The Digital Pediatrician - AI in everyday pediatric practice

Online webinar about how to use AI in everyday pediatric practice.
A guide to what pediatricians are actually doing.
As a part of the North Zone Indian Academy of Pediatrics series of online virtual webinars for Pediatricians in India. Northern Lights.

1. The Digital Pediatrician: AI in Everyday Practice Moderator: Dr Gaurav Gupta Panel: Dr Shailesh • Dr Diljot • Dr Shivani • Dr Ajay

2. A pediatrician in Ludhiana sees 60 patients daily — how can AI save her 1 hour? Limited time for documentation Parents expect clear communication in Hindi/Punjabi Need for tools that save time & improve care

3. Tonight's Journey: What We'll Accomplish in 60 Minutes 45 Minutes Expert Panel Discussion 15 Minutes Interactive Q&A Your questions answered by experts Actionable next steps Resource sharing Goal: Leave with specific AI tools and strategies you can implement immediately

4. Meet Our Distinguished Panel Expert Voices from Diverse Practice Settings Moderator: Dr. Gaurav Gupta - AI Enthusiast Our Panelists : Dr. Shailesh Mehta - Private Practice Dr. Shivani  Randev - Government Medical College, Sector 32 Dr. Diljot Singh - Fortis Corporate Hospital, Mohali Dr. Ajay Gupta - Coding & AI Enthusiast

5. AI in India: Familiar Examples WhatsApp health bots → vaccination reminders Aarogya Setu & CoWIN → AI in public health Apollo AI triage → guiding patients to right specialty Voice‑to‑text in Hindi/Punjabi → faster notes

6. Current AI Landscape in Pediatrics Clinical Applications (25% but growing rapidly) Early sepsis detection (8 hours faster diagnosis) Autism screening and developmental assessments Drug dosage calculations and interaction checking Diagnostic imaging assistance

7. Let's Start With the Basics Question for All panelists : “In one line, how would you describe AI’s role in your practice today — helpful, hype, or headache?”

8. Everyday OPD Use For Dr. Shailesh Mehta (Private Practice): "What practical AI tools have you found most beneficial for managing your patients?" "How do parents in your practice react when you mention using AI tools?"

9. Everyday OPD Use For Dr. Shivani (Government Medical College): Which AI tool could help most in a busy govt. OPD? How do you teach students to use AI wisely?

10. Everyday OPD Use For Dr. Diljot (Corporate Hospital): Which AI solution actually works in your hospital? Has AI really saved time in your department?

11. Everyday OPD Use For Dr. Ajay Gupta (Technical Expert): Which AI tool should pediatricians try first? What’s one tip for using ChatGPT better?"

12. AI as Your Clinical Assistant Scenario-Based Discussion (for any panelist): In a febrile 2‑year‑old, where can AI help — and where not?

13. Different Practice Settings Individual Panelist Questions: Dr. Shailesh: "How do you make AI handouts family‑friendly in India? Can you share a specific example?" Dr. Diljot: "Which AI solution really works in pediatric / newborn setting in corporate hospital?” Dr. Shivani: “In a busy govt setup – where do you feel AI can help the most?" Dr. Ajay: "AI makes mistakes — how do you stay in control?"

14. Reality Check For all panelists : “If a pediatrician wants to try one AI tool tomorrow, which should it be?”

15. Clinical & Patient Education Where can I learn about AI for doctors/ pediatricians? Will AI reduce the need for pediatric subspecialists? How would you handle liability issues when using AI? Should parents be concerned if their child's doctor uses AI?

16. Take-Home Messages 👉 AI is not about replacing doctors — it’s about reclaiming your time, improving communication, and reducing errors.

17. Top AI Tips for Pediatricians in India Try ChatGPT for creating patient education materials Join AI communities for pediatricians online ( DocAI / ICAIM) https://chat.whatsapp.com/GmWlZIwbADzLpe1eSNGKOk Start small with low-risk applications Automate reminders via WhatsApp

18. Recommended Starting Points For Clinical Support (Advanced Users): Clinical decision support platforms Diagnostic imaging AI tools

19. A pediatrician in Ludhiana sees 60 patients daily — how can AI save her 1 hour?

20. 3 Practical Applications 1. Documentation/Admin Voice dictation, AI scribes 2. Patient Education Bilingual handouts, simplified explanations 3. Clinical Support Growth charts, drug interaction checkers

21. The Future of Pediatric Practice The Reality: AI will enhance, not replace, pediatricians Early adopters will have competitive advantages Patient outcomes will improve with proper AI integration The doctor-patient relationship remains central

22. Final Question for Each Panelist: "In five years, what will be the biggest change AI brings to pediatric practice?"

23. Thank You  Our distinguished panelists for sharing their expertise North Zone IAP and Clirnet for this initiative All participants for engaging in this important conversation