What is Virtued Academy International?

The Virtued Academy International is an autonomous institute registered by the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, Government of India. It is committed to offering one of the best online courses available.

So far, how many students are enrolled in your courses?

So far, we have had over 3,25,000 online enrolments from over 196 countries.

Are the courses internationally accredited and recognized?

Yes, our courses are internationally accredited by reputable bodies such as International Association of Therapists (IAOTH), UK, and the International Register of Accredited Professionals (IRAP).

Who provides and accredits the certificate for the courses?

The certificates are awarded by Virtued Academy International, an autonomous organization registered with the Government of India. It is accredited by IAOTH, UK, and IRAP.

When do the classes or courses start?

The course is entirely online with pre-recorded videos and study materials, allowing you to begin as soon as you register. Your course duration starts from the day of registration. If you have any doubts or questions during the course, there's a Q&A box below each lecture where you can ask, and the instructor will respond as soon as possible.

How will I access the course?

Once enrolled, you'll have 24/7 lifetime access to the course. Simply log in to watch pre-recorded video lectures, download PDF notes, participate in Q&A sessions, and complete quizzes at your convenience.

What happens if I can't finish the course within the set period?

The set period is only the minimum duration, and you have lifetime access to the course, allowing you to complete it at your own pace. Unlike other institutions, we do not charge any extension fees.

What type of exams are included in the course?

The course includes self-assessment MCQs for each module, which you can attempt multiple times. There is no final examination at the end of the course.

What happens if I fail the quiz?

Since there are only self-assessment MCQs, you will be given free additional attempts.

Is clinical observership mandatory?

The clinical observership is optional, and is available only for post-MBBS fellowships. Students gain extensive knowledge through numerous online case studies, and each video lesson includes a Q&A section with an image attachment option. This allows students to interact with experts, discuss cases, and receive answers to their questions, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.

Where can I do clinical observership?

Clinical observership is available for post-MBBS fellowship courses. We offer one-month clinical placements in our affiliated hospitals. Additionally, if you don’t want to join our affiliated hospitals, we can provide a recommendation letter to assist you in securing a placement at a hospital near you.

How can I enroll in a course?

You can enroll by visiting www.virtued.in, searching for your desired course, and purchasing it directly from the website. For any assistance, you can also WhatsApp or call our helpline at +91-7393076080.

How will I receive my certificate?

You will receive a hard copy of your certificate by post, complete with a hologram to ensure authenticity and security.

Which documents do I need to submit?

For Certificate Courses: Submit any one of the following: a one-year marksheet, admission letter, or college ID card that proves you are a healthcare degree student or have completed it. For Fellowship Programs: Submit your bachelor's degree marksheets, degree certificate, and either a temporary license (if you are an intern) or a permanent license (if you have completed your degree).

When and how do I submit my required documents?

Documents are required before issuing your certificate. You don’t need to submit them during registration. After completing your course, send an email with your required documents.

How long does it take to issue the certificate?

It takes 7 to 14 working days to issue the certificate once we receive your documents after you complete the course.

How will these courses benefit my professional practice and career growth?

These courses offers numerous benefits, enhancing your credibility and professional standing through the knowledge and skills you acquire. It may lead to improved job opportunities. Moreover, the specialized knowledge gained will enable you to provide higher-quality patient care within your existing area of professional practice, allowing you to guide your patients more effectively and make a positive impact on their health and well-being.

Which courses are available for AYUSH doctors?

As AYUSH doctor, you are eligible to enroll in our certificate courses and Fellowships in Integrated Medicine, for example—the Fellowship in Family Medicine - Integrated Medicine. Upon completion, you can use the suffix F.F.M. (Integrated Medicine). Please note that the standard Fellowships, such as the Fellowship in Family Medicine (F.F.M.), are exclusively available to MBBS graduates.

Are the courses NMC Approved?

The certificates are awarded by Virtued Academy International, an autonomous organization registered with the Government of India. While our courses are not NMC-approved because the online/blended certificate/fellowship courses don’t typically require such approval, we maintain transparency and hold accreditation from esteemed institutions, including IAOTH, UK; and IRAP. Upon completion of the courses, you may use the suffix to enhance your credentials. The Code of Medical Ethics Regulations, 2002 (Refer 1.4.2) also guides that physicians shall display as suffix to their names only recognized medical degrees or such certificates/diplomas and memberships/honours which confer professional knowledge or recognize any exemplary qualification/achievements.

