanced life support algorithm 
  • Notes on using the advanced life support algorithm 
  • Post-resuscitation care 
  • Central venous access
  • Severe sepsis and septic shock Shock

Module 3 - Surgery 

  • Approach to abdominal pain
  • Causes of acute abdominal pain
  • Acute appendicitis
  • Acute pancreatitis
  • Biliary tract problems
  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • Intestinal obstruction
  • Mesenteric ischaemia/infarction
  • Large bowel emergencies
  • Anorectal problems
  • Retention of urine
  • Testicular problems
  • Penile problems and prostatitis
  • Ureteric colic
  • Abscesses, Cellulitis and erysipelas
  • Complications of varicose veins
  • Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
  • Acute limb ischaemia

Module 4 - Cardiology Emergency

  • Electrocardiogram interpretation 
  • Chest pain 
  • Angina 
  • Acute coronary syndromes 
  • ST segment elevation MI 
  • Myocardial infarction:
  • electrocardiogram changes 
  • STEMI: treatment 
  • Pericarditis 
  • Bradyarrhythmias 
  • Treatment of bradyarrhythmias 
  • Tachycardia algorithm–with pulse 
  • Tachyarrhythmias 
  • Broad complex tachyarrhythmias 
  • Narrow complex tachyarrhythmias
  • Atrialfibrillation
  • Heart Failure 
  • Hypertensive problems 
  • Aortic dissection

Module 5 - Respiratory Emergency

  • Haemoptysis 
  • Oxygen 
  • The dyspnoeic patient 
  • Hyperventilation
  • Arterial blood gases 
  • Cardiogenic pulmonary oedema 
  • Non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema 
  • Pleural effusion 
  • Acute asthma: assessment 
  • Acute asthma: management 
  • COPD Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary aspiration 
  • Spontaneous pneumothorax 
  • Deep venous thrombosis 
  • Pulmonary embolism

Module 6 - Gastroenterology emergency

  • Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Lower gastrointestinal bleeding 
  • Ascites 
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy

Module 7 - Neurology emergency

  • Headache 
  • Subarachnoid haemorrhage
  • Migraine 
  • other causes of headache 
  • Acute confusional state (delirium) 
  • Dementia 
  • The unconscious patient 
  • Collapse and syncope 
  • Acute generalized weakness 
  • Stroke 
  • Transient ischaemic attacks
  • Seizures and status epilepticus

Module 8 - Endocrine Emergency

  • Hypoglycaemia 
  • Hyperglycaemic crises 
  • Sodium derangements 
  • Addisonian crisis 
  • Thyrotoxic crisis

Module 9 - Uro-nephrology emergency

  • Urinary tract infection 
  • Chronic renal failure 
  • Hyperkalaemia 
  • Hypokalaemia

Module 10 - Toxicology

  • Poisoning :general principles
  • Diagnosis of poisoning
  • Poisons: supportive care
  • Reducing absorption of poison
  • Antidotes for poisons
  • Opioid poisoning
  • Salicylate poisoning
  • Paracetamol poisoning
  • Tricyclic antidepressant poisoning
  • Benzodiazepine poisoning
  • Clomethiazole poisoning
  • Phenothiazine poisoning
  • Barbiturate poisoning
  • Lithium poisoning
  • Sulphonylurea poisoning
  • Beta- blocker poisoning
  • Calcium antagonist poisoning
  • Digoxin poisoning
  • ACE inhibitor poisoning
  • Theophylline poisoning
  • Salbutamol poisoning
  • Iron poisoning
  • Ethanol poisoning
  • Methanol poisoning
  • Ethylene glycol poisoning
  • Paraquat poisoning
  • Petrol and paraffin poisoning
  • Organophosphate poisoning
  • Cyanide poisoning
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning
  • Chlorine poisoning
  • CS gas (tear gas)
  • Chemical Incidents
  • Decontamination of patients
  • Plants, berries and mushrooms
  • Button batteries
  • Illicit drugs
  • Serotonin syndrome
  • Body packers

Module 11 - Infectious Disease

  • Incubation periods
  • Notifiable infectious diseases
  • Childhood infectious diseases
  • Meningitis
  • Gastroenteritis/food poisoning
  • Fish poisoning
  • Infestations
  • Tuberculosis
  • Anthrax
  • Streptococcal infections
  • Staphylococcal infections
  • Tetanus
  • Gas gangrene
  • Botulism
  • Sexually transmitted diseases
  • Hepatitis
  • Leptospirosis (Weil’s disease)
  • Herpes virus infections
  • Infectious mononucleosis (glandular fever)
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • Presentation of HIV +ve patients
  • Imported infectious diseases
  • Malaria
  • Typhoid and paratyphoid (enteric fever)
  • Dengue
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Rabies
  • Viral haemorrhagic fevers
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome
  • Influenza pandemics, avian flu, and swine flu

