Fellowship In Critical Care
Advance your skills and expertise in your field with our recognized 12-month fellowship.
Duration : 1 Year
Format: Online
Medical Prog.
Overview Critical Care
Critical Care, also known as Intensive Care Medicine, is a specialized branch of medicine dedicated to the management of patients who are critically ill, recovering from severe medical conditions, or at high risk of life-threatening complications. This specialty involves delivering advanced life-support therapies, invasive monitoring, resuscitation, and compassionate end-of-life care. Physicians in this field are commonly known as intensivists or critical care specialists and primarily work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where a multidisciplinary team provides continuous monitoring and round-the-clock care to stabilize and treat critically ill patients.
Critical Care Medicine focuses on the comprehensive management of life-threatening illnesses and serious injuries. It demands multidisciplinary expertise spanning internal medicine, anesthesiology, pulmonology, and emergency medicine. Through a Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine, physicians receive structured training in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of critically ill patients.
During the program, participants gain hands-on experience in treating a wide range of critical conditions, including severe infections, respiratory failure, shock, trauma, and multi-organ dysfunction.
A Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine after MBBS offers medical graduates an excellent opportunity to develop specialized competencies in managing life-threatening emergencies. The program provides practical exposure to advanced life-support systems, critical monitoring techniques, and ICU-based procedures, laying a strong foundation for a successful and high-impact career in hospital and intensive care settings.
Why GTR Academy?
The Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine offered by GTR Academy equips physicians with the skills needed to make prompt, evidence-based decisions in high-pressure environments. The program emphasizes the management of complex treatment protocols and the effective use of advanced life-support technologies.
Participants also develop procedural expertise in essential ICU interventions, including endotracheal intubation, central venous line insertion, and mechanical ventilation management, enhancing their confidence and clinical competence in critical care practice.
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Key Features
First-Hand Clinical Training
Gain practical exposure in real-world clinical settings through hands-on training at multi-specialty hospitals, enabling direct involvement in frontline patient care.
Hybrid Learning Model
Flexible learning schedules designed for working professionals, with expert-curated resources that comprehensively cover essential clinical knowledge.
Global Recognition
Accredited by organizations such as integrity, CPD, NHS, and more, ensuring international acceptance and credibility.
Expert Medical Faculty
Gain practical exposure in real-world clinical settings through hands-on training at multi-specialty hospitals, enabling direct involvement in frontline patient care.
Step into the world of high-paying Medical careers!
Program Curriculum
Module 1 : Introduction to Critical Care Medicine
- Resuscitation and initial management of acutely ill
- ICU investigations and drugs
- Acid base abnormalities
- Sedatives in ICU
- Electrolyte abnormalities
- Nutritional assessment and support
- The ICU record
- Basic monitoring
- Introduction to microbiology in ICU
- Antibiotic stewardship in critical care
- An alternative approach to acid-base abnormalities in critically ill
Module 2 : Cardiovascular Diseases
- Shock
- Classification of Shock
- Shock management
- Heart Failure
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Aortic Dissection
- Hypertensive crisis
- Cardiac Emergency Management
- Cardiomyopathies
- Screening for Heart Disease
- Pericardial Disease
- Infective Endocarditis (IE)
- Acute Aortic Syndromes
- Aortic Trauma
- Cardiac Effects of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
- Coronary Interventions
- Cardiac MRI Anatomy and MRA
- Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Studies
- Normal Cardiac CT
- Variations in Pulmonary Vascular Patterns
- Complications of Myocardial Infarct
- Pulmonary Stenosis and Atresia with Intact Septum
- Grown-Up Congenital Heart Disease
- Single Ventricle Heart Conditions
- Coronary Artery Pathology
- An Introduction to Heart Failure and Valve Disease
- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation
- Heart Valve Disease – Diagnosis and management in primary care
- Heart Valve Disease – Endocarditis
- Heart Valve Disease – Introduction
- Heart Valve Disease – Treatment and follow up
Module 3 : Oncology problems
- Imaging of Lung Cancer
- Spinal Tumours
- Surface Lesion of Bone
- Oesophagus: Staging of Tumours
- Tumours of the Oesophagus: Treatments
- Colorectal Cancer: Follow-Up and Treatment, Management of Recurrence
- Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
- Staging of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
