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 One Medical Upgrade That’s Making Doctors Instantly More Valuable.

Fri Nov 28, 2025

The Reality of Today’s Medical Profession

Modern healthcare is shifting fast. Clinical expectations are higher, patients are more informed, and hospitals prefer doctors with proven speciality-oriented skills. The traditional model — MBBS → PG → Practice — is no longer enough to stay competitive. This is why one particular upgrade is making doctors instantly more valuable across hospitals, clinics, and job markets: Structured online speciality-based medical courses. These programs are giving doctors a clear speciality identity, stronger clinical reasoning, and higher patient trust — all without waiting for PG.

The Fears Most Doctors Quietly Struggle With

Every doctor today faces predictable anxieties:

PG uncertainty due to NEET-PG/FMGE delays
Fear of wasting years without skill growth
Feeling like “just MBBS/BAMS/BHMS”
Low patient flow worries
No clear speciality identity
Fear of making the wrong career choice
Competition from more skilled peers
FOMO as batchmates progress
Lack of structured guidance
Doubts about career direction

Skill-based courses eliminate these fears by giving doctors direction, structure, confidence, and measurable clinical improvement.

Why This Upgrade Makes Doctors Instantly More Valuable

. Speciality Identity = Career Acceleration The moment a doctor creates a speciality direction, everything changes — their confidence, CV strength, opportunities, and patient perception. Identity determines:

How hospitals value you
The type of cases you receive
Your role in OPD/IPD
Your growth trajectory

Online courses give doctors this identity early in their career.

2. Hospitals Prefer Skill-Based Doctors Hospitals today look for doctors trained in:

Diabetology
Emergency Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Pediatrics
Dermatology
Cardiology
Pain Medicine
Orthopaedics

A doctor with speciality skills is always more valuable than a general junior doctor.

3. Patients Choose Specialists Over Generalists A patient with a cardiac concern will always trust a Clinical Cardiology–trained doctor more than a general practitioner. Niche = credibility.
Credibility = patient flow.

4. Online Courses Give Access to UK-Based Standards UK-aligned courses offer:

Evidence-based guidelines
Modern clinical protocols
Real-world case simulations
International treatment pathways

These skills make doctors globally competitive.

5. They Fit Perfectly Into a Doctor’s Busy Schedule Doctors can study:

During PG preparation
Alongside duty hours
During internship
During waiting years

Learning becomes flexible, structured, and stress-free.

Strategic Speciality Recommendations

Choose a high-demand speciality to upgrade your identity:

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 Fellowship Programs

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

UK-Based Certificate Programs

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

How Doctors Should Use Their Waiting Years

STEP 1 — Choose Your Speciality Direction Dermatology, Diabetology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Pain Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Family Medicine, Clinical Nutrition.

STEP 2 — Add a UK Fellowship or Certificate Pick the right online program to strengthen your clinical identity.

STEP 3 — Learn at Your Own Pace Flexible modules fit perfectly with duties or PG preparation.

STEP 4 — Update Your Professional Identity Add your speciality credentials to your CV, LinkedIn, prescription, and clinic branding.

Final Guidance

The medical upgrade truly making doctors instantly more valuable is speciality-based online skill development. It:

Increases clinical confidence
Strengthens diagnosis and management
Creates speciality identity
Boosts patient trust
Enhances CV for PG/jobs
Makes waiting years productive
Aligns your practice with UK/global standards

In today’s competitive healthcare environment, this upgrade is no longer optional — it’s the fastest path to becoming a higher-value docto

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