Module 12 - Environmental emergencies

  • Hypothermia
  • Frostbite and non-freezing cold injury
  • Drowning and near drowning
  • Diving emergencies
  • Heat illness
  • Electrical injuries
  • Radiation incidents

Module 13 - Analgesia and anaesthesia

  • Pain relief Analgesics: aspirin and paracetamol
  • Analgesics: NSAIDS
  • Analgesics: opioids
  • Analgesics: Entonox® and ketamine Analgesia for trauma
  • Analgesia in specific situations
  • Local anaesthesia
  • Local anaesthetic toxicity
  • General principles of local anaesthesia
  • Topical anaesthesia
  • Local anaesthetic administration
  • Bier's block
  • Local anaesthetic nerve blocks
  • Digital nerve block
  • Nerve blocks at the wrist
  • Nerve blocks of forehead and ear
  • Dental anaesthesia
  • Intercostal nerve block
  • Femoral nerve block
  • Nerve blocks at the ankle
  • Sedation
  • General anaesthesia in the emergency department
  • Emergency anaesthesia and rapid sequence induction
  • Difficult intubation
  • General anaesthetic drugs

Module 14 - Major trauma

  • Treatment principles
  • Investigations in major trauma
  • Airway obstruction: basic measures
  • Airway obstruction: surgical airway
  • Tension pneumothorax
  • Chest wall injury
  • Traumatic pneumothorax
  • Haemothorax
  • Chest drain insertion
  • Pulmonary contusions and aspiration
  • Penetrating chest injury
  • Aortic injury
  • Focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) scan
  • Diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL)
  • Blunt abdominal trauma
  • Penetrating abdominal trauma
  • Renal trauma
  • Bladder, urethral, and testicular trauma
  • Head injury: introduction
  • Head injury: triage and monitoring
  • Head injury: history
  • Head injury: examination
  • Head injury: imaging
  • Management of serious head injury
  • Minor head injury
  • Post-concussion symptoms
  • Maxillofacial injuries: introduction
  • Middle third facial fractures
  • Zygomatic, orbital and frontal sinus fractures
  • Mandibular injuries
  • Penetrating neck trauma
  • Spine and spinal cord injury
  • Dermatomes
  • Gunshot injuries
  • Blast injuries
  • Burns: assessment
  • Major burns: resuscitation
  • Inhalation injury
  • Management of smaller burns
  • Crush syndrome

Module 15 - Wounds

Module 16 - fractures, orthopaedics

Module 17 - Ophthalmology

  • Approach to eye problems
  • Ophthalmological trauma
  • Corneal trauma
  • Contact lens problems
  • Sudden visual loss
  • The red eye

Module 18 - Ear, nose and throat

  • Ear, nose, and throat foreign bodies
  • Ear examination
  • Vertigo
  • Cochlear implants
  • Earache
  • Epistaxis
  • Nasal fracture
  • Sore throat
  • Facial nerve palsy
  • Salivary gland problems
  • Dental emergencies

Module 19 - Obstetrics and gynaecology

  • Gynaecological problems
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Contraceptive problems
  • Genital injury and assault
  • Gynaecological pain
  • Vaginal bleeding
  • The pregnant patient
  • Emergency normal delivery
  • Difficulties in normal delivery
  • Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy
  • Spontaneous abortion
  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Vaginal bleeding in later pregnancy
  • Abdominal pain in pregnancy
  • Medical complications of pregnancy
  • Trauma in pregnancy
  • Cardiac arrest in pregnancy
  • Post-partum problems

Module 20 - Psychiatry

  • Approach to psychiatric problems
  • Glossary of psychiatric terms
  • The psychiatric interview
  • Mental state examination
  • The aggressive patient: background
  • Safe consultations with potentially violent patients
  • Managing aggression
  • Emergency sedation of a violent patient
  • Deliberate self-harm
  • Assessment of suicide risk
  • Mental health assessment issues
  • Depression
  • Mania Schizophrenia
  • Complications of psychiatric drugs
  • Munchausen's syndrome
  • Medically unexplained symptoms
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Acute alcohol intoxication
  • Alcohol withdrawal
  • Alcohol-related brain injury
  • Help for alcoholics Drug and substance abuse
  • Compulsory hospitalization
  • Mental Capacity Act

Module 21 - Paediatric emergencies

  • Recognition of the sick child and Shock in children
  • Vascular access: IV & intra-osseous and Emergency Drugs for Pediatrics
  • Pediatric emergency approach (ABCDE)
  • Fluid resuscitation
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • Pediatric BLS & ALS
  • Choking / foreign body aspiration
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Acute severe asthma
  • Bronchiolitis, pneumonia
  • Upper airway obstruction / stridor
  • Febrile child approach
  • Seizures & status epilepticus
  • Meningococcal disease 
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Purpura
  • Lumbar puncture (when & when not)
  • Acute poisoning
  • Major pediatric trauma
  • Head injury in children
  • Fractures
  • limb injuries (approach-based)
  • Abdominal trauma red flags
  • Child abuse: Recognition
  • Child abuse: Emergency Management

