Fellowship in Pediatrics
Develop advanced expertise in child health, neonatal care, pediatric diseases, growth monitoring, and evidence-based management across all stages of childhood.
Course Overview
Paediatrics is a vital branch of medicine focused on the health, growth, and development of infants, children, and adolescents. It encompasses preventive care, early diagnosis, and management of a wide range of childhood illnesses, along with monitoring developmental milestones and promoting overall well-being. With increasing awareness of child health and the need for specialized care, there is a growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals in paediatric practice. The Fellowship in Paediatrics is designed to enhance clinical knowledge and practical skills in the comprehensive care of children. The program integrates theoretical learning with hands-on clinical experience, emphasizing child-centered care, early intervention, and evidence-based management. It prepares fellows to manage common and complex paediatric conditions across various healthcare settings while maintaining high standards of safety, ethics, and professionalism.
What You'll Learn
Build a strong foundation in growth, development, and common paediatric diseases.
Develop clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions in children.
Enhance competence in neonatal care, immunization practices, and nutritional assessment.
Train fellows in monitoring developmental milestones and identifying developmental delays.
Strengthen skills in managing common paediatric emergencies and infections.
Promote preventive care, health education, and family-centered approaches to child health.
Improve communication skills for effective interaction with children and caregivers.
Encourage multidisciplinary collaboration and appropriate referral practices.
Ensure adherence to ethical standards, patient safety, and professionalism in paediatric care.
Requirements
Curriculum
12 Sections · 80 Lessons · 12 Months
01Growth, Development & Preventive Pediatrics7 lessons
- Normal growth and developmental milestones
- Growth charts and anthropometry
- Developmental assessment tools
- Immunization schedules and cold chain management
- Nutrition in infancy and childhood
- Breastfeeding practices
- Adolescent growth and development
02Neonatology7 lessons
- Care of normal newborn
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Preterm and low birth weight management
- Neonatal jaundice
- Neonatal sepsis
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- Neonatal metabolic disorders
03Pediatric Infectious Diseases7 lessons
- Common childhood infections
- Vaccine-preventable diseases
- Tuberculosis in children
- Dengue, malaria and tropical infections
- HIV in children
- Fever without focus
- Antimicrobial stewardship
04Pediatric Respiratory Disorders7 lessons
- Asthma management
- Bronchiolitis
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Pleural effusion
- Chronic lung diseases
- Oxygen therapy and nebulization
05Pediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology7 lessons
- Acute and chronic diarrhea
- Malnutrition and nutritional rehabilitation
- Celiac disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease (overview)
- Acute and chronic liver diseases
- Neonatal cholestasis
- GI bleeding in children
06Pediatric Cardiology6 lessons
- Congenital heart diseases (cyanotic & acyanotic)
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Heart failure in children
- Pediatric arrhythmias (overview)
- Interpretation of pediatric ECG
- Basics of echocardiography (overview)
07Pediatric Neurology7 lessons
- Seizure disorders
- Status epilepticus
- Cerebral palsy
- Developmental delay
- Meningitis and encephalitis
- Neuromuscular disorders (overview)
- Headache disorders
08Pediatric Nephrology7 lessons
- Acute kidney injury
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Glomerulonephritis
- Urinary tract infections
- Electrolyte disorders
- Hypertension in children
- Chronic kidney disease
09Pediatric Hematology & Oncology6 lessons
- Anemia (nutritional and hemolytic)
- Thalassemia
- Bleeding disorders
- Leukemia (overview)
- Lymphoma (overview)
- Supportive care in pediatric oncology
10Pediatric Endocrinology6 lessons
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus
- Thyroid disorders in children
- Short stature evaluation
- Puberty disorders
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome
- Calcium and bone disorders
11Pediatric Emergency & Critical Care7 lessons
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Shock management
- Acute respiratory failure
- Poisoning and toxicology
- Trauma management
- Fluid therapy in emergencies
- ICU monitoring basics
12Adolescent Medicine & Clinical Integration6 lessons
- Adolescent health issues
- Behavioral disorders
- School health programs
- Preventive adolescent care
- Ethics and medico-legal aspects in pediatrics
- Case presentations and exit assessment
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