Fellow of College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCCM)

Overview

Duration of the Course:

Total duration of the course is 24 months.

a. The term for part-1 (Primary) starts from 1st January at hospitals recognized by the College for this training. Candidates selected by the institutes must register
for the examination with the “College of Critical Care Medicine” at unit-F, Gemini Park, V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai-400088, Maharashtra from 1st Jaunary upto latest by 31st March for the Part 1 Examination.
Candidates cannot be enrolled after 1st April without special approval from the College (with late fee of Rs 8000) on a case by case basis but not later than 30 April. The Part 1 Examination is held at one location anywhere in India usually in the months of Dec/Jan (theory) and Jan/Feb (practical) in the following year. (see Calendar of College of Critical Care Medicine for details).

b. After successful completion of Part-1 candidates can register for part-2 (Fellowship). They will need to continue to work in ICU during their part 2 training in their hospital. (see Calendar of College of Critical Care Medicine for details).

c. The term for part-2 (Fellowship) starts immediately after completion of the Part 1 Examination. Candidates who have passed part 1 can register for the
Part 2 examination with the “College of Critical Care Medicine” at unit-F, Gemini Park, V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai-400088, Maharashtra from date of passing upto 30th April. Candidates cannot be enrolled after 30th April without special approval from the College (with late fee Rs. 8000). The Part 2 Examination is held at one location anywhere in India usually in the months of Oct-Dec in the same year. (see Calendar of College of Critical Care Medicine for details).

The Training Program:

The training program will be a residency program and the trainee should be responsible for patient care and procedures. A minimum 80% attendance at the locally organized teaching programs is mandatory for the candidates. A record of such teaching programs must be maintained (in form of register). All recognized teachers must significantly contribute to their teaching program

A Half Yearly Report:

A Half yearly report (6 monthly) of lectures taken must be sent to the college as an email to admin@icudoctor.in or office@icudoctor.in . This should include topics, speakers, and students attendance. Failure to submit academic reports atleast 2 times a year can result in disqualification of the centre.

a. Selection and Registration of the Trainee-Fellow: The candidates will be selected by individual institute provided they fulfill the eligibility requirements mentioned in (1) above. The name of all such selected candidates
must be immediately forwarded to the Chairman, College of Critical Care
Medicine in prescribed registration form downloadable from www.icueducation.com (in the download section); through the institute along with the candidates application/fees/photos etc mentioned in the application form latest by dates specified in (2) above. (see Calendar of College of Critical Care Medicine for details).

b. Examination registration form must be submitted by post to the College along with the photos and examination fee as determined by the College of Critical Care Medicine by DD/ multicity cheque. See the latest Examination
application form for details of payment (downloadable from www.icueducation.com in the download section). This fee is non-refundable even if candidate does not appear for the examination for whatever reason.

c. Membership form and fee for membership: This is one time payment only during registration for part 1 examination. Membership is preferably completed online at www.icueducation.com

Rule for Candidates:

Rule for candidates who fail to pass the examinations: Candidates who fail in Part 1 examination will not have to wait one full year to reappear for the exam. (see Calendar of College of Critical Care Medicine for details).

Eligibility

Allopathic doctors holding valid MCI registration (or State registration) from India or abroad and the terms and conditions mentioned, are eligible. MBBS and at-least 2 years of hospital experience after internship (of which at-least 1 year is in critical care units). Diploma in anesthesia or Chest Medicine and at least 1 year of experience in critical care units. DNB in Medicine, Chest or Anesthesia. MD degree (Medicine, Chest or Anesthesia) in India or equivalent from other countries (with valid MCI registration).