tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67299684139976140342026-10-21T21:53:58.753+05:30Where Pediatric Intensivists and Pulmonologists Level Up! Because who said saving lives couldn't be fun? Join us for a dose of practical wisdom served with a side of sassy expertise.Ajay Agadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02483478977846082818noreply@blogger.comBlogger29713tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729968413997614034.post-46336183902754278072026-05-15T20:20:30.034+05:302026-05-15T20:53:36.654+05:30<h2>A Comprehensive Practical Revision Program for DNB Paediatrics Residents</h2><div class='note blbl'> <p> Lilavati Hospital &amp; Research Centre invites DNB Paediatrics residents to an intensive two-day practical CME designed to strengthen clinical approach, practical skills, case discussions, and diagnostic understanding. </p> <p> The program features renowned faculty from leading institutions across India and focuses on exam-oriented practical learning through interactive sessions, virtual cases, imaging interpretation, procedural discussions, and clinical examination techniques. </p><p> <a href="#registration-details"> Jump to Registration Details </a> </p></div> <h2>Purpose of the CME</h2> <ul> <li>To strengthen practical and clinical examination skills for DNB Paediatrics residents.</li> <li>To improve diagnostic interpretation and case-based clinical reasoning.</li> <li>To provide focused preparation for DNB practical examinations and viva voce.</li> <li>To enhance understanding of imaging, procedures, emergency care, and OSCE-based learning.</li> <li>To facilitate interactive learning through virtual cases and expert-led discussions.</li> </ul> <h2>Target Audience</h2> <p> This CME is specially designed for: </p> <ul> <li>DNB Paediatrics Residents</li> <li>Postgraduate trainees in Paediatrics</li> <li>Residents preparing for practical examinations and viva voce</li> </ul> <hr> <h2>Date &amp; Venue</h2> <table border="1" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <th>Event</th> <th>Details</th> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>CME Dates</strong></td> <td>25th – 26th July, 2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Venue</strong></td> <td> 5th Floor Auditorium,<br> Lilavati Hospital &amp; Research Centre,<br> Mumbai </td> </tr> </table> <hr> <h2>Highlights of the Program</h2> <ul> <li>Interactive practical teaching sessions</li> <li>Virtual clinical case discussions</li> <li>Pictorial OSCE sessions</li> <li>Imaging interpretation workshops</li> <li>Emergency and critical care procedures</li> <li>Exam-oriented approach to DNB practicals</li> <li>Faculty from reputed institutions across India</li> </ul> <hr> <h2>Clinical Programme Agenda</h2> <h3>Day 1 – 25th July 2026</h3> <table border="1" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <th>Time</th> <th>Session</th> <th>Speaker</th> </tr> <tr> <td>08:00 AM – 09:00 AM</td> <td>Registration &amp; Breakfast</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr> <td>09:00 AM – 09:15 AM</td> <td>Inauguration</td> <td>Dr. Niraj Uttamani, Lt. Col. Verma, Dept Coordinator</td> </tr> <tr> <td>09:15 AM – 09:45 AM</td> <td>How to Prepare for Practical Exams</td> <td>Dr. Rajesh Chokhani</td> </tr> <tr> <td>09:45 AM – 10:30 AM</td> <td>The Art of History Taking</td> <td>Dr. Narendra Rathi</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10:30 AM – 11:15 AM</td> <td>Comprehensive Physical Examination</td> <td>Dr. Tushar Maniar</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11:15 AM – 11:30 AM</td> <td>Tea Break</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11:30 AM – 12:15 PM</td> <td>Videos/Pictures Session</td> <td>Dr. Suresh Kumar</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12:15 PM – 12:45 PM</td> <td>Nutrition &amp; SAM</td> <td>Dr. Rajesh Chokhani</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12:45 PM – 01:15 PM</td> <td>Pictorial OSCE – Rheumatology</td> <td>Dr. Pallavi Pimpale</td> </tr> <tr> <td>01:15 PM – 02:00 PM</td> <td>Lunch Break</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr> <td>02:00 