Since the students are trained with the aim of practicing as independent specialists, this course content will be mainly a guideline. They have to manage all types of cases and situations and seek and provide consultation. The emphasis shall therefore be on the practical management of the problem of the individual cases and the community within the available resources.
- Academic topics
Basic sciences pertaining to Neonatology:
- Genetics
- Applied anatomy and embryology
- Fetoplacental physiology
- Fetal growth
- Neonatal adaptation
Physiology and Development of various systems
- Respiratory system
- Cardiovascular system
- Nervous system
- Gastrointestinal system
- Renal system
- Hematopoietic system
- Endocrinal system
- Fetal and neonatal immunology
- Fluids, electrolytes, glucose, proteins, complex carbohydrates and lipids, and vitamins, minerals and trace elements
Common diseases and conditions in neonates of the:
- Respiratory system
- Cardiovascular system
- Nervous system
- Gastrointestinal system
- Renal system
- Hematopoietic system
- Endocrinal system
- Fetal and neonatal immunology
- Inborn errors of metabolism
Neonatal Therapeutics
- Pharmacology
- Nuances of drug dosage, administration, monitoring and toxicity
(For the exhaustive list of topics that need to be covered during the training, please refer to Appendix I)
- General Topics
- Research methodology
- Biostatistics
- Computer & Information technology
- Perinatology
- Perinatal and neonatal mortality, morbidity, epidemiology
- High risk pregnancy & impact on the fetus
- Fetal monitoring
- Intrapartum monitoring and procedures
- Genetic counseling
- Diagnosis and management of fetal diseases
- Fetal intervention
- Fetal origin of adult disease
