Fellowship in Infectious Diseases (FID)

Overview

As one of the most common causes of death in many countries, the field of infectious disease needs more emphasis placed on it, particularly in the medical education system. With greater emphasis on hygiene, and more opportunity for specialization within the education system, the underwhelming numbers of doctors focused on this area. Over 1 lakh patients die every year due to HAIs (Hospital Acquired Infections). Medical students in India are not taught the importance of sterile environments nor the dangers of the potential this causes for the spreading of disease.

Course Objectives:

• To establish appropriate diagnostic and treatment algorithms aiming to have pathogen directed therapy and thereby reducing inappropriate antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance.
• To do a needs assessment and educate regarding implementation of an effective infectious diseases program
• To develop a network between the physicians working at tertiary and secondary care level hospital and thereby mentoring and providing consultation services at the time of need. 
• To enhance the knowledge and confidence of the physicians working at secondary/tertiary care level for appropriate diagnosis and management of general infections 

Eligibility

Candidate must have done MBBS.

Minimum Education