Fellowship in Pediatric Pathology

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 12 Months
Mode: Hybrid (Online + Lab-Based Rotations)
Eligibility: MD/DNB in Pathology or equivalent

Program Overview

This fellowship provides comprehensive training in the unique pathological aspects of pediatric diseases, encompassing surgical pathology, hematopathology, molecular diagnostics, and autopsy pathology in neonates and children. It blends diagnostic acumen with academic and research exposure to develop subspecialty pediatric pathologists.

Course Curriculum (12 Modules, 12 Months)

Module 1: Fundamentals of Pediatric Pathology

• Differences in pediatric vs adult pathology

• Developmental biology and embryology relevance

• Normal pediatric histology and tissue handling

• Ethical considerations in pediatric diagnostics

Module 2: Neonatal Pathology

• Congenital anomalies and genetic syndromes

• Placental and perinatal pathology

• Inborn errors of metabolism

• Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Module 3: Pediatric Hematopathology

• Pediatric leukemias and lymphomas

• Anemias: nutritional, hemolytic, and inherited

• Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy interpretation

• Flow cytometry in pediatric cases

Module 4: Pediatric Solid Tumors

• Neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and hepatoblastoma

• Soft tissue sarcomas and bone tumors

• Histopathology, staging, and immunohistochemistry

• Tumor markers and molecular profiling

Module 5: Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Pathology

• Hirschsprung’s disease and neonatal cholestasis

• Celiac disease and IBD in children

• Pediatric liver biopsies: metabolic and infectious causes

• GI tumors and polyps in syndromic children

Module 6: Renal and Genitourinary Pathology

• Pediatric nephrotic and nephritic syndromes

• Renal biopsies and congenital kidney malformations

• Tumors of the urinary tract and genitalia

• Testicular pathology in children

Module 7: CNS and Neuromuscular Pathology

• Developmental malformations and neurocutaneous syndromes

• Brain tumors in children

• Muscle and nerve biopsies

• Neurometabolic and mitochondrial disorders

Module 8: Cardiopulmonary Pediatric Pathology

• Congenital heart disease histopathology

• Pulmonary malformations and pediatric interstitial lung diseases

• Pediatric myocarditis and vasculitis

• Lung biopsies and SIDS-related findings

Module 9: Pediatric Dermatopathology

• Skin biopsies in genodermatoses and immunodeficiencies

• Vascular tumors and malformations

• Pediatric blistering disorders and infections

• Skin manifestations of systemic diseases

Module 10: Pediatric Endocrine and Metabolic Pathology

• Pathology of thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary in children

• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia and MEN syndromes

• Metabolic storage disorders and lysosomal diseases

• Tissue diagnosis in diabetes and obesity complications

Module 11: Molecular, Genetic & Digital Pathology

• FISH, PCR, NGS in pediatric diagnostics

• Genetic counseling principles for pathologists

• Digital pathology and telepathology tools

• AI in pediatric histopathology and image analysis

Module 12: Research, Autopsy & Quality Assurance

• Pediatric autopsy protocols and perinatal deaths

• Clinical-pathological correlation and M&M meetings

• Documentation, ethics, and NABL compliance

• Research thesis and presentation of rare pediatric cases

Lab-Based Training and Hands-On Experience

• Hands-on pediatric biopsy interpretation

• Pediatric hematopathology slide discussions

• Immunohistochemistry and special stain techniques

• Digital slide reading, research project guidance

Assessment and Certification

• Monthly quizzes and image-based assessments

• Slide seminars, logbook reviews, and thesis submission

• Fellowship Certification in Pediatric Pathology by Skillversity

Who Should Enroll

• Pathologists with an interest in pediatric pathology

• MD/DNB graduates aiming to subspecialize

• Medical college faculty and lab consultants in pediatric centers