Program Objectives

Goal:

The goal of Post graduation (MD) course in Pediatrics is to produce a competent pediatrician, who:

• Recognizes the health needs of neonates, infants, children and adolescents and carries out professional obligations in keeping with principles of National Health Policy and professional ethics.
• Has acquired the competencies pertaining to pediatrics that are required to be practiced in the community and at all levels of health care system.
• Has acquired skills in effectively communicating with the child, family and the community.
• Is aware of the contemporary advances and developments in medical sciences as related to child health.
• Is oriented to principles of research methodology.
• Has acquired skills in educating medical and paramedical professionals

Learning Objectives:

• Recognizes the health needs of infants, children and adolescents and carries out professional obligations in keeping with principles of the National Health Policy and professional ethics.
• Has acquired the competencies pertaining to Pediatrics that are required to be practiced in the community and at all levels of health system.
• Has acquired skills in effectively communicating with the child, family and the community.
• Is aware of contemporary advances and developments in medical sciences as related to child health.
• Is oriented to principles of research methodology.
• Has acquired skills in educating medical and paramedical professionals.
• Is able to recognize mental conditions and collaborate with Psychiatrists/Child Psychologists for the treatment of such patients