A Continuing Medical Education (CME) program on “Respiratory Distress in Preterm” was successfully held on 19th December 2025 (Friday) at Jyotirao Phule Subharti College of Physiotherapy (JPSCP), SVSU, Meerut.
The event was organized by Dr. Akansha Gurjar, Assistant Professor under the supervision and guidance of Dr. Raj Kumar Sharma (PT), Officiating Head, Department of Pediatric Physiotherapy, JPSCP, in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics, Subharti Medical College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University. The academic session was enriched by the presence of Dr. Deepty Nauriyal, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, who served as the esteemed resource person.
The program commenced at 12:00 PM with a warm welcome address by Dr. Amit Kumar Goel, Officiating Principal, JPSCP. In his remarks, he highlighted the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing neonatal health and improving clinical outcomes. As a gesture of respect and appreciation, a sapling was presented to the guest speaker, symbolizing knowledge, growth, and sustainability.
The CME covered key aspects of respiratory distress in preterm infants, including etiology, clinical presentation, assessment protocols, and management approaches. Special emphasis was placed on the role of physiotherapy in early identification and neonatal care. The session was highly interactive, offering attendees practical insights into current evidence-based pediatric and neonatal practices.
A total of 40 participants- 10 faculty members and 40 students attended the program and actively engaged in discussions, case reflections, and knowledge-sharing activities. The CME concluded on a positive note, receiving encouraging feedback from participants and successfully fulfilling its aim of enhancing academic understanding and clinical awareness related to respiratory distress in preterm neonates.
