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What is the ISCCM Critical Care Fellowship?

Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine is a professional body and non-profit organization that represents medical professionals in the field of Critical Care Medicine in India. It was established on the 9th of October 1993. This organization aims to increase awareness, education, and research in the field of Critical Care. It also recognizes fellowships at various hospitals and institutes in India.

ISCCM recognizes five fellowships for doctors and one fellowship for nurses. There are also TWO fellowships available for paramedics & allied healthcare professionals. These fellowships were recognized by 239 hospitals/institutes across India as of December 2002.

ISCCM offers two online fellowships for doctors. These fellowships are open to candidates who have been admitted and confirmed as members of ISCCM.

List of fellowships for Doctors:

1. Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine (IDCCM)

The IDCCM fellowship is designed for postgraduate medical professionals who are interested in working in Critical Care.

Eligibility Criteria:

MD Medicine/Chest/Anaesthesia

DNB Medicine/Chest/Anaesthesia

MD/DNB Emergency Medicine

Diploma in Anaesthesia/Diploma in Chest diseases

CTCCM

MRCEM (If approved by National Medical Commission (NMC)

FCPS Medicine

Duration:  

ONE year for MD/DNB candidates and TWO years for Diploma candidates.

Academic Session: January (last 15 Feb) and July (last 15 Aug)

Stipend: Usually between ₹50,000/- to ₹70,000/- (depending on hospital policy).

Fees:  

₹14,160/- + ISCCM membership fee

2. Certificate Training of Critical Care Medicine (CTCCM)

The CTCCM fellowship is designed for medical graduates who are interested in working in Critical Care.

Eligibility Criteria: MBBS or equivalent allopathic medical degree with valid MCI registration.

Duration: TWO years

Academic Session: January (last 15 Feb) and July (last 15 Aug)

Stipend: Usually between ₹40,000/- to ₹50,000/- (depending on hospital policy).

Fees: ₹23,600/- plus ₹5,154 Associate Membership Fee

3. Indian Fellow of Critical Care Medicine (IFCCM)

IFCCM Fellowship is for IDCCM Graduates who are pursuing an advanced level in Critical Care.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates who have completed IDCCM

Those who have passed FNB/ DM critical Care are eligible to take the IFCCM examination

Candidates with a foreign qualification for Critical Care may apply directly for the IFCCM examination two years after they return to India. However, such candidates must be employed in an ISCCM-recognized institution

Post MD candidates can register for IFCCM directly. However, such candidates must pass IDCCM before appearing for IFCCM. The course duration for directly registered candidates is 2 years.  

Duration: ONE year

Academic Session:  April (last 15th May) & October (last 31st Oct)  

Stipend: sually between ₹70,000/- to ₹80,000/- (depending on hospital policy)

Fees: ₹11,800/- plus ₹5,900/-

4. Fellowship in Neurocritical Care (FNCC)

The FNC is a postdoctoral fellowship for neurocritical care. The program is designed to train candidates in the multi-system care of critically ill patients suffering from neurosurgical and neurological insults. It also teaches the principles of Neurocritical Care. This program has been recognized by the Society of Neurocritical Care India (SNCC India), and ISCCM.

Eligibility Criteria

This fellowship program is open to Neurologists, Anesthesiologists and General Physicians.

Candidates should have a MD/MS or equivalent degree (DNB), from an MCI-recognized institute and at least six months experience in critical care.

Candidates who have a diploma from an MCI-recognized institute are eligible to apply for a post-graduation two-year experience that includes a minimum of six months of experience in critical care.

The personal interview with the candidate at each institution will determine the candidate's eligibility for selection.

Each candidate must be a member at least one of the ISCCM or SNCC.

Duration: ONE year (with compulsory two-month rotation in General Critical Care).

Academic Session: January and July of every year

Stipend: The remuneration of the candidate depends on hospital policy.

5. Fellow of Indian College of Critical Care Medicine (FICCM)

The FICCM is an honorary Fellowship awarded to medical professionals who have made significant contributions to the field.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidate should have been Life Members of ISCCM at least for the last 5 years.

Candidates must have a subspecialty certificate in one of the following: Anesthesia, Chest Medicine (Internal Medicine), Pulmonary Medicine and Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics, or Anesthesia. You may also be eligible for Diplomas in the same subject areas.

