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  • Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases

    Designed by: Skillversity
    Duration: 12 Months
    Mode: Hybrid (Online + Clinical Rotations)
    Eligibility: MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), DNB Pediatrics, or Equivalent

    Program Overview

    This 12-month fellowship equips pediatricians with advanced skills in diagnosing, managing, and preventing infectious diseases in neonates, children, and adolescents. The program blends theoretical learning, real-world clinical exposure, and applied research in infectious disease epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship.

    Course Curriculum (12 Modules, 12 Months)

    Module 1: Principles of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

    • Host-pathogen interactions

    • Immune system development and response in children

    • Infection prevention and control strategies

    • Syndromic approach to fever and infections

    Module 2: Bacterial Infections in Children

    • Pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis, and osteomyelitis

    • Group A streptococcal infections and toxic shock syndrome

    • Antimicrobial resistance and emerging bacterial pathogens

    • Culture interpretation and antibiotic sensitivity

    Module 3: Viral Infections and Emerging Viruses

    • Respiratory viruses: RSV, influenza, adenovirus, COVID-19

    • Herpesviruses, CMV, EBV, and varicella

    • Viral exanthems and hepatotropic viruses

    • Pediatric HIV management and PEP

    Module 4: Fungal and Parasitic Infections

    • Candidiasis, aspergillosis, and cryptococcosis

    • Common parasitic infections: giardiasis, amoebiasis, malaria

    • Opportunistic fungal infections in immunocompromised hosts

    • Diagnosis, prophylaxis, and antifungal stewardship

    Module 5: Tuberculosis and Mycobacterial Diseases

    • Pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB in children

    • Tuberculin skin test, IGRA, and molecular diagnostics

    • Drug-resistant TB and DOTS strategies

    • Latent TB infection (LTBI) and BCG policy

    Module 6: Neonatal Infections and Congenital Syndromes

    • Early- and late-onset sepsis

    • TORCH infections and congenital Zika syndrome

    • Group B Streptococcus and listeriosis

    • Neonatal screening and infection control in NICU

    Module 7: Hospital-Acquired and Device-Associated Infections

    • CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP in pediatric settings

    • Disinfection, sterilization, and hand hygiene protocols

    • Outbreak investigation and nosocomial infection audits

    • Role of infection control teams and surveillance

    Module 8: Pediatric Vaccinology and Preventive Strategies

    • National immunization schedule and IAP guidelines

    • Newer vaccines: HPV, dengue, rotavirus, typhoid conjugate

    • Catch-up immunization and high-risk population strategies

    • Vaccine safety, cold chain, and AEFI management

    Module 9: Travel, Tropical, and Zoonotic Infections

    • Malaria, dengue, chikungunya, leptospirosis, and typhoid

    • Rabies, rickettsial infections, and parasitic zoonoses

    • Pre-travel counseling and chemoprophylaxis

    • Diagnostic approaches for returning travelers

    Module 10: Antimicrobial Stewardship and Rational Prescribing

    • Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in children

    • WHO AWaRe classification and antimicrobial de-escalation

    • IV-to-oral switch and therapeutic drug monitoring

    • Case-based learning in rational prescribing

    Module 11: Pediatric Infectious Disease Research & Case Discussions

    • Outbreak analysis and epidemiological study design

    • Clinical trials and cohort studies in pediatric ID

    • Interpretation of pediatric ID literature

    • Case-based discussions and morbidity-mortality meetings

    Module 12: Ethical, Legal, and Public Health Aspects

    • Ethics in pediatric ID research and trials

    • Reporting of notifiable diseases and pandemic preparedness

    • Legal mandates in infection control (RNTCP, NACO, ICMR)

    • Child protection in infectious disease outbreaks

    Clinical Training and Hands-On Experience

    • Clinical rounds in pediatric ID units and infection control wards

    • Lab visits: Microbiology, virology, serology, and molecular diagnostics

    • Antimicrobial stewardship audits and outbreak simulations

    • Management of critically ill children with sepsis and infections

    Assessment and Certification

    • Monthly assignments and MCQ assessments

    • Clinical skills logbook and ID case portfolio

    • Final theory exam and viva

    • Fellowship Certification in Pediatric Infectious Diseases by Skillversity

    Who Should Enroll

    • Pediatricians and postgraduates in pediatrics

    • Doctors managing children in hospitals, OPDs, or ICUs

    • Healthcare professionals working in infection control or vaccine programs