Information Package

Program of Medicine (English)

FOM611

PEDIATRICS

Course Code
FOM611
Semester
Phase VI
Theory+Practice
0 + 360
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMedical Diploma
Year of Study18
SemesterPhase VI
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn to make the diagnosis and treatment of frequent pediatric diseases in real patients.
  2. Can pre-diagnose and refer patients with rare diseases to relevant subspecialities.
  3. Can perform medical interventions in real patients with frequent pediatric diseases.
  4. Can refer rare pediatric patients to relevant subspecialities in order to help perform the specisific medical interventions by them.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsThe Phase VI students are involved monthly in ward and outpatient clinics during 2 months, they at tend to education in subspecialities of pediatrics they are located for rotation.
Course DescriptionThe aim of Pediatrics-Phase VI course is to educate the students in prophylactic measures, diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents and patients of this age group. The students will specifically focus on the most important subjects in prophylactic pediatrics; vaccination, nutrition, monitorization of growth and development of children and adolescents. Therefore, the program primarily offers practice about clinical examination of these children and adolescents. After reviewing the occurences and definitions of various signs and symptoms in pediatrics and the classification of pediatric disorders, interns both observe patients by attending inpatient rounds and follow them under the supervision of residents and faculties.
Course Contents Phase VI students are educated about growth and development, nutition, protection from childhood diseases, diagnosis and treatment of frequent childhood diseases.
Recommended or Required Reading1.Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics(2019). Editors:Robert Kliegman Joseph St. Geme, Elsevier
2.Rudolph'sPediatrics, 23rd Edition (2018)Authors:Mark W. Kline, Susan M. Blaney, Angelo P. Giardino,Jordan S. Orange, Daniel J. Penny, Gordon E. Schutze, Lara S. Shekerdemian, Abraham M. Rudolph, Colin D. Rudolph,McGrawHillCompany.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 100
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load0
Total Work Load / 30 (h)0
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K1 X X X X
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