The primary teaching-learning methods employed are dedicated lectures, tutorials, case presentation with hands-on practical sessions
Training to recognise the health needs of infant children and Adolescents and diagnosis of different health conditions and diseases.
Competency gaining in the subject of Pediatrics for practicing at community level and at different level of Health system.
Acquire skills in effective communication with the child (Patients), family and community.
Awareness of contemporary advances in medical sciences in the field of Pediatrics
Assisting and performing procedures like IV insertion, Central Line insertion, Lumbar puncture, Bone Marrow aspiration & Biopsy, Liver Biopsy, Kidney Biopsy, Hemodialysis etc under supervision and guidance of qualified professionals.
Handling emergency Pediatric patients
Presenting seminars,case based learning,journal presentations,indoor patient rounds
Paper and poster presentations in state/national conferences
Research projects
Dissertations
Differentiators
The program is conducted at the K J Somaiya Medical College which is the only private medical college in the city of Mumbai
Course content is delivered by expert and committed faculty
Adequate infrastructure Facilities – (lecture halls, specialized departmental laboratories, and library) ensure student comfort and smooth delivery of course content.
Clinical Postings in the K J Somaiya multispecialty charitable hospital with a good number of patients, state of art PICU, NICU ensures adequate exposure and experience in treating a variety of ailments
A fully equipped skill lab for practicing PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Programme)
Program Outcome
An MD (Pediatrics) Postgraduate can opt for the following career paths ahead
Can join a teaching institute and pursue a career in Pediatric teaching.
Can join private hospitals or corporate hospitals as a consultant
Can start their own independent private hospital
Pursue further education (DM or Fellowship) in various medical super specialties and related streams like Pediatric Intensive Care ,Neonatology, Pediatric cardiology, endocrinology, Hematology- Oncology, Nephrology,Neurology,medical research, hospital administration etc
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