Master in Pediatrics

Faculty of Medicine
Ain Shams University

Postgraduate Studies
Master of Science in Pediatrics

Program Code: PE600
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Page
I Welcome Statement
II - Mission Statement
III Senior supervisor and affiliated departments and hospitals
IV Pediatrics Program specifications
1. Basic Information
2. Professional Information
3. Academic standards
4. Curriculum structure and contents
5. Program courses
6. Program admission requirements
7. Regulation for progression and program completion
8. Appendix: course specifications
First Part
Physiology (PE6001)
Biochemistry (PE6002)
Pharmacology (PE 6003)
Bacteriology ( PE6004)
Clinical pathology (PE 6005)
Pathology (PE6006)
Embryology (PE 6007)
Community, environmental and preventive medicine, medical statistics
and research and basics of nutrition (PE6008)
Second Part
Pediatrics
Elective courses
Computer Course (E6047)
Practical Clinical Statistics (E6009)
Fever Hospital (E6114)
Human Resources & Hospital Management (E6073)
Practical vaccination program (E6116)
Childs rights (E6117)
VI Your log book
1 Introduction
2 - Supervisors, Trainers and/or Educators
3 - Tables for training records
4 Log book preview
VII Head of department approval for the exam entry
Detachable forms:
VIII Thesis follow up
IX Evaluation forms
I WELCOME STATEMENT:
The Department of Pediatrics welcomes you to the Master degree in
Pediatrics. As a department we are committed to medical student education and
continuously strive to improve your educational experience.
This handbook presents information guide and logbook activity for the Master
degree in Pediatrics administered by the Pediatric Department, Faculty of
Medicine, Ain Shams University.
II - MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University is The
preparation of a competent graduate, who is able to compete on both national
and regional levels, capable of lifelong learning, training and tutoring, while
adhering to the codes of practice of medical health services and ethics. The
college as well, seeks continuous development of programs and courses. It also
enhances expansion of applied scientific research and health programs for
community services and environmental development. Moreover, through
providing distinguished academic and research cadres of teaching staff,
supporting the administrative system and sustainability of own resources, the
college is able to achieve goals and objectives.
The mission of this degree is to produce a competent general
paediatrician able to work unsupervised, within a team, to deliver efficient,
professional medical care to infants, children and adolescents. Furthermore, it aims
to instil the values and principles inherent to good medical practice and a
commitment to continuing medical education for the best interests of children.
III SENIOR SUPERVISOR AND Affiliated DEPARTMENTS and hospitals
SENIOR SUPERVISOR
Prof.
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Affiliated DEPARTMENTS and hospitals
Pediatric department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University
Childrens Hospital, Faculty of medicine Ain Shams University
Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Obstetrics and
Gynecology Hospital, Faculty of medicine, Ain Shams University
Physiology Biochemistry, Pharmacology , Pathology, Anatomy, Microbiology &

Bacteriology, Clinical Pathology and Public Health departments, Faculty of
Medicine, Ain Shams University.
IV Program specifications
Basic Information
1. Program title:
2. Program type: Single
Double
Multiple
3. Faculty
Faculty of medicine, Ain-shams University.
4. Department
Pediatric department
5. Assistant coordinator
6. Coordinator
7. Last date of program approval:
Professional Information:
Program aims:
Providing a pediatrician who is able to:
-Understand and apply the ethics of the profession.
-Develop the desire for self-education.
-Acquire theoretical knowledge in the field of pediatrics.
-Communicate skillfully with the patient and his family
-Develop clinical skills based on a systematic approach to diagnose pediatric
diseases and to manage them efficiently and effectively.
-Translate, interpret and extrapolate data to solve pediatric problems
-Develop progressive skills to independently and safely perform noninvasive and
invasive techniques necessary for diagnosis and management of pediatric
patients.
-Acquire sufficient experience to recognize and manage critically ill patients with
utmost urgency.
-Perform research with special emphasis on pediatric care within the community
and advice on preventive measures.
-Express oneself clearly on any topic related to pediatrics.
-Develop skills to become the leader of his team in the field of Pediatrics which
needs patience and tolerance.

-Respond in a positive and creative manner to a given problem
Intended learning outcomes (ILOs):
Knowledge and understanding:
By the end of this program the candidate will be able to:
a1- Know the physiologic basis of pediatric disorders.
a2-Recognize the biochemical basis of pediatric disorders.
a3-Identify the pharmacologic approach to pediatric disorders.
a4-Describe the pathologic basis of pediatric disorders.
a5-Describe the microbiologic basis of pediatric disorders.
a6-Know the clinical pathology investigations needed in pediatric practice.
a7-Recognize the embryology of the fetus and embryologic basis of various
congenital anomalies.
a8-Identify the role of public health and preventive medicine in pediatrics
a9-Describe the basis of nutrition.
a10-Know and apply the statistical methods, study designs, data collection and
analysis needed in research.
a11-Describe pediatric behavioral and social disorders.
a12-Identify normal and abnormal growth and development.
a13-Know pediatric cardiovascular disorders.
a14-Understand critical care and poisoning in pediatrics.
a15-Know pediatric endocrinal disorders.
a16-Describe pediatric gastrointestinal disorders.
a17-Recognize pediatric hematological disorders.
a18-Know pediatric hepatic disorders.
a19-Recognize pediatric immunologic, allergic and rheumatologic disorders.
a20-Understand pediatric infectious disorders and immunization.
a21-Know pediatric genetic disorders.
a22- Describe pediatric oncologic disorders
a23-Neonatal disorders
a24-Describe basics of pediatric nephrology and urology
a25-Know pediatric neurologic disorders.
a26-Recognize pediatric nutritional disorders.
a27-Describe pediatric pulmonary disorders.
a28-Recognize pediatric orthopedic, eye, and dermatologic problems.
Intellectual capabilities:
By the end of this program the candidate will be able to:
b1-Identify, analyze and specify pediatric problems
b2-Select the appropriate investigational tool.

b3-Interpret results
b4-Make conclusions
b5-Be capable of scientific discussion
b6-Select from different choices.
b7-Acquire creative thinking in solving problems
b8-Prioritize the needed investigational and treatment options
b9-Recognize pediatric emergencies
Professional and practical skills:
By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:
c1-Take a good neonatal and pediatric history.
c2-Examine properly the different body systems.
c3-Integrate data from the history and examination.
c4-Choose the proper investigations for a given medical problem.
c5-Interpret the results of the investigations
c6-Define the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of different cases.
c7-Write a treatment prescription for a given medical problem.
c8-Identify patients needing hospitalization, and those needing neonatal or
pediatric intensive care facilities.
c9-Identify patients in need for higher specialization.
c10-Perform the interventional skills specified in each specific course
c11-Apply up-to-date practice and promote evidence based medicine while
committed to the highest standards of care and ethical and professional behavior .
c12-Perform and prioritize the selected treatment options in pediatric emergencies
General and transferable skills:
d1-Gain communication skills with peers, patients and professors.
d2-Use computer skills in research.
d3-Apply computer skills in solving problems.
d4-Develop skills of group working.
d5-Apply management skills.
d6- Respond positively to assessments and appraisals of their performance and
participate in improving medical care, risk management and auditing
Attitudes and Values
e1-Take decisions that are in the best interests of the child or young person and
their families
e2-Respond adequately to cultural and religious beliefs of patient and their families
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e3-Realize factors that influence compliance of children and parents/families to

prescribed management/ treatment plans
e4- Develop strategies to help children, young people and their families to follow
management plans
e5- Protect childrens rights
e6- Understand and respect legal and ethical issues relating to consent and
confidentiality in pediatrics
e7- Develop a commitment to the principles and practice of effective teaching and
learning in clinical settings and to learn/ improve their practice through reflective
learning
e8-Conduct research ethically and with honesty and integrity
e9-Gain the basic concepts in research design and methodology
Academic standards: (Benchmarks)
Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health
www.rcpch.ac.uk
Curriculum structure and contents:
Program duration: 4 semesters (2 years) + thesis or essay
Program structure:
2
2
2
PE6001PE6003
PE6004PE6007
PE6008

