Department of Paediatrics -

Department of Paediatrics

Vision

To mould a Homoeopath in the speciality of child health through a value based, research oriented teaching for enabling him to practice Homoeopathy in Paediatrics with competence and its trendy developments.

Mission

• To develop competence in child health including applied embryology & genetics, developmental milestones, nutritional needs, behavioral disorders and removing constitutional dyscrasia aiming at a healthy generation.
• To develop skill in handling paediatric diagnostic procedures.
• To develop knowledge and skill to identify and manage the children with learning disabilities, developmental anomalies and differently abled conditions.

Course Outcome

Course Outcomes – M.D. (Homoeopathy) – Paediatrics
Post Graduate students in Homoeopathy should be able to:

CO1	identify normal as well as abnormal growth and development of children.	Knowledge
CO2	develop understanding in the manifestation of miasms in children.	Understanding
CO3	recognises the role of homoeopathy in paediatric cases.	Understanding
CO4	provide primary care for childhood diseases with a homoeopathic perspective.	Application
CO5	develop skills in documenting paediatric case details.	Skill
CO6	develop competency in the field of providing health care to children.	Skill
CO7	disseminate the importance of the preventive health care and immunisation to child care.	Attitude
CO8	develop the mindset on creating a ‘healthy generation’	Attitude

Program Outcome

At the end of BHMS program, a student must
PO1 integerate knowledge of subjects learnt at degree level for skillful application in Homoeopathic practice.
PO2 be able to undertake homoeopathic research in areas of emerging health issues.
PO3 be competent enough to teach homoeopathic education to the younger generation
PO4 be capable of rendering the medical aid to the society as per the principles of Homoeopathy
PO5 develop professional competency in Homoeopathy and in their area of specialisation

Program Specific Outcomes

Post Graduate students in Homoeopathy Paediatrics should:
PSO1 acquire knowledge to assess the health status of the children based on the principles of homoeopathy.
PSO2 be capable to provide therapeutic assistance to children, and frame strategies to create awareness among the parents on healthy life style.
PSO3 develop more knowledge and understanding on child remedies in homoeopathy and their utilization.
PSO4 develop competency in clinical examination of paediatric cases and its diagnosis.
PSO5 develop competency in identification of learning disabilities and behavioural disorders prevalent among the children.
PSO6 be able to prescribe and interpret relevant investigations depending on the case

Facilities

PG Discussion Hall
Department Museum
Department Library
Charts and laminations
Specimens
Instruments
Models
Mannequin s and dummies for training purpose

Research Works

Sl.No	Investigator	Guide	Topic	Completed / Ongoing
1	Miss. Geethu IV BHMS	Dr. Mitha Dev, Associate Professor & HoD Department of Paediatrics	The efficacy of Sulphur of various potencies in growth and yield of solanum tubersum an experimental study	Ongoing
2	Miss. Vani Shree III BHMS	Dr. Mitha Dev, Associate Professor & HoD Department of Paediatrics	An approach in the growth of ocimum sanctum by homoeopathic medicine manganum aceticum 30CH controlling the fusarium wilt as fungicide	Ongoing
3	Miss. Asha A J IV BHMS	Dr. Mitha Dev, Associate Professor & HoD Department of Paediatrics	The efficacy of Natrum Muriaticum of various potencies in growth and yield of solanum tubersum on experimental study	Ongoing
4	Miss. Sharmila III BHMS	Dr. Mitha Dev, Associate Professor & HoD Department of Paediatrics	Effectiveness of berberis aquafolium tincture in treatment of acne when used internally and externally	Ongoing
5	Miss. Srilekha IV BHMS	Dr. Layola Professor Department of Paediatrics	A comparative study to appraise the therapeutic efficacy of staphysagria in the management of periorbital hyperpigmentation	Ongoing
6	Miss. Arshaya IV BHMS	Dr. Layola Professor Department of Paediatrics	Effectiveness berberis aquifolium12X in treating Acne in young girls	Ongoing