  • MMBBS graduates
  • MD/DNB/FNB holders and current residents in healthcare
  • Final-year students (MBBS or equivalent)
  • AYUSH doctors with relevant experience
  • International Medical Graduates

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Directors & Faculty

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Dr. Ayush Pandey

Designation: MBBS, MD, FCCS, FRSPH, EPHM, PGDMLE, FNIV, AASC, FMV, FNCC, FEM, FIM, FPC, PGDS

Dr. Ayush Pandey is a distinguished Consultant in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine with over 10 years of extensive clinical experience. A well-known General Physician, Pulmonologist and Allergy Specialist, his expertise covers Respiratory Diseases, Critical Care, Interventional Pulmonology, Allergy, Cardiology, Nephrology, and Neonatal Care. He has completed multiple advanced fellowships and certifications from prestigious institutions, including AAAAI (USA), ACE (India), and the International School of Non-Invasive Ventilation (Spain). Dr. Pandey also holds an Executive Program in Healthcare Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Law & Ethics from the National Law School, Bengaluru. He has authored over 15 research publications, serves on editorial boards of several journals, and has received numerous honors, including the Bharat Gaurav Puraskar, Jewel of India Award, and a PhD (Hon.) in Internal and Respiratory Medicine from Central Christian University, USA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The fellowship program typically spans 12 months, comprising 10 months of theoretical learning delivered through online classes and 2 months of hands-on training under the supervision of experts in the field.

The program is open to MBBS graduates, MD, DNB, and current residents in healthcare. MBBS Final-year students and prior relevant experience in Emergency Medicine can also apply.

Yes, MediCOLL Learning collaborates with reputed global institutions and healthcare partners such as eIntegrity, CPD, RCP, NHS, and Mangalayatan University to offer this fellowship.

The online phase includes: - Live and recorded video lectures - Case-based discussions - MCQs for evaluation - Access to study materials via the Learning Management System (LMS)

The curriculum is designed to cover a broad range of essential topics in emergency medicine, including trauma care, critical care, toxicology, and more. It combines structured didactic sessions with hands-on clinical training to ensure comprehensive learning.

The Fellowship in Emergency Medicine at MediCOLL Learning stands out for its comprehensive curriculum, hands-on clinical training, and distinguished faculty. The program is thoughtfully designed to deliver a well-rounded education in emergency medicine, incorporating the latest advancements in the field and emphasizing the development of practical, real-world skills.

Learners receive: - Guidance from academic mentors - Doubt-clearing sessions - Technical support for the learning platform

For any queries, feedback, or suggestions, you can reach out to the MediCOLL Learning support team through our official email, phone number, or support portal provided on the website. A team member will be assigned to assist you.

Yes, the hybrid format allows working professionals to manage the online component at their convenience, making it ideal for practicing doctors or those preparing for postgraduate exams.

Graduates of the program are well-prepared for careers as emergency medicine physicians, clinical educators, and leaders in emergency care settings. The comprehensive training equips fellows with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a variety of roles within the field.

Earning potential depends on experience, work setting, and level of responsibility. Emergency physicians working in hospitals, trauma centres, or critical care settings often have higher earning opportunities. Salary may also increase with responsibilities, roles, and additional training such as Fellowship in Emergency Medicine. The fellowship helps medical professionals to stay updated with the current treatment protocols to manage medical emergencies.

A post MBBS fellowship in emergency medicine is a training program designed to enhance clinical skills in managing acute and life-threatening medical conditions. It focuses on early assessment, stabilisation, and initial management of patients. The Fellowship in Emergency Medicine supports development of clinical skills and boosts career growth of medical professionals.

Yes, emergency medicine offers fellowship programs that focus on enhancing decision-making and clinical skills. Fellowship in Emergency Medicine is available for medical professionals seeking training in emergency settings. It helps to improve clinical knowledge and confidence in handling medical emergencies like trauma or heart attack while continuing their clinical practice.

Yes, a BAMS doctor can pursue educational programs like Fellowship in Emergency Medicine after BAMS. The fellowship helps in gaining further knowledge and clinical experience in emergency medicine. Once the fellowship is completed, it opens gates to diverse career opportunities in clinical settings like hospital or trauma centers, academics and research.

The best fellowship in emergency medicine after BAMS depends on course structure, faculty and recognition of the program. MediColl offers medical programs like Fellowship in Emergency Medicine which is recognised with authorities like NHS (UK) and eIntegrity. Live sessions by experienced faculty and learning resources are all readily available for the doctors to learn and grow as a professional.

Fellowship in Emergency Medicine

Rs. 1,55,000

Duration
12 Months

Modules
15+

Language
English

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