Does completing your courses grant me immediate eligibility to practice?

Our courses are thoughtfully designed to enhance your skills, knowledge, and professional development, providing valuable certifications that support your career growth. However, it's important to note that possessing our course completion certificate, diploma, or fellowship alone does not directly grant practicing eligibility. We encourage you to check with the relevant councils, medical boards, or competent authorities in your region to understand the specific requirements for practice approval and licensing. For professionals in India, we recommend consulting the latest guidelines from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the respective State Medical Councils to ensure compliance with the practice eligibility standards in your chosen medical field.

The Skill Hospitals Expect Every Doctor to Learn in 2025 — Are You Ready?

Thu Nov 27, 2025

Skill Hospitals Expect: SPECIALISED CLINICAL EXPERTISE

This includes fields like:

Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
Diabetology
Critical Care
Internal Medicine
Clinical Cardiology
Pain Medicine
Pediatrics
Gynecology & Obstetrics
Neurology
Orthopaedics
Gastroenterology
Infectious Diseases
Clinical Nutrition

This expectation comes from real operational needs:

Higher patient load
Speciality-specific OPDs
Rising chronic disease burden
ICU and Emergency shortages
Need for subspeciality-trained junior doctors
Preference for UK-certified training

Hospitals don’t want “general” doctors anymore — they want speciality-ready doctors.

The Hidden Fears Doctors Are Facing Right Now

Every doctor today is thinking about at least two or three of these:

Uncertainty about PG / FMGE / NEET-PG timelines
Fear of wasting 1–2 years doing nothing productive
Being stuck as “just MBBS/BAMS/BHMS”
Low patient flow due to lack of speciality identity
Fear of competing with younger, more skilled doctors
Worry about choosing the wrong speciality
Lack of structured clinical exposure
Hospitals asking for speciality experience you don't have
FOMO watching batchmates take fellowships/certifications

These fears are valid — and they are exactly why specialised skill-building has become critical.

Why Niche Skills Are the Key to Modern Medical Success

Niche skills help you:

Build clear speciality identity
Get recognised in hospital hiring
Increase patient trust immediately
Start speciality OPD/clinic
Gain international exposure
Differentiate yourself from peers
Strengthen your CV for PG or jobs
Earn more, sooner
Avoid career stagnation

Specialisation = Stability + Growth + Recognition 2025 is the year where doctors with additional skills rise faster — even without PG.

High-Demand Specialities You Should Consider in 2025

Each link below opens the complete speciality category:

Dermatology → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Dermatology%20Courses
Internal Medicine → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Internal%20Medicine%20Courses
Diabetology → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Diabetology%20Courses
Pain Medicine → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Pain%20Medicine%20Courses
Pediatrics → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Pediatrics%20Courses
Clinical Cardiology → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Clinical%20Cardiology%20Courses
Gynecology & Obstetrics → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Gynecology%20and%20Obstetrics%20Courses
Emergency Medicine → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Emergency%20Medicine%20Courses
Critical Care Medicine → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Critical%20Care%20Medicine%20Courses
Neurology → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Neurology%20Courses
Family Medicine → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Family%20Medicine%20Courses
Orthopaedics → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Orthopaedic%20Courses
Sports Medicine → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Sports%20Medicine%20Courses
Gastroenterology → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Gastroenterology%20Courses
Infectious Diseases → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Infectious%20Diseases%20Courses
Clinical Nutrition → https://www.virtued.in/s/store/courses/Clinical%20Nutrition%20Courses

UK-Aligned Fellowship Programs

hese fellowships build credibility, confidence, and hospital value:

Fellowship in Dermatology
https://www.virtued.in/courses/fellowship-in-dermatology-677a33dcb968c008282b5872
Fellowship in Internal Medicine
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Fellowship-in-Internal-Medicine-679b45c9c3e4b84d7b9176ec
Fellowship in Diabetology
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Fellowship-in-Diabetology-66b041be02560c6e587d04eb
Fellowship in Pain Medicine
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Fellowship-in-Pain-Medicine-67c7e5f8248403384b668688
Fellowship in Pediatrics
https://www.virtued.in/courses/fellowship-in-pediatrics-677bce4f4ced1e214950d607
Fellowship in Clinical Cardiology
https://www.virtued.in/courses/fellowship-in-clinical-cardiology-677658e14afea925234aeef4
Fellowship in Gynecology & Obstetrics
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Fellowship-in-Gynecology-and-Obstetrics-66eead0ddab1f4612589b041
Fellowship in Emergency Medicine
https://www.virtued.in/courses/fellowship-in-emergency-medicine-67765539ad873c33ff30f33d
Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Fellowship-in-Critical-Care-Medicine-66ed65128a72252dbe881771
Fellowship in Neurology
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Fellowship-in-Neurology-68d5072ee826e578d6372b3c
Fellowship in Family Medicine
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Fellowship-in-Family-Medicine-66ed65f43e503821d5e3c02a
Fellowship in Orthopaedics
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Fellowship-in-Orthopaedics-68f34cb9767f4f6af76b982e
Fellowship in Sports Medicine
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Fellowship-in-Sports-Medicine-68f34caa5ddfcb4405de99da
Fellowship in Gastroenterology
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Fellowship-in-Gastroenterology-679b456fb2df9746bfc4cfc8
Fellowship in Infectious Diseases
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Fellowship-in-Infectious-Diseases-6889bd641c3d5539f251fdf6
Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition
https://www.virtued.in/courses/fellowship-in-clinical-nutrition-67bf1373ed7e445d8a2419f3

UK-Based Certificate Programs

Perfect for doctors who want quick, flexible, recognised speciality training:

Certificate in Dermatology
https://www.virtued.in/courses/certificate-in-dermatology-677a3396045fc15a98b24591
Certificate in Internal Medicine
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Certificate-in-Internal-Medicine-679b45efe058b932d56794d2
Certification in Diabetology
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Certification-in-Diabetology-652b6fd3e4b0b43e7ff04628
Certificate in Pain Medicine
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Certificate-in-Pain-Medicine-67c7e8660d00da5848a893b0
Certificate in Pediatrics
https://www.virtued.in/courses/certificate-in-pediatrics-677bce9340ce5214e1899700
Certificate in Clinical Cardiology
https://www.virtued.in/courses/certificate-in-clinical-cardiology-67765821dde24a4204807179
Certification in Gynecology & Obstetrics
https://www.virtued.in/courses/certification-in-gynecology-and-obstetrics-66eeac4757979b5226804325
Certificate in Emergency Medicine
https://www.virtued.in/courses/certificate-in-emergency-medicine-6776576590ec264ac4be2b3f
Certification in Critical Care Medicine
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Certification-in-Critical-Care-Medicine-66ed5d65e867d32f8560d70f
Certificate in Neurology
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Certificate-in-Neurology-68833121240e2d751748ece4
Certificate in Family Medicine
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Certification-in-Family-Medicine-66ed6594182c8c712f8762eb
Certificate in Orthopaedics
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Certificate-in-Orthopaedics-68f1d52fda5ec552d8fb97e2
Certificate in Sports Medicine
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Certificate-in-Sports-Medicine-68f1d8e679ba39742777b6fb
Certificate in Gastroenterology
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Certificate-in-Gastroenterology-679b45a1f2f6e66bf4a347b1
Certificate in Infectious Diseases
https://www.virtued.in/courses/Certificate-in-Infectious-Diseases-68832fd027e8404c03b603c6
Certificate in Clinical Nutrition
https://www.virtued.in/courses/certificate-in-clinical-nutrition-67bfe58715d08e7979df237a

How Doctors Should Use Their “Waiting Time” in 2025

Whether you’re waiting for:

NEET-PG
FMGE
INI-CET
Counselling
Internship completion
Job placement

You must use the period strategically. STEP 1 — Choose Your Direction (Speciality Selection) Pick fields like Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Diabetology, Pediatrics, Critical Care, etc.
(Use speciality category links above.) STEP 2 — Add a UK Fellowship or Certificate Choose the exact UK-based program from the links provided in the fellowship and certificate sections. STEP 3 — Learn at Your Own Pace The structure is flexible, online, and designed for active doctors. STEP 4 — Update Your Identity as a Specialist Shift your CV, LinkedIn, hospital applications, and OPD branding toward your chosen speciality. This is how doctors stop feeling “stuck” and start feeling “in control.”

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