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Physician Fellowship (Advanced CPD) Code: BSHS-518 Cardiovascular Medicine

Fellowship in Echocardiography

An advanced academic pathway designed to equip learners and professionals with rigorous scientific, operational, and clinical knowledge.

Duration
6 Months Modular
Award Format
Fellowship in Advanced Clinical Studies (Institutional Private CPD Award)
Study Mode
Modular Online Seminars with Optional 4–8 Week Hospital Clinical Attachment
Next Intake
Quarterly Cohorts (January, April, July, October)
Swiss Private Educational Award & Regulatory Notice

Awarded by Brookfield School of Health Sciences, Switzerland under Swiss private educational law (Art. 76 Cantonal School Act Zug). This is an independent institutional continuing professional development (CPD) fellowship and NOT a Swiss federal specialist title (FMH/SIWF), state medical board qualification, or license to practice medicine. Supervised hospital clinical attachments are separately arranged with approved partner clinical institutions.

Programme Overview & Academic Purpose

The Fellowship in Echocardiography is engineered to meet the evolving demands of modern health systems. Through a balanced synthesis of empirical inquiry, critical literature appraisal, and practical problem-solving, learners develop deep domain expertise.

Whether focusing on health administration, epidemiology, or specialized clinician knowledge updates, curricula are structured modularly to allow working professionals to master competencies sequentially.

MODULAR SYLLABUS

Curriculum Structure by Academic Stage

2 Stages / Terms

Stage 1 - Advanced Health Research & Methodology

6 Modules
Code Course Title Credits Format Course Learning Focus & Outcomes
FEC801 Ultrasound Physics, Transducers & Doppler Hemodynamics Principles — Theory Curriculum syllabus module: Ultrasound Physics, Transducers & Doppler Hemodynamics Principles at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FEC802 Standard Transthoracic Echocardiographic (TTE) Windows & Anatomy — Theory Curriculum syllabus module: Standard Transthoracic Echocardiographic (TTE) Windows & Anatomy at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FEC803 Left & Right Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Function Assessment — Theory Curriculum syllabus module: Left & Right Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Function Assessment at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FEC804 Valvular Stenosis & Regurgitation Quantitative Doppler Analysis — Practical Curriculum syllabus module: Valvular Stenosis & Regurgitation Quantitative Doppler Analysis at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FEC805 Pericardial Disease, Cardiac Masses & Congenital Shunts Imaging — Practical Curriculum syllabus module: Pericardial Disease, Cardiac Masses & Congenital Shunts Imaging at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FEC806 Echocardiography Reporting Quality & Diagnostic Protocols — Practical Curriculum syllabus module: Echocardiography Reporting Quality & Diagnostic Protocols at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.

Stage 2 - Clinical Governance & Evidence Portfolio

6 Modules
Code Course Title Credits Format Course Learning Focus & Outcomes
FEC811 Echocardiographic Laboratory Accreditation, Governance & Audit Standards — Theory Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Echocardiographic Laboratory Accreditation, Governance & Audit Standards at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FEC812 Advanced Clinical Echocardiography Case Series (100 Case Log) — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Advanced Clinical Echocardiography Case Series (100 Case Log) at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FEC813 Critical Review of ASE/EACVI Guidelines & Diagnostic Criteria — Theory Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Critical Review of ASE/EACVI Guidelines & Diagnostic Criteria at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FEC814 Fellowship Clinical Capstone Project in Echocardiography — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Fellowship Clinical Capstone Project in Echocardiography at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FEC815 Fellowship Video Interpretation Oral Exam & Practical Log Defence — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Fellowship Video Interpretation Oral Exam & Practical Log Defence at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FEC816 Advanced Professional Portfolio in Clinical Echocardiography — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Advanced Professional Portfolio in Clinical Echocardiography at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.

Entry Criteria & Professional Prerequisites

Academic Eligibility

Primary medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) plus minimum 1–2 years of post-qualification clinical experience. Active medical council registration required.

Professional Prerequisites & Verification

Exclusively for registered medical physicians and clinical leaders seeking structured evidence appraisal, specialty clinical knowledge, and UK CPD accreditation alignment.

Frequently Asked Questions & Key Facts

Authoritative guidance on award status, eligibility, clinical attachments, and Swiss educational governance.

Who is eligible to enrol in this programme?

Primary medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) plus minimum 1–2 years of post-qualification clinical experience. Active medical council registration required.

What qualification is awarded upon completion?

Graduates receive the Fellowship in Advanced Clinical Studies (Institutional Private CPD Award) issued solely by Brookfield School of Health Sciences, Switzerland. It provides structured continuing medical education evidence and international CPD portfolio alignment (110 CPD hours methodology).

What is the legal and regulatory status of this qualification?

Awarded under Swiss private educational law (Art. 76 Cantonal School Act Zug). This is an independent continuing professional development award and is NOT an official Swiss state medical specialist title (FMH/SIWF) or license to practice medicine.

Are hospital clinical attachments available?

Yes. For eligible candidates, optional 4 to 8-week supervised hospital clinical attachments can be arranged at accredited partner teaching hospitals, providing intensive ward rounds, procedural observation, and preceptor evaluation.

Programme Summary

AWARD Fellowship in Advanced Clinical Studies (Institutional Private CPD Award)
DISCIPLINE Cardiovascular Medicine
DURATION 6 Months Modular
CREDITS Modular Fast-Track (3–5 Modules) & Clinical Practice Portfolio
DELIVERY MODE Modular Online Seminars with Optional 4–8 Week Hospital Clinical Attachment
NEXT INTAKE Quarterly Cohorts (January, April, July, October)
Questions regarding eligibility or prerequisites?
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