RAM KRISHNA COLLEGE OF AYURVEDA & MEDICAL SCIENCES
RAM KRISHNA DHARMARTH FOUNDATION (RKDF) UNIVERSITY

Department of Kaumarabhritya (Balroga)

Ayurvedic Pediatrics • Neonatal Care • Child Wellness • Growth & Development Sciences

Department Overview

The Department of Kaumarabhritya, also known as Balroga, focuses on comprehensive pediatric healthcare based on classical Ayurvedic principles combined with modern child health practices. The department emphasizes neonatal care, growth monitoring, nutrition counseling, immunization support, and management of common childhood illnesses. Students receive structured clinical exposure through pediatric OPD, IPD, and preventive health programs to develop competence in safe and compassionate child care.

  • Neonatal and infant healthcare services
  • Growth and developmental assessment
  • Management of pediatric disorders
  • Preventive and nutritional care programs

Vision & Mission

Vision

To promote healthy childhood and disease prevention through holistic, evidence-based Ayurvedic pediatric practices and community outreach.

Mission
  • Provide quality pediatric healthcare services
  • Enhance practical clinical training for students
  • Encourage research in child health sciences
  • Promote preventive and nutritional awareness

Courses & Teaching Programs

Program Year Subject Component
BAMS Final Professional Kaumarabhritya (Balroga) Theory + Clinical Posting
Internship Pediatric Rotation Child Health Care Training OPD/IPD Practice
Workshops Special Module Neonatal & Nutrition Care Hands-on

Faculty & Staff

Dr. X. Xxxxx

Professor & Head

MD (Kaumarabhritya) | Pediatric Specialist
Dr. X. Xxxxx

Assistant Professor

Child Nutrition & Growth Expert

Infrastructure & Facilities

✔ Dedicated Pediatric OPD Rooms
✔ Neonatal & Child IPD Ward
✔ Immunization & Growth Monitoring Unit
✔ Nutrition & Diet Counseling Room
✔ Pediatric Pharmacy Support
✔ Smart Classroom & Case Discussion Hall

Teaching Methodology

  • Clinical case-based pediatric learning
  • Bedside patient evaluation and counseling
  • Growth chart analysis & nutritional assessment
  • Simulation-based neonatal care training
  • Interactive seminars and workshops

Research & Publications

  • Studies on childhood immunity and nutrition
  • Clinical research on pediatric disorders
  • Preventive healthcare intervention programs
  • Publications in national and international journals

Academic & Co-Curricular Activities

  • Child health screening camps
  • Nutrition awareness workshops
  • Immunization drives
  • Guest lectures by pediatric specialists

Student Support

  • Pediatric case record books & manuals
  • Mentorship and supervised clinical exposure
  • Research guidance and dissertation support
  • Career counseling in pediatric practice

Photo & Media Gallery

Pediatric OPD Consultation
Neonatal Care Unit
Growth Monitoring Session
Child Health Camp Activity