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

Program Overview
This one-year fellowship is designed to equip healthcare professionals with specialized knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosing and managing neurological disorders in children. The program blends structured theoretical learning with hospital-based rotations, emphasizing developmental neurology, epilepsy, neurogenetics, and neurorehabilitation.

Course Curriculum (12 Modules, 12 Months)

Module 1: Fundamentals of Pediatric Neurology

• Development of the nervous system

• Neurological examination in neonates and children

• Approach to a child with developmental delay

• Normal motor and cognitive milestones

Module 2: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

• Autism spectrum disorders

• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

• Global developmental delay and intellectual disability

• Behavioral and learning disorders

Module 3: Pediatric Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

• Classification and types of seizures

• Febrile seizures and epilepsy syndromes

• EEG interpretation in children

• Antiepileptic drugs and ketogenic diet

Module 4: Neurometabolic and Neurogenetic Disorders

• Common inborn errors of metabolism affecting the brain

• Neurodegenerative conditions in children

• Genetic testing and counseling

• Management of progressive neurological disorders

Module 5: Infections and Inflammatory Disorders of CNS

• Meningitis, encephalitis, and post-infectious neurological syndromes

• Autoimmune encephalitis and pediatric MS

• Tuberculous and fungal CNS infections

• Neurological complications of systemic infections

Module 6: Neuromuscular Disorders in Pediatrics

• Hypotonia and floppy infant syndrome

• Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies

• Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

• Peripheral neuropathies and myasthenia gravis

Module 7: Pediatric Stroke and Neurovascular Disorders

• Ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes in children

• Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis

• Vasculitis and Moyamoya disease

• Neuroimaging and thrombolysis in pediatric stroke

Module 8: Movement Disorders in Children

• Tics, dystonia, chorea, and tremors

• Cerebral palsy subtypes and spasticity management

• Botulinum toxin therapy

• Role of physical and occupational therapy

Module 9: Headaches and Migraine in Children

• Migraine variants and tension-type headaches

• Intracranial hypertension and secondary causes

• Diagnosis and headache diary

• Acute and prophylactic treatment strategies

Module 10: Pediatric Neuroimaging and Neurodiagnostics

• MRI and CT protocols for pediatric brain disorders

• EEG, EMG, nerve conduction studies

• Lumbar puncture and CSF analysis

• Neurosonography and cranial ultrasound

Module 11: Neurocritical Care and CNS Emergencies

• Status epilepticus and acute encephalopathy

• Raised intracranial pressure and herniation syndromes

• Guillain-Barré syndrome and acute flaccid paralysis

• Pediatric coma and brain death criteria

Module 12: Research, Ethics, and Innovations in Pediatric Neurology

• Case discussions and clinical audits

• Pediatric neurology research methodology

• Ethical considerations and legal aspects

• Tele-neurology and future trends in neurotech

Clinical Training and Hands-On Experience

• Clinical rotations in pediatric neurology and NICU/PICU

• EEG labs, neurophysiology, and rehabilitation clinics

• Multidisciplinary case discussions and ward rounds

• Supervised patient assessments and care planning

Assessment and Certification

• Monthly MCQs, case-based assessments

• Logbook of EEGs, seizures, and clinical encounters

• Final viva and OSCE-style examination

• Research paper or case presentation

• Fellowship Certification in Pediatric Neurology by Skillversity

Who Should Enroll

• MBBS graduates with MD/DNB in Pediatrics

• Pediatricians seeking neurology specialization

• Healthcare professionals working in pediatric ICUs, rehab, or neurology clinics