Fellowship Programs for Doctors
Fellowship in Critical Care Practice
A rigorous 12-month critical care fellowship covering mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring, sepsis protocols, and multiorgan support. Designed for doctors working in ICU, HDU and emergency settings who want a structured, evidence-based framework for critical care decision-making.
- typical duration
- 12 months
- estimated weekly study
- 5-7 hrs
- level
- Advanced
- format
- Self-paced
Programme overview
A rigorous 12-month critical care fellowship covering mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring, sepsis protocols, and multiorgan support. Designed for doctors working in ICU, HDU and emergency settings who want a structured, evidence-based framework for critical care decision-making.
Across roughly 12 months, the curriculum works through 12 core areas: Mechanical Ventilation & Weaning, Haemodynamic Monitoring & Management, Sepsis & Septic Shock, ARDS & Respiratory Failure, Renal Replacement Therapy, Nutrition in the Critically Ill, Neurocritical Care, Toxicology & Poisoning, Post-Cardiac Arrest Care, End-of-Life Decisions in ICU, Infection Control & Antimicrobials and Procedural Skills (lines, airways). Each area combines clinician-written notes, worked examples and self-assessment so you build understanding rather than memorise in isolation.
This is a structured, self-paced learning programme rather than an accredited qualification. It is designed to consolidate knowledge and support continuing professional development; the accreditation status is pending and it does not by itself confer a licence, registration or a university degree.
Who this is for
Who this is for: MBBS or equivalent. ICU/HDU experience preferred. It suits clinicians who want a coherent, exam-aware framework rather than scattered resources, and who prefer to study around clinical shifts.
Level: Advanced. Expected commitment: around 5-7 hours per week over 12 months, studied entirely online at your own pace with no fixed live sessions.
Where the knowledge transfers: the content overlaps with preparation for NEET-SS, FNB Critical Care, IDCCM and INI-CET. The programme is not an exam-registration route, but the concepts and clinical reasoning it builds are directly relevant to these assessments and to day-to-day practice.
Curriculum and competencies
Core areas covered
- Mechanical Ventilation & Weaning
- Haemodynamic Monitoring & Management
- Sepsis & Septic Shock
- ARDS & Respiratory Failure
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- Nutrition in the Critically Ill
- Neurocritical Care
- Toxicology & Poisoning
- Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
- End-of-Life Decisions in ICU
- Infection Control & Antimicrobials
- Procedural Skills (lines, airways)
Learning outcomes
By completion you should be able to
- Initiate and manage invasive mechanical ventilation including lung-protective strategies for ARDS
- Interpret and act on advanced haemodynamic monitoring data including arterial lines and CVP
- Apply the Surviving Sepsis Campaign bundle in clinical practice with confidence
- Manage acute renal failure and understand principles of continuous renal replacement therapy
- Make evidence-based decisions around ICU nutrition, sedation and analgesic protocols
- Navigate end-of-life care discussions and DNACPR decisions in the ICU environment
Programme schedule
Month 1-3: Respiratory & Ventilation
- ICU Physiology & Monitoring
- Airway Management & RSI
- Mechanical Ventilation Principles
- Weaning & Extubation Strategies
Month 4-6: Circulatory & Sepsis Management
- Haemodynamic Monitoring in Depth
- Sepsis, Septic Shock & SSC Bundles
- ARDS - Diagnosis & Management
- Cardiac Arrest & Post-Resuscitation Care
Month 7-9: Organ Support & Specialties
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- Neurocritical Care & ICP Management
- Toxicology & Poisoning in ICU
- ICU Nutrition & Metabolic Support
Month 10-12: Ethics, Governance & Procedures
- Infection Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship
- End-of-Life Care in the ICU
- Procedural Skills (Central Lines, Arterial Lines)
- Critical Care Governance & Audit
How it is delivered and assessed
Every module is delivered self-paced inside the MedNext platform. You move through clinician-written notes, then reinforce each concept with flashcards, mnemonics and focused MCQs drawn from the wider MedNext question bank. There are no fixed deadlines, so you can complete the programme faster or slower than the indicative duration.
Assessment is formative and built for retention rather than gatekeeping: end-of-module self-assessment checks, progress tracking that surfaces knowledge gaps, and spaced review prompts that bring weak areas back at the right time. A reflective portfolio prompt at the end helps you record what you have covered for your own CPD log.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an accredited fellowship or a degree?
No. It is a structured, self-paced learning programme in the CPD style. Accreditation is pending and completion does not by itself grant a licence, registration or university award. It is intended to consolidate knowledge and support your professional development.
Who can enrol?
MBBS or equivalent. ICU/HDU experience preferred. The programme is designed to be studied around clinical work.
How long does it take and how much study is involved?
The indicative duration is 12 months, at an estimated 5-7 hours of study per week. Because it is self-paced with no fixed sessions, you can adjust this to your own schedule.
Will it help with my exams?
The content overlaps with NEET-SS, FNB Critical Care, IDCCM and INI-CET. It is not an exam-registration pathway, but the notes, reasoning frameworks and practice questions build knowledge that is directly relevant to these assessments.
How is it delivered and assessed?
Entirely online and self-paced within the MedNext platform, using clinician-written notes, flashcards, mnemonics and MCQs. Assessment is formative: end-of-module self-checks and progress tracking rather than a formal graded examination.
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