Best Oral Presentation
Dr. Rekha Udani Award
Awarded at the Indian Academy of Pediatrics — National Neonatology Conference (IAP Neocon 2019) for the best oral paper presentation in neonatology.
Specialized Training
Quality Improvement (POCQI)
Dr. Patodia has undergone specialized training in Point of Care Quality Improvement (POCQI) — a globally recognized methodology that bridges evidence-based medicine and real-world clinical practice. This training equips her to drive measurable, sustainable improvements in neonatal and pediatric critical care delivery, directly translating into better patient outcomes and safer clinical environments.
Recognitions
Awards & Honours
Distinguished for excellence in research, clinical skill, and academic achievement.
Specialized Fellowship
Fellowship in Neonatology (IAP)
Completed specialized fellowship in Neonatology certified by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) at Neoclinic Hospital, Jaipur, mastering advanced neonatal intensive care.
Advanced Diagnostics
Fellowship in NEOPOCUS
Completed advanced fellowship in Neonatal Point-of-Care Ultrasound (NEOPOCUS) in 2023, enabling real-time bedside diagnostic ultrasound for vulnerable newborns in the NICU.
Professional Activities
Achievements & Workshops
Leading educational initiatives, professional training, and academic conferences in pediatrics and neonatology.
Instruction & Training
National NRP Instructor
Invited instructor for the National Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), conducting hands-on workshops to train pediatricians, residents, and nursing staff in life-saving newborn resuscitation techniques.
Leadership
Conference Organising Secretary
Organising Secretary for regional and state-level pediatric and neonatology conferences, bringing together leading national faculty to discuss advancements in newborn critical care.
Academic Faculty
Guest Faculty & Speaker
Invited guest speaker and panelist at various clinical forums and conferences, presenting on topics like bedside Neonatal Ultrasound (NEOPOCUS) and Quality Improvement.
Clinical Research
Research Scientist & Investigator
Dedicated to clinical research in neonatology, participating as an investigator in studies focusing on neonatal hypothermia, respiratory distress, and critical care quality improvement indicators.
Scholarly Work
Publications & Book Chapters
Contributing original research and clinical insights to the pediatric medical literature.
Book Chapter
Cloherty and Stark's Manual of Neonatal Care
Co-authored chapters in this internationally acclaimed and widely used neonatal care reference manual, contributing evidence-based clinical protocols and management guidelines.
Original Article
Pediatric Asthma in Urban School Children of Jaipur
Research examining the rising prevalence and epidemiological trends of asthma among school-going children in Jaipur, identifying key environmental and clinical risk factors.
Original Article
Management and Outcomes of Neonatal Hypothermia
An in-depth clinical study on neonatal hypothermia — examining etiology, management protocols, and patient outcomes in a neonatal intensive care unit setting.
Original Article
Clinical Presentation and Management of Pediatric Diabetes
Clinical research focusing on patterns of presentation, diagnostic challenges, and glycemic management strategies in children and adolescents diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.