Bhopal: By initiating the Doctorate of Medicine (DM) course in Pediatric Endocrinology recently, AIIMS Bhopal has become the third institute in the country to offer this super-specialty program. Prior to this, the course was available only at AIIMS Delhi and PGIMER Chandigarh.
This newly launched DM program focuses on training specialist doctors to treat rapidly growing hormonal disorders in children such as Type 1 Diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid dysfunctions, obesity, bone diseases, and other endocrine disorders. This course marks a major step forward in ensuring better health for children.
Professor Dr. Mahesh Maheshwari, Head of the Pediatric Endocrinology Unit at AIIMS Bhopal, shared that the objective of the course is to prepare specialists capable of understanding and effectively managing complex hormonal diseases in children. He emphasized the acute shortage of expert doctors in this field and noted that this course will help bridge that gap.
Prof. (Dr.) Shikha Malik, Head of the Department of Pediatrics, stated that AIIMS Bhopal’s Pediatric Department has already been providing specialized care for endocrine disorders in children.
The department organizes a ‘Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic’ every Tuesday and a ‘Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Clinic’ every Friday, benefiting numerous children.
On this occasion, Executive Director Prof. (Dr.) Ajai Singh said, “The DM course in Pediatric Endocrinology is not just an academic achievement; it is a concrete step towards expanding access to healthcare services. Through this course, we are laying the foundation for specialist services not only in Madhya Pradesh but also in other parts of the country. Additionally, in collaboration with the State Health Department, we are providing technical support to establish Pediatric Diabetes Clinics at the district level.”
