FUNCTIONS & OBJECTIVES
Undergraduate- Teaching Training and Research
In this department training is
given to undergraduate students regarding various aspects of Neonatology &
paediatrics, for the period 10 weeks as per the guidelines & schedule of
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. Training and formative
assessment is conducted during lectures, Practicals, Bedside Clinics, Small
Group discussion, Tutorials, Ward rounds, DOAP, etc as per CBME guidelines. At
the end of each posting a summative assessment is done and marks obtained are
added to internal assessment marks in final examinations marksheet.
Undergraduate students are encouraged to take part in Indian Academy of
Paediatrics Quiz at zonal & national levels, ICMR projects and other
research projects.
Internship Training
There is compulsory rotatory
posting in Department of Paediatrics during the tenure of internship. During
this period all posted intern are trained to improve their clinical knowledge
and skills by allowing them to work under supervision of faculties in PICU,
NICU & Wards. They are also allowed to observe & to participate in
various invasive & non- invasive procedures done in emergency & non-
emergency department. They are specially trained to attend deliveries, neonatal
resuscitation, newborn care, immunization, malnutrition & IMNCI management.
Postgraduate- Teaching training and Research
NMC affiliated post graduate
course started in Department of Paediatrics from the academic year 2019-20. The
department has the capacity of 3 post graduate students per year. They are
posted according to the rotation schedule at OPD, NICU, PICU, wards, labour
room, and pediatric subspecialities to give adequate exposure of all the
aspects of Pediatric and Neonatal care. The post graduate students are trained
to attend all deliveries & to perform neonatal resuscitation. Their
academic training is done during PG Activity as per the norms of NMC. They
manage patients according to standard protocols & perform various invasive
& non- invasive procedures done in emergency & non- emergency
department under the guidance of seniors. Periodic assessment of post graduate
students is done according to university guidelines. They are expected to work
on a dissertation topic & it is mandatory to submit the thesis before final
examination. They are encouraged to participate in national & international
conferences & to present paper, poster, etc.
Super-speciality
At present there is no
super-specialty course in the Department, however the department runs its
weekly speciality clinics.
Other Services
Simulation training is conducted
on regular basis for faculties and PG students. Simulation is training used for
teaching Undergraduates and Nursing staff. The department also provides
training to students of other certified and fellowship courses run at the
institute.
A) Master in Public Health
& Nutrition (MPHN):
The Government of Maharashtra has
decided to start Master of Public Health (Nutrition) MPH (N) from academic year
2018-19. Permission was granted for 20 seats for this institute. All the MPHN
students are especially provided with teaching and training in Navjat Shishu
Suraksha Karyakram (NSSK) & Integreted Management of Neonatal &
Childhood Illness (IMNCI).
B) Modern Pharmacology-
Teaching and Training
The Certificate course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP) was started under MUHS, Nashik, from academic year 2017-18. Permission was granted for 50 seats for this institute. All the modern pharmacology students are provided teaching and training of management of common illnesses in paediatrics & neonatology & their danger signs
