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Welcome to: Course Ped 473

Welcome to: Course Ped 473. Course Coordinator: Dr Mohamad-Hani Temsah. Goals. By completing this course, each student is expected to Have general knowledge about pediatrics Master the basic principles and skills of pediatrics that will allow him to work as an efficient and safe intern.

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Welcome to: Course Ped 473

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  1. Welcome to:CoursePed 473 Course Coordinator: Dr Mohamad-Hani Temsah

  2. Goals • By completing this course, each student is expected to • Have general knowledge about pediatrics • Master the basic principles and skills of pediatrics that will allow him to work as an efficient and safe intern

  3. Keys to Success in this course 􀁺Punctuality 􀁺Motivation 􀁺Lots of clinical exposure 􀁺Critical thinking 􀁺Make good use of your teachers 􀁺Reading …. Practicing ….. Feedback!

  4. Recommended Readings

  5. Student s Guide Student’

  6. Distribution 􀁺3 Major groups (A,B,C); each subdivided into 3 subgroups (e.g. A1, A2, A3): 􀂃 subgroups in KKUH 􀂃 subgroups in RMC 􀁺Swab in week 7

  7. LogBook • One assigned tutor for each Subgroup • Meet on weekly basis: • Monitor progress in the course • Give advice & feedback • Help in fulfilling the LogBook requirements • Video session to complete your LogBook

  8. LogBook & Tutor: Why? Consolidate clinical knowledge and skills Consolidate practical skills Improving knowledge of common emergencies Chance to mix with medical team and ask questions Bridge the gap between medical students and teaching staff

  9. Activities 􀁺Tutorials: always come prepared 􀁺Clinical sessions: 9-12 am, 2/wk 􀁺Ward rotation: as a sub intern 􀁺OPD: AM or PM 􀁺ER: 8-12, 12-4, 4-8 􀁺Nursery: PM 􀁺Morning report: recommended

  10. Activities 􀁺Clerking: 􀂃Should be genuine 􀂃Hand written, readable and clear 􀂃Stick to the given format 􀂃Strictly adhere to time limits 􀂃Different cases, from different systems Random Samples will be checked: Cheating => banned from exams & reported!

  11. Ongoing Evaluation for All Activities! Coming to clinical bedside teaching on time Contributing actively to discussion Integrating knowledge Communicating effectively with families & colleagues Demonstrating good professional manners

  12. Exams • MCQs: • Mid-Cycle: usually in week 7-8 (?10 Nov 2012) • Final: week 12 (1 Dec 2012) • Mostly: case scenario format • OSCE: (3 Dec 2012) • week 12 • 5 stations including history taking, physical examination and oral

  13. Extra Notes • 􀁺Extra sessions arranged for the whole group should only be on Thursdays • 􀁺Remember to fill the course evaluation sheet

  14. Remember: We are here for you • WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK

  15. History Taking in Pediatrics Similar to adults, Plus!

  16. Patient ID Present Complaint(s) ( C/O) History of Present Complaint(s) (HPI) Past Medical History (PMHX) Pregnancy and delivery Neonatal History Systemic Review Family History (FHX) Social History Vaccination History Nutritional History Developmental History Drugs Allergy History

  17. How is Peds History Different? Informant: • Who? • Reliability

  18. Family History • More detailed • Learn to draw family pedigree Social History • School level and grades • Relationship with parents and siblings • Friends

  19. Pregnancy and delivery • Nutritional History • Breast feeding vs. bottle • Amount and frequency • Quality of food

  20. Developmental History • Gross Motor: e.g. sitting and walking • Fine Motor: e.g. Pincer grasp and scribble • Language: e.g. say “Mama”“Baba” and two words sentence • Social: e.g. smiling, playing with others

  21. Immunizations: • Know the local schedule • Killed or live attenuated • How are they given? • Adverse effects • Avoid “up to date”

  22. TIPS • Some parents may exaggerate or mislead you so ask specific questions • Avoid leading questions! • Show appreciation and empathy with parents anxiety and worry • Be aware of the sensitivity of some issues in the family life • Take note of the parents behavior

  23. Questions/Comments are Welcome! mtemsah@ksu.edu.sa Office 92002

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