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Physician Fellowship (Advanced CPD) Code: BSHS-516 Women’s & Children’s Health

Fellowship in Neonatology

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 Neonatology 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
FNN801 Normal Newborn Transition, Thermoregulation & Neonatal Assessment — Theory Curriculum syllabus module: Normal Newborn Transition, Thermoregulation & Neonatal Assessment at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FNN802 Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Principles & Delivery Room Management — Theory Curriculum syllabus module: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Principles & Delivery Room Management at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FNN803 Neonatal Jaundice, Hypoglycaemia, Sepsis & Common Morbidities — Theory Curriculum syllabus module: Neonatal Jaundice, Hypoglycaemia, Sepsis & Common Morbidities at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FNN804 Non-Invasive Respiratory Support (CPAP/High Flow) & Neonatal Monitoring — Practical Curriculum syllabus module: Non-Invasive Respiratory Support (CPAP/High Flow) & Neonatal Monitoring at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FNN805 Neonatal Point-of-Care Ultrasound & Vascular Access — Practical Curriculum syllabus module: Neonatal Point-of-Care Ultrasound & Vascular Access at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FNN806 Neonatal Evidence-Based Practice & Research Principles — Practical Curriculum syllabus module: Neonatal Evidence-Based Practice & Research Principles at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.

Stage 2 - Clinical Governance & Evidence Portfolio

6 Modules
Code Course Title Credits Format Course Learning Focus & Outcomes
FNN811 Neonatal Quality Improvement, Infection Control & Safety Audits — Theory Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Neonatal Quality Improvement, Infection Control & Safety Audits at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FNN812 Clinical Neonatal Case Series: High-Risk Newborn Care — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Clinical Neonatal Case Series: High-Risk Newborn Care at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FNN813 Critical Appraisal of Neonatal Practice Guidelines (RCPCH/AAP) — Theory Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Critical Appraisal of Neonatal Practice Guidelines (RCPCH/AAP) at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FNN814 Fellowship Capstone Clinical Project in Neonatology — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Fellowship Capstone Clinical Project in Neonatology at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FNN815 Fellowship Oral Defence & Newborn Escalation Case Reviews — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Fellowship Oral Defence & Newborn Escalation Case Reviews at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FNN816 Advanced Fellowship Portfolio in Newborn Care — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Advanced Fellowship Portfolio in Newborn Care 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 Women’s & Children’s Health
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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