At the time of applying, candidates must have spent at least half of their practice time in Critical Care Medicine. The candidate must sign a statement regarding this at the end the application form.

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the practice of Critical Care through education, research, and publication.

Candidates must demonstrate leadership and dedication in the practice of Critical Care Medicine.

Also, at LEAST ONE of these criteria must be met:

The Candidate has passed the Indian Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine (IFCCM), Fellowship of National Board in Critical Care (FNB) in Critical Care, or Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine.

American board certified in Critical Care Medicine, the candidate.

The Candidate has successfully completed the European Diploma in Critical Care Medicine or FJICCM in Australia.

After MRCP, FRCA, or FRCS in the United Kingdom, the Candidate has received a Certificate of Completion for Specialist Training (CCST /CST).

After receiving a postgraduate degree from the Medical Council of India, the candidate has been practicing critical-care medicine in India for at most 10 years.

Selection Process:

Applications will be accepted in August and September each year. The last date for submissions is September 30, 2018.

Each application for Fellowship would be reviewed by the Credentials Committee.

The Credentials Committee will consider factors such as: length of experience in critical medicine, teaching experience in critical care (including examiner for IDCCM/IFCCM), publications and memberships in editorial boards for critical-care journals, contributions to the ISCCM at National/Regional levels (including conference organization and participation in socially relevant programmes etc.) and the applicant's Fellowships and Awards.

The College Board would then approve the Credential Committee's decision.

The decision will be made by December month.

The Credentials Committee and College Board will make the final decision. Appeals from applicants will be denied.

Fellowships will be presented at the Annual Conference by ISCCM's College Convocation.

The award certificate must be collected at one of the following national conferences if the candidate is not able to attend the convocation.

6. Fellowship of Comprehensive Respiratory Support (FCRS)

The FCRS fellowship is an online program created & validated by ISCCM and ICCM for people interested in learning the nuances of respiratory support.

Eligibility Criteria:   MD/DNB/ Diploma in Internal Medicine, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonology, Respiratory Diseases  

CTCCM candidates Duration: 6 Months

Training Schedule:  

Web-based Live lectures; 2 classes per week, on every Tuesday 7 PM to 8 PM

Each class will be held for 60 minutes with 10 minutes of discussion & Q/A session.

A total number of 24 sessions will be held

No. of Seats: 100 candidates per batch. Two batches per year.

Fees: ₹15,000/- + GST  

Course Intake: July month of every year

Exit Exam:  

Online theory and 50 MCQ-based assessments.  

The exam eligibility will be 70% attendance and 70% Pre-Test Scores.  

The passing marks will be a minimum of 70%.

7. Fellowship in Critical Care Ultrasound (FCCU)

List of fellowships for nurses by ISCCM.

1. India Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (IDCCN)

The IDCCN fellowship is designed for nursing professionals who are interested to work in the Critical Care Nursing field.

Eligibility Criteria: GNM or BSc Nursing qualified candidates. Associate Life membership is mandatory for all candidates enrolling for IDCCN.

Duration: ONE year

Academic Session: January (last 28 Feb)

Stipend: Usually between ₹20,000/- to ₹25,000/- (depending on hospital policy)

Fees: ₹1,180/- + 590/-

2. Advanced Certification in Respiratory Technology (ACRT)

The ACRT fellowship is designed to provide opportunities for nurses and other skilled healthcare professionals to enhance their technical knowledge and skills with respiratory devices and equipment, which will enable them to work with multidisciplinary teams of Intensivists, Respiratory Therapists, ICU Nurses, and other ICU professionals. It is a joint venture of the Indian Association of Respiratory Care (IARC) and ISCCM and follows the entry, coursework, and exit requirements as set forth by both societies.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must have graduated in Respiratory Therapy or B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy, or B.Sc. Respiratory Care Technology and B.Sc. (Medical Technology). - Respiratory Therapy.

Respiratory Therapists for Graduates from Foreign Universities upon approval by the Board of Fellowship Study.

IARC

Associate Life Membership of ISCCM

Duration: ONE year

Stipend: Approximate between Rs25,000/- to Rs27,000/- (depending on hospital policy)

Fees: Rs10,000/-  

Source: The official website of ISCCM as of December 2022.

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