Dr. Akumtoshi

Dr. Akumtosh

Dr. Akumtoshi, MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), FNM, MSc Neonatology (UK) Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist

Email: akumtoshi@gmail.com | Location: Dimapur, Nagaland, India

Professional Summary

Experienced Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist with more than 15 years of clinical experience. Strong expertise in neonatal intensive care, neonatal resuscitation, academic training, and medical leadership. Actively involved in national and regional paediatric programs, guideline development, and postgraduate education.

Education & Training

  • MSc Neonatology – University of Southampton, UK (2024)
  • Fellowship in Neonatal Medicine (FNM), MECMS (2021)
  • Clinical Attachment – Southampton Children’s Hospital, UK (2025)
  • Observer – Christian Medical College, Vellore (2010–2011)
  • MD Paediatrics (2010)
  • MBBS (2005)

Professional Experience

Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist – Zion Hospital & Research Centre, Dimapur (2013–Present)

Consultant Paediatrician – Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research, Dimapur (2010–2013)

Leadership & Organisational Roles

  • President – Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), Nagaland State Branch (2022–Present)
  • Editorial board member- Indian Pediatrics (Journal) 2026
  • Executive Board Member – Central IAP (2025)
  • Treasurer – IAP Nagaland State Branch (2015–2022)
  • State Coordinator & Trainer – IAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (2018–Present)
  • Module Coordinator – TASK & NTEP, Nagaland
  • Joint Secretary – North East Academy of Paediatric Neurology (2025)
  • Student–Staff Liaison Committee Member – University of Southampton (2023–2024)

Faculty & Speaker Experience

  • Faculty – IAP Nagaland State Conferences (2016, 2018, 2025)
  • International Speaker – Dubai & Paris Conferences (2019)
  • Faculty – Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Guwahati (2021)
  • Faculty – PEDICON National Conference, Noida (2022)
  • Faculty – East Zone PEDICON (2024, 2025)
  • Faculty – PEDICON National Conference, Kolkata (2026)

Publications

  • Pongen A. Parents’ guide on life-skills for children in coronavirus disease times. Indian Journal of Child Health. 2021;8(7):243–245.
    • Co-author – Standard Treatment Guidelines (STG) 2022, Indian Academy of Paediatrics (Chapter: Neonatal Hypothermia)
    • Author – Essential Baby Care for Every Parent.

Awards

Recipient – Purbanchal Pioneer Award, East Zone, Indian Academy of Paediatrics

Clinical Interests

  • Neonatal intensive care and ventilation
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • High-risk newborn care
  • Pediatric emergencies and teaching
  • POCUS in NICU
  • Vaccinology