Awarded for excellence in clinical service and frontline healthcare delivery
Eligibility Criteria (As per Indian Guidelines):
1. Basic Qualifications:
- Must hold a recognized MD/MS degree or equivalent medical qualification from a university/institution recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), India.
- Must be a Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP) with a valid registration under a State Medical Council or NMC.
2. Professional Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of active clinical experience in government, semi-government, private, or charitable healthcare institutions in India.
- Proven involvement in frontline healthcare delivery, especially in rural, tribal, underserved, or high-risk areas.
3. Clinical & Public Health Contribution (Any one or more):
- Demonstrated excellence in patient care, emergency response, or pandemic management.
- Notable role in public health initiatives, awareness drives, immunization campaigns, or disease surveillance programs.
- Leadership in community-based medical camps, health outreach programs, or innovative service models improving patient outcomes.
4. Ethical & Professional Conduct:
- No history of disciplinary action or malpractice.
- Should uphold the ethical guidelines set by the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002.
5. Additional Considerations (Optional but Desirable):
- Recommendations from senior medical professionals or institutions.
- Prior recognition by health departments, medical associations, or reputed NGOs.
- Participation in national health missions or disaster response teams.
✅ Conditions for Reissue of Fellowship Honor Certificate (with Gold Seal):
Loss or Damage:
Original certificate must be reported as lost, damaged, or irreversibly altered.
A signed declaration or visual proof (e.g., photo of damaged certificate) may be required.
Correction of Personal Details:
Reissue is permitted for minor corrections (e.g., spelling errors in name, designation, suffix).
Supporting government-issued ID or relevant documents must be submitted.
Upgrade from Provisional to Full Honor:
Participants who received a Provisional Fellowship Honor and later completed the full ceremony requirement are eligible for a reissue with the gold seal.
Delivery Failure by Courier:
If the original certificate was never received due to verified courier issues, a free reissue may be approved once.
💰 Reissue Fee:
A nominal administrative and production fee may apply (₹1,500 INR).
Includes: printing, new certificate ID, gold seal emboss, and tracked courier delivery.
🔒 Important:
Only one reissue per fellow is allowed per fellowship cycle (except for upgrades).
Misuse or fraudulent requests may result in disqualification from the fellowship.