PM – 02:30 PM</td> <td>Reading X-Rays</td> <td>Dr. Kaustubh Lokhande</td> </tr> <tr> <td>02:30 PM – 03:00 PM</td> <td>Learning Sonography</td> <td>Dr. Mona Mehta</td> </tr> <tr> <td>03:00 PM – 03:30 PM</td> <td>Cardiac Diagnostics Interpretation – ECG &amp; 2D ECHO</td> <td>Dr. Shakuntala Prabhu</td> </tr> <tr> <td>03:30 PM – 04:30 PM</td> <td>Know the Drug</td> <td>Dr. Suresh Kumar</td> </tr> <tr> <td>04:30 PM – 04:45 PM</td> <td>Tea Break</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr> <td>04:45 PM – 05:30 PM</td> <td>Catch-up Vaccination &amp; Vaccination in Special Situations</td> <td>Dr. Deepak Ugra</td> </tr> <tr> <td>05:30 PM – 06:00 PM</td> <td>Reporting EEG Findings</td> <td>Dr. Shilpa Kulkarni</td> </tr> <tr> <td>06:00 PM – 07:00 PM</td> <td>Virtual Case 1</td> <td>Dr. Amol Madave</td> </tr> <tr> <td>07:00 PM – 08:00 PM</td> <td>Virtual Case 2</td> <td>Dr. Deepak Ugra</td> </tr> <tr> <td>08:00 PM</td> <td>Feedback from Students followed by High Tea</td> <td>-</td> </tr> </table> <br> <h3>Day 2 – 26th July 2026</h3> <table border="1" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <th>Time</th> <th>Session</th> <th>Speaker</th> </tr> <tr> <td>08:00 AM – 08:45 AM</td> <td>Blood Gas Analysis</td> <td>Dr. Uma Ali</td> </tr> <tr> <td>08:45 AM – 09:15 AM</td> <td>Understanding Fluid Therapy</td> <td>Dr. Minhaj Sheikh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>09:15 AM – 09:45 AM</td> <td>How to Handle Toxins and Envenomation</td> <td>Dr. Mahesh Mohite</td> </tr> <tr> <td>09:45 AM – 10:15 AM</td> <td>Understanding Trends on Growth Chart</td> <td>Dr. Ruchi Parikh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10:15 AM – 11:00 AM</td> <td>Preparing for Viva Voce and Counselling of Patients &amp; Relatives</td> <td>Dr. Janani Sankar</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11:00 AM – 11:15 AM</td> <td>Tea Break</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11:15 AM – 11:45 AM</td> <td>CT Imaging – Findings and Impression</td> <td>Dr. Kaustubh Lokhande</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11:45 AM – 12:15 PM</td> <td>MRI Scan Interpretation</td> <td>Dr. Aamish Kazi</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12:15 PM – 01:00 PM</td> <td>Research Methodology &amp; Bio-Statistics</td> <td>Dr. Dheeraj Shah</td> </tr> <tr> <td>01:00 PM – 01:45 PM</td> <td>Lunch Break</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr> <td>01:45 PM – 02:45 PM</td> <td>Critical Care Procedures</td> <td>Dr. Parmanand Andankar</td> </tr> <tr> <td>02:45 PM – 03:15 PM</td> <td>Decoding Radionuclide Imaging</td> <td>Dr. Shilpa Gemawat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>03:15 PM – 03:45 PM</td> <td>Community Pediatrics, IAP &amp; National Programmes</td> <td>Dr. Dheeraj Shah</td> </tr> <tr> <td>03:45 PM – 04:45 PM</td> <td>Miscellaneous Pictorial OSCE</td> <td>Dr. Janani Sankar</td> </tr> <tr> <td>04:45 PM – 05:00 PM</td> <td>Tea Break</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr> <td>05:00 PM – 05:30 PM</td> <td>ALS, BLS</td> <td>Dr. Mahesh Mohite</td> </tr> <tr> <td>05:30 PM – 06:00 PM</td> <td>NRP</td> <td>Dr. Minhaj Sheikh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>06:00 PM – 07:00 PM</td> <td>Virtual Case 3</td> <td>Dr. Archana Swami</td> </tr> <tr> <td>07:00 PM – 08:00 PM</td> <td>Virtual Case 4</td> <td>Dr. Shilpa Kulkarni</td> </tr> <tr> <td>08:00 PM</td> <td>Feedback from Students followed by High Tea</td> <td>-</td> </tr> </table> <hr> <h2 id="registration-details">Registration Details</h2> <table border="1" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <th>Particular</th> <th>Details</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Registration Fee</td> <td>₹ 5,000/-</td> </tr> <tr> <td>MMC Credit Points</td> <td>Eligible</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Registration Link</td> <td> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LWaGU7p8UMsjA7YSbR_uQNHMx7rP-jpH09uXnMuD7EY/edit"> Click Here to Register &amp; Pay </a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Contact Number</td> <td>+91 