Paediatrics
The Department of Paediatrics offers preventive, promotive, diagnostic and curative health services to all children upto 12 years of age. Regular growth monitoring at well baby clinic and routine growth monitoring of all children who attend outpatient services helps to identify growth faltering. The Department is run by highly experienced and well qualified professionals with 3 units and adequate beds to deliver effective health care to all children including paediatric emergencies.
Details Of The Curriculum For UG Program
The Department is actively involved in educating the Undergraduate (MBBS) students through Lectures with Interactive sessions, group discussion based on the current CBME.The undergraduate MBBS pediatric curriculum focuses on providing students with skills to understand growth, development and common childhood illnesses. It emphasizes preventive pediatrics, including immunization, nutrition and child welfare alongside recognition and management of common pediatric enmergencies.Students are trained to take pediatric history, perform clinical examinations and develop communication skills for dealing with children and parents. The curriculum integrates theory with clinical exposure in wards and outpatient departments, aiming to build a strong foundation of compassionate, evidence based care of children.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE AND CLINICAL SERVICES PROVIDED
Our Pediatric Department is equipped with facilities to provide comprehensive care for infant and children up to 12 years of age. The Department offers outpatient clinics for common conditions and Speciality clinics which includes Asthma clinic, Seizure clinic, Nutrition clinic, Well baby clinic etc. Through immunization clinic, we offer immunization for all vaccine preventable diseases free of cost under NIP. The Department is run by highly experienced and well qualified professionals with 3 units and adequate beds to deliver effective health care to all children including paediatric emergencies The Department has NICU with adequate infrastructure and patient friendly PICU with equipments to manage sick children. Through outreach programmes the Department offers school health services by periodic school visit and health check up to nearby schools. Together these services ensure preventive, promotive and curative pediatric healthcare
Publications Done By The Department
The Department actively engages in research and publication activities aimed at improving child health outcomes. Faculties and students undertake clinical, epidemiological and community based research projects and the findings are regularly published in indexed journals contributing to evidencebased practice. The Department also encourages student research through ICMR projects and Institutional studies, fostering a culture of inquiry and innovation. Some research publication includes:
| S.No | Faculty Name | Publications |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. V. Raju |
1. Raju.V et al . A study on usefulness of cord blood analysis in predicting pathological Hyperbilirubinemia in babies at risk of developing ABO incompatibility Res J Pharm Biol Chem Sci 2023 Nov Dec:14(6):386-392 doi; 10.33887/ rjpbcs/2023.14.6.52 2. Raju V et al Clinical Profile And Outcome Of Pneumonia Associated With TraditionalChild Rearing Practices In Infants. Res J Pharm Biol Chem Sci 2023 Nov – Dec : RJPBCS 14(6) 400-406 3. Raju V et al Immediate clinical outcome of newborns with meconium stained amniotic fluid Int J Contemp Pediatr. 2018 Sep;5(5):1824-1827 4. Raju V et al Clinical profile of children with febrile seizure in a peripheral teaching hospital Int J Contemp Pediatr. 2020 Mar;7(3):631- 634 |
| 2. | Dr. Shylaja D |
1. Saranya S and Shylaja D Comparative study between Transcutaneous Bilirubin with serum bilirubin in clinically icteric neonates Res J Pharm Biol Chem Sci 2025 16(1) Jan Feb 289-294 2. Shylaja D et al Intake of fruits and vegetables among early adolescents aged 10 to 13 years in Tamilnadu, India Int J Acad Med Pharm 2024: 6 (5) : 428-433 3. Shylaja D et al Adherence to Indian Academy of Pediatrics guidelines on the fast and junk foods, sugar sweetened beverages, fruit juices and energy drinks among children aged 1 to 5 years in Tamilnadu ,India Int J Acad Med Pharm 2024: 6(%) 309-313 |
Ongoing Project
“Epidemiology of febrile seizures and its association with metorological condition among children”- A retrospective study from Kanchipuram district – Dr.Prithviraj Assistant Professor,Pediatrics and Divya V.S second year MBBS student
Programs Conducted By The Department
The Pediatric Department regularly conducts Continuing Medical Education programs and workshops to update healthcare professionals and students on recent advances in child health. These sessions focus on key topics such as neonatal resuscitation, growth and development assessment, pediatric emergencies, immunization practices and management of common childhood diseases.
- Our recent CME on Pediatric pulmonology “Unlocking the Lungs” was conducted on 9th April , 2025 and
- CME on Neonatal Resucitation by the eminent neonatologist Dr.S Mangala Bharathi was conducted on November 23rd 2022.
- Workshops emphasize hands on training ,skill development ,interactive case discussion to enhance clinical competence.
- Every year World Breastfeeding Week programs are conducted from August 1st to 7th to sensitize the public and professionals regarding the benefits of breastfeeding.
