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 to 2011)
- MD Paediatrics (2010)
- MBBS (2005)
Professional Experience
Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist, Zion Hospital & Research Centre, Dimapur (2013 to present)
Consultant Paediatrician, Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research, Dimapur (2010 to 2013)
Leadership & Organisational Roles
- President, Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), Nagaland State Branch (2022 to present)
- Editorial board member, Indian Pediatrics (Journal) 2026
- Executive Board Member, Central IAP (2025)
- Treasurer, IAP Nagaland State Branch (2015 to 2022)
- State Coordinator & Trainer, IAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (2018 to present)
- Module Coordinator, TASK & NTEP, Nagaland
- Joint Secretary, North East Academy of Paediatric Neurology (2025)
- Student-Staff Liaison Committee Member, University of Southampton (2023 to 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