1- ) :
(
2- ) :
(
3- )
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6
17
PE6012
E6047
E6009
E6114
E6073
E6116
E6117

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-E6047
-E6009
-E6114
-E6073
-E6116
E6117
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Program courses:
Semester 1
Compulsory: Basic Sciences
Code
Course Title
No
PE6001
PE6002
PE6003
PE6004
PE6005
PE6006
PE6007
PE6008
Physiology
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Microbiology &Bacteriology
Clinical Pathology
Pathology
Embryology
Public Health, Preventive
Medicine
&
Nutrition
Statistics
No of
credit
hours
0.7
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
(Lecture
hours)
Program
ILOs
covered (by No.)
10.5
10.5
9
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
a1
a2
a3
a5
a6
a4
a7
30
a8, a9
Semester 2, 3 and 4
Compulsory
Code
No.
Course
Title
Module
No. of
credit
hours
No. of hours
L
SDL
Module
6
60
60 +
A
Module
PE6012 Pediatrics
6
60
60 +
B
Module
5
53.5 40 +
C
L = lecture, C = Clinical, SDL = Self directed learning
Module A: Growth and Development
Behavioral and social Pediatrics
Cardiovascular diseases
Pulmonary diseases, ear, nose and throat
Pediatric Critical Care and Poisonings
Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatologic diseases
Infections and vaccination
12
Program
ILOs
covered (by No.)
a11,12,13,14,20, 27
&28
a15,16,17,18,21&22
a23,24,25 &26
Dermatology, Ocular and orthopedic disorders

Module B: Gastroentrology
Hepatology
Endocrinology
Diabetes
Hematology and Oncology,
Genetics and Inborn errors of Metabolism
Module C: Neurology
Neonatology
Nutrition
Nephrology
Students are required to attend all 3 modules to complete the program.
)Elective courses (number required: 1
No. of hours
No. of
credit
hours
Course Title
Code No.
E6047
E6009
E6114
15
Computer Course
Practical Clinical Statistics Course
)Fever Hospital (1 month
Human
Resources
&
Hospital 1
E6073
Management
E6116
Practical vaccination program
E6117
Childs rights
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Item
Mark
Total
400
100
100
900
During
semester
100
100
100
End
of
semester
300
900
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Third semester
Fourth
Written
semester
Oral
Final exam
Practical
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1200
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First Part Course Specifications

PHYSIOLOGY COURSE SPECIFICATION
University: Ain Shams
Faculty: Medicine
Course specification
Program on which the course is given: Master of Science in Pediatrics
Major or Minor element: Major
Department offering the program: Pediatric department
Department offering the course: Physiology department
Academic year:
Level: First semester
Date of specification approval:
....
A. Basic Information
Title: Physiology
Code: PE6001
Credit Hours (Chr): 0.7
)Lecture(s): 1.5hr/week (10.5 total
Co-coordinator: ..
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B. Professional Information
Course Aims:
By the end of this course the candidate will
1. Acquire an appropriate background on the physiology of cells, tissues, organs
and systems in the pediatric age group.
2. Integrate physiological data and mechanisms with the ongoing basic sciences:
anatomy, histology and biochemistry and clinical applications.
3. Explore in detail the functions of the autonomic, the neuromuscular, the
respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, endocrinal and gastrointestinal systems as
well as their integration to achieve homeostasis.
4. Develop the basic scientific research skills as well as effective communication
and team work attitudes.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a- Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:
a1-Recognize and describe basics of water, electrolyte and acid base balance and
their disturbances in the pediatric age group (neonates, infants, children and
adolescents)
a2-Describe the normal physiology of growth in the pediatric age group and
deviations from normal
a3-Understand the basis of thermoregulation and energy balance
a4-Understand physiologic basis of endocrinal organs including calcium
homeostasis, thyroid gland and glucose metabolism
a5-Recognize the basics of cardiac and respiratory physiology
a6-Describe the physiologic basis of hematologic disorders including hemostasis,
anemias , WBCs and blood transfusion
a7-Understand physiologic basis of gastrointestinal tract, Liver and pancreas
a8-Recognize basis of renal physiology
a9-Recall the physiology of the spleen and reticuloendothelial system-immune
mechanisms and their disorders
a10-Understand Neonatal physiology (cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic,
hematological, endocrinal, gastrointestinal, neurological changes and responses)
a11-Understand CNS physiology including Control of voluntary movements and
lesions, muscle state tone and its control, extrapyramidal physiology, nerve and
muscle physiology)
b- Intellectual skills
b1-Interpret the most important physiological laboratory results (blood, cardiac,
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respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, hepatic, immunologic, endocrinal and

neuromuscular), to distinguish a physiological from a pathological condition.
b2-Comment, on some clinical parameters such as: ABP, ECG, nerve conduction
velocity & pulmonary functions for a normal individual.
b3-Integrate physiology with other basic and clinical sciences.
c-Professional skills
c1-Define hematological tests: estimation of blood hemoglobin, bleeding &
clotting times, determination of the hematocrite value, the bleeding & clotting
times and blood groups.
c2-Recall how to record and read an electrocardiogram.
c3-Present physiological scientific data in a graphical form.
d- General and transferable skills
d1-Maintain honesty and integrity in all interactions with teachers, colleagues and
others with whom physicians must interact in their professional lives.
d2-Recognize the scope and limits of their role as students as well as the necessity
to seek and apply collaboration with other workers.
d3-Be responsible towards work.
Course content:
Topic
Water and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance and its
disturbance
Physiology of pain and its control
Thermoregulation and fever, energy balance (obesity,
undernutrition and malnutrition)
Calcium homeostasis and physiology of bone
Thyroid gland physiology
Physiology of growth & growth disturbances
Glucose homeostasis and diabetes mellitus
Cardiac performance and failure, ECG and arrhythmias,
arterial blood pressure hypo & hypertension
Respiratory regulation-hypoxia, cyanosis & oxygen therapy
Hemostasis, coagulation & fibrinolysis, anticlotting
mechanisms and their disorders
Blood groups and blood transfusion
Physiology of RBCs and WBCs, anemia and WBCs disorders
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Lecture
hours
1
SDL
+
+
+
+
1
+
1
1
1
+
1
Detailed function of gastrointestinal tract, liver physiology,

jaundice and hepatic failure
Urine formation, renal function tests and renal failure
Physiology of the spleen and reticuloendothelial systemimmune mechanisms and their disorders
Neonatal physiology (cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic,
hematological, endocrinal, gastrointestinal, neurological
changes and responses)
CNS physiology including Control of voluntary movements
and lesions, muscle state tone and its control, extrapyramidal
physiology, nerve and muscle physiology)
L: Lecture and SDL: Self directed learning
1
1
0.5
1
1
Student Assessment Methods

Short essays to assess knowledge
MCQs to assess knowledge and intellectual skills
Oral exam to assess intellectual, professional and general skills
Weighing of assessments:
Written examination:
28 marks
Oral examination:
7 marks
Total:
35 marks
Assessment during semester 15 marks
References:
MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY COURSE
SPECIFICATIONS
Faculty: Medicine
Department offering the course: Department of Medical Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology
Academic year: ..........................................................................
....
Basic Information
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Title: Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Code: PE6002

