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Dear PCSI Members

Greetings from PCSI !

Please find attached the details & application form for the Fellowship for Pediatric Cardiac Intensive care – Accredited by the Pediatric Cardiac Society of India

Dr. Jigar and Dr. Snehal Kulkarni have worked hard to empanel more institutions who are offering this fellowship along with accreditation by PCSI this year. Details are below-pl see the attachments for more details

PCSI Fellowship for Pediatric Cardiac Intensive care

Tenure – 18 Months

Positions 1-2 /institution

Accredited Centers and Directors

1. UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre, Ahmedabad – Dr. Jigar Surti

2. Kokilaben Dhirubahi Ambani Hospital, Mumbai (KDAH) – Dr. Kamlesh Tailor

3. Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore – Dr. Riyan Shetty

4. Fortis Escort Hospital, New Delhi – Dr. Parvathy Iyer

5. Aster MIMS Hospital, Calicut – Dr. Sujata P

6. Star Hospital, Hyderabad – Dr. Kishore Jayanti

7. H.N Reliance Hospital, Mumbai – Dr. Jeril Kurein

8. Sri Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi – Dr Anil

9. Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai- Dr Sachin

The last date to apply is March 31^st, 2024 and the start date of the fellowship is May 1st, 2024. Kindly encourage your fellows and colleagues to apply and spread the word among pediatricians and anesthetists as well

Thanks and Regards

Dr. Sunita Maheshwari

President of PCSI

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Dear PCSI Members / Fellows

The good news is we have had an overwhelming response and record number of applicants for the Fetal Echo Fellowship!

The bad news is we are closing any new registrations as a result.

The candidates who have applied will be getting intimation regarding selection and further details soon by email.

PCSI is looking for your help! Any center, with faculty, which does more than 5 Fetal echoes per day and is willing to take on fellows for onsite training for 20 days every 6 months- Please do contact the PCSI head office.

Let us together spread knowledge and expertise in fetal echo throughout the country and globally to help parents and babies everywhere:)

Warm regards

Doc SM

Dr Sunita Maheshwari

President

Pediatric Cardiac Society of India

Announcing the 2nd Batch of the PCSI Fellowship in Fetal Echocardiography
Dear PCSI Members,
The Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2nd batch of the PCSI-accredited Fellowship in Fetal Echocardiography.
This prestigious program is designed to equip pediatric cardiologists with in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills in fetal echocardiography. The fellowship offers a structured curriculum that combines online learning with onsite practical training.
Fellowship Commencement: September 1, 2025
Format: Online sessions + Hands-on onsite training
Course Coordinators
Dr. Sejal Shah
Dr. Shanthi C
Mentors
Dr. Anita Saxena
Dr. Snehal Kulkarni
Application Form and Official Notification:

FETAL ECHO FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION FORM.

OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION LINK.

We encourage all interested pediatric cardiologists to apply and enhance their expertise in this specialized and impactful field. Kindly help us spread the word by forwarding this opportunity to colleagues who may be interested.

With warm regards,
The PCSI Executive Committee
Dr. Sunita Maheshwari, President
Dr. Sachin Talwar, Vice President
Dr. K. Sivakumar, Secretary
Dr. Saurabh K. Gupta, Treasurer.

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the six-month Fellowship in Fetal Echocardiography, conducted under the distinguished guidance of PCSI.
Congratulations to our 17 exceptional fellows, who have completed the program with commendable dedication, perseverance, and a deep commitment to excellence. Their journey encompassed rigorous academic training, immersive clinical experience, and a shared passion for advancing fetal cardiology.
We sincerely thank our esteemed faculty for their expert mentorship and unwavering support, which has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of these future leaders.
We proudly recognize the following graduates:

1)Amber Kumar
2)Ankur Handa
3)Annie Arvind
4)Arun K M
5)Deepesh Gupta
6)Govind Kishor Auradkar
7)Jay Relan
8)Manveen Shalil Patil
9)Rajesh Babu Gudipati
10)Rishika Mehta
11)Ronak Sheth
12)Sangmesh Shivshankar Bawage
13)Siddhartha Saha
14)Swapna Uttamrao Waghmare
15)Thejaswi P
16)Varsha S Mane
17)Vinothkumar S.P

With warm regards,
Dr. Shanthi & Dr. Sejal
Fetal Echo Fellowship Team, PCSI

Announcement: Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care (Batch 2025-26)

Dear Friends,

Warm greetings from the Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI)!

We are excited to announce the prestigious Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care (Batch 2025-26), accredited by the Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI).

This fellowship provides an exceptional opportunity for medical professionals to specialize in pediatric cardiac intensive care, guided by experienced mentors at leading institutions across India.

Fellowship Highlights

Tenure: 18 months
Positions: 1–2 per institution

Accredited Centers and Fellowship Directors

UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre, Ahmedabad – Dr. Jigar Surti
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai (KDAH) – Dr. Kamlesh Tailor
Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore – Dr. Riyan Shetty
Fortis Escort Hospital, New Delhi – Dr. Parvathy Iyer
Aster MIMS Hospital, Calicut – Dr. Sujata P
Star Hospital, Hyderabad – Dr. Kishore Jayanti
H.N. Reliance Hospital, Mumbai – Dr. Jeril Kurein
Sri Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi – Dr. Anil
Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai – Dr. Sachin
B.J. Wadia Children’s Hospital, Mumbai – Dr. Sushil Raut

Key Dates

Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
Fellowship Start Date: June 1, 2025

We sincerely appreciate the efforts of Dr. Jigar Surti and Dr. Snehal Kulkarni in expanding the program and accrediting additional centers under PCSI.

How to Apply

Download the detailed brochure and application form from the link below.

Spread the Word

We encourage you to share this opportunity with your colleagues, fellows, pediatricians, and anesthetists who may be interested in pursuing this specialized training.

Thank you for your support in fostering excellence in pediatric cardiac care.

Warm regards,
Dr. Sunita Maheshwari
President, Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI)

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PCSI Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Fellowship (Batch 2024-25)

S.No	Fellow’s Name	Institution (Accredited Centers)
1	Dr. Himanshi Jindal	Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai (KDAH)
2	Dr. Saras Lad	U N Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Center, Ahmedabad
3	Dr. Rajesh Pandey	Sri Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi
4	Dr. Rajesh Babu Gudipati	Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
5	Dr. B. Munisampath	Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

PCSI Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Fellowship (Batch 2023-24)

S.No	Fellow’s Name	Institution (Accredited Centers)
1	Dr. Akshaya V. Rai	Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
2	Dr. Esha Subhash Nilekani	Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
3	Dr. Manavi K. M	Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra, Bangalore
4	Dr. Veerla Swathi	Star Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
5	Dr. Vihari Sunkavalli	Star Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad