In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Ebor Jacob James discusses the current state of pediatric critical care in India. Dr. Jacob James describes clinical staffing models, fellowship and accreditation programs, as well as the impact of simulation training in these areas. He also provides background on PediSTARS, the Pediatric Simulation Training And Research Society in India, and describes the impact of the Stop the Bleed Project which provides life-saving training to first responders and non-healthcare professionals. Finally, Dr. Jacob James gives advice for learners interested in a career in medical education.

Upon listening to this presentation, learners will be able to:
- Identify the current state of pediatric critical care training in India
- Describe the impact of pediatric simulation training in India on clinical practice
- Discuss several educational innovations in India including the PediSTARS program and the Stop the Bleed Project

Chapters
01:10 Current state of pediatric critical care training in India
07:21 Growth of simulation-based education and training
16:59 Virtual and distance simulation during the COVID-19 pandemic
22:06 The Stop the Bleed project
24:09 Advice for students interested in a career in medical education

Publication date:
May 23, 2023

Citation:
James EJG, O’Hara JE, Wolbrink TA. Innovations in Education and Training in India. 05/2023. OPENPediatrics. Online Video: https://youtu.be/0nSnxcnWDmY. Podcast: https://on.soundcloud.com/jASqa.

Articles Referenced:
•Bhalala U, Khilnani P. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Training in India: Past, Present, and Future. Front Pediatr. 2018;6:34. Published 2018 Feb 26. doi:10.3389/fped.2018.00034

•Ramachandra G, Deutsch ES, Nadkarni VM. A Road Map for Simulation Based Medical Students Training in Pediatrics: Preparing the Next Generation of Doctors. Indian Pediatr. 2020;57(10):950-956.

•James EJG, Vyasam S, Venkatachalam S, et al. Low-Cost "Telesimulation" Training Improves Real Patient Pediatric Shock Outcomes in India. Front Pediatr. 2022;10:904846. Published 2022 Jul 26. doi:10.3389/fped.2022.904846

•Geethanjali Ramachandra, G.V. Ramana Rao, Shailaja Tetali, Devendar Karabu, Manideep Kanagala, Srinivas Puppala, Rani Janumpally, H.V. Rajanarsing Rao, Brendan Carr, Steven C. Brooks, Vinay Nadkarni, Active bleeding control pilot program in India: Simulation training of the community to stop the bleed and save lives from Road Traffic Injuries, Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, Volume 11, 2021, 100729, ISSN 2213-3984, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2021.100729.


Additional References:

Citation: James EJG, O’Hara JE, Wolbrink TA. Innovations in Education and Training in India. 05/2023. OPENPediatrics. Online Video: https://youtu.be/0nSnxcnWDmY. Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/innovations-in-education-and-training-in-india-by-dr-ebor-jacob-james-for-openpediatrics.

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