Fellowship / Diploma in Community Healthcare
Community health assessment, epidemiology, health promotion and maternal & child health. Dual fellowship or diploma pathway.
Dr. Lakshmi Iyer
Consultant in Public Health & AFIH Examiner
About This Programme
A flexible 6–12 month programme covering public health and community medicine. Available as a fellowship or diploma. Covers community health needs assessment, epidemiology, maternal and child health, health promotion, and primary healthcare systems.
Eligibility
MBBS or equivalent. Community/public health interest.
What You'll Learn
Conduct a community health needs assessment using standard epidemiological tools and data sources
Analyse and interpret epidemiological data including incidence, prevalence, RR and NNT calculations
Design and evaluate community-based health promotion programmes using behaviour change theory
Manage maternal and child health programmes including immunisation, nutrition and antenatal care
Apply the principles of communicable disease surveillance and outbreak investigation
Navigate health policy and governance frameworks at district, national and international levels
Programme Schedule
6–12 months structured programme — 3 phases, each building on the last. Every module delivered across all 15 learning modes.
Foundations of Community Health
Maternal, Child & Communicable Disease
Policy, Promotion & Research (Diploma Track)
Topics in Detail
10 clinical topics — each delivered across all 15 study modes.
15 Study Modes — Built Into Every Day
Every topic in this fellowship is delivered across all 15 formats. Switch modes anytime. Learn your way.
Clinical Notes
Structured, clinician-written summaries
Video Lecture
Expert-led lecture with visuals
Audio Podcast
Learn hands-free, on the go
Flashcards
Active recall spaced repetition
MCQ Bank
10,000+ peer-reviewed questions
Mnemonics
Memory aids that actually stick
Image Gallery
Clinical photos, radiology, histology
Mind Map
Visual concept mapping
Case Studies
Real anonymised clinical cases
Quick Revision
60-second key point summaries
Drug Charts
Prescribing tables and drug profiles
Formulae
Clinical calculators and equations
Differential Dx
Systematic differential generation
Self-Assessment
Progress checks and knowledge gaps
OSCE Station
Simulated clinical skills station
Meet Your Lead Educator
Dr. Lakshmi Iyer
Consultant in Public Health & AFIH Examiner
Indian Institute of Public Health
This programme is curated and validated by Dr. Lakshmi Iyer and the MedNext clinical faculty — a team of active senior clinicians who ensure every module reflects current guidelines, real clinical practice, and the demands of postgraduate examinations.
Who Is This For?
Eligibility Requirements
MBBS or equivalent. Community/public health interest.
Exam Relevance
This fellowship curriculum is mapped to the syllabus of the following postgraduate examinations and professional qualifications:
What Clinicians Are Saying
“The FCHC transformed how I approach community health assessments. The epidemiology modules are rigorous yet practical, and the maternal health section is the most current I've seen for Indian contexts.”
Dr. Sunita Verma
Community Health Officer, Rajasthan
“Superb programme. The health policy and governance modules gave me the analytical framework I needed. Directly relevant to my NEET-PG Community Medicine preparation.”
Dr. Ekundayo Balogun
MD Community Medicine Resident, JIPMER
“I used this to supplement my DNB Community Medicine training. The biostatistics section in particular helped me crack the theory paper. Flexible pacing suits a busy resident.”
Dr. Anita Thomas
DNB Community Medicine Resident
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Accreditation
CPD Activity — Accreditation Pending
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