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 Most Underrated Medical Courses Doctors Are Ignoring

27/11/2025

The Core Reality of Today’s Medical Profession

Every year, thousands of doctors wait for PG results, counselling rounds, exam notifications, new circulars, or government updates. In this waiting loop, one silent truth is often ignored.

The medical career in 2025 is driven by competency, niche expertise, international-standard training, and speciality identity.
Yet a large proportion of MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, and foreign medical graduates continue delaying upskilling — assuming “PG will fix everything.” But the real game-changers are the underrated, high-impact medical courses most doctors overlook.

The Fears Every Doctor Quietly Struggles With

Before we talk about the most underrated courses, we need to address the psychological reality that stops doctors from taking action. Doctors today fear:

PG uncertainty and unpredictable exam outcomes
Wasting precious years without progress
Feeling like “just MBBS/BAMS/BHMS”
Losing confidence due to limited hands-on exposure
Fear of low patient flow in future practice
Confusion about speciality direction
FOMO — batchmates moving ahead faster
Anxiety about choosing the wrong course
Lack of proper guidance on what skills truly matter
Pressure from family, peers, and society

Why Niche Skills Are the New Currency of Medical Success

The era of “general practice without specialized skills” is ending. Hospitals and patients now expect specialty-aligned skills even before PG. This is why niche courses have become the most powerful career accelerators: How niche skills help doctors:

Build a strong speciality identity
Create instant patient trust
Differentiate you from thousands of other MBBS graduates
Strengthen your resume for UK, Gulf, India, and PG pathways
Increase opportunities in clinics, hospitals, and telemedicine
Prepare you for real-world practice
Help you earn respect as a specialist (not “just MBBS”)
Reduce dependency on PG results
Improve employability and patient flow

The Most Underrated Medical Specialities Doctors Ignore

Below are the specialities that have massive demand, low competition, and high growth — but many doctors overlook them due to lack of awareness.

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-Based Fellowships Doctors Rarely Consider

Below are the exact fellowship programs (UK-based) that most doctors underestimate, yet each one builds deep speciality competence and professional identity.

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

Certificate Courses Doctors Overlook

These UK-based certificate programs are short, structured, and instantly add clinical competence.

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
Certificate 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
Certificate 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
Certificate 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 to Use Your Waiting Years Strategically

STEP 1 — Choose a Direction (Speciality Path) Select 1–2 specialities from here:
Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology, Pain Medicine, Pediatrics, Clinical Cardiology, Gynecology & Obstetrics, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Neurology, Family Medicine, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Nutrition. STEP 2 — Add a UK Fellowship or Certificate (Build Identity) Choose a Fellowship or Certificate from the links listed above.
This gives you an identity, not just a degree. STEP 3 — Learn at Your Own Pace (Flexible & Non-Stressful) These programs are designed for:

Interns
Post-internship doctors
FMGs
Doctors waiting for PG
Even practicing clinicians

They fit easily alongside exam preparation. STEP 4 — Update Your Professional Identity Change your digital presence:

LinkedIn headline
Prescription stamp
Clinic board
CV
Online profiles

Move from “General Doctor” to “Doctor with Speciality Training in _____.” Identity creates trust, and trust creates patient flow.

Final Professional Guidance: Don’t Ignore What Builds Your Future

Most doctors ignore these courses because:

They underestimate their impact
They assume only PG matters
They don’t understand how identity works
They follow what everyone else is doing
They wait too long for “perfect clarity”

But medicine rewards action-takers, not waiters. If you want speciality identity, patient trust, international credentials, and real clinical competence — the underrated courses above are your strongest starting point.

Virtued Academy International
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