Lecture(s): 1.5 hr/2 weeks (total 10.5)
Co-coordinator: ..
Professional Information
Course Aims:
1. Provide postgraduate students with a basic understanding of the biological
processes in humans at a molecular level and to correlate any molecular defect
or abnormality to medical problems
2. Provide postgraduate students with an integrated knowledge of how energy is
stored, retrieved and generated (metabolism).
a1-Describe the metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, their
energetic, their sites, and the ways of their integration
a2-Point out sources and fate of ammonia in human body and the causes of
ammonia intoxication.
a3-Define the possible metabolic errors arising from deficiency of certain
metabolic enzyme
a4-Summarize the functions and deficiency diseases of vitamins and minerals.
a5-Describe the pathogenesis and complications of some metabolic diseases as
diabetes and atherosclerosis.
a6-Explain the importance of enzymes in clinical diagnosis
b1- Integrate basic biochemical facts with clinical diseases.
c-Professional skills
c1-Use the computer to retrieve and compare molecular biology data
c2- Solve any subject-related problems provided by staff
d-General and transferable skills
d1-Work in a team and cooperate with their colleagues and staff.
d2-Use basic computing skills and internet to fulfill problem-based learning
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d3-Communicate relevant information with teaching staff and colleagues

Course content:
Topic
Lecture hours
SDL
Carbohydrate Metabolism
1.5
+
Lipid metabolism
1.5
+
General protein metabolism
1.5
+
Amino acid metabolism
1
+
Vitamins and Minerals
1
Biosignalling
1
Hyperbilirubinemia
1
Hyperuricemia and
1
Enzymes in clinical diagnosis
4 - Student Assessment Methods
Quizzes at the end of each subject to assess understanding and weak points
Final term written exam
Final term oral exam: to assess knowledge, understanding and information
presentation ability
28 marks
Oral examination:
7 marks
Total:
35 marks
References:
Course Notes
Lecture notes
Essential Books (Text Books)
Biochemistry for USMLE (Kaplan)
Recommended Books
Lippincott Biochemical
Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
http://mic2.shams.edu.eg/moodle
www.medicaleducationonline.org
www.eul.edu.eg
Pharmacology COURSE SPECIFICATION
Faculty: Medicine
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Program on which the course is given:
Department offering the program:
Pediatric department
Department offering the course:
Department of Pharmacology
Academic year: ..........................................................................
Date of specification approval: ....
Basic Information
Title: Pharmacology
Code: PE6003
Lecture(s): 1hr / week (total 9)
Co-coordinator: ..
A.
1.
Course Aims:
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with an understanding of the basic
principles of pharmacology in pediatrics which includes: medications, their
pharmacokinetics, metabolism, mechanisms of action, dosing, side effects, drug
interactions, compliance issues, and use in specific patient population.
2.
a.
Knowledge and understanding
a1
Discuss the pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and pharmacotherapeutic
properties of different groups of drugs used in neonates, infants, children and
adolescents.
a2
Define the adverse and toxic effects of drugs and their management.
a3
Give an account on indications, limitations to the use of drugs,
contraindications and drug interactions.
a4
Define clinically relevant age, sex and genetic related variations that
affect response to drugs.
a5
Define the principles, the indications, the advantages and disadvantages of
various pharmacotherapy modalities.
a6
Recognize the rational and general guidelines for the use of drugs in the
proper dose in neonates, infants, children and adolescents and in special conditions
such in cases of liver and kidney impairment.
b.
Intellectual skills
b1
Calculate accurately drugs dosage, bioavailability, plasma half life and
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volume of distribution in healthy and sick neonates, infants, children and

adolescents.
b2
Obtain and record a comprehensive drug history of the patient.
b3
Document drug adverse reactions.
b4
Observe, record and analyze the effect of drugs on biological tissues
b5
Write prescriptions for pediatric problems.
b6
Audit prescriptions citing multiple drugs.
c.
Professional skills
c1
Use safe drugs that allow optimal growth and development of neonates,
infants, children and adolescents.
c2
Prioritize treatment options in pediatric multiple organ disease
c3
Use knowledge and understanding of the pharmacological sciences to
formulate and apply the principles of scientific inquiry to address pharmacologyrelated problems.
c4
Demonstrate competency in understanding, analyzing and interpreting
pharmacological data
c5
Think independently, evaluate and reflect, set tasks and select appropriate
and reasoned approaches to solve problems
c6
Integrate, analyze and summarize information relating to practical aspects
or current advances, issues and controversies within the pharmacological sciences
from a wide range of sources and evaluate this information to draw reasoned
conclusions or sustainable judgments
d.
General and transferable skills
d1
Communication Skills:
Provide appropriate basic drug education to the patient and his family.
Demonstrate respect to all patients irrespective of their socioeconomic

levels, culture or religious beliefs and use language appropriate to the patients
culture.
d2
Collaboration with healthcare professionals: Communicate effectively
with other health care professionals to maximize patient benefits and minimize the
risk of errors.
d3
Life-long learning:
Understand the importance of life-long self-learning and show a strong

commitment to it.
Use current I.T. for appropriate drug database to reach information about a
specific medication.
d4
Ethical behavior:
Respect patients beliefs, values and privacy.
Respect ethics related to drug prescription and use especially to drugs
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liable to produce abuse.
Recognize and effectively deal with unethical behavior of other members

of healthcare team.
3.
Course content:
Topic
Drug therapy of heart failure. Diuretics Drug therapy of

shock
Drug therapy of dysrhythmias
Drug therapy of hypertension
Anemia. and hemostasis
Anti-emetics Drug therapy of acid related disorders Drug
therapy of constipation and diarrhea
Drug therapy of DM
Thyroid disorders. Calcium metabolism, Sex hormones
antagonists
Special chemotherapy: Antiviral, antifungal, antiprotozoal &
antituberculous
Immunomodulators
Drug therapy of bronchial asthma. Corticosteroids
Cancer chemotherapy
Antihistaminic
Analgesics, Anti-bacterials
4.
4.1
4.2
Lecture
hours
1
1
1
1
+
1
+
1
+
1
1
+
1

Written exam to assess knowledge, skills
Oral exam to assess General and transferable skills
25 marks
Oral examination:
5 marks
Total:
30 marks
5.
References:
5.1
-Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
5.2
-Recommended Books
- Bennett PN and Brown JM: Clinical pharmacology .Churchill Livingstone10 th
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SDL
edition.
- Rang HP, Dale MM, Ritter GM and Flower RJ: Rang and Dales
Pharmacology , Churchill Living stone 6th edition.
5.3- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc
http://www.centerwatch.com/drug-information/fda-approvals/drug-areas.aspx?
AreaID=8
http://www.medilexicon.com/drugsearch.php?a=19
http://www.chilanti.com/olbooks/medbooks/Cochrane_Musculoskeletal_Group.ht
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Microbiology & Immunology COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
Faculty: Medicine
Department offering the course: Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Academic year: ..........................................................................
....
Basic Information
Title: Microbiology & Immunology Code: PE6002
Lecture(s): 1hr/ 2week (7.5 total)
Co-coordinator: ..
A.
1.
Course Aims:
1.
Select the appropriate diagnostic tools of different microbiological
infections in pediatrics.
2.
Understand the immunological aspects of pediatric infections and immune
prophylaxis.
3.
Understand the importance of hospital-acquired infections and to learn the
appropriate measures of infection control.
2.
a.
Knowledge and understanding
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a1
Recognize the epidemiological aspects of microbiological host- parasite
relationships, diagnostic lab methods, and typing of the organisms.
a2
Describe the microbiological aspects of the common and important
pediatric infections.
a3
Recall the immunological aspects of pediatric infections and immune
prophylaxis.
a4
Memorize hospital acquired infections and infection control measures.
b.
Intellectual skills
b1
Choose the appropriate diagnostic tools for different pediatric infections.
b2
Classify the device- associated infections during hospital stay and
categorize the different measures to deal with such situations.
c.
Professional skills
c1
Apply microbiologic and immunologic facts while assessing pediatric
problems
c2
Integrate facts with clinical signs and symptoms
c3
Correlate bacteriologic and basic immunologic data with patient outcome
c4
Predict the modes of clinical presentation of a particular pathogen
d.
d1- Work in a team and cooperate with their colleagues and staff.
d2- Use basic computing skills and internet to fulfill problem-based learning
d3- Communicate relevant information with teaching staff and colleagues
3.
Course content:
Topic
Epidemiological aspects , Host parasite relationship,

