Rheumatology & Biologic Therapies Fellowship
Hands-on training in inflammatory and autoimmune disease, with a focus on biologic therapy.
Training mode
You join the rheumatology department as a fellow under an assigned senior consultant, one-to-one, for the full placement.
- In clinic: you assess inflammatory arthritis and connective tissue disease patients alongside your consultant.
- Procedures: you take part in joint aspiration and injection. Your role grows from assisting to performing, as your consultant judges you ready.
- Infusion day-care: you learn biologic therapy selection, administration and monitoring.
- Academic: you take part in the department's case discussions.
Your actual level of involvement (observing, assisting, or performing steps under supervision) is decided by your supervising consultant, based on your previous experience, skills, competency, and overall performance.
Highlights
- Rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthritis
- Lupus, vasculitis and connective tissue diseases
- Biologic and targeted therapy selection and monitoring
- Joint aspiration and intra-articular injection
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Infusion day-care management
Training location
We offer this Fellowship Program in collaboration with several well-known hospitals across India. Final acceptance is subject to the applicant's proposed training dates, hospital schedules, and consultant availability.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive an official Training Certificate issued by the hosting hospital, recognizing your participation and clinical training.
Duration and costs
| Duration | Program fee |
|---|---|
| 1 month | USD 3,000 |
| 2 months | USD 5,500 |
| 3 months | USD 8,000 |
| 6 months | USD 12,000 |
| 1 year | USD 16,000 |
The registration fee secures your placement and covers the NMC and hospital paperwork.
NMC temporary license
This is the authorization issued by the National Medical Commission for foreign doctors undertaking practical medical training in India.
The licensing process typically takes approximately two months, and our office will coordinate and handle the necessary procedures on your behalf. We therefore recommend planning your proposed training dates accordingly.
Required documents
- Full name of the applicant
- Full address
- Passport-size photograph
- Passport copy
- All degree and qualification certificates
- Valid medical practitioner license
- Valid good standing certificate
- Updated CV