Faculty of Medicine
King Abdulaziz University
Department of Paediatrics
6th YEAR
PEDIATRICS
Study Guide
1428-1429
(2007- 2008)
First Edition
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Topic
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THE OUTCOMES OF THE UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
CURRICULUM MAP
STRUCTURE OF THE MODULE
STAFF CONTACTS
STAFF E-MAIL
INTRODUCTION TO COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE & ORGANIZATION
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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LECTURE TOPICS
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6th Year Paediatric LECTURES
Endocrinology I
Endocrinology II
Endocrinology III
Collagen disorders I
Collagen disorders II
Gastroenterology I
Gastroenterology II
Gastroenterology III
Neurology I
Neurology II
Neurology III
Immunology and Allergy I
Immunology and Allergy II
Neonatology I
Neonatology II
Neonatology III
Neonatology IV
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Chromosomal Abnormalities & Genetics
Congenital Malformations
Pediatric Oncology I
Pediatric Oncology II
LEARNING RESOURCES
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
EXPECTATION FROM THE STUDENT
STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE COURSE
APPENDICES
Detailed Course Schedule
Course Related Materials
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OUTCOMES OF THE MEDICAL UNDERGRADUATE
CURRICULUM
1) Knowledge
Graduate should have sufficient knowledge and understanding of:
a. The normal structure, function and development of the human body and
interaction between body and mind
b. The normal pregnancy and child birth, the principles of antenatal and
postnatal care
c. The aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, natural history and
prognosis of common physical and mental disease, particular those which
pose acute danger to function, life or the community.
d. Common diagnostic tests and procedures, their uses, limitations and costs
e. The management of common conditions including pharmacological,
psychological, physical and nutritional therapy
f. The principles of health education, disease prevention, rehabilitation and
the care of the suffering and dying.
g. The principles and ethics related to health care and the Islamic and legal
responsibilities of the medical profession
2) Skills
Graduate should acquire the skills of
a. Take a tactful, accurate and organised medical history
b. Perform a gentle and accurate physical and mental examination
c. Integrate history and physical examination to reach a provisional diagnosis
of differential diagnosis
d. Select the most appropriate and cost effective diagnostic procedures
e. Formulate a management plan
f. Counsel patients and families clearly regarding diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures before eliciting consent
g. Perform common life-saving procedures
h. Use information resources to obtain further knowledge and interpret
medical evidence critically and scientifically
i. Communicate clearly and considerately with other health professionals
3) Attitudes
Graduate should have the attitude of
a. Respect for every human being and abide by relevant Islamic ethics
b. A desire to ease pain and suffering
c. Willingness to work in a team with other health professionals
d. Responsibility to remain a life-long learner and maintain the highest
ethical and professional standards
e. Referring patients to other health professional when needed
f. A realization that it is not always in the interest of patients to pursue every
diagnostic or therapeutic possibility
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CURRICULUM MAP
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Year 1
Year 2
Phase I
Year 3
Year 4
Phase II
Year 5
Year 6
Internship
Phase III
STRUCTURE OF THE PEDIATRIC COURSES
Level
Duration
5th year
5 weeks
6th year
8 weeks
Internship
1- 2 months
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Format
24 Lectures / Clinical sessions /
5 Tutorials
22 Lectures / Externship /
6 Tutorials
Internship
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STAFF CONTACTS
The following is a list of the faculty members and staff of the Department of Pediatrics.
Students are welcome to contact any of the members of the department to answer any inquiries.
NAME / STATUS
POSITION
BUILDING Office
Prof. Mohammed M.S Jan Chairman
Bldg.10
Secretary of Pediatrics
Male Section
1. Prof. Mohammed M.S Jan
2. Prof. Tahir S. Toonisi
3. Dr. Saad Al Saedi
4. Dr. Abed Al Hazmi
5. Dr. Hussein M. Al Saggaf
6. Dr. Mohd F. Farouq
7. Dr. Wasim Anshasi
8. Dr. Hussein Bamashmous
9. Dr. Hamed Habib
10. Dr. Mohd Muzaffer
11. Dr. Jameel Al Ata
12. Dr. Omar Saadah
13. Dr. Abdulmoein Al Agha
PARALLEL TEACHING:
1. Dr. Mohd Abdulfattah
G-1081
Bldg.10
G-1081
Ext
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18327
Professor
Bldg. 10
1- 1051 21232
Professor
Bldg. 10
G-1060 18339
Assoc Prof.