diagnostic lab methods and typing
Immunological aspects of pediatric infections and
immunoprophylaxis.
Hepatitis and other GIT infections
Upper and lower respiratory tract infections.
Septicemia., Bacteremia , FUO & CNS infections
Infection control measures ( Including device related
infections, ventilator associated pneumonia, IC measures in
the PICU)
Perinatal infections, congenital infections and IC measures
in the NICU
25
Lecture
hours
0.5
SDL
1.5
1.5
1
1
1
1
+
+

4.
4.1
Quizzes at the end of each subject to assess understanding and weak
points
4.2
Written exam to assess knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills
4.3
Oral exam to assess the ability to identify and apply microbiological
knowledge and intellectual skills in a comprehensive oral way.
20 marks
Oral examination:
5 marks
Total:
25 marks
5.
References:
5.1
Course notes:
Medial microbiology and Immunology Department books
5.2
Essential books:
Elliott T, Worthington T, Osman H and Gill M Lecture Notes: Medical

Microbiology and Infection
Todd and Spickett: Lecture Notes: Immunology

5.3
Recommended Books
Medical Microbiology (Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelbergs)
Medical Immunology (Parslow, Stites, Terr & Imoboden)
Practical Medical Microbiolology (Collee, Fraser, Marmion & Simmons)
Immunobiology (Janeway, Travers, Walport, Shlomchik)
Medical Microbiology & immunology (Levinson & Jawetz)
Basic Virology (Wagner)

Clinical Pathology Course Specifications
Faculty: Medicine
Program(s) on which the course is given: Master of Science in Pediatrics
Major or Minor element of programs: Major
Department offering the program: Pediatric Department
Department offering the course: Clinical Pathology Department
Academic year: 2009-2010 / Level: Postgraduate
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A- Basic Information
Title: Clinical Pathology Course Specifications
Credit Hours: 1/2credit hour Lectures: 1hr/2weeks
Total: Lectures 7.5 hrs
Code: PE6005
Course Coordinator:
.
B- Professional Information
1- Overall aims of the course:
By the end of this course the candidate will be able to:
Learn the normal laboratory values in the pediatric age group
Select the appropriate laboratory test to diagnose the different system disorders in
pediatrics
Interpret the results of different laboratory tests needed in the diagnosis of pediatric
disease
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) of the course:
a- Knowledge and understanding:
By the end of the course the candidate should :
a1: Recognize the epidemiological aspects o microbiological host- parasite
relationships, diagnostic lab methods, and typing of the organisms.
a2: Describe the microbiological aspects of the common and important pediatric
infections.
a3: Recall the immunological aspects of pediatric infections and immune
prophylaxis.
a4: Memorize hospital acquired infections and infection control measures.
b -Intellectual skills:
By the end of the course the candidate should be able to :
b1: Choose the appropriate diagnostic tools for different pediatric infections.
b2: Classify the device- associated infections during hospital stay and categorize
the different measures to deal with such situations.
c-Professional and Practical Skills:
By the end of the course, candidates should be able to:
c1- Apply microbiologic and immunologic facts while assessing pediatric problems
c2- Integrate facts with clinical signs and symptoms
c3 Correlate bacteriologic and basic immunologic data with patient outcome
c4- Predict the modes of clinical presentation of a particular pathogen
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d- General and Transferable Skills:

By the end of the course, candidates should be able to:
d1- Work in a team and cooperate with their colleagues and staff.
d2- Use basic computing skills and internet to fulfill problem-based learning
d3- Communicate relevant information with teaching staff and colleagues
3- Contents
Topic
Lecture
Anemia
Reactive leucocyte disorders and leukemias
Disorders of hemostasis
Hepatobiliary and renal disorders
Endocrine disorders
Disorders of calcium and phosphorus
Autoimmune and immune deficiency diseases
Principles of blood transfusion in pediatrics and
neonatology
Total
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0.5
Self learning
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
7.5
4 Teaching and Learning Methods

- Lectures: using data show
- Discussion sessions
- Collection of information using the internet
5. Methods of assessment:
1.MCQ during the semester
2. Written exam to assess knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills
3. Oral exam to assess the ability to identify and apply microbiological knowledge
and intellectual skills in a comprehensive oral way.
Weighing of Assessments:
Final term written exam:
20 marks
Final-Term oral Exam:
5 marks
Total
25 marks
During the semester:
10 marks
6. List of references
Course notes: Department notes
Essential books:
Recommended Books
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Pettit and Moss (eds). Essential Haematology. Hoffbrand, Blackwell

Publishing, Ltd, Oxford, UK Fifth edition, 2007,.
William Marshal: Clinical Chemistry, , Blackwell science publications, 6th edition
2008
PATHOLOGY COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
Faculty: Medicine
Major or Minor element:
Major
Department offering the course:
Department of Pathology
Academic year: .....................................................................
....
Basic Information
Title: Pathology
Code: PE6002
Lecture(s): 1hr/2 week (7.5 total )
Co-coordinator: ..
A. Professional Information
1. Course Aims:
1. Providing adequate, recognizable and applicable knowledge and skills for
common diseases and life threatening illnesses affecting body organs and
systems in the pediatric age group.
2. Enhancing the understanding of the causes of pediatric disease, the
mechanisms of its development and the associated alterations of structure
and function
3. Utilization of pathologic results in diagnosis and planning management of
ill children
2. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a. Knowledge and understanding
a1
Recognize and define the basic pathologic processes that disturb the
structure and function of the body including cell injury, tissue response
to injury (inflammation, healing and repair), hemodynamic disturbances,
neoplasia, infections and parasitic diseases.
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a2
List the causes of common diseases affecting organs or systems in the

pediatric age group.
a3
Explain the pathogenesis of common diseases affecting organs or
systems of neonates, infants, children and adolescents.
a4
Recognize and describe the basic pathologic features (morphologic
alterations) including the gross and microscopic pictures of various
diseases affecting organs and systems of neonates, infants, children and
adolescents.
a5
Describe how the pathological processes affect the structure and
function of the organ systems of the human body neonates, infants,
children and adolescents.
a6
Identify the functional consequences and clinical manifestations of
common diseases affecting specific organs and systems.
a7
Explain the signs and symptoms of disease based on its pathogenesis,
thereby demonstrating clinical reasoning.
a8
Interpret and identify the complications of common pediatric diseases.
a9
Describe the effect of environmental factors on causation and
geographical variation of disease.
a10 Recognize and be fully familiar with the terminology used in the
classification, investigation and description of disease, enabling
effective communication with professional colleagues and patients.
b.
Intellectual skills
b1 Correlate the pathologic features of the disease with its clinical
presentation, laboratory investigations and complications.
b2 Develop skills of observation, interpretation and integration needed to
analyze and diagnose human disease.
c.
Professional skills
c1 Recognize and interpret the important pathologic lesions in a pathology
report that can provide reliable basis (sound foundation) for rational
clinical care and therapy.
c2 Select appropriate preservative material necessary for different kind of
specimens for different types of pathologic investigations.
c3 Select appropriate method of investigation for examination needed to
reach a correct diagnosis.
d.
d1 Use database to collect material needed for research.
d2 Gather and organize material from various sources (including library,
electronic and online resources).
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d3
Present a search assignment orally and deliver it in both written and

