Fellowship

Fellowship is a period of medical training that a physician may undertake after completing a specialty training program (residency). During this time (usually more than a year), the physician is known as a fellow. Fellows are capable of acting as an attending physician or a consultant physician in the generalist field they were trained in.

Overview

A fellowship is designed to allow a physician to gain extensive experience and training in a particular subspecialty beyond what is normally provided during a residency. Fellowships are available in many areas of medicine, including cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, and rheumatology.

Types of Fellowships

There are two types of fellowships: clinical and research. A clinical fellowship is geared towards clinical service, procedures, and patient care. A research fellowship, on the other hand, is focused on medical research and academic pursuits.

Duration

The duration of a fellowship can vary. Most fellowships are one to three years long. Some fellowships, such as those in cardiac surgery or transplant surgery, may last up to two years.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a fellowship, a physician must have completed a residency in a related specialty. Some fellowships also require that the physician be board certified in that specialty.

Benefits

Fellowships provide physicians with the opportunity to gain additional training and experience in a specific area of medicine. This can enhance their skills and knowledge, making them more effective in their chosen field.

See Also

• Residency (medicine)
• Medical education
• Medical school
• Internship (medicine)

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