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  • Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology
    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 aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of blood disorders in children, covering both benign and malignant hematologic conditions. The curriculum integrates clinical training with in-depth theoretical knowledge and research skills required for practice in pediatric hematology.

    Course Curriculum (12 Modules, 12 Months)

    Module 1: Foundations of Pediatric Hematology

    • Hematopoiesis and normal blood cell development

    • Age-specific hematologic parameters

    • Bone marrow function and evaluation

    • Laboratory techniques in pediatric hematology

    Module 2: Anemias in Children

    • Classification and diagnostic approach to anemia

    • Iron deficiency, megaloblastic, and hemolytic anemias

    • Anemia of chronic disease and bone marrow failure

    • Nutritional anemia management strategies

    Module 3: Hemoglobinopathies and Thalassemia

    • Sickle cell disease: pathophysiology, crisis management

    • Alpha and beta thalassemia: diagnosis and transfusion protocols

    • Chelation therapy and iron overload management

    • Genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis

    Module 4: Bleeding Disorders and Coagulopathies

    • Hemophilia A and B: diagnosis, factor replacement

    • von Willebrand disease and platelet function defects

    • Approach to a child with bleeding

    • Management of acute and surgical bleeding

    Module 5: Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes

    • Aplastic anemia and inherited bone marrow failure

    • Fanconi anemia, Diamond-Blackfan anemia

    • Role of bone marrow transplantation

    • Supportive care and surveillance

    Module 6: Pediatric Leukemias and Lymphomas

    • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

    • Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas

    • Diagnostic workup and staging

    • Chemotherapy protocols and monitoring

    Module 7: Pediatric Myeloproliferative and Myelodysplastic Syndromes

    • Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in children

    • Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML)

    • Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) in pediatrics

    • Treatment and bone marrow transplant considerations

    Module 8: Thrombosis and Thrombophilia in Children

    • Risk factors and types of pediatric thrombosis

    • Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism

    • Inherited and acquired thrombophilia

    • Anticoagulant therapy and monitoring

    Module 9: Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking

    • Blood product selection, compatibility, and transfusion reactions

    • Indications and complications of transfusions

    • Leukodepletion, irradiation, and pathogen reduction techniques

    • Role of stem cell and cord blood banking

    Module 10: Infectious and Immune Hematologic Disorders

    • Hematologic manifestations of infections (malaria, parvovirus, EBV)

    • Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA)

    • Immunodeficiency-related blood disorders

    • Hematologic effects of HIV and TB in children

    Module 11: Research Methodology and Case-Based Learning

    • Case presentations and literature reviews

    • Pediatric hematology research design and ethics

    • Writing and publishing clinical studies

    • Quality improvement in hematology practice

    Module 12: Ethical, Palliative, and Psychosocial Aspects

    • Ethical issues in chronic hematologic conditions

    • Breaking bad news and family counseling

    • Long-term survivorship care

    • Palliative care integration in terminal hematology cases

    Clinical Training and Hands-On Experience

    • Rotations in pediatric hematology-oncology and transfusion units

    • Bone marrow aspiration, biopsy, and smear interpretation

    • Supervised chemotherapy and blood transfusions

    • Participation in tumor boards and hemophilia clinics

    Assessment and Certification

    • Monthly assessments (MCQs, OSCEs, case-based discussions)

    • Logbook of clinical procedures and case follow-ups

    • Final exam and research project presentation

    • Fellowship Certification in Pediatric Hematology by Skillversity

    Who Should Enroll

    • Pediatricians seeking specialization in hematology

    • MBBS or MD graduates involved in pediatric chronic care

    • Doctors aiming to work in pediatric cancer or transfusion services