Certification Program in Vestibular and Balance Medicine
A comprehensive, practice-ready program for ENTs, Neurologists, and Physicians covering the full arc of vestibular care—anatomy & physiology → clinical assessment → syndrome-based diagnosis → investigations → rehabilitation—culminating in a 4-day, hands-on clinical and investigative workshop. Built to sharpen bedside reasoning, integrate multi-modal test data, and translate evidence into protocols you can use on Monday morning.
Certification Partner
Course Highlights:
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Structured 9-week pathway with 5-6 hrs/week guided learning
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Weekly live mentoring sessions to clarify doubts
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Weekly quiz
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Syndrome-based approach: acute, episodic, and chronic vestibular syndromes
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Full investigations stack: VNG/Calorics, Positional Testing, Repositioning Maneuvers, vHIT, VEMP, Rotary Chair, Posturography, Imaging, Autonomic testing etc.
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Rehab module linking diagnosis → protocol → outcomes
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4-day in-person hands on training: exam & maneuvers, instrument labs, rehab planning, case integration
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1-2 weeks guided observership at leading vestibular centers in India and the UK
Course Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
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Perform targeted histories/exams and triage AVS safely; apply bedside algorithms
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Differentiate peripheral vs central patterns using integrated test data
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Order/interpret VNG, Calorics, vHIT, VEMP, Chair/Posturography, Imaging, Autonomic tests appropriately
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Map diagnosis → rehab protocol (including PPPD, BVH, VM, BPPV, MD) and track outcomes
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Communicate findings and plans effectively across ENT–Neuro–Audio–PT teams
Eligibility
ENT specialists, Neurologists, Geriatric Specialists, Internal Medicine/Family Physicians with interest in vestibular medicine; senior residents/fellows welcome
Pedagogy
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Expert video lectures & annotated case walk-throughs
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Weekly case discussions / live Q&A; Friday quizzes & reading packs
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Downloadable algorithms, checklists, and report templates
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In-person multi-station labs (exam/maneuvers, VNG/vHIT/VEMP/Calorics, Posturography, Rehab planning)
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Capstone case defense/OSCE during the workshop
Assessment & Certification
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Continuous assessment (quizzes + case reflections), skills checklists in workshop, capstone case defense
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Certificate upon meeting attendance, assessment, and practical competency thresholds (co-branding with partner institutions where applicable)
Course Curriculum
Faculty
Dr Anirban Biswas
Course Director
Renowned Neurotologist and Author
Kolkata, India
Dr Prahlad Naik
Senior ENT Surgeon and Neurotologist
Chitradurga, India
Prof Dr Steve Connor
Consultant Neuroradiologist
King's College Hospital
London, UK
Dr Kostas Tsioulos
Consultant Audio Vestibular Physician
London, UK
Dr Mamun Rashid
Consultant Physician in Audiovestibular Medicine
Harley Street AVM Clinic
London, UK
Dr Jawad Abdulla
Audio Vestibular Physician
St George's Hospital
London, UK
Dr Arun Pajaniappane
Course Director
Consultant Neurotologist
Director, Harley St AVM Clinic
London, UK
Dr Gunjan Kumar
Consultant Neurologist
Patna, India
Dr Mark Perera
Consultant Audio-Vestibular Physician
London, UK
Paul Radomskij
Director - Audiology
UCL
London, UK
Dr Hena Ahmad
Consultant Neurologist
St George's Hospital
London, UK
Dr Raj Nandi
Director - Vestibular Clinic
Royal National ENT Hospital
London, UK
Dr Aasef G Shaik
Prof, Depart of Neurology
Case Western University, School of Medicine, USA
Nilesh Parekh
Specialist Vestibular Audiologist
London, UK
Dr Kishan MM
Associate Professor, Audiology
MAHE
Manipal, India
Dr Kailesh Pujary
Prof, Dept of ENT, KMC
Manipal, India
Dr Rudy Palaniappan
Consultant Physician in Audiovestibular Medicine
Harley Street AVM Clinic
London, UK
Anita Wong
Lead Audiologist
Harley Street AVM Clinic
London, UK
Dr Carolyn Ainsworth
Audio Vestibular Physician
Guy's and St Thomas
London, UK
Guided Observership
As an optional capstone, participants can undertake a 1–2 week guided observership at any of the below four Centers of Excellence in India and the UK. These centers are run by renowned vestibular specialists and has high patient footfall as well as state-of-the-art diagnostic and rehabilitation tools—ensuring real-world exposure to best-in-class care and outcomes. During the observership, you’ll shadow clinics end-to-end (triage → assessment → investigations → rehab planning), sit in on case discussions and mentoring huddles, and observe the use of VNG, vHIT, VEMP, posturography, rotary chair, and advanced VRT/VR modules where available. All observation follows strict patient-privacy and consent protocols; learning materials use de-identified data. On completion, you’ll receive an observership certificate acknowledging your clinical exposure.
Terms:
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It is not mandatory to do observership to receive course completion certificate.
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Seats are limited and allocated via a simple application process after course enrollment.
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Participants need to indicate their order of preference of the centers in the application.
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Barring UCL, there is no additional fee for observership at any of the centers.
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Participants need to cover all their expenses during the course of the observership including but not limited to travel stay, F&B, visa (where applicable) and all such expenses.
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Some of the centers might have their own selection process and slots might not be immediately available.
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A separate email will be sent in due course on the exact process and steps involved.
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Course curriculum, faculty and content shown here is indicative and might undergo changes. The final modules along with faculty names will be shared with participants prior to course commencement.
Observership Centers
Vertigo and Deafness Clinic, Kolkata, India
Clinical mentor: Dr Anirban Biswas
Center name: TBD, London, UK
Clinical Mentor: Dr Raj Nandi
Click here for details
Neuro Vihar and Chakkar Clinic, Patna, India
Clinical mentors: Dr Gunjan Kumar (Neurologist) and Dr Darshpreet Kaur
St George's Hospital, London, UK
Clinical Mentor: Dr Arun Pajaniappane
Click here for details
Registration Fee
Early Bird - Residents / PG Students
(Valid till 8th Nov 2026)
INR 18,000 + GST
Regular - Residents / PG Students
INR 24,000 + GST
Early Bird - Practicing Doctors
(Valid till 8th Nov 2026)
INR 25,000 + GST
Regular - Practicing Doctors
INR 30,000 + GST
Terms and conditions:
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Seats to this hybrid course are limited and available on a first come first serve basis.
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You may transfer the registration to someone else, but cannot cancel the registration after making the payment. Payment will not be refunded once registration is confirmed.
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The course fee includes attendance to all online sessions, all hands on training sessions, course material if any as well as lunch during hands on sessions.
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Hands on sessions will be held at KMC Manipal, Manipal.
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Exact dates of hands on sessions will be shared on email post registration.
Accommodation
We have a few rooms at KMC Manipal campus available at nominal prices on a first come first serve basis. Details on how to book the same will be sent once the registration formalities are completed. If you are unable to secure one of these rooms on campus, you can book any of the hotels closer to the campus.
If you have any queries please reach out to our course coordinator Mr Anil on +91-6362860117, +91-9686225585 or email academymedexcel@gmail.com