MD Pediatrics

1. MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college
2. Completion of compulsory rotating internship on or before the prescribed cutoff date
3. Permanent or provisional registration with NMC / State Medical Council
4. Qualified NEET-PG examination
5. Admission through centralised counselling (KEA / MCC)

The MD Paediatrics program at MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital (MVJMC&RH), Bangalore, is designed to train competent pediatricians with strong clinical skills and ethical values. The department provides comprehensive exposure to outpatient and inpatient pediatric services, neonatal intensive care units (NICU), pediatric intensive care units (PICU), and emergency pediatric care. Residents are trained in preventive pediatrics, immunization programs, growth and developmental assessment, and management of acute and chronic childhood illnesses. The curriculum follows the competency-based postgraduate medical education guidelines laid down by the National Medical Commission. Academic activities include seminars, case discussions, journal clubs, bedside teaching, and interdisciplinary meetings. The attached teaching hospital serves a diverse patient population, ensuring broad clinical exposure. The program also emphasizes research methodology, thesis work, and community pediatrics, preparing graduates for careers in clinical practice, academics, and super-specialty training.