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The Fellowship in Dermatology – Integrated Medicine (F.Derm. (IM)) is a 12-month, internationally accredited online dermatology fellowship from Virtued Academy International, awarded by Virtued Eduversity, London, UK, and designed specifically for AYUSH and allied-health professionals. It offers the same clinical breadth as the standard dermatology fellowship — skin, hair and nail disorders from acne, eczema and psoriasis to pigmentation, hair loss and aesthetic dermatology — framed for integrative practice.

It carries 120 CPD points, includes lifetime access to 52 modules and 16 clinical case discussions, and lets you use the F.Derm. (IM) suffix after your name on successful completion.

The Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) is awarded by Virtued Eduversity, London, UK, and delivered by Virtued Academy International, an autonomous organisation registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. It is internationally accredited by IAOTH, UK and IRAP.

Virtued Eduversity, London is an internationally accredited awarding organisation, and every certificate it issues carries a QR code and serial number so it can be verified independently.

Yes — dermatology is a strong, high-demand direction for AYUSH and allied-health professionals, because skin, hair and nail concerns are extremely common and patients increasingly seek integrative skin and wellness care. The Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) gives BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, physiotherapy, nursing, pharmacy and nutrition professionals a dedicated, advanced route to structured dermatology expertise — otherwise hard to access outside MBBS-only programmes — applied within their scope of practice.

The Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) helps you position as an integrative dermatology-focused practitioner — adding structured skin, hair and skin-wellness knowledge, aesthetic awareness and patient-counselling skills to your practice within your scope. Actual outcomes depend on your setting and how you apply the learning, within your scope of practice and local regulations.

The Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) is designed for AYUSH and allied-health professionals who hold at least a bachelor's degree in a healthcare field — including Ayurvedic (BAMS), homoeopathic (BHMS), Unani (BUMS) and Siddha doctors, physiotherapists, nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists and dietitians, yoga and naturopathy professionals, paramedics and other allied-health graduates. It gives these professionals the same 12-month depth and 120 CPD points as the standard dermatology fellowship, framed for integrative practice.

Yes — this is the ideal dermatology fellowship after BAMS or BHMS. The Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) is built specifically for AYUSH doctors, including Ayurveda (BAMS), Homoeopathy (BHMS), Unani (BUMS) and Siddha graduates, giving you advanced, structured dermatology training and a recognised credential (F.Derm. (IM)). If you prefer a shorter, foundational option first, the Certificate in Dermatology is open to all healthcare professionals.

If you are an MBBS or post-MBBS doctor, the right route for you is the standard Fellowship in Dermatology (F.Derm.), not the Integrated Medicine version, which is designed specifically for AYUSH and allied-health professionals. The fee is the same across both tracks; what differs is the audience, curriculum framing and credential suffix.

If you want a shorter, foundational introduction to dermatology, the Certificate in Dermatology (C.Derm., 30 CPD, 3 months) is open to every healthcare student and professional, including AYUSH and allied-health practitioners. Many learners start with the certificate and progress to the Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine).

The Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) curriculum spans the full clinical breadth of dermatology: inflammatory disorders (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, seborrhoeic dermatitis), skin infections including fungal infections, pigmentary disorders (melasma, vitiligo, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), hair disorders (alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia) and nail disease, immunobullous conditions, photodermatology, skin-cancer awareness, skin signs of systemic disease, and aesthetic dermatology including cosmeceuticals and advanced skin and hair care — framed for integrative practice. It is delivered as 52 modules with 16 clinical case discussions.

You will learn structured assessment and management approaches for the conditions seen most often — acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and seborrhoeic dermatitis; melasma, vitiligo and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation; fungal and other skin infections; hair loss (alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia); and nail disorders — applied within your scope as an integrative or allied-health professional.

Yes. A dedicated part of the Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) covers aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology, clinical cosmetology, cosmeceuticals and advanced skin and hair care, so you can add skin- and hair-wellness and aesthetic-awareness services to your integrative practice responsibly, within your scope and local regulations.

The Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) has a duration of 12 months, structured as a guided pathway. With lifetime access, the 12 months is a minimum guide rather than a hard deadline — you can finish faster or take longer at your own pace, with no extension fees.

Yes — it is a fully online dermatology course with pre-recorded video lectures, downloadable notes and self-assessment quizzes, built for working professionals: roughly up to two hours of study per week, at your own pace, with lifetime access.

Clinical observership is offered only with Virtued's post-MBBS fellowships, so an in-hospital observership is not part of the Integrated Medicine fellowship. Instead, the programme is delivered fully online through structured video lessons, extensive case-based learning and 24/7 academic Q&A support, so you gain comprehensive clinical understanding through online case studies.

The Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) includes a clinical practice toolkit — structured approaches and reference material for common skin, hair and pigmentation concerns, and patient-counselling scripts for skincare, sun protection and cosmeceuticals — plus case-based decision frameworks and 24/7 academic Q&A support inside the student dashboard.