84 22 88 73 53</td> </tr> </table> <hr> <h2>Organising Institution</h2> <p> <strong>Lilavati Hospital &amp; Research Centre</strong><br> A-791, Bandra Reclamation,<br> Bandra (W), Mumbai – 400050<br> Tel: 022 6931 8000 / 5059 8000 </p> <img loading="lazy"alt="DNB Pediatric practical exam preparation" border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="2041" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij2E_QGRoVKVhfzEV68B8aBIR_NHlf0io9jXTKLiIdcUteZA09bCuiBj2uHlrCUSazuyMdPuc0q0_eiBF9Fy7GmtJGc4EM5ONqktHY1OebqPt2W9V8_43UdDJBPPR9eGmTwua_w4faMyhRpmOtPIzOLwv758QfxIwZsDpWIbF9ceAwHB_146WRLEGCE5A8/s1600/DNB%20Pediatric%20practical%20course%202026.png"/> <section class="profile"><div class="details-2"><h2 class="name bichme">Author</h2> <img alt="about authors" class="photo lazy" data-src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9qkOvN8kvjMCNxww9icvLDVXbFQGduaUURoBFGOk3Q5570XXYSop5I3zVUPs5uIN5y8FKf99I9bOWoqotiUQTAnRtWtIYxsyNQiqOojXGFj-p_6D3RdmcNV6K7zKu84e-b91AdsxAEwy/s0/Dr+Janani+Shankar-LAB.webp" src="data:image/png;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=" /> <ul class="socialLink"><li> <a aria-label="LinkedIn" class="link" href="https://in.linkedin.com/in/janani-sankar-987ba81bb"><svg class="c-1" viewbox="0 0 32 32"><path d="M24,3H8A5,5,0,0,0,3,8V24a5,5,0,0,0,5,5H24a5,5,0,0,0,5-5V8A5,5,0,0,0,24,3Zm3,21a3,3,0,0,1-3,3H8a3,3,0,0,1-3-3V8A3,3,0,0,1,8,5H24a3,3,0,0,1,3,3Z"></path><path d="M11,14a1,1,0,0,0-1,1v6a1,1,0,0,0,2,0V15A1,1,0,0,0,11,14Z"></path><path d="M19,13a4,4,0,0,0-4,4v4a1,1,0,0,0,2,0V17a2,2,0,0,1,4,0v4a1,1,0,0,0,2,0V17A4,4,0,0,0,19,13Z"></path><circle cx="11" cy="11" r="1"></circle></svg></a></li><li> <a aria-label="Facebook" class="link" href="https://www.facebook.com/janani.sankar.98"> <svg class="c-1" viewbox="0 0 32 32"><path d="M24,3H8A5,5,0,0,0,3,8V24a5,5,0,0,0,5,5H24a5,5,0,0,0,5-5V8A5,5,0,0,0,24,3Zm3,21a3,3,0,0,1-3,3H17V18h4a1,1,0,0,0,0-2H17V14a2,2,0,0,1,2-2h2a1,1,0,0,0,0-2H19a4,4,0,0,0-4,4v2H12a1,1,0,0,0,0,2h3v9H8a3,3,0,0,1-3-3V8A3,3,0,0,1,8,5H24a3,3,0,0,1,3,3Z"></path></svg></a> </li></ul></div> <div class="details"><p class="name">Dr Janani Shankar | DNB (Pediatrics) PhD MNAMS</p><p class="about"> Dr Janani Shankar is a Medical director and senior consultant in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectitious diseases at Kanchi Kamakoti Child Trust Hospital, Chennai, India. She is a passionate mentor and teacher for many of us. She is also an examiner for the DNB Pediatrics exam conducted by NBE.</p></div></section> Ajay Agadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02483478977846082818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729968413997614034.post-91185361261529796002024-02-03T14:10:00.169+05:302026-05-15T20:51:33.943+05:30 <p class="ajbox gg full code">This post provides a comprehensive overview of the pattern of DNB practical exams in Pediatrics. We will discuss the breakdown of marks, time limits, diverse scenarios, and strategic breaks in the OSCE, clinical cases, viva and ward rounds, providing valuable insights.</p> <p>From time to time National Board has made changes in the exam pattern to make them structurally robust, and note that knowing the pattern of your exam is step one toward successful outcomes.</p><a href="http://www.dnbpediatrics.com/2024/02/dnb-exam-pattern.html#more"></a>Dr Ajay Agadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13712577977371277039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729968413997614034.post-73514726976101485152024-01-20T10:27:00.123+05:302024-01-31T16:29:09.990+05:30<p class="ajbox pink full">This guide provides a comprehensive overview of <b>breath-holding spells</b>, addressing both OSCE and theoretical aspects in pediatrics exams. It starts by outlining the OSCE station and then delves into various aspects of the theoretical part which are extremely important while attempting both OSCE and Theory questions. </p><a href="http://www.dnbpediatrics.com/2024/01/breath-holding-spells.html#more"></a>Dr Ajay Agadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13712577977371277039noreply@blogger.com0