Overview
The purpose of postgraduate (PG) education in the field of healthcare is to create specialists who possess advanced knowledge, skills, and competence in their chosen area of study. These specialists should be capable of providing high-quality healthcare to the community, while also advancing the cause of science through research and training.
Through the rigorous training provided in PG education, students develop an in-depth understanding of their chosen specialty and learn how to effectively manage and treat complex healthcare problems. They should be able to keep up with the latest advances in their field and apply them to their clinical practice. Furthermore, they should acquire the necessary teaching skills to educate and train the next generation of medical and paramedical students.
To achieve these goals, it is essential that PG education provides learners with illustrative guidelines for learning and assessment. These guidelines should be developed by subject-content specialists who have a deep understanding of the specific requirements of their field. The Reconciliation Board of the Academic Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring that these guidelines are uniform and aligned with the overall purpose and content of the curriculum.
The competencies required for successful completion of a PG program should be clearly defined and structured, with appropriate assessment methods in place to measure the students' progress. These competencies may include a range of domains of learning, such as knowledge, skills, and attitudes, that are essential for the students to master.
In conclusion, PG education plays a critical role in producing competent and skilled healthcare professionals who can provide high-quality care to the community, advance scientific knowledge through research, and train the next generation of healthcare providers. To achieve these goals, it is crucial that PG education programs provide learners with illustrative guidelines for learning and assessment, while ensuring that the competencies required for successful completion of the program are clearly defined and structured.
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Programme Objectives:
The MD Course in Pediatrics aims to produce competent pediatricians who can provide quality care to children and adolescents, while keeping up with the latest developments in the field. The program objectives include:
- Recognizing the health needs of infants, children, and adolescents and fulfilling professional obligations in accordance with National Health Policy and professional ethics
- Acquiring competencies in pediatrics that are essential for providing healthcare at all levels of the healthcare system
- Developing effective communication skills to interact with children,families and communities
- Staying updated with contemporary advances and developments in medical sciences related to child health
- Orienting to research methodology principles to advance the field of pediatrics
- Acquiring skills in educating medical and paramedical professionals
- Identifying and collaborating with Psychiatrists/Child Psychologists for the treatment of mental health conditions in children
Curriculum
Assessment:
There shall be four theory papers.
- Paper I: Basic sciences as applied to Paediatrics
- Paper II: Neonatology and community Paediatrics
- Paper III: General Paediatrics including advances in Paediatrics relating to Cluster I specialties
- Paper IV: Paediatric Medicine including advances in Paediatrics relating to Cluster II specialties.
Cluster I: Nutrition, Growth and Development, Immunization, Infectious disease, Genetics, Immunology, Rheumatology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Skin, Eye, ENT, Adolescent Health, Critical Care, Accidents and Poisoning.
Cluster II: Neurology and Disabilities, Nephrology, Hematology and Oncology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Hematology, Respiratory and Cardiovascular disorders.
Thesis: Submitted six month before theory examinations.
Practical Examination:
- Case I : Long case
- Case II (Newborn)
- Case III : Short case.
- OSCE stations (Procedurl and communication skills)
- Long book records
- Oral /Viva voce examinations.
Teaching & Learning Methods: In a postgraduate teaching program, the following teaching and learning methods are essential:
General Principles:
- PG training should be Competency based, skills-oriented and self-directed, with clinical and academic work serving as the primary source of learning
- Formal sessions should supplement this core effort
- Acquisition of practical competencies is the keystone of PG medical education
Teaching Methodology:
- Regular bedside case presentations and demonstrations, didactic lectures, seminars, journal clubs, clinical meetings, and combined conferences with allied departments are important
- The postgraduate student should be given the responsibility of managing and caring for patients under supervision
Formal Teaching Sessions:
- At least 5 hours of formal teaching per week are necessary
- Attend accredited scientific meetings (CME, symposia, and conferences)
- Additional sessions on research methodology, teaching methodology, basic sciences, biostatistics, hospital waste management, health economics, and medical ethics are suggested
- The postgraduate students should participate in the teaching and training program of undergraduate students and interns
Thesis:
- Identify a relevant research question, conduct a critical review of literature, formulate a hypothesis, determine the most suitable study design, and prepare a study protocol
- Undertake a study according to the protocol, analyze and interpret research data, and draw conclusions.
- Write a research paper and present the work in the form of a thesis
Team
Dr. Urmila Jhamb
Professor & HOD
Dr. Veenu Agarwal
Professor
Dr. Alka Agrawal
Dean Principal
Dr. Radhika Mantry
Associate Professor
Dr. Mohit Jindal
Assistant Professor
Dr. Aarti Anand
Assistant Professor
Dr. Abhishek Jain
Assistant Professor
Dr. Anisa Riyaz
Assistant Professor
Dr. Rashi Bhargava
Assistant Professor
Career Prospective
After completing an MD in Pediatrics, graduates have a wide range of career opportunities. Some of the career prospects are:
- Pediatrician: They can become a pediatrician and work in hospitals, clinics, or open their private practice.
- Neonatologist: Neonatologists specialize in the medical care of newborn infants. They work in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
- Pediatric Surgeon: Pediatric surgeons are specialized in performing surgeries on infants, children, and adolescents.
- Pediatric Intensivist: They work in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) and manage critically ill children.
- Medical Researcher: They can pursue a career in medical research and work in research institutes, universities, or pharmaceutical companies.
- Medical Teacher: Graduates can work as medical teachers in medical colleges or universities.
- Public Health Professional: They can work in public health organizations or government agencies and help in designing and implementing public health programs.
- Child Psychiatrist: After additional training in child psychiatry, they can work as a child psychiatrist and provide treatment for mental health conditions in children.
- developmental paediatrician to care for children with autism, learning disabilities and behavioral issue.
- International Health Worker: They can work as international health workers in various developing countries and help in improving the health of children in those areas.
Overall, there is a high demand for pediatricians and pediatric specialists, and the career prospects for MD Pediatrics graduates are promising.