Bldg. 10
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18202
Assoc Prof.
Bldg. 10
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18204
Assist Prof. Bldg. 10 G-1093 18290
Assist Prof.
Bldg. 10
G-1062 18340
Consultant
Bldg. 10
1-1047 18205
Consultant
Bldg. 10
1-1049 18206
Assist Prof.
Bldg. 10
1-1035 18203
Assist Prof.
Bldg. 10
G-1049 18337
Assist Prof.
Bldg. 10
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Assist Prof. Bldg. 10 G-1048 18335
Assist Prof.
Bldg. 10
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Assoc. Prof.
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Female Section
1. Prof. Jameela Kari
2. Dr. Soad Jabber
3. Dr. Nadia Fida
4. Dr. Rima Bader
5. Dr. Dhuha Al Amawi
6. Dr. Hayat Kamfar
7. Dr. Fayza Al Siny
8. Dr. Fatma Al Zahrani
9. Dr. Wafaa Abulaenin
10. Dr. Jumana Al Aama
11. Dr. Amal Al Dabbagh
12. Dr. Norah Al Khathlan
Professor
Bldg. 10
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Assoc.Prof.
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Assist. Prof. Bldg. 10 1-1667
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Assist Prof.
Bldg.10 1-1667
Consultant
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STAFF E-MAIL ADDRESS
1428- 1429 (2007- 2008)
CONSULTANT’S NAME
1. Prof. Mohammed M.S Jan
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mmsjan@yahoo.ca
Prof. Tahir Toonisi
Dr. Hussein Saggaf
Dr. Mohd Farouq
Dr. Abed Al Hazmi
Dr. Wasim Anshasi
Dr. Hussein Bamashous
Dr. Saad Al Saedi
Dr. Mohd Muzaffer
Dr. Jameel Al Ata
Dr. Omar Saadah
Dr. Abdulmoein Al Agha
Dr. Hamed Habib
Dr. Dhuha Al Amawi
Dr. Soad Jaber
Dr. Nadia Fida
Dr. Hayat Kamfar
proftahirtoonisi@maktoob.com
hussainsagaf@yahoo.com
mfarouq_sa@yahoo.com
abedhazmi@hotmail.com
wanshasi@yahoo.com
drbamashmous@hotmail.com
salsaedi@hotmail.com
mmudhaffer@yahoo.com
drjameelalata@hotmail.com
saadaho@hotmail.com
abdulmoein@dr-agha.com
hamedhabib@hotmail.com
dhuhaamawi@hotmail.com
soad_jaber@yahoo.com
nadiafida@hotmail.com
hkamfar2002@yahoo.com /
hkamfar@hotmail.com
jkari@doctors.org.uk
amaldabbagh@yahoo.com
fayza_alsiny@yahoo.com
Falzahrani@hotmail.com
jalaama@yahoo.com
rimabadr@yahoo.com
wafabdlh500@hotmail.com
dr.norah@gmail.com
m_fattah65@hotmail.com
Prof. Jameela Kari
Dr. Amal Al Dabbagh
Dr. Fayza AL Siny
Dr. Fatma Al Zahrani
Dr. Jumana Al Aama
Dr. Rima Bader
Dr. Wafaa Abuleinin
Dr. Norah Al Khathlan
26. Dr. Mohamed Abdulfattah ElSayed
27. Dr. Nawaf AlDajani
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Introduction to the Syllabus
This syllabus has been prepared by the Paediatric Curriculum Committee of Paediatric Department. It
must be understood that this draft is in ongoing process and future changes might be adopted when- ever
necessary and in accordance with faculty requirements.
The Department of Paediatrics is an academic and clinical department of the Faculty of Medicine and
Allied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah. The Paediatric Department main objectives
are primarily undergraduate training of students and interns in its clinical units. It has Postgraduate Saudi
and Arab Board Training Program with the objective of producing skilled national specialists in Pediatrics.
This syllabus has been prepared as a guide for medical students in their 5th and 6th clinical years. It
attempts to enlighten the medical student of the important topics in Pediatrics through the
acknowledgement of the department teaching program and educational policy for the undergraduate
medical student. It helps to provide students with a clear description of the expectations, schedules and
evaluation procedures for the course of Paediatrics. In addition, it serves as a communication tool
between the student and the teacher throughout the Pediatric training program over the 5th and 6th years.
It is hoped that the student will find their work in the Department of Paediatrics both interesting and
fruitful in a way that will help them in their future medical career as an independent lifelong learner, to
become to be an effective and efficient physician.
Finally, the Department of Paediatrics extends a cordial welcome to every medical
student.
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Course Information
Course name and number: PED 603
Course meeting times, places: 1. King Abdulaziz University Hospital
Pediatric Unit ( 1st floor & 2nd Floor)
NICU/ Nursery (1st floor)
PICU (2nd Floor)
E.R.
Out-patient Clinics
Course website address: NOT AVAILABLE NOW
Course prerequisites and requirements: 6th level
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Description of the Course and Organization
Description:
When sorting out topics for 5th & 6th year programmes, we did not exactly follow one system after the
other and that was done on purpose. For the 5th year programme we chose more general and basic topics
which give the medical student a broad view of pediatrics and with special emphasis to the case of the
normal child. More specific and deeper subjects are to be taught in the 6 th year when the medical student
will have had more pediatric exposure.
It must be emphasized that, while the sorting out of pediatric topics is relatively easy for “lecture
purposes”, it is by no means so in clinical posting. We study patients as a whole and not as a system.
Clinical teaching, therefore, cannot follow the lecture schedule and vice versa. This means that students
may study a patient with e.g. immune-deficiency in the 5th year while the lecture on immune deficiency is
given in the 6th year.
This apparent controversy which is unavoidable may be beneficial. By the time a specific topic is given in
the 6th year the student will have already studied it in his/her clinical posting. This will fixate and
strengthen the knowledge as repetition makes a master.
It should be emphasized that the 5th year medical students should know about the clinical material, which
they studied in their clinical posting, together with the topics they were given in their lecture programme
as they will be responsible for both materials in their 5th year final examination.
As clinical teaching is a continuous process, the 6th year medical student is expected and should be able to
manage the 5th year topics besides the 6th year programme.
The medical student will notice that lectures only spotlight most of pediatric topics for the undergraduate.
The remaining items are covered during the clinical posting. The student should however, consult the
pediatric books recommended by the department.
Organization:
The Paediatric course will take place over two academic years and will be consisting of 46 hours of
lectures and 5-6 tutorials each academic year and a clinical posting of 5 days per week for 5 weeks for 5 th
year and 8 weeks for 6th year.
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Teaching methodology
LECTURES:
We advise the medical students to read and study the lecture topic in advance, using the recommended
books. This will make it easier for him/her to follow the lecturer. Besides, he/she will be in a position
to be able to pinpoint items that need clarification for the lecturer. We would like to emphasize that the
function of the lecturer is to spotlight and clarify topics that would not otherwise be easy for students to
grasp. So, the matter-of-fact, easy to grasp material might be omitted and left for clinical posting and
tutorials. This does not imply that they are less significant or unimportant. We advise that the medical
student should then make his/her own summary of specific topics and add it to this syllabus. This should
facilitate quick-before-exam revision and help as his/her quick reference in his future work.
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Course Objectives
MAJOR PAEDIATRICS COURSE OBJECTIVES
During the fifty year the medical student is exposed to paediatrics for the first time. He/she gains his/her
first experience with sick children. Enough time will be spent in learning practical skills and acquiring
reasonable attitude towards the sick child and his family. The student should make sure of the knowledge
in general medicine and the introduction to clinical posting which he/she had in medicine and surgery in
the 4th year. Having mastered these, the medical student will then study systemic paediatrics according to
the forthcoming schedule.
By the end of the 6th year course he/she should be able meet the Objectives of year 5 and
to:
1. Acquire the skill of an integrated thinking and should develop a wholesome approach to the child’s
problem(s) and its solution.
2. Besides practicing history taking and physical examination, the medical student should be trained to
become disease-oriented in that he/she should be able to relate his/her findings to specific disease
entities (e.g. Differential Diagnosis).
3. Properly make use of laboratory and other investigatory aids to reach a final diagnosis, taking into
consideration indication of the investigation and its costs.
4. Explain the management plan.
5. Demonstrate knowledge regarding certain paediatric procedures such L.P., biopsy taking, infusions
and transfusion therapy, whenever possible.
6. Continue to study systematic paediatrics according to the lecture, clinical posting schedules, and
literature.
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LECTURE TOPICS
6th year Lectures
No.
1.
Endocrinology I
2.
Endocrinology II
3.
Endocrinology III
4.
Collagen disorders I
5.
Collagen disorders II
6.
Gastroenterology I
7.
Gastroenterology II
8.
Gastroenterology III
9.
Neurology I
10.
Neurology II
11.
Neurology III
12.
Immunology and Allergy I
13.
Immunology and Allergy II
14.
Neonatology I
15.
Neonatology II
16.
Neonatology III
17.
Neonatology IV
18.
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
19.
Chromosomal Abnormalities & Genetics
20.
Congenital Malformations
21.
Pediatric Oncology I
22.
Pediatric Oncology II
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Paediatrics Syllabus (6th year)
Lecture 1: Endocrinology I
Lecturer:
Dr. Abdulmoein Al-Agha
Student Notes:
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Objective:
To discuss Diabetes Melitus in children.
Contents:
Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation
and management of Diabetes. Discussion of
Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
Lecture 2: Endocrinology II
Lecturer:
Dr. A. Al Agha / Dr. A. Al Dabbagh
Student Notes:
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Objective:
To discuss thyroid disease in children
Contents:
Hypothroidism
Hyperthyroidism
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 3: Endocrinology III
Lecturer:
Prof. T. Toonisi / Dr. A. Al Agha
Student Notes:
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Objective:
To discuss disorders of adrenal cortex and
gonads.
Contents:
Hypogonadism
Precocious puberty, adrenogenital syndrome,
other causes of ambiguous genitalia.
Cushing’s syndrome.
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 4: Collagen disorders I
Lecturer:
Dr. M. Muzaffer
Student Notes:
.
Objective:
To discuss Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Contents:
Types of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, clinical
presentations.
Investigations and treatment.
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 5: Collagen disorders II
Lecturer:
Dr. M. Muzaffer
Student Notes:
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Objective:
To discuss S.L.E.
Contents:
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
Kawasaki Disease
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 6: Gastroenterology I
Lecturer:
Dr. O. Saadah / Dr. S. Jaber
Student Notes:
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Objective:
To discuss gastroenteritis
Contents:
Viral gastroenteritis
Bacterial gastroenteritis
Parasitic gastroenteritis
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 7: Gastroeneterology II
Lecturer:
Prof. T. Toonisi / Dr. S. Jaber
Student Notes:
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Objective:
To discuss malabsorption and constipation.
Contents:
Malabsorption (definition, types &causes and
investigation & management).
Approach to a child with constipation.
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 8: Gastroenterology III
Lecturer:
Dr. O. Saadah
Student Notes:
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Objective:
To discuss hepatobiliary disease.
Contents:
Hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Biliary disorders including biliary atresia
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 9: Neurology I
Lecturer:
Dr. M.S. Jan
Student Notes:
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Objective:
To discuss (Seizures)
Contents:
Definition, classification & the approach to a
child with seizures.
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 10: Neurology II
Lecturer:
Dr. M. Abdulfattah
Student Notes:
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Objective:
To discuss cerebral palsy.
Contents:
Definition, etiology, clinical picture and
management.
