College of Physicians and Surgeons of Mumbai Syllabus For CPS-PG-Course
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Mumbai Syllabus For CPS-PG-Course
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Eligibility : A candidate should possess MBBS degree/ equivalent degree as per provisions
of Indian Medical Council Act.
Duration : 2 Years
SYLLABUS
1. Basic Sciences and Laboratory Medicine as applied to Paediatrics and Childhood
Diseases.
2. Basic Embryology
3. Embryogenesis of different organs
4. Embryologic basis of congenital malformations
5. Congenital diseases
6. Polygenic and other genetic disorders
7. Prenatal diagnosis and pedigree drawing
8. Physiology of placenta
9. Foetal and neonatal circulation
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• Development of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system and
their anomalies.
• Neurological evaluation of newborns, infants and children.
• Etiology, pathophysiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and management
of various diseases affecting central nervous system and peripheral nervous
system.
• Seizures in childhood.
• Neuromuscular diseases – etiology, clinical features, pathophysiology and
management.
44. Endocrine system
• Synthesis, physiological functions and pharmacological actions of various
hormones.
• Disorders of the endocrine glands.
• Pubertal development and its disorders.
45. Congenital and acquired disorders of eye, ear, nose, throat, bones and joints.
46. Miscellaneous diseases
• Unclassified diseases including SIDS, Sarcoidosis, Progeria, histiocytosis,
chronic fatigue syndrome.
• Metabolic bone diseases.
• Genetic skeletal ldysplasias.
List of skills
2. Conduct physical examination of well and sick newborn babies, infants, children,
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3. Accurately measure length or height, weight, head circumference and plot the
data on anappropriate chart.
7. Assess nutritional status and determine if the child is getting adequate nutrition.
8. Provide nutritional advice for newborn babies, infants, children and adolescents.
10. Provide advice regarding healthy & hygienic practices with a view to prevent
diseases, disorders, injuries, accidents and poisoning.
11. Develop a diagnostic approach for clinical problems in newborns, infants, children
and adolescents.
12. Discuss the characteristics of the patient and of the illness that must be considered
when making the decision to manage the patient in the outpatient setting or
admit to hospital.
14. Undertake relevant investigations for diagnostic and prognostic evaluation taking
into consideration the risks, benefits and costs involved.
15. Convince parents and guardians regarding undertaking investigations and obtain
their co-operation and valid legal consent.
Counseling parents regarding the child’s health status, health needs, illness &
disabilities
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• Venepuncture (10)
• Pericardiocentesis (2)
• Cardioversion (4)
(The numbers in the brackets indicate the minimum number of the procedure that a post-
graduate student needs to observe/ assist/ perform/ supervise)
• In- patientmanagement
• Out- patientManagement
• Presentation of cases on ClinicalRounds
• Topicpresentation.
• Casediscussions.
• Clinic pathologicalconferences.
• Clinic radiologicalconferences
• BiopsyMeetings.
• Mortality ReviewMeetings
• JournalClub
• GuestLectures
• In-houselectures
• Conferencesseminars
• CMEsessions
• Participation inWorkshops
• Presentation ofPapers
• Teaching Undergraduatestudents.
• Teaching Postgraduate students & paramedicalstaff.
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Log Book
A log book has to be maintained by all students in which a written record of all the ward
procedures done, ICU procedures done, cases seen, interesting cases discussed is kept. This
log book has to be regularly counter checked by the teacher. The log book has to be
submitted to the college whenever asked for and has to be bought by the candidate for the
practical examination.
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Theory Examination:
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BOOKS:
Reference Books and SuggestedReading
(A) Books &Textbooks
(I) General Medicine &Paediatrics
• Nelson Textbook of Paediatrics(Behrman)
• Forfar Textbook of Paediatrics(Campbell).
• Rudolph’s Paediatrics(Rudolph).
• Pediatric Medicine(Avery).
• Textbook of Paediatrics(Udani).
• Manual of Pediatric therapeutics(Graef).
• Manual of Neonatal Care(Cloherty)
• Common symptoms (Illingworth).
• Pediatric diagnosis(Green).
• Signs and symptoms in Paediatrics(Tunnessen).
• Harrison’s Principles of InternalMedicine.
• Mcleod’s clinicalmethods.
• IAP Textbook ofPaediatrics
• Harriet Lane Handbook(Barone).
• Handbook of Pediatric Physical diagnosis(Barness)
Neurology:
• Pediatric Neurology: PrinciplesandPractice (Swaiman) Clinical Pediatric Neurology:
A Signs and Symptoms approach(Fenichel)
Nephrology:
• Pediatric kidney diseases (Edelmann)
• Pediatric Nephrology (Holliday).
• Clinical Pediatric Nephrology (Kher & Makker).
Cardiology:
• Nada’s Pediatric Cardiology(Fyker).
• Heart Disease in Infants, children and Adolescents (Adams-Moss’s).
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Hematology:
Gastroenterology:
• Pediatric Gastroenterology (Sheila Sherlock) Liver disorders in childhood (Mowat)
• Paediatric Gastroenterology (Anderson).
Respiratory:
• Kendig’s disorders of the respiratory tract in children(Chernick).
Miscellaneous:
Protein Energy Malnutrition
a) Alleyne
b) Waterlow
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• Medical Embryology(Langman).
• Frontiers in social Paediatrics(Patwari)
• Medical emergencies in children(Singh)
Immunization:
• Immunization in Practice (Mittal)
• Immunization update (Mittal)
(C) Sub-specialityJournals
Paediatric Nephrology
• PediatricCardiology
• PediatricNeurology
• PediatricRadiology
• PediatricNeurosurgery
• Journal ofInfection
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EVALUATIONFORM
Name:
1. Completeness ofPreparation:
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2. Cogency ofpresentation:
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4. Understanding ofsubjects:
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5. Ability to answerquestions:
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6. Timescheduling:
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8. Overallperformance :
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GuidanceforScoring
0 1 2 3 4
Below Poor Above VeryAverag Good
Average Average Average e Average
Faculty members:
1._____________________________________
2._____________________________________
3. ____________________________________
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EVALUATIONFORM
(B) Case Presentation
Case Title:
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Overall:
1. Abilities to react toquestioning:
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2. Abilities to defenddiagnosis:
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3. Ability to justify differentialdiagnosis:
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4. Acceptability of plan of managementConfidence :
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1. ____________________________
2. ____________________________
3. ____________________________
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EVALUATIONFORM
2. Cogency ofpresentation:
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9. Presentation :
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EVALUATIONFORM
(D) ClinicalWork
Name:Date :____ / _____/ _________
Points to be considered:
1. Punctuality:
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2. Regularity ofattendance:
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4. Maintenance of caserecords:
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6. Investigation workup:
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7. Bedsidemanners:
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8. Rapport withpatients:
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9. Rapport withcolleagues:
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1. ________________________________
2. ________________________________
3. ________________________________
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