Doctor of Medicine in Neonatology
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Duration
3 Years
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Level
Doctorate
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Type
Degree
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Eligibility
Post Graduation
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D.M. Neonatology or Doctor of Medicine in Neonatology is a post-Doctoral Medicinal course. Neonatology is a sub-speciality of paediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn infant. D.M. (Neonatology) provides advanced training in Neonatology to produce competent super-specialists who can provide clinical care of the highest order to the newborn infants, and serve as future teachers, trainers, researchers and leaders in the field of Neonatology. This is three years duration course and it is career orienting in nature that opens many job scopes for them after completing it.
D.M. Neonatology Eligibility
- Candidates should have passed an M.D. Paediatrics or equivalent (including Diploma of National Board in Paediatrics) degree from a recognised university board.
D.M. Neonatology Syllabus
Syllabus of Neonatology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.
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Sr. No.
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Subjects of Study
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A
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Basic Sciences
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- Fatal and neonatal immunology
- Mechanism of disease
- Applied anatomy and embryology
- Fetal-placental physiology
- Neonatal adaptation
- Development and maturation of lungs, respiratory control, lung functions, ventilation, gas exchange, ventilation-perfusion
- Physiology and development of a cardiovascular system, developmental defects, physiology and hemodynamic of congenital heart disease
- Fatal and intrauterine growth.
- Development and maturation of the nervous system, cerebral blood flow, blood-brain barrier.
- Fatal and neonatal endocrine physiology
- Developmental pharmacology
- Developmental haematology, bilirubin metabolism
- Renal physiology
- Physiology of gastrointestinal tract, digestion, absorption.
- Electrolyte balance
- Metabolic pathways pertaining to glucose, calcium and magnesium
- Biochemical basis of inborn errors of metabolism
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B
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General Topics
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- Research methodology
- Biostatistics
- Ethics in perinatology/neonatology
- Principles of education (objectives, curriculum, assessment and use of media)
- Computer, information technology, internet
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C
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Perinatology
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- Perinatal and neonatal mortality, morbidity, epidemiology
- High-risk pregnancy: detection, monitoring and management
- Fetal monitoring, clinical, electronic; invasive, and non-invasive
- Intrapartum monitoring and procedures
- Assessment of fetal risk, and decision for termination of pregnancy
- Diagnosis and management of fatal diseases
- Medical diseases affecting pregnancy and fetus, psychological and ethical considerations
- Fetal interventions
- Fetal origin of adult disease
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D
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Neonatal Resuscitation
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E
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Neonatal Ventilation
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F
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Blood Gas and Acid-Base Disorders
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G
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Neonatal Assessment and Follow Up
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- Assessment of gestation, neonatal behaviour, neonatal reflexes
- Developmental assessment, detection of neuromotor delay, stimulation techniques
- Immunization
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H
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Body Systems
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- Respiratory System
- Cardiovascular system
- Gastrointestinal system
- Nutrition
- Renal system
- Endocrine and metabolism
- Haematology
- Neurology
- Surgery and orthopaedics
- Neonatal infections
- Neonatal imaging
- Neonatal ophthalmology
- Neonatal Dermatology
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I
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Transport of Neonates
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K
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Neonatal Procedures (Developmental Assessment and Follow Up)
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Organization of neonatal care
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- Community neonatology
- Vital statistics, health system
- Causes of neonatal, perinatal death
- Neonatal care priorities
- Care at a secondary level of care
- Care at a primary health centre
- Role of different health functionaries
- National programmes
- National Neonatology Forum
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D.M. Neonatology Colleges
D.M. Neonatology Course Suitability
- Students who have good communication skills, friendly in social dealings and care-taking nature are good match for it.
- Second, those who are thinking of opening their own clinics and other hospital like units can go for this doctorate course.
How is D.M. Neonatology Course Beneficial?
- After completing the course applicants have wide scopes in labs, clinics, hospitals and other government medical jobs.
- Teaching is also safe and good field for them. Further they can go for various educational designations both in government and private run colleges/universities.
- They have also further studies option with them.
D.M. Neonatology Employment Areas
- Hospitals (govt./pvt.)
- NGOs
- Research & Educational Institutes
- Self-employment (Clinics)
D.M. Neonatology Job Types
- Assistant Professor
- Internal Medicine Consultant
- Medical Officer
- Medical Representative
- Neonatology Consultant
- Senior Resident
- Teacher & Professor