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 11: Neurology III
Lecturer:
Dr. M.S. Jan
Student Notes:
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Objective:
To discuss hypotonia
Contents:
Causes and the approach to floppy infant.
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 12: Immunology and Allergy I
Lecturer:
Prof. T. Toonisi / Dr. H. Kamfar
Student Notes:
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Objective:
To discuss bronchial asthma & atopy
Contents:
Bronchial asthma
Etiology
Clinical Picture & management
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 13: Immunology and Allergy II
Lecturer:
Dr. H. Habib / Dr. F. Al Zahrani
Student Notes:
.
Objective:
To discuss immunodeficiency in children
Contents:
Common immune disorders, eczema, allergic
rhinitis
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 14: Neonatology I
Lecturer:
Dr. H. Al Saggaf
Student Notes:
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Objective:
To discuss prematurity and small for
gestational age (S.G.A)
Contents:
Prematurity (Complicating disease of
prematurity & management)
Complicating disease of S.G.A management
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 15: Neonatology II
Lecturer:
Dr. H. Al Saggaf
Student Notes:
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Objective:
To discuss neonatal jaundice
Contents:
Causes, investigations and treatment of
neonatal jaundice.
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 16: Neonatology III
Lecturer:
Dr. S. Al Saedi
Student Notes:
.
Objective:
To discuss respiratory disease syndrome
Contents:
Etiology, clinical picture and management of
respiratory distress syndrome
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 17: Neonatology IV
Lecturer:
Dr. S. Al Saedi / Dr. F. Al Siny
Student Notes:
.
Objective:
To discuss neonatal infection & neonatal
seizures
Contents:
Neonatal infection
Birth injuries
Neonatal seizures
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 18: Inborn Errors of Metabolism
(Inborn E.M.)
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Lecturer:
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Dr. S. Al Saedi / Dr. F. Al Siny
Student Notes:
.
Objective:
To discuss inborn errors of metabolism
Contents:
Common causes of (Inborn E.M.)
General symptoms and signs of a child with an
(Inborn E.M.)
General measures to management of a child
with (Inborn E.M.)
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
Lecture 19: Chromosomal Abnormalities
& Genetics
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Lecturer:
Pediatrics 603
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Dr. A. Al Hazmi / Dr. J. Al Aama
Student Notes:
.
Objective:
To discuss the principles of chromosomal
and genetics abnormalities.
Contents:
Autosomes (trisomies), sex chromosomes
(XO.XXY)
Autosomal recessive
Autosomal dominant
Sex-linked inhiretance
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 20: Congenital Malformations
Lecturer:
Dr. H. Al Hazmi / Dr. J. Al Aama
Student Notes:
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Objective:
To discuss common congenital
malformations.
Contents:
Description of commonly encountered
abnormalities
Chromosomal (Down’s & Turner)
Autosomal and Sex-linked
Multifactorial
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 21: Paediatric Oncology I
Lecturer:
Dr. W. Anshasi
Student Notes:
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Objective:
[Leukemia / Leymphomas]
Contents:
Clinical picture, investigations and
management
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Lecture 22: Paediatric Oncology II
Lecturer:
Dr. W. Anshasi
Student Notes:
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Objective:
Neuroblastoma, Wilm’s Tumor & Brain
Tumor
Contents:
Clinical presentation, investigations and
management
(Insert here handouts and additional pages for
notes if needed)
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Learning Resource
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
A variety of methods will be used to teach Paediatrics, including independent study and learning by
the student. Lectures, practical clinical demonstration, video tapes, slides, films, etc. will be used
throughout the course.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
The following is a list of some books in Pediatrics recommended for student reading. Each student
should have at least one from each category. Books are not an alternative for lectures which spotlight
important topics. Lectures attendance is therefore obligatory, so much so are the clinical sessions.
In addition, films slides and other audio/visual materials will be available to students and used in the
lectures and clinical postings.
1.
