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Physician Fellowship (Advanced CPD) Code: BSHS-507 Clinical Medicine & Primary Care

Fellowship in Infectious Diseases & Clinical Microbiology

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

Duration
12 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 Infectious Diseases & Clinical Microbiology 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
FID801 Antimicrobial Resistance & Precision Antimicrobial Stewardship — Theory Clinical fellowship syllabus module: Antimicrobial Resistance & Precision Antimicrobial Stewardship at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FID802 Nosocomial, Viral & Opportunistic Infections in Vulnerable Hosts — Theory Clinical fellowship syllabus module: Nosocomial, Viral & Opportunistic Infections in Vulnerable Hosts at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FID803 Global Epidemic Surveillance, Zoonoses & Emerging Pathogens — Theory Clinical fellowship syllabus module: Global Epidemic Surveillance, Zoonoses & Emerging Pathogens at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FID804 Biostatistics & Clinical Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases — Practical Clinical fellowship syllabus module: Biostatistics & Clinical Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FID805 Molecular Diagnostic Microbiology & Serological Testing — Practical Clinical fellowship syllabus module: Molecular Diagnostic Microbiology & Serological Testing at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FID806 Fellowship Clinical Research Proposal in Infectious Diseases — Practical Clinical fellowship syllabus module: Fellowship Clinical Research Proposal in Infectious Diseases at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.

Stage 2 - Clinical Governance & Evidence Portfolio

6 Modules
Code Course Title Credits Format Course Learning Focus & Outcomes
FID811 Hospital Infection Prevention, Control & Clinical Governance — Theory Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Hospital Infection Prevention, Control & Clinical Governance at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FID812 Advanced Case Series: Complex Multidrug-Resistant Infections — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Advanced Case Series: Complex Multidrug-Resistant Infections at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FID813 Critical Appraisal of Infectious Disease Guidelines (IDSA/ESCMID/WHO) — Theory Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Critical Appraisal of Infectious Disease Guidelines (IDSA/ESCMID/WHO) at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FID814 Fellowship Clinical Dissertation in Infectious Diseases — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Fellowship Clinical Dissertation in Infectious Diseases at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FID815 Fellowship Oral Defence & Outbreak Response Presentation — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Fellowship Oral Defence & Outbreak Response Presentation at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FID816 Advanced Fellowship Portfolio in Clinical Infectious Diseases — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Advanced Fellowship Portfolio in Clinical Infectious Diseases 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 Clinical Medicine & Primary Care
DURATION 12 Months Modular
CREDITS Modular Curriculum (4–5 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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