Fellowship in Preventive Cardiology

The Fellowship in Preventive Cardiology program provides medical graduates with essential knowledge and practical skills for the early recognition and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The course curriculum is focused on holistic and scientifically proven approach on cardiac care, cardiac patient counseling, lifestyle medicine, clinical nutrition related heart care and cardiac rehabilitation skills. The fellowship duration is vary from 1 year to 2 years, depending on syllabus and institute policy.

A Fellowship in Preventive Cardiology is a higher academic and clinical training program for medical professionals. It deals with the prevention, early detection, and management of cardiovascular diseases through topics such as epidemiology, lifestyle medicine, clinical cardiology, and current research in cardiovascular prevention. 

Fellowship in Preventive Cardiology (FPC) 

• Graduates should hold MBBS, MD (General Medicine, Cardiology, or Internal Medicine), or DNB degrees in the field. 
• Some colleges might demand extra work experience in cardiology or general medicine. 
• Entrance tests or interviews might be a part of the selection process. 

The duration of the program is usually between 6 months to 2 years, depending on the college. 

The course fee depends on the institute and country. In India, it usually costs between

INR 50,000 to INR 5,00,000.

• Physicians who are interested in cardiology, internal medicine, or primary care. 
• Physicians who want to gain expertise in preventive cardiology. 
• Physicians who want to practice in public health, research, or hospital-based cardiology units. 

• Cardiovascular diseases are a major cause of death all over the world. 
• Focuses on preventing heart disease, not merely treating it. 
• Opens more career opportunities in hospitals, research centers, and healthcare policy-making. 
• Offers risk assessment, patient counseling, and lifestyle intervention skills. 

Some institutions ask the candidate to pass an entrance exam or go through a selection procedure, which can be: 

• A written examination of medicine, cardiology, and preventive health concepts. 
• An interview or personal discussion. 

1. Submission of Application – Online/offline application along with academic certificates. 
2. Entrance Exam (if necessary) – A few institutes arrange a written exam. 
3. Interview/Screening – Shortlisted candidates might have to give an interview. 
4. Final Selection – On merit and eligibility basis. 
5. Enrollment & Fee Payment. 

The course content usually consists of: 

• AIIMS, New Delhi 
• Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore 
• Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram 
• Apollo Hospitals Educational & Research Foundation 
• D.Y. Patil University, School of Medicine 
• Madhavbaug Institute of Preventive Cardiology (MIPC) 

• Increasing demand for preventive cardiologists with rising cases of heart disease. 
• Job opportunities in hospitals, research centers, government health programs, and private clinics. 
• Positions in public health organizations, NGOs, and healthcare policy-making. 

• DM in Cardiology 
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Care 
• PhD in Cardiovascular Epidemiology 
• Specialization in Lipidology or Hypertension Management 

Graduates can pursue careers as: 

• Preventive Cardiologist 
• Clinical Cardiologist with a focus on prevention 
• Public Health Specialist (Cardiovascular Diseases) 
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist 
• Epidemiologist focusing on Heart Disease 

Salaries are different depending on experience and location: 

• India: INR 8 LPA – INR 25 LPA 
• USA/UK: USD 80,000 – USD 200,000 per annum