electronic form.
Ensure that request form and specimen identification is accurate and
identify and resolve any errors or discordance.
Communicate with pathologists promptly and accurately.
Understand the importance of continuing professional development.
Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of ethical approval and patient
consent for clinical research.
Work cooperatively and show respect for other opinions.
d4
d5
d6
d7
d8
3.
Course content:
Topic
Lecture
hours
General pathology
Acute and chronic inflammation
Cell injury adaptation and death
Pathological calcification and pigmentation
Intracellular accumulations
Amyloidosis
Tissue repair and healing
Granulomas
Parasitic Diseases
Bacterial infections
Hemodynamic disturbances
Disorders of cellular growth, differentiation and
maturation
12- Neoplasia
Systemic pathology
1- Cardiovascular system
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2-
Kidneys and urinary tract
3-
Respiratory system
4- Gastrointestinal tract
5- Liver, gall bladder and pancreas pathology
Diabetes mellitus
6- Endocrine system
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SDL
0.5
7- Lymphatic system and spleen

8- Diseases of the blood
9- Central nervous system

+
10-Cerebral aneurysm
4.1
Written exam: whether short questions, essay questions, multiple
choice questions and problem solving cases (at the end of the term) to
assess the knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills.
4.2
Oral exam: to assess knowledge and understanding, intellectual and
communication skills.
28 marks
Oral examination:
7 marks
Total:
35 marks
References:
5.1
Course notes:
General and systemic pathology notes written by staff members of pathology
department.
5.2
Essential books (text books):
Kumar, V. (Ed.), Cotran, R. S., Robbins, S. L. (2007). Basic Pathology (8th ed.).
Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Sauders.
5.3
Periodicals, web sites, etc:
http://www.webpath.com
http://www.pathguy.com
http://www.pathmax.com
http://www.uwo.ca/pathol/resources.html
EMBRYOLOGY COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
Department offering the course: Department of Anatomy
Academic year: ..........................................................................
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Title: Embryology.
Code: PE6007
Lecture(s): 1 /2 weeks (7.5 total )
Co-coordinator: ..
1.
2.
3.
1. Course Aims:
Understand the stages of normal prenatal development in human beings
Recognize the terminology used in human embryology
Describe the defects arising from faulty embryogenesis
2.

a1 Describe the basic principles of embryologic development
a2 Recognize the terminology used in human embryology
a3 Recall the specific embryologic changes of different body systems
a4 Define the possible faulty embryologic development of different body
systems
b.
Intellectual skills
b1 Identify the embryologic facts while assessing stages of gestation
b2 Integrate basic embryologic developmental facts of different systems
b3 Estimate embryologic changes with foetal outcome
b4 Locate the proper time of different system development
c.
Professional skills
c1 Apply the embryologic facts while assessing stages of gestation
c2 Integrate basic embryologic facts with congenital abnormalities
c3 Correlate embryologic changes with foetal outcome
c4 Predict the different types of congenital abnormalities
d.
d1 Work in a team and cooperate with their colleagues and staff.
d2 Use basic computing skills and internet to fulfill problem-based learning
d3 Communicate relevant information with teaching staff and colleagues
3.
Course content:
Topic
Lecture hours
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General Embryology:
- Gametogenesis
- Development of the embryo
- Fetal membranes
Branchial or pharyngeal apparatus
The face, neck, nose & palate
The eye & ear
Human birth defects
Respiratory and digestive systems
Urogenital system
Cardiovascular system
Nervous system
The Endocrine glands
The musculoskeletal & integumentary
Systems
4.
4.4
4.5
4.6
+
+
1
1
1
2
1
1
0.5
+
+
+
+

Evaluation during the semester: quizes at the end of each subject to assess
understanding and weak points
20 marks
Oral examination:
5 marks
Total:
25 marks
5. References:
5.1 Sadler T W: Langmans Medical Embryology by. Williams and Wilkins
Company, 8th edition,.
5.2 Moore KL and Persaud TVN: Review of Medical Embryology b. Saunders
Company6 th edition.
5.3 Cochard LR: Netters Atlas of Human Embryology. Saunders Company,1 st
edition.
COMMUNITY,
ENVIRONMENTAL,
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PREVENTIVE
AND
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, MEDICAL STATISTICS AND

RESEARCH AND BASICS OF NUTRITION COURSE
SPECIFICATIONS
Department offering the course: Department of Community, Environmental
and Occupational Medicine.
Academic year: ..........................................................................
Title: Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine.
Code: PE6008-PE6011
Credit Hours (Chr): 2
Lecture(s): 2hrs/week (total: 30)
Co-coordinator: ..
1. Course Aims:
1. Assess the health status of the infants and children.
2. Assess and monitor the worksite growth and nutritional status of the infants and
children
3. Suggest the appropriate measurements for prevention and control of
communicable and non-communicable diseases
4. Research for innovative solutions of priority health problems in childhood
5.
Identify environmental health hazards
6.
Understand the basic principles of research methodology and statistics
2.

a1 Assess environmental health hazards and respond to disasters.
a2 Identify the natural history, methods of prevention, early detection,
management and control of common childhood diseases in the community
a3 Select the epidemiological and statistical method suitable to conduct
research to solve different problems in practical fields
a4 Identify the health care system in Egypt and different health institutions.
a5 Learn how to diagnose and prioritize the childhood health problems in
the community
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b.
Intellectual skills
b1 Design epidemiological studies to investigate common childhood
diseases or understand new diseases
b2 Manage statistical data and interpretation of statistical results concerning
pediatric diseases
b3 Understand and criticize scientific medical papers concerning pediatric
health problems
c.
Professional skills
c1 Attaining medical statistics skills
c2 Counsel families and communicate effectively with diseased children
c3 Perform field visits in order to identify major pediatric health problems
c4 Counseling and health education of parents for optimum health care
d.
d1 Work efficiently within health care team
d2 Solve problems related to team work
d3 Develop leadership skills
d4 Acquire presentation skills
d5 Practice time management
d6 Use the computer
3.
Course content:
Topic
General epidemiology
Principles of epidemiologic methods to assess
pediatric diseases
Hazards of indoor and outdoor pollutants on the pediatric
population
Malnutrition
Prevention and control of communicable diseases
Prevention and control of non communicable diseases
Primary Healthcare
Child health programs
Quality improvement in child health care
Vital statistics in pediatrics
Medical statistics
Research ethics
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Lecture
hours
2
2
SDL
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
14
1
+
+

4.
4.7
4.8
4.9

Quizzes at the end of each subject to assess understanding and weak
points
Oral examination:
Total:
Assessment during the semester
5.
80 marks
20 marks
100 marks
15 marks
References:
5.1 Gadallah MA: Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine.

