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Fellowship Program

Clinical Fellowship , Hospital & Industry Rotation

Clinical Fellowship , Hospital & Industry Rotation Policy


Hospital Fellowship (Every Mon & Wed Evening Phase-I & Phase- II)

 

Clinical Fellowship , Hospital & Industry Rotation Policy

(6-Month Pattern: Dec 2026 – May 2027)

 

1. Introduction

The Industrial and Hospital Fellowship Program is an essential component of the Pharm-D curriculum designed to integrate clinical and industrial exposure with academic learning.

This 6-month pattern provides structured experience in patient care, pharmaceutical services, and industrial processes, enhancing students’ clinical judgment and professional readiness.

2. Duration and Schedule

Total Duration:        6 Months (December 2026 – May 2027)

Frequency:                Every Monday and Wednesday

Timings:                    05:00 PM – 09:00 PM

Locations:                 at Attached Facility

·        At attached Facility  (for clinical rotations)

·        Partner Pharmaceutical Industry Sites (for industrial rotations)


3. Rotational Structure


Phase I – Orientation & Induction

Week

1–4

Hospital orientation, safety protocols, and clinical ethics

Ward visits, introduction to hospital departments, learning documentation procedures

Phase II – Patient Care & Case Studies

Week

5–10

Case collection and analysis

Prescription review, patient interviews, preparation of patient profiles

Phase III – Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Week

11–16

Drug interaction and therapy optimization

Identifying and documenting drug interactions, patient counseling sessions

Phase IV – Advanced Clinical Rotations

Week

17–20

Specialized ward rotations

Critical care, cardiology, and infectious disease case discussions

Phase V – Industry Rotations

Week

21–24

Pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, and R&D

GMP orientation, production supervision, formulation documentation

Phase VI – Project & Assessment

Week

25–26

Final case report and evaluation

Logbook review, presentation, and viva voce


4. Objectives

·        To provide hands-on exposure to hospital and industry environments.

·        To develop skills in clinical decision-making, patient counseling, and pharmaceutical analysis.

·        To enhance understanding of drug formulation, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.

·        To bridge academic concepts with real-world healthcare and industrial practices.

5. Attendance & Eligibility

·        Minimum 75–80% attendance is mandatory for eligibility.

·        Attendance will be recorded through daily logbooks countersigned by supervisors.

·        Absence beyond 3 sessions without justification may lead to revocation of fellowship eligibility.


6. Assessment Criteria


Logbook Maintenance

30%

Weekly review by supervisor

Case Presentations

20%

Group / individual presentations

Clinical Performance

25%

Continuous evaluation during rotations

Final Viva & Report

25%

Conducted by evaluation committee


7. Conduct & Discipline

·        College uniform and ID card are compulsory during all fellowship sessions.

·        Respectful conduct with healthcare professionals and patients is mandatory.

·        Mobile phones are prohibited in laboratories, wards, and production areas.

·        Participation in all fellowship and innovation activities is part of internal assessment.


8. Certification

A Certificate of Clinical and Industrial Fellowship will be awarded upon successful completion of the program, subject to attendance, performance, and conduct evaluation.




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