Fellowship Programme In Paediatric & Adolescent Endocrinology

Overview

The candidate will be expected to teach Pediatric Endocrinology periodically to trainee postgraduates of DCH/ MD/ DNB courses by way of seminars, case presentations, etc. A research methodology course for 3-5 days will be arranged at the beginning of the course every year. Diabetes education of patients and their parents as well as the nurses involved in the treatment will be the responsibility of the candidate concerned. Rotation in Pediatric and neonatal ICU – 6 weeks /year and Biochemistry – 2 weeks/ year.

Departmental Activities:

1. Journal review meetings: Once a week
2. Seminars: Once a week
3. Clinico-Pathological Conferences: once a month
4. Inter Departmental Meetings: Radiology, Biochemistry once a week
5. Community Work: – Camps / field visits: Childhood diabetes camps twice a year, CAH camps twice a year, thyroid camps twice a year
6. Clinical rounds: – daily
7. Participation in Conferences / presentation of papers: National and State conferences once year. International conference once a year
8. Any other: Active participation in research projects of the department and submission of a short research dissertation carried out by the candidate.

Monitoring of Teaching & Learning:

• Methods: Journal reviews, seminars, case presentations etc.
• Frequency: 3 – 4 / week,
• Schedules or Checklists, log books, diary: The department will have a trainee handbook/manual outlining all the diagnostic and clinical procedures done in Pediatric Endocrinology. Logbooks will be  maintained by the trainee. Diary of all clinical cases seen and handled will also be kept.

Scheme of Examination: (Total marks: 400).

• Written: Two theory papers - 100 marks each, two essays 20 marks each, six short notes questions 10 marks each
• Clinical: Number & Type of cases: 2 to 4 clinical cases (100 marks) and spotters (50 marks)
• Viva Voce - 50 marks

Eligibility

MD / DNB in Pediatrics or equivalent / DCH with Two Years Clinical Experience

Minimum Education