Department of community, environmental and occupational medicine. Faculty of
medicine, Ain-Shams University. 2008-2009
Student notes on Medical Statistics and research methods 2nd edition, Cairo, Jan
2009.
5.2 Gadallah MA & Moustafa ME Student notes on Medical Statistics and research
methods Department of community, environmental and occupational medicine.
Faculty of medicine, Ain-Shams University2nd edition Cairo, Jan 2009.
5.3 Maxcy KF, Last JM, Wallace RB and Rosenau JM: Maxcy-Rosenau-Last
Public Health & Preventive Medicine 15th edition, Appleton and Lange.
Second Part:
Pediatrics Course Specifications
Department offering the course: Pediatric department
Academic year: .............................................................................................
Level: second, third and fourth semesters (1 module / semester)
Date of specification approval: ....
A. Basic information
Title: Pediatrics
Code: PE6012
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Credit Hours (C Hr): total=17

Lecture(s): 11 credit hour (165hr lectures )
Practical(s):6 credit hour (180
clinical &tutorial)
Module A : 6 C hr,
Module B: 6Chr &
Module C: 5 C hr
Co-coordinator: ...
1) Overall aims of the course:
This course aims at providing a pediatrician who is able to:
1. Understand and apply the ethics of the profession.
2. Develop the desire for self-education.
3. Acquire theoretical knowledge in the field of pediatrics.
4. Communicate skillfully with the patient and his family
5. Develop clinical skills based on a systematic approach to diagnose all
pediatric diseases and to manage them efficiently and effectively.
6. Translate, interpret and extrapolate data to solve pediatric problems
7. Develop progressive skills to independently and safely perform
noninvasive and invasive techniques necessary for diagnosis and
management of pediatric patients.
8. Acquire sufficient experience to recognize and manage critically ill
patients with utmost urgency.
9. Perform research with special emphasis on pediatric care within the
community and advice on preventive measures.
10. Express himself clearly on any topic related to pediatrics.
11. Develop skills to become the leader of his team in the field of Pediatrics
which needs patience and tolerance.
12. Respond in a positive and creative manner to a given problem
13. Works at all times to the best interest of children.
2) Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a. Knowledge and understanding:
By the end of the course the candidate will have a complete and updated
knowledge and understanding of the following pediatric topics affecting neonates ,
infants, children and adolescents:
a1 Describe pediatric behavioral and social disorders.
a2
Identify normal and abnormal growth and development.
a3
Know pediatric cardiovascular disorders.
a4
Understand critical care and poisoning in pediatrics.
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a5
a6
a7
a8
a9
a10
a11
a12
a13
a14
a15
a16
a17
a18
Know pediatric endocrinal disorders.

Describe pediatric gastrointestinal disorders.
Recognize pediatric hematological disorders.
Know pediatric hepatic disorders.
Recognize pediatric immunologic, allergic and rheumatologic disorders.
Understand pediatric infectious disorders and immunization.
Know pediatric genetic disorders.
Describe pediatric oncologic disorders
Neonatal disorders
Describe basics of pediatric nephrology and urology
Know pediatric neurologic disorders.
Recognize pediatric nutritional disorders.
Describe pediatric pulmonary disorders.
Recognize pediatric orthopedic, eye, and dermatologic problems.
b. Intellectual skills:

b1
Identify, analyze and specify pediatric problems (stated above)
b2
Select the appropriate investigational tools to a specific pediatric problem
b3
Prioritize the needed investigations and treatment based on multiple
factors as social, scientific, economic etc...
b4
Prioritize and tailor the different treatment modalities and guide lines to
individual situations.
b5
Select from different choices
b6
Make conclusions and be able of scientific discussion.
b7
Think in creative manner to solve problems
b8
Consider at all times the basic needs of pediatric patients
c.
Professional and practical skills :

c1
Take a targeted and complete medical history with proper analysis and
conclusions of different pediatric problems.
c2
Examine properly the different body systems following the standard
guidelines and protocols
c3
Learn to elicit diagnostic clinical sign
c4
Interpret signs of general and local system examination correctly.
c5
Correlate data from the history and examination.
c6
Differentiate normal from abnormal patterns of growth and development
c7
Recognize physiologic signs of system examination
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c8
c9
c10
c11
c12
c13
c14
c15
c16
c17
Ask for the proper investigations for a given medical problem.

State the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of different cases.
Interpret general pediatric investigative forms and use their findings in
diagnosis and therapy
Write a treatment prescription for a given medical problem.
Calculate proper drug doses for different pediatric problems while
avoiding side effects
Identify patients needing hospitalization, and those needing PICU or
NICU facilities.
Identifying patients in need for higher specialization.
Perform the different emergency and routine procedures necessary in the
general pediatric specialty.
Perform specific professional skills listed in the log book
Gain abstracting and summarizing skills
d. General and transferable skills:

d1
d2
d3
d4
d5
d6
Gain communication skills with peers, patients and professors.

Use computer skills in research.
Use computer skills in solving problems.
Work skillfully in a group.
Apply management skills.
Acquire leadership skills
3) Course Content:
I. Module (A)
Total 6 credit hours: 60hrs lectures (4credit hours) & 60 Clinical & tutorial (2
credit hours)
IA. Growth and development
Topic
Lecture hours
C/P
SDL
Hours
Growth:
1
2.5
+
Development:
2.5
Total
L: Lecture, C/P: Clinical or Practical

IB.
Pediatric pulmonology
40
Topic
History and examination
Lecture
hours
1
Respiratory emergencies
Ear, nose and throat diseases

Upper respiratory infections
Lower respiratory infections

Bronchial asthma & wheezing
disorders
Pediatric Tuberculosis
C/P
SDL
+
+
2.5
1.5
1.5
Supurative lung diseases
Pleural diseases
Pulmonary functions
Inhalation therapy
Chest imaging
Total
12
10.5

IC.
Pediatric Cardiology
Topic
Lecture hours
C/P hours
Common presentations of cardiac diseases

in pediatrics
Congenital acyanotic heart disease
1.5
Congenital cyanotic heart disease
1.5
Rheumatic fever
SDL
+
Rheumatic heart disease
1.5
41
+
2
Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, cardiac

masses & the heart in systemic disorders
Cardiac Emergencies in pediatrics
The chest X-ray in cardiac disease
The normal and abnormal ECG
1.5
1.5
Applications of echocardiography in
pediatrics & Other modalities for the
diagnosis and assessment of cardiac
disease
Total
11.5
12

ID.
Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology

Topic
Lecture hours C/P hours
Atopy
SDL
1.5
Immunologic basis of Asthma, AEDS
Urticaria & angioedema

Anaphylaxis
Food allergy
Drug allergy
Autoimmunity
JRA
SLE , Dermatomyositis, scleroderma,
MCTD
Vasculitis
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
Immunity: components of the immune

system, immune responses.
Classification of immunodeficiency
diseases
Primary Immune deficiencies
Disorders of phagocytosis
Complement deficiencies
1.5
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Acquired immune deficiencies

Immunomodulation
1.5
X rays
Total
12
10

IE.
Pediatric critical care medicine and Poisoning

Topic
Lecture
C/P hours
hours
Basic life support
1.5
Advanced life support
How to recognize a critically ill

child and when to refer to P.I.C.U
Sepsis and MOF
1
1
Shock
IV Fluid therapy & acid base

balance
SDL
+
+
1.5
How to read ABGS?
Basics of Mechanical ventilation

ARDS
1
1
Important procedures in PICU

Endotracheal Intubation
Central venous cannulation
Intercostal tube insertion
D.C Shock
Mechanical ventilation
Important monitoring data
Poisoning
Total
+
1
7.5
43
1
8.5
IF.
Infections and Vaccination

Topic
Lecture
hours
Gram positive & Gram-negative
bacterial infections
C/P hours
SDL
Anaerobic bacterial infections
Mycobacterial, Spirochetal
,Chlamydial &Mycoplasmal
infections infections
Rickettsial &Mycotic infections
+
+
Fever with rash

