​​​Paediatric Neurology 

The Paediatric Neurolog​y fellowship programme began​ in 2008. It is a highly specialised subspecialty of Paediatrics. Its importance emerges from increasing incidence of neurological disorders including cerebral palsy, epilepsy along with neuro-metabolic and genetic disorders in children and extreme dearth of trained Paediatric neurologists in a country of a total population of 180 million. 

​Salary and Benefits​​​

Goals & Objectives

The primary goal of the programme is to prepare individuals for a career in academic paediatric neurology. Individuals chosen for the programme will pursue scholarly endeavours to advance the science and practice of paediatric neurology via research, participating in continuing medical education and effective teaching of medical students and junior paediatricians.​

Scope after Graduation from the Programme

As there is extreme dearth of paediatric neurologist across the country, trainees after graduation can get the job within the country as well as abroad.​

On-call Duties and Reporting Time

There is no in-house call for paediatric neurology fellows, however if any neurological patients are brought in emergency room fellows are supposed to come and see the patient and discuss with on-call faculty.

Fellows will come at 8:00 a.m. and leave by 5:00 p.m. as per policy.


Evaluation and Assessments Process

Both formative and summative assessments will be done. Formative assessments will be done after every three months and summative assessments will be done at the end of six months and 1 year. There will be formal fee back after every six months with the programme director and issues related to the training of the fellow will be discussed in detail. This will be recorded formally and a written assessment will then be handed over to the fellow for his signature.​

Formal evaluation for the grand rounds and case conferences will be done. MCQs / SEQs will be administered every six months.

Research

Fellows are encouraged to get involved in audits and research projects; however research p project as per CPSP requirements is mandatory for all.​

Administrative Set-up

​Programme Director:

Dr. Khairunnisa Mukhtiar
Assistant Professor
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Faculty:

Dr. Shahnaz Hamid Ibrahim
Professor
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Dr. Sidra Kaleem Jafferi 
Assistant Professor 
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health​

Dr. Khairunnisa Mukhtiar
Assistant Professor
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health​

Dr. Mohammad Raza 
Assistant Professor
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Dr. Sanam Bano 
Faculty
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health​


Responsibilities of the Director:

To organise and manage the fellowship programme and to make sure that the organisation and content of the programme are being followed.​


Programme Officer:

Mr. Shahzaib Salim​
Associate, Department of Paediatrics & Child Health


Duration and Outline of Training

​Training period is two years.

Rotations are in accordance with College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP)​

Eligibility

  • MBBS from an institution recognised by the PM&DC, with 55 per cent or above marks in the final examination.
  • A year of house job/internship, with six months each in medicine and allied disciplines and surgery and allied disciplines
  • Four years residency training in Paediatrics
  • FCPS Part II in Paediatrics (mandatory)



The selection process is based purely on merit.

Positions Available

No position available for 2025 induction cycle​​​.​​

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