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Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology

Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology

The Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology is a comprehensive 1-year program designed for postgraduates in Respiratory Medicine or Pulmonology. Based at Apollo Hospitals across Chennai, Mumbai, New...

Duration

1 Year

Overview

The Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology is a 1-year intensive program that offers advanced training in diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary procedures. Hosted across Apollo Hospitals in Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, this fellowship is designed for post-MD/DNB graduates in respiratory medicine.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge procedures such as diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, cryotherapy, and tracheostomy. Specialized training in advanced techniques like endobronchial ultrasound, airway stenting, and balloon dilation is included. The fellowship also covers anesthesia techniques critical for interventional pulmonology, including jet ventilation and double-lumen endotracheal tube placement.

Fellows will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, managing outpatient clinics, inpatient cases, and night calls in the MICU. The fellowship also includes training in the latest innovations, such as bronchial thermoplasty and endobronchial valve placement for conditions like severe asthma and emphysema. They will also participate in Apollo Simulation Centre training to refine their procedural skills in a controlled environment. Research and academic opportunities, including conference presentations and journal publications, form an integral part of the program. Additionally, fellows will gain leadership skills in managing pulmonary intervention services, ensuring they can lead multidisciplinary teams effectively.

By the end of the fellowship, participants will achieve proficiency in managing complex pulmonary and pleural disorders, preparing them for consultant roles in interventional pulmonology. Certification from Apollo Hospitals and the opportunity for international observerships enhance the global relevance of this program.

Join the Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology today and expand your expertise in advanced pulmonary procedures!

Eligibility

  • MD/MS/DNB

Resources

Recommended Courses

Curriculum

  • •Bronchial Wash, Bronchial Alveolar Lavage, Endobronchial Biopsy, Transbronchial Lung Biopsy
  • •Foreign Body Removal
  • •Balloon Dilation

Faculty & Disclosures

Dr Narasimhan R

Dr Narasimhan R

Senior Consultant, Apollo Hospitals, India

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology designed to teach?
This comprehensive 12-month programme develops pulmonologists proficient in advanced pulmonary procedures leadership. Based across Apollo Hospitals in Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, the fellowship provides hands-on interventional training. Learners master diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, and advanced techniques.
What diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures are taught?
Training covers diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy including BAL, endobronchial biopsy, and transbronchial lung biopsy. Learners develop ICU bronchoscopy competency including foreign body removal and balloon dilation. Procedural mastery ensures safe, effective bronchoscopic interventions.
What endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and advanced techniques are covered?
The curriculum includes specialised training in EBUS, airway stenting, and balloon dilation techniques. Learners develop expertise in bronchial thermoplasty and endobronchial valve placement for asthma and emphysema. Advanced technique mastery ensures leadership in interventional practice.
What thoracoscopy and pleural procedures included?
Training covers rigid and semi-rigid thoracoscopy, pleural biopsy, and thoracic ultrasound. Learners develop competency in thoracentesis and chest tube management. Pleural procedure expertise ensures comprehensive thoracic intervention capability.
What anesthesia techniques for pulmonary interventions are taught?
The curriculum covers anesthesia critical for interventional pulmonology including TIVA, double-lumen endotracheal tube placement, and micro-laryngeal tube techniques. Learners develop airway management expertise essential for complex procedures. Anesthesia knowledge ensures safe procedural practice.
What multidisciplinary team collaboration and leadership developed?
Training develops leadership skills managing pulmonary intervention services and multidisciplinary teams. Learners gain exposure through outpatient clinics, inpatient cases, and night MICU calls. Research and academic opportunities including conference presentations strengthen career development.
How long is the Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology?
The programme spans 12 months of intensive hospital-based training combining clinical rotations across five Apollo locations. This duration enables comprehensive interventional pulmonology mastery. Multi-centre exposure ensures diverse procedural and clinical experience.
What eligibility requirements exist for this fellowship?
Eligibility requires MD/MS/DNB in respiratory medicine or pulmonology postgraduate qualifications. The programme suits pulmonologists pursuing advanced interventional specialisation. Prior respiratory medicine training ensures appropriate fellow preparation.
What career outcomes does this fellowship enable?
Graduates manage complex pulmonary and pleural disorders independently. Competency enables consultant role achievement in interventional pulmonology. Participants position for multi-centre practice and research contributions advancing interventional technique.

Course Fee

$17,647