Protozoal infections
Helminthic diseases
HIV infection
Viral infections & Poliomyelitis
Vaccination
1.5
1
1
1
1.5
1.5
7.5
Lecture
hours
0.5
C/P hours
Total
IG.
1
1
Behavioral Pediatrics
Topic
SDL
Classification and etiology of child

psychiatric disorders
Nocturnal enuresis
1
1
+
Autism & ADHD
1
1
+
Learning disabilities
1
1
+
Eating disorders
1
1
+
Child abuse
1
1
+
Total
5.5
5
IH. Dermatology , Ophthalmology and orthopedic problems
Topic
Lecture
C/P hours
SDL
hours
Dermatologic Problems In
1
1.5
+
44
Pediatrics ( acute & chronic skin

rash, cutaneous & mucosal
manifestations of systemic disease,
hereditary skin disorders, hair
disorders, principles of
dermatologic therapy)
Eye Problems In
Pediatrics(infections, Squint,
Ptosis, proptosis, glaucoma
papilledema, the eye and systemic
disease)
Orthopedic Problems
1
Total
2
++
1.5
3
++
II. Module (B)

6 credit hours: 60hrs lectures (4credit hours) & 60 Clinical & tutorial (2 credit
hours)
IIA.Pediatric Gastroenterology
Topic
Lecture
C/P
SDL
hours
Symptoms and signs of
1
1
+
gastroenterology diseases
Esophageal and gastric diseases
Mal-absorption diseases
Colonic diseases
Dehydration & Fluid replacement

Miscellaneous
Endoscopy unit: observing

sterilization, preparation and
procedures (EGD, Colonoscopy)
Total

IIB. Pediatric Hepatology
Topic
Lecture
C/P
45
SDL
hours
Viral hepatitis
1
1
Portal hypertension
1
1
Cholestasis
1
1
Liver in systemic diseases
1
and drug induced liver
disease
Metabolic liver diseases
1
Autoimmune liver disorders,
1
1
diseases of biliary passages
and
Hepatosplenomegaly
Liver cirrhosis and liver cell
1
failure
Endoscopy ( emergency
1
management of
hematemesis)
Management of ascites
1
1
Assessment of the liver by
1
different diagnostic tools
Total
8
7
IIC. Pediatric Endocrinology
Topic
Lecture hours
C/P hours
Growth disorders
Disorders of
hypothalamus
and pituitary
Thyroid
disorders
Abnormalities of
Puberty
Adrenal cortex
disorders
Disorders of sex
differentiation
Endocrinal
emergencies
+
+
+
SDL
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
46
Parathyroid and
Calcium related
disorders
Obesity
Hyperlipidemia
Polyendocrinal
disorders
Total
1/2
1
12
10.5

IID. Diabetes mellitus in Pediatrics
Topic
Lecture hours
Neonatal diabetes
C/P hours
SDL
Type I DM diagnosis, management and

complications
Type 2 DM in children and adolescence
Insulin: types, modes of administration
Associated autoimmune conditions
Hypoglycemia
Total

IIE. Pediatric hematology and Oncology
Topic
Lecture hours
C/P hours
Normal Hematopoiesis and how to

interpret CBC
Platelet disorders and Bleeding disorders
Anemias
Thrombosis and Thrombotic Diseases
3
1
2
1
47
SDL
Lymphadenopathy and Splenomegaly
Hematologic emergencies
Hematologic manifestations of systemic

diseases
Non neoplastic leucocyte diseases
1
1
Transfusion therapy
Coagulation Disorders
Pediatric leukemia
Hodgkin and non Hodgkin lymphoma
Solid tumor
Oncological emergencies
Infection in immune compromised
Bone marrow failure & Bone marrow

transplantation
Total
17
17
Lecture hours
C/P hours

IIF. Medical Genetics
Topics
Gene structure, function, mutations and
teratogens
Organization and structure of
chromosomes, karyotype and their
interpretation
Pedigree construction, Patterns of
inheritance
Diagnostic techniques
SDL
+
1.5
1/2
1
Management of genetic diseases: dietary,

drug transplantation, stem cell, gene
therapy and surgical intervention.
Prenatal Diagnosis & Newborn Screening
48
+
1
1
1/2
Congenital malformations
Inborn Errors of Metabolism and metabolic

bone diseases
Mitochondrial diseases
Genetics of diseases of different systems
Total
1.5
1
2
1
10
2.5
10.5

III. Module (C)
5 credit hours: 53.5 hrs lectures (3.5 credit hours) & 45 Clinical & tutorial (1.5
credit hours)
IIIA.
Pediatrics Neurology
Topic
Lecture hours C/P hours SDL
Neurologic history & examination
Neurologic Investigations: Lumbar

Puncture , EEG and Neuroradiology,
Disorders of cranial
Shape & volume
Cong . anomalies of CNS and Spinal cord
malformations
Seizures and their D.D
Congenital myopathy and muscle

dystrophy
Neurocutaneous syndromes
1.5
Stroke
Brain tumors and Pseudotumor cereberi
Neuropathies (including facial palsy and

Guillaine-Barre)and Transverse myelitis
Movement disorders
Encephalopathy & Neurodegenerative

Diseases
49
CNS . infections
Neurologic Emergencies
Total
12.5

IIIB.
Neonatology
Topic
Lecture
hours
Normal newborn , routine care &
2
neonatal resuscitation
Prematurity problems and management
3
Birth injuries and neurological problems 2
of newborns
Respiratory problems of the newborns
3
Metabolic and GIT problems of the
newborns
Hematological problems of the
newborns
Fetal and neonatal infections
Miscellaneous problems and Neonatal
screening.
Total
12
C/P
SDL
3
2
+
+
2
3
1
1
19
16
IIIC.
Pediatric Clinical Nutrition

Topic
Lecture
hours
Dietetic history and nutritional
1
assessment
Normal feeding in neonates, infants and
1
children
Diseases of under nutrition
1
Diseases of over nutrition
1
Vitamin Deficiencies and excess
2
Rickets
2
Nutritional management of neonatal
1
problems
Nutritional management of special
1
pediatric problems
50
C/P
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
SDL
Total
IIID.
10
Nephrology
Topic
Glomerular disorders
Laboratory and radiological investigations of renal

diseases
DD of hematuria and proteinuria
Glomerulonephritis
Nephritic syndrome
Lecture
hours
1
C/P
SDL
1
1
1
0.5
0.5
1
+
+
Tubular diseases
2
1
+
Urinary tract anomalies and infections
1
1
+
Acute and chronic renal failure
2
1
+
Voiding disorders
1
1
Urolithiasis
1
1
+
Renal hypertension
1
1
+
Total
12
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4) Student Assessment Methods:
4.1
Logbook fulfillment to assess performance and attending the different
skills needed
4.2
Web CME certificates during the program period to assess capabilities of
CME
4.3
Final written examination to assess theoretical knowledge, interpretative
and problem solving abilities through essay questions, and MCQs.
4.4
Oral examination to assess knowledge, attitude and communication skills
of the candidates
4.5
Practical examination through audio-visual presentation to assess clinical,
investigational, procedural and interpretative abilities
4.6
Clinical examination of short and long cases to assess clinical skills and
interpretative and analytical abilities
Assessment schedule of Pediatric Course
Assessment 1................. end of second semester
Assessment 2................. end of third semester
Assessment 3................. Final assessment at end of program
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5.1
Weighing of assessments
Final-term examination: 430 marks (40.9%)
Oral examination: 60 marks (5.7%)
Clinical exam: 360 marks (34.2%)
Total: 850 marks
End of second semester : 100 marks (9.7%)
End of third semester: 100 marks (9.7%)
5) List of References:
Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
Lecture notes
Protocol for DKA management of Diabetes Unit, Pediatric department,
Ain Shams University.
Nutrition guidelines and protocol of Diabetes Unit, Pediatric
department, Ain Shams University.
5.2
Essential Books (Text Books)

Fundamentals of Pediatrics (Ain Shams Pediatric Department Notes)
KliegmanRM, Jenson HB, Richard, EB and Bonita, FS: Nelsons
textbook of Pediatrics:, 18th edition, Philadelphia. El-SEVIER / Saunders
2007.
Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Pediatrics, 19th Edition McGraw-Hill.
British National Formulary for children BMJ group Tavistock square,
London W.C. 1H9JP UK last edition
RPS publishing.
On line ordering www. pharon press.com
5.3
Recommended Books
Kindig's text book for pediatric respiratory diseases (2006)
Hugh D. Allen; David J. Driscoll; Timothy F. Feltes Robert E. Shaddy:;
Moss and Adams' Heart Disease in Infants, Children, and
Adolescents: Including the Fetus and Young Adult. Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins, US; 7Rev edition (1 Oct 2007).
Myung K. Park; Warren G Guntheroth: How to Read Pediatric ECGs,
Mosby; 4 edition ,2006.
Oxford handbook of clinical immunology and allergy
Rogers Textbook of Pediatric Intensive Care
Dennis M. Styne handbook of Pediatric endocrinology
Comprehensive pediatric nephrology
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ISPAD guidelines 2007.

Medical management of type1 diabetes,American Diabetes
Association,fourth edition
Nussbaum et al. Thompson & Thompson's Genetics in Medicine 7th
Edition, 2007.
Fenichel: Clinical Pediatric Neurology
Cloherty, JP, Eichenwald, EC and Stark, AR :Manual of Neonatal Care:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia5th edition, 2004.
ELECTIVE COURSES
E6047
E6009
E6114
Computer Course
Practical Clinical Statistics Course
Fever Hospital (1 month)
Human
Resources
&
Hospital 1
E6073
Management
E6116
Practical vaccination program
E6117
Childs rights
Students are required to complete 1 elective course per program.
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Medical statistics course specification

University: Ain Shams University
Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Master of Science in Pediatrics.
Major or minor element of programs: Minor
Department offering the program: Pediatrics department.
Department offering the course: Community, Environmental and Occupational
Medicine.
Academic Level: Master 4th semester.
Date of specification approval: 2009-2010
1-
Basic Information
Title: Medical statistics course

Code:
Credit Hours:
1 hour
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Coordinator: Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine

Department
2-
1- Course Aim:
To enable the doctorate candidate to plan, conduct, analyze and interpret the
results of a research in his specific field. This course unit introduces the
application of statistical ideas and methodology to medical research.
2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:
a1- Define medical statistics and identify uses and importance of medical
statistics in medical research
a2- Define:
Types of variables.
Descriptive statistics.
Presentation and summarization of data.
Measures of central tendency and scatter.
Principles of probability and probability distributions.
Concepts of inferential statistics: confidence interval and hypothesis
testing.
Different tests of statistical significance.
Difference between parametric and nonparametric tests of
significance.
Correlation and regression
Concept of statistical modeling using multivariable and multivariate
statistical methods.
Combining evidence from different studies and meta-analysis
Importance and methods of sampling and how to determinate the
suitable sample size.
Different types of research methodology:
observational and
intervention studies and the different statistical issues related to the
design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of the results of each
study type.
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Ethical aspects of medical research including those specifically

applied to clinical trials.
b1- Interpret correctly the results of statistical analyses and critically evaluate
the use of statistics in the medical literature.
b2- Integrate and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
c- Professional skills
c1- Select appropriate study designs to address questions of medical relevance
c2- Select and apply appropriate statistical methods for analyzing data
typically encountered in medical applications.
c3- Use selected
software packages for statistical analysis and data
management.
d1- Work effectively in a group from different backgrounds.
d2- Respects the role of staff and co-staff members regardless of degree or
occupation.
d3- Communicate effectively with professional statisticians and the wider
medical community, including the ability to present results of statistical
analyses through written and oral presentations
d4- Use of computer data bases and other computer skills.
d5- Handle data appropriately and analyze them through: decision processes,
objective criteria, problem definition, project design and evaluation,
risk management, teamwork and coordination.
d6- Learn independently with open-mindedness and critical enquiry.
3-
Course content:
Topics
Introduction to medical statistics and its uses
Types of variables and Descriptive statistics
55
T
X
X
C/P
x
x
Graphic presentation of data

X
x
Introduction to probability theory and rules
X
x
Sample and population: sampling distribution of mean and X
x
proportion
Confidence interval of a mean and a proportion
X
x
Confidence interval of a difference between two mean X
x
/proportion
Testing a hypothesis about population mean/proportion
X
x
Testing a hypothesis about the difference between two X
x
means/proportion
Comparing between more than two means-Introduction to X
x
factorial analysis
Cross-tabulation and introduction to categorical data analysis X
x
Simple correlation and simple regression
X
x
Introduction to multivariable and multivariate analysis
X
x
Study designs: observational studies
X
x
Study designs: Intervention studies: clinical trials
X
x
Study designs: Experimental animal studies
X
x
Study designs: Bias and Confounding
X
x
Ethical issues in medical research
X
x
Sample size estimation for continuous and binary outcome X
x
measures.
Meta-analysis and publication bias.
X
x
T: Tutorial and C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning
4-
Student Assessment Methods

4-1 Written exam to assess knowledge and understanding and will
concentrate on problem solving questions
4-2 Weighing of assessment
Written exam
50
Total
50
5-
List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic): Student Notes on Medical

Statistics and Research Methods. Prof. Mohsen Abdel Hamid and Dr
Moustafa El Houssinie. Department of Community, Environmental and
Occupational Medicine.
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books): Statistics in Clinical Practice. avid Coggon.
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BMJ Books. 2nd edition 2003

5.3- Recommended Books: Handbook of Epidemiology. Springer 2005
www.brettscaife.net/statistics/introstat/
onlinestatbook.com/rvls/
www. Epidemiolog.net
http://www.shef.ac.uk/scharr/spss/
hospital management course specifications

University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine
Course specifications
Program on which the course is given: Master of Science in Pediatrics.
Major or minor element of programs: Minor
Department offering the program: Pediatrics department.
Department offering the course: Community, Environmental and Occupational
Medicine.
Academic Level: Master 4th semester.
Date of specification approval: ..
A- Basic Information
Title: Hospital Management
Credit Hours: 1 hour
Lecture: 1/w
Code: E6073
Total: 15
Coordinator
Healthcare Quality Unit at Department of Community Medicine
B - Professional Information
1- Course Aims:
With the growing importance of hospital industry in providing health care to
people across the country, hospital management courses are also becoming popular.
The government of India is also paying attention on providing health care in both
rural and urban areas. The requirement of professional administrators in the
hospitals is growing at a rapid pace primarily because the nature of work in
hospitals is quite deferent from other organizations. Hospitals are expected to
deliver quality service 24 hours a day at a minimal cost. The urgent nature of its
work and the level of efficiency that is expected have increased the need of wellformulated hospital management courses throughout the world providing
participants with basic hospital management concepts
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2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a1- Put Strategic planning
a2- Perform operational planning
a3- Manage human resources
a4- Manage healthcare quality
b1- Create effective management systems which allow hospital management to
monitor and observe the performance of key hospital processes, organisation
arrangements, people and resources.
b2- Understand how to respond positively when performance is inadequate and
change becomes necessary.
c- Professional skills
c1- Manage and lead hospital staff
c2- Support quality improvement initiatives.
c3- Measure hospital performance
d1- Work within the organisational, interpersonal and inter-professional dynamics
of the clinical team.
d2- Make judgements about their strengths and weaknesses and take responsibility
for personal support and professional development
3- Course content:
Topics
Basic concepts and principles of hospital
management
Strategic planning
Operational planning
Human resources management
Quality management
Communication skills
58
No of hours
L
3
3
7
7
3
2

4.1 written exam to assess knowledge, skills
Weighing of assessment
4.1 written exam
Total
50
50
5 -- List of References
5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)
5.2- Essential Books (Text Books)
5