Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology
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 advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing hormonal disorders in children. The curriculum blends theoretical learning with hands-on clinical experience in pediatric endocrine clinics and laboratories.

Course Curriculum (12 Modules, 12 Months)

Module 1: Basics of Pediatric Endocrinology

• Overview of the endocrine system in children

• Hormonal regulation and feedback mechanisms

• Normal growth and development patterns

• Approach to an endocrine patient

Module 2: Growth Disorders

• Normal and abnormal growth patterns

• Growth hormone deficiency and GH therapy

• Turner syndrome and other syndromic short stature

• Evaluation of tall stature

Module 3: Disorders of Puberty

• Normal puberty and pubertal staging (Tanner scale)

• Precocious and delayed puberty

• Central vs peripheral causes

• Hormonal evaluations and treatment strategies

Module 4: Thyroid Disorders in Children

• Congenital hypothyroidism and neonatal screening

• Hashimotos thyroiditis and Graves disease

• Goiter evaluation and thyroid function tests

• Thyroid imaging and radioactive uptake studies

Module 5: Adrenal Disorders

• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

• Addisons disease and adrenal insufficiency

• Cushings syndrome and adrenal tumors

• ACTH stimulation and dexamethasone suppression tests

Module 6: Disorders of Calcium and Bone Metabolism

• Rickets and osteomalacia in children

• Hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia, and parathyroid disorders

• Pediatric osteoporosis and bone densitometry

• Vitamin D metabolism and management

Module 7: Pediatric Diabetes Mellitus

• Type 1 diabetes: pathophysiology, diagnosis, management

• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and emergency care

• Insulin therapy, pumps, and CGM systems

• Patient education and long-term follow-up

Module 8: Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

• Pediatric obesity and BMI classification

• Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance

• Nutritional and behavioral interventions

• Pharmacological and surgical management options

Module 9: Hypoglycemia and Disorders of Glucose Homeostasis

• Neonatal and infantile hypoglycemia

• Hyperinsulinism and inborn errors of metabolism

• Diagnostic protocols and glucose infusion therapy

• Long-term neurodevelopmental implications

Module 10: Sexual Differentiation and Intersex Disorders

• Normal sexual differentiation process

• Disorders of sex development (DSD)

• Hormonal and genetic evaluation

• Multidisciplinary approach to management and counseling

Module 11: Genetic and Syndromic Endocrine Disorders

• Genetic syndromes with endocrine involvement (e.g., Prader-Willi, McCune-Albright)

• Endocrine tumors and MEN syndromes

• Use of genetic testing and counseling

• Integration of endocrinology with clinical genetics

Module 12: Research, Ethics, and Future Trends

• Pediatric endocrinology research methods

• Ethical issues in hormone therapy and genetic testing

• Digital health and tele-endocrinology

• Innovations in hormone delivery and diagnostics

Clinical Training and Hands-On Experience

• Rotations in pediatric endocrine clinics and labs

• Growth monitoring, pubertal assessments, and stimulation tests

• Management of diabetes, obesity, and endocrine emergencies

• Multidisciplinary team meetings and case presentations

Assessment and Certification

• Monthly evaluations via MCQs, OSCEs, and clinical scenarios

• Clinical skill assessment during hospital rotations

• Final examination and submission of a research project

• Fellowship Certification in Pediatric Endocrinology by Skillversity

Who Should Enroll

• Pediatricians (MD/DNB) interested in endocrinology

• MBBS graduates pursuing pediatric specialization

• Physicians working in child development and chronic care