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Physician Fellowship (Advanced CPD) Code: BSHS-505 Clinical Medicine & Primary Care

Fellowship in Primary Care & Family Medicine Practice

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 Primary Care & Family Medicine Practice 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
FPM801 Multimorbidity & Polypharmacy in Ambulatory Practice — Theory Clinical fellowship syllabus module: Multimorbidity & Polypharmacy in Ambulatory Practice at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FPM802 Prevention, Early Detection & Non-Communicable Disease Management — Theory Clinical fellowship syllabus module: Prevention, Early Detection & Non-Communicable Disease Management at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FPM803 Diagnostic Reasoning & Clinical Consultation in Primary Care — Theory Clinical fellowship syllabus module: Diagnostic Reasoning & Clinical Consultation in Primary Care at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FPM804 Epidemiology, Health Promotion & Community Medicine — Practical Clinical fellowship syllabus module: Epidemiology, Health Promotion & Community Medicine at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FPM805 Point-of-Care Diagnostics & Ambulatory Procedures — Practical Clinical fellowship syllabus module: Point-of-Care Diagnostics & Ambulatory Procedures at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FPM806 Fellowship Clinical Research Proposal in Primary Care — Practical Clinical fellowship syllabus module: Fellowship Clinical Research Proposal in Primary Care at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.

Stage 2 - Clinical Governance & Evidence Portfolio

6 Modules
Code Course Title Credits Format Course Learning Focus & Outcomes
FPM811 Primary Care Quality Audits & Patient Safety Governance — Theory Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Primary Care Quality Audits & Patient Safety Governance at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FPM812 Advanced Ambulatory Clinical Case Portfolio — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Advanced Ambulatory Clinical Case Portfolio at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FPM813 Critical Appraisal of Primary Care Clinical Guidelines (NICE/WONCA) — Theory Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Critical Appraisal of Primary Care Clinical Guidelines (NICE/WONCA) at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FPM814 Fellowship Clinical Dissertation in Family Medicine — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Fellowship Clinical Dissertation in Family Medicine at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FPM815 Fellowship Oral Defence & Multidisciplinary Case Review — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Fellowship Oral Defence & Multidisciplinary Case Review at Brookfield School of Health Sciences.
FPM816 Advanced Fellowship Portfolio in Family Practice — Practical Advanced clinical governance & portfolio module: Advanced Fellowship Portfolio in Family Practice 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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