KMC Manipal Fellowship Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The one-year Fellowship in Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound at KMC Manipal costs ₹8,00,000. Admission is through direct application at apply.manipal.edu; no national entrance examination is required.

Ans. The fellowship is open to practising Obstetricians holding MS or DNB in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, as well as Radiologists holding MD or DNB in Radiodiagnosis, from NMC-recognised institutions. Valid NMC or state medical council registration is required. No national entrance examination is needed.

Ans. Fellows receive structured training in first trimester screening (NT measurement, combined test), detailed mid-trimester anomaly scanning, fetal echocardiography, advanced Doppler studies (uterine artery, umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery, ductus venosus), 3D/4D ultrasound in obstetrics, and invasive procedure guidance. The curriculum is aligned with FMF UK certificate of competency standards, enabling fellows to appear for internationally recognised FMF certification upon completing training.

Ans. Fellows trained at KMC Manipal are prepared to appear for multiple FMF UK certificates of competency, including: First Trimester Screening (11+0 to 13+6 weeks), Fetal Anomaly Scan (18+0 to 22+6 weeks), and Fetal Echocardiography. These FMF UK certificates are internationally recognised credentials that validate scanning proficiency to global standards and are required for senior maternal-fetal medicine positions at accredited centres.

Ans. Admission is through direct application at apply.manipal.edu. No national examination is required. Shortlisted candidates attend an interview; selection is based on postgraduate qualifications and existing scanning experience. The fellowship typically commences in March to April each year.

Ans. FMF UK-certified obstetricians and radiologists are in high demand at tertiary maternal-fetal medicine units, high-risk obstetric centres, and diagnostic radiology practices. The fellowship enables practising obstetricians and radiologists to upgrade their scanning skills to sub-specialist level without pursuing a full two-year fetal medicine fellowship. Internationally recognised FMF certificates strengthen applications to hospital positions and overseas training programmes.