PEDIATRIC TEXTS:
Nelson’s Essential of Pediatrics
Authors – Richard E. Behrman & Robert Kliegman,Hal B. Jenson 18th edition, 2007
Publisher - W.B. Saunders
2- Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics, 3rd ed., editor: Tom Lissauer & Graham Clayden
3-
CLINICAL BOOKS:
Lues Barness: manual of Pediatric physical diagnosis
Publisher: Year book Medical Publishers, Inc. Chicago-London
Latest Edition
I would recommend you to use the key words – Rickets & case study –in the search
engine google (www.google.com). The aim is to recognize the rich resources in the
web.
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http://www. Google.com
PubMed
www.emedicine.com
www.aap.org
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Students Assessments:
Course Requirements and Grading:
6th Year
END OF POSTING
End of Posting
Written
Clinical
Externship
Continuous Clinical
Evaluation
Attendance
6th Year Marks
Multiple Choice
30 MCQ (15 marks)
1 Data interpretation and 1 Problem
solving
Clinical
2 Questions (5 marks)
2 short cases (10 marks)
2 cases (log sheet 1)
10 marks
Daily Morning round (log sheet 2)
5 marks
Ethics Attitude Attendance (log sheet 3)
5 marks
TOTAL
50 Marks
FINAL EXAMINATION
Final Examination
Written
Multiple Choice
80 MCQ
1 Data interpretation & 1 Problem
Solving
2 Questions (10 marks)
TOTAL
( 40 marks)
50 Marks
Long case
Clinical
6th Year Marks
( 25 marks)
2 short cases
( 12.5 marks)
Oral Two cards
(12.5 marks)
TOTAL
50 Marks
The final grading is out of 150 comprising the 50 marks of EOP exam + 50 final Written + 50
final Clinical.
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Expectations from students:
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance of clinical posting in Pediatrics is obligatory for each student. Absence for clinical sessions of
more than the permitted ratio may lead to be excluded from participation in the final examination.
Therefore, it is important to submit the attendance sheets at the end of each day (5 th year) and attendance
card (6th year) at the end of clinical posting to the secretary of the department. As this is the only
acceptable criterion of attendance, submission of the card is mandatory and failure to do so will be taken
as “Total Absence”.
ATTITUDES, BEHAVIORES & ETHICS:
Students are to display tact, empathy, respect and concern for patients and their parents. They must
demonstrate a high standard of ethical and professional behaviour and have to observe religious issues.
ENVOLVEMENT & SKILL:
Students shall demonstrate their ability of obtaining high level of clinical skills. This may include a history
taking exercise, a developmental assessment, examination of a system or a general observation and/or
examination of a child. Interpretation of simple X-rays, evaluation of basic biochemical and microbiological
reports may be part of their clinical skills.
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Pediatrics 603
Faculty of Medicine
Student’s Responsibilities to the course:
CLINICAL POSTING :
Interviewing:
The following are considered by the student first:
Obtaining the history from a second party (parent), as well as directly from the patient.
Understanding when to use different styles of questioning: open, ended, directed, follow-up and
summary.
Learn to identify psychosocial issues. Develop caring and empathy for the patient.
By unavailable parents contact intern-on-duty for assistance.
Physical examination:
Correlate content, sequence and focus of exam with age of patient.
Note how stranger anxiety influences sequence of steps in physical examination.
Awareness of strategies will improve harmonious relationship with child.
We recommend that the medical student should do the clerking under the stress of time (1 hour) for
each patient. He starts by patients in his allocated beds than those in colleague beds. He should
endeavor to do “case study” rather than just writing routine patient sheet. You should consult topics in
you lecture notes and in your textbook related to the patient condition. This case-oriented studying
should go hand-in-hand with the systematic lecture-based readings. Students should consult the pediatric
staff about these case histories either by presenting their cases during clinical sessions or during the
clerking day.
We advise the medical students to keep these case study sheets so that by the end of the clinical posting
he/she will have sufficient clinical study material which will help him/her a quick clinical revision before
exams.
TUTORIAL:
There will be one tutorial every week for 6 weeks (6th year). The students should make use of these to
collaborate with their tutor and prepare topics as recommended. The students active participation is
essential for a fruitful and successful tutorial.
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