Syllabus
In this section, subject curriculum of a full-time degree in Neonatology is briefly described. Syllabus contains entire course plan for the students. The curriculum/syllabus of Doctor of Medicine in Neonatology is mentioned below:
Subjects of Study
Basic Sciences
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 |
General Topics
Research methodology | Biostatistics |
Ethics in perinatology/neonatology | Principles of education (objectives, curriculum, assessment and use of media) |
Computer, information technology, internet |
Perinatology
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 |
Neonatal Assessment and Follow Up
Assessment of gestation, neonatal behaviour, neonatal reflexes | Developmental assessment, detection of neuromotor delay, stimulation techniques |
Immunization |
Body Systems
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 |
Organization of neonatal care
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 |
Neonatal Procedures (Developmental Assessment and Follow Up)
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Neonatal Ventilation
- Blood Gas and Acid-Base Disorders