Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology

Overview

The course is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). It is a full time course, fellows will not be allow to work outside.

Training includes:

1. Weekly Seminars/Journal club
2. Monthly Lectures by faculty
3. CTS Seminars
4. CTC discussions
5. One publications or two representations at State/National level.
6. Internal assessment every six months
7. Final certifying examinations (clinical & Practical) examiners-National Faculty)

The fellows will be assigned responsibilities during their tenure as below;

• First 4 months: Junior fellow - Function initially as a senior resident following management of complex pediatric neurological conditions with close supervision
• Next 6 months: Senior fellow - Functions as a fellow, performing procedures independently, supervising junior residents
• Next 5 months: Supervisor - Run rounds in level NICU/PICU, educational role for junior staff.
• Last 3 months: Junior consultant - Run rounds in PICU/NICU/ Electrophysiology LAB, supervises whole team, responsible for education of residents and medical students etc.

In addition to attending all the academic sessions, the candidate needs to make a minimum number of presentations in this academic session during the training period of one year.

Scheme of Examination: (Total 400 marks)

• Written: includes 2 theory papers 100 marks each. Two long essays (20 marks each) and remaining six short essays (10 marks each).
• Practical: 2 Cases – 75 marks each
• VIVA VOCE: 50 marks

Eligibility

Applicants should have completed MD Pediatrics or DNB Pediatrics or equivalent qualification / DCH with Two Year Clinical Experience.

Minimum Education