Pediatric Departments

Functions & objectives.

1) To train undergraduates and post graduates in Pediatrics so they:

1. Function effectively as consultants, integrating optimal, ethical and patient-centered medical care.
2. Establish and maintain clinical knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to Pediatrics
3. Perform a complete and appropriate assessment of a patient
4. Use preventive and therapeutic interventions effectively
5. Demonstrate proficient and appropriate use of procedural skills, both diagnostic and therapeutic fields.
6. Seek appropriate consultation from other health professionals, recognizing the limits of their own expertise
7. Develop rapport, trust, and ethical therapeutic relationships with patients and families
8. Participate effectively and appropriately in an inter professional health care team
9. Maintain and enhance professional activities through ongoing learning.

2) To conduct clinics, lectures, seminars for students in Pediatrics.
3) To conduct theory and practical examinations as per MUHS, Nashik
4) To carry out and guide research activity for students and teachers.
5) To provide patient care to neonates, infants, children and adolescent includes


10. Outpatient care
11. Inpatient care
12. Emergency care
13. Pediatric critical care
14. Neonatal intensive care
15. Infant and young child nutrition
16. Preventive care
17. Specialty clinics- sickle cell clinic, thalassemia day care center, Vaccination, asthma clinic, epilepsy clinic etc
18. Diagnostic services at community level

6) To train various paramedical staff.
7) To conduct CME for health professionals
8) To provide expertise in various policy making related to pediatric care
9) To carry out national health care Programs
10) To evaluate various health issues.