
Pediatrics Course Coordinator and Study Resources
Join the Pediatrics course coordinated by Dr. Reem Al Khalifah and Dr. Malak Al Ghamdi to gain essential knowledge and skills in pediatric care. Enhance your learning with a variety of course activities such as lectures, clinical sessions, and virtual scenarios. Stay motivated and utilize recommended resources to succeed in this educational journey.
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Course Coordinators: Dr.Reem Al Khalifah Assistant professor Pediatric endocrinology Dr.Malak Al Ghamdi Assistant professor Genetic metabolic
To graduate a physician who: 1- is aware of the personal qualities and attitudes required by a physician caring for children and their families e.g. empathy, concern, gentleness. 2- acquired adequate basic knowledge and skills in pediatrics which enable her to proceed into subsequent general practice
Course overview Objectives Pathway for success Grades History taking for pediatrics
Ped 474 Overview week 6 week Mid cycle Exam 12 Final Exams X X X Lectures course activities
Course Activities that will make You Pass the Course smoothly: Lectures Tutorials Technical Skills Stations Clinical sessions with a faculty Virtual Clinical Scenarios Rotations in: Pedia Wards, OPD, ER, Nursery Clerking Log Book Morning report
Keys to Success in this course: Staying on top of reading Motivation The very first step towards success in any occupation is to become interested Make good use of your teachers in it. William Osler Punctuality Critical thinking Clinical practice
Students Guide provided from the Medical Education Dept: Please read it well to maximize your benefits!
Learning Resources: The recommended Book:
Additional Learning Resources: Highly Recommended Book from the Medical Education: Case Files Paediatrics Book: Cases recommended to read are listed in your Student s Guide The PDF will be circulated to your emails
Nelson's Essentials of Pediatrics
Paediatric Clinical Examination: Gill & O Brien
illustrated self assessment in pediatrics
Additional reading material will be suggested with each lecture Online resources: Up to date Access medicine Youtube channels Library holdings
Clerking: Should be genuine Hand written, readable and clear Stick to the given format Strictly adhere to time limits Different cases, from different systems
Ped 474 Course Assessment clerking Case presentation 4 2 mid-term exam Final exam: MCQ & MEQ OSCE 27 Observation of common cases & clinical signs Professional attitude 1 40 20 3 Clinical skill lab 1 DXR cases 2 13
Subgroup Leaders: 3 Major groups (A,B,C); each subdivided into 3 subgroups (e.g. A1, A2, A3) Make your feedback early through the Subgroup Leaders for the Best Outcome!
Important Dates: Mid-cycle exam: 27/3/2016 (18/6/1437) 9am Deadline for DXR submission: 21/4/2016 Final exam: MCQ & MEQ: 24/4/2016 (17/7/1437) 9am OSCE:27/4/2016 ( 20/7/1437) 8am
LOOKING AHEAD Listen to each other: both Students & Faculty: to achieve best results of Ped 474 communication: Subgroup leaders Course coordinator : email: ralkhalifah@ksu.edu.sa Office hours: Wednesday 9-10 Sunday: 9-12