DNB Pediatric Practical Preparation CME | 2026
A Comprehensive Practical Revision Program for DNB Paediatrics Residents
Lilavati Hospital & 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.
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.
Purpose of the CME
- To strengthen practical and clinical examination skills for DNB Paediatrics residents.
- To improve diagnostic interpretation and case-based clinical reasoning.
- To provide focused preparation for DNB practical examinations and viva voce.
- To enhance understanding of imaging, procedures, emergency care, and OSCE-based learning.
- To facilitate interactive learning through virtual cases and expert-led discussions.
Target Audience
This CME is specially designed for:
- DNB Paediatrics Residents
- Postgraduate trainees in Paediatrics
- Residents preparing for practical examinations and viva voce
Date & Venue
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| CME Dates | 25th – 26th July, 2026 |
| Venue |
5th Floor Auditorium, Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai |
Highlights of the Program
- Interactive practical teaching sessions
- Virtual clinical case discussions
- Pictorial OSCE sessions
- Imaging interpretation workshops
- Emergency and critical care procedures
- Exam-oriented approach to DNB practicals
- Faculty from reputed institutions across India
Clinical Programme Agenda
Day 1 – 25th July 2026
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | - |
| 09:00 AM – 09:15 AM | Inauguration | Dr. Niraj Uttamani, Lt. Col. Verma, Dept Coordinator |
| 09:15 AM – 09:45 AM | How to Prepare for Practical Exams | Dr. Rajesh Chokhani |
| 09:45 AM – 10:30 AM | The Art of History Taking | Dr. Narendra Rathi |
| 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Comprehensive Physical Examination | Dr. Tushar Maniar |
| 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM | Tea Break | - |
| 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Videos/Pictures Session | Dr. Suresh Kumar |
| 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | Nutrition & SAM | Dr. Rajesh Chokhani |
| 12:45 PM – 01:15 PM | Pictorial OSCE – Rheumatology | Dr. Pallavi Pimpale |
| 01:15 PM – 02:00 PM | Lunch Break | - |
| 02:00 PM – 02:30 PM | Reading X-Rays | Dr. Kaustubh Lokhande |
| 02:30 PM – 03:00 PM | Learning Sonography | Dr. Mona Mehta |
| 03:00 PM – 03:30 PM | Cardiac Diagnostics Interpretation – ECG & 2D ECHO | Dr. Shakuntala Prabhu |
| 03:30 PM – 04:30 PM | Know the Drug | Dr. Suresh Kumar |
| 04:30 PM – 04:45 PM | Tea Break | - |
| 04:45 PM – 05:30 PM | Catch-up Vaccination & Vaccination in Special Situations | Dr. Deepak Ugra |
| 05:30 PM – 06:00 PM | Reporting EEG Findings | Dr. Shilpa Kulkarni |
| 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM | Virtual Case 1 | Dr. Amol Madave |
| 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM | Virtual Case 2 | Dr. Deepak Ugra |
| 08:00 PM | Feedback from Students followed by High Tea | - |
Day 2 – 26th July 2026
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 AM – 08:45 AM | Blood Gas Analysis | Dr. Uma Ali |
| 08:45 AM – 09:15 AM | Understanding Fluid Therapy | Dr. Minhaj Sheikh |
| 09:15 AM – 09:45 AM | How to Handle Toxins and Envenomation | Dr. Mahesh Mohite |
| 09:45 AM – 10:15 AM | Understanding Trends on Growth Chart | Dr. Ruchi Parikh |
| 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Preparing for Viva Voce and Counselling of Patients & Relatives | Dr. Janani Sankar |
| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Tea Break | - |
| 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | CT Imaging – Findings and Impression | Dr. Kaustubh Lokhande |
| 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM | MRI Scan Interpretation | Dr. Aamish Kazi |
| 12:15 PM – 01:00 PM | Research Methodology & Bio-Statistics | Dr. Dheeraj Shah |
| 01:00 PM – 01:45 PM | Lunch Break | - |
| 01:45 PM – 02:45 PM | Critical Care Procedures | Dr. Parmanand Andankar |
| 02:45 PM – 03:15 PM | Decoding Radionuclide Imaging | Dr. Shilpa Gemawat |
| 03:15 PM – 03:45 PM | Community Pediatrics, IAP & National Programmes | Dr. Dheeraj Shah |
| 03:45 PM – 04:45 PM | Miscellaneous Pictorial OSCE | Dr. Janani Sankar |
| 04:45 PM – 05:00 PM | Tea Break | - |
| 05:00 PM – 05:30 PM | ALS, BLS | Dr. Mahesh Mohite |
| 05:30 PM – 06:00 PM | NRP | Dr. Minhaj Sheikh |
| 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM | Virtual Case 3 | Dr. Archana Swami |
| 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM | Virtual Case 4 | Dr. Shilpa Kulkarni |
| 08:00 PM | Feedback from Students followed by High Tea | - |
Registration Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | ₹ 5,000/- |
| MMC Credit Points | Eligible |
| Registration Link | Click Here to Register & Pay |
| Contact Number | +91 84 22 88 73 53 |
Organising Institution
Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre
A-791, Bandra Reclamation,
Bandra (W), Mumbai – 400050
Tel: 022 6931 8000 / 5059 8000
Author
Dr Janani Shankar | DNB (Pediatrics) PhD MNAMS
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.
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