Both fellowships share the same 12-month structure, 120 CPD points and clinical breadth, but they are matched to different audiences: the Fellowship in Dermatology (F.Derm.) is for MBBS and post-MBBS doctors, while the Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) (F.Derm. (IM)) is for AYUSH and allied-health professionals with a healthcare bachelor's degree. The fee is the same; the curriculum framing and suffix differ to suit each scope of practice.

Choose the Certificate in Dermatology (C.Derm., 30 CPD, 3 months) for an accessible, foundational introduction to clinical dermatology. Choose the Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) (F.Derm. (IM), 120 CPD, 12 months) if you are an AYUSH or allied-health professional who wants advanced, in-depth training and a stronger credential. Many learners begin with the certificate and progress to the fellowship.

Most online dermatology or cosmetology courses are short and stop at a basic certificate, and few give AYUSH and allied-health professionals a genuine advanced pathway. The Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) is a 12-month, internationally accredited fellowship awarded by Virtued Eduversity, London, with 120 CPD points, lifetime access to 52 modules and 16 case discussions, a clinical practice toolkit and a QR-verifiable credential — built specifically for integrative and allied-health professionals.

The Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) carries 120 CPD points (CPD hours / CME credits), accredited through Virtued Eduversity, London, UK, and recognised via IAOTH, UK and IRAP. For reference, Virtued's 12-month fellowships carry 120 CPD points and its 3-month certificates carry 30 CPD points.

On successful completion you receive a Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) certificate awarded by Virtued Eduversity, London and delivered by Virtued Academy International, and you may use the F.Derm. (IM) suffix after your name as per Virtued Eduversity’s guidelines.

The Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) is a continuing-professional-development credential awarded by Virtued Eduversity, London and delivered by Virtued Academy International (registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India). It operates independently of NMC approval requirements and is offered transparently as professional development, with international accreditation from IAOTH, UK and IRAP.

It is not a medical degree or a licence to practise, and it does not by itself grant practising or prescribing rights. Apply the learning strictly within your existing scope of practice and local regulations.

This CPD programme is an independent professional development initiative, conducted outside UGC, AICTE, NMC, NCAHP, Ofqual, OfS, QAA frameworks, acknowledging their jurisdictions, without implying a practising licence, qualification to practise, statutory recognition, licensure eligibility, or equivalence to qualifications governed by regulatory bodies.

Every Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) certificate shows the programme title, duration and 120 CPD points, and carries a QR code and serial number for independent verification. It is awarded by Virtued Eduversity, London and delivered by Virtued Academy International.

After you complete the required learning and internal assessment and Virtued verifies your completion, payment and documents, the certificate is issued in both soft copy and hard copy, typically within 7–14 working days; for Indian students on 3-month-or-longer programmes the hard copy is free, and international shipping may apply — see the Shipping and Exchange Policy. For documents, submit your bachelor's degree marksheets and certificate in your healthcare field, plus your professional registration or licence where applicable.

Virtued Academy International has enrolled learners from 195+ countries, and the Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) awarded by Virtued Eduversity, London carries international accreditation as a professional-development credential. As with any CPD programme it does not itself grant a licence — confirm requirements with the relevant regulator where you intend to practise.

The Fellowship in Dermatology (Integrated Medicine) has an actual fee of ₹1,20,000, currently offered at a scholarship fee of ₹59,000 — a saving of ₹61,000 for the current cohort, and the same fee as the standard dermatology fellowship. The exact fee and any active offer are shown at the secure checkout, and scholarship pricing may change for upcoming cohorts.

Yes. The fellowship can be paid through Zero-Cost EMI from ₹5,900 per month, alongside a full one-time payment option, with no CIBIL requirement for many plans. Exact EMI terms are shown at checkout and payable via UPI, cards or net banking through a secure gateway.

You can enrol directly on the course page at www.virtued.in through the secure checkout and get instant access to the learning platform, or browse all programmes in the course store. For help, WhatsApp or call +91 76519 39423 to speak with an academic counsellor.

Yes. You can enrol in multiple certificate or fellowship courses at once, each on its own lifetime-access timeline. Many professionals combine credentials across specialties to broaden their integrative practice.

Virtued's full refund and cancellation terms are published on the Cancellation & Refund Policy page. We recommend reviewing it before enrolment; the counselling team can also walk you through it on a call.

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Three things set Virtued Academy International apart: every specialty is offered across multiple levels and tracks — an open-to-all certificate, a Standard fellowship for MBBS/MD/MS doctors, and an Integrated Medicine fellowship for AYUSH and allied-health professionals — so no one is limited to generic courses; the CPD framing is stated transparently on every certificate rather than implying licensure; and Zero-Cost EMI removes the upfront cost barrier to upskilling — all backed by lifetime access and QR-verifiable, internationally accredited credentials awarded by Virtued Eduversity, London.