- Gynaecological Cancer: Imaging in Follow-Up
- Clinical Aspects, Epidemiology and Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
- Staging Prostate Cancer
- Malignant Testicular Tumours
- Primary Tumours of the Spinal Cord
- Spinal Extramedullary Tumours
- Colorectal Cancer 18 FDG PET/CT
- Gastro-oesophageal Cancer 18 FDG PET/CT
- Carcinogenesis
Module 4 : Haematology
- Causes of anaemia associated with breathlessness
- Anaemia and breathlessness
- Anticoagulation in pregnancy
- Spontaneous bleeding
Module 5 : Pulmonary Diseases
- History of acute asthma
- Assessing severity of acute asthma
- Chronic asthma
- Asthma guidelines and inhaler technique
- Differentiating COPD and asthma
- Interstitial lung disease and the acute medical take
- Investigation and management of interstitial lung disease
- Symptoms and signs of pulmonary embolism at initial presentation
- Pathway to diagnosing interstitial lung disease
- Difficulties of treating interstitial lung disease
- Interstitial lung disease case studies
- New lung cancer diagnosis and management
- Variability of lung cancer presentations
- Presenting features of pulmonary embolism
- Common causes of pulmonary diseases
- Managing pulmonary embolism special circumstances
- Risk factors for pulmonary embolism
- Definition and description of bronchiectasis
- Mechanisms behind haemoptysis in bronchiectasis
- Rarer causes of haemoptysis
- Investigation and management of rarer causes of haemoptysis
- Common and serious respiratory causes of cough
- Importance of good history
- Taking an occupational history
Module 6 : Gastrointestinal Diseases
- The Gastro-Oesophageal Junction, Hiatus Hernia and Reflux Disease
- Oesophagus: Tumours of the Oesophagus
- Common Clinical Problems: Managing Abdominal Radiological Emergencies
- Postoperative Appearances of the Oesophagus
- Post-operative Appearances of the Stomach and Small Bowel
- Gastrostomy Insertion
- Non-Neoplastic Disorders of the Stomach and Duodenum
- Small Bowel: Barium Examination of the Small Bowel
- Crohn’s Disease
- Small Bowel: Diffuse and Multi-system Diseases of the Small Bowel
- Small Bowel: Structural and Vascular Abnormalities of the Small Bowel
- Abdominal Radiographs: Uses, Limitations, Techniques and Normal Anatomy
- Malignant Tumours of the Small Bowel
- Small Bowel: G-I Stromal Tumours (Hollow Organ and Mesentery)
- Small Bowel Obstruction
- Colon Evacuation Proctography and Pelvic Floor Anatomy
- Endoanal Ultrasound and Anal/Rectal MRI (Non-Malignant) Fistula Disease
- Colon: Diverticular Disease of the Colon
- Idiopathic Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Upper GI Normal Anatomy and Techniques: Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Colorectal Cancer: Follow-Up and Treatment, Management of Recurrence
- Colon: Other Miscellaneous Disorders of the Colon
- Further Diseases of the Appendix
- Imaging and Intervention of Solid Viscera Techniques
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract: Normal Anatomy
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract: Examination Techniques of the Biliary Tree
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract: Staging of Cholangiocarcinoma
- Gall bladder and Biliary Tract: Inflammatory Conditions of the Biliary Tract
- Normal Liver Anatomy and Examination Techniques
- Anomalies and Anatomic Variants of the Liver
- Liver: Benign Lesions of the Liver – Haemangioma, Cysts
- Liver: Malignant Tumours of the Liver – Hepatoma
- Malignant Tumours of the Liver: Others
- Management of Hepatic Malignancies
- Infectious and Other Non-Neoplastic Conditions of the Liver
- Liver: Cirrhosis and NASH
- Liver: Vascular Disorders of the Liver and Splanchnic Circulation
- Liver: Vascular Disorders of the Liver and Splanchnic Circulation – Intervention
- Abdominal Trauma
- Pancreas: Normal Anatomy and Examination Techniques, Anomalies and Anatomic Variants
- Oesophagus: Motility Disorders of the Oesophagus
- Pancreas: Pancreatitis Diagnosis (Acute)
- Pancreas: Pancreatitis Diagnosis (Chronic)
- Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
- Other Pancreatic Neoplasms
- Staging of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
- Spleen: Normal Anatomy and Examination Techniques
- The Abnormal Spleen
Module 7 : Renal Diseases
- Goodpasture’s disease signs and symptoms
- Causes of nocturia
- Definitions of chronic kidney disease
- Management of chronic kidney disease
- Causes of dysuria
- Investigation and management of urinary tract infection
- Investigation and management of acute kidney injury
- Investigation and management of haematuria
- Renal replacement therapy in critical care
- ACP and different illness trajectories
- Case study: end-stage renal disease
- Discussing ‘Do Not Attempt CPR’ decisions
- Framework for end-of-life care in advanced kidney disease
- Symptom management complicated by coexisting conditions
- The management of diabetes at the end of life
- AKI – Differential Diagnosis
- AKI – Fluid Resuscitation
- AKI – Life-threatening Complications
- CKD – Hypertension in CKD
Module 8 : Neurological Diseases
- Coma
- Headtrauma
- Spinal cord injury
- Chronic cord compression: Examination findings
- Definition of stroke
- Stroke differential diagnosis in younger patients
- Stroke: Where is the lesion?
- How to take a headache history
- Parkinson’s disease: Classical symptoms and signs
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson’s disease: Diagnosis, investigation, management
- Clinical findings associated with spinal cord compression
- Causes of acute spinal cord compression
- Spinal cord compression
- The vestibular system and its connections
- All about uncompensated vestibular disorders
- Types of speech disturbance
- Areas of the brain and associated speech disturbances
- Brain tumours affecting speech: Types, treatment, management
- Dealing with the unconscious patient
- Management of acute back pain
- Safe sedation
- First fit: Investigation and management
Module 9 : Infectious Diseases
- Signs and symptoms of viral encephalitis
- All about HSV encephalitis
- Investigation and management of urinary tract infection
- Management of the septic patient
- Investigation and management of Sepsis
- e-Assessment – UTI
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Standard 15: Infection Prevention and Control e-Learning
- Social Distancing, Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment
- Taking Care of Residents and Yourselves
- Taking Care of the Environment
- Leprosy
- Lyme Disease
- Subcutaneous Mycoses and Other Mycoses
- Infectious Blisters
- Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
- Dermatological Presentations of COVID-19
- Staphylococcal Related Skin Disorders
- Acute Wound Infections
- Chronic Osteomyelitis in the Lower Limb
- Finger Tip Infections
- Care of airway equipment
- Hand washing
- Safe sharps disposal
- Pneumococcal Infections in HIV
- Tuberculosis
- Herpes Infections
- Cytomegalovirus
- Cryptosporidiosis and Microsporidiosis
- Herpes Infections
- Cytomegalovirus
- Cryptosporidiosis and Microsporidiosis
- Genital Lumps
- Differential Diagnosis of Anogenital Warts
- Anogenital Warts
- Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN)
- VIN, PIN and VAIN
- Infection Prevention and Control
Module 10 : Overdose and Poisoning Case
- Anaphylaxis
- Poisoning
- Other signs of cocaine use
- Investigation and management of paracetamol overdose
- Abdominal pain
- Acute confusion
- Blackout or collapse
Module 11: Resources for Allied Health Professionals in a Critical Care Setting-1
- Basic Care, Done Well
- Emergency Care
- Emergency Front of Neck Airway
- Understanding Tracheostomies and Laryngectomies
Module 12: Resources for Allied Health Professionals in a Critical Care Setting-2
- Active Cycle Breathing Technique (ACBT)
- Arterial Blood Gases
- Auscultation
- Chest X-Rays
- Humidification
- Incentive Spirometry
- Insufflation Exsufflation (cough assist)
- Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing
- Introduction to Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
- Manual Techniques
- Non-Invasive Ventilation
- Oxygen Therapy
- Paediatrics
- Suction
- Tracheostomies
Module 13: Essential Learning Resources for Healthcare Staff working in Critical Care-1
- Sedation
- CVP monitoring
- Do Not Attempt Resuscitation Orders
- A structured approach to the critically-ill patient
Module 14: Essential Learning Resources for Healthcare Staff working in Critical Care-2
- Airway Maintenance: Facemask
- Anatomy and Basic Views
- Arterial line: indications, insertion, complications
- Basic Lung Ultrasound
- Catheter Insertion
- Central Venous access: indications, sites and complications
Module 15: Essential Learning Resources for Healthcare Staff working in Critical Care-3
- Communicating with ill people
- Electrolytes
- Equipment and monitoring for patient transfer
- Initial management of AKI
- Intravenous Fluid Therapy
- Invasive ventilation 1: indications, initial settings, basic modes, complications
- Invasive ventilation 2: Advanced modes, trouble shooting, rescue therapy (incl ECMO)
- Left Ventricular Function
- Limitations and Pitfalls
- Nasogastric Insertion
- Overview of Monitored Sedation
- Pathology
Module : 16 Ultrasound for Emergency and Critical Care Clinicians
- Image Interpretation – Abdominal Ultrasound: Aorta
- Image Interpretation – Abdominal Ultrasound: The FAST Scan
- Image Interpretation – Vascular Ultrasound: Vascular Access
Module : 17 Image Interpretation - Plain X-rays of the Adult Chest
- Image Interpretation – Plain X-rays of the Adult Chest: Introduction
- Image Interpretation – Plain X-rays of the Adult Chest: General Anatomy and Physiology
- Image Interpretation – Plain X-rays of the Adult Chest: The Normal Chest X-ray
- Image Interpretation – Plain X-rays of the Adult Chest: Airspace Opacification
- Image Interpretation – Plain X-rays of the Adult Chest: Interstitial Lung Disease
- Image Interpretation – Plain X-rays of the Adult Chest: Nodules
- mage Interpretation – Plain X-rays of the Adult Chest: Hila, Mediastinum and Heart
- Image Interpretation – Plain X-rays of the Adult Chest: Pleural Conditions and Diseases
- Image Interpretation – Plain X-rays of the Adult Chest: Emergency, Lines and Instrumentation
Course Eligibilty
- MBBS Graduates.
- MBBS Final Years Student
- Applicants who are in their final year can also apply.
- MD/DNB/FNB & residents working in healthcare.
- Ayush ( BAMS / BHMS / BYNS /BUMS )
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine?
A Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine is an advanced training program that equips physicians with specialized knowledge and practical skills to manage critically ill patients in intensive care settings.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
Medical graduates who have completed MBBS (or an equivalent qualification) are generally eligible. The program is particularly beneficial for physicians interested in ICU practice, emergency care, anesthesiology, internal medicine, or pulmonology.
3. What is the duration of the fellowship?
Most Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine programs are typically one year in duration, though this may vary depending on the institution and training format.
4. What does the curriculum cover?
The curriculum usually includes:
- Advanced life support techniques
- Mechanical ventilation
- Management of shock and sepsis
- Acute respiratory failure
- Trauma and emergency care
- Organ dysfunction and multi-organ failure
- Invasive monitoring and ICU procedures
5. Is hands-on training included?
Yes. Reputed programs provide practical training in ICU procedures such as intubation, central venous line placement, arterial line insertion, and ventilator management under expert supervision.
6. Where do critical care specialists typically work?
Critical care specialists primarily work in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) within hospitals, trauma centers, and tertiary care facilities.
7. Can working doctors pursue this fellowship?
Yes. Many institutions, including GTR Academy, offer structured programs that may include flexible or blended learning formats suitable for practicing doctors.
8. Is this fellowship equivalent to a DM or DrNB in Critical Care Medicine?
No. A Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine is an advanced certification program and does not replace a DM or DrNB degree. It is intended to enhance clinical competence and procedural expertise.
9. How does this fellowship benefit my career?
The fellowship helps physicians:
- Build expertise in managing life-threatening conditions
- Improve clinical decision-making under pressure
- Enhance procedural skills in ICU care
- Increase career opportunities in hospitals and critical care units
10. What skills will I gain after completing the fellowship?
After completion, participants typically gain:
- Advanced critical thinking and rapid decision-making abilities
- Expertise in life-support systems and ventilator management
- Competence in managing complex ICU cases
- Improved teamwork and leadership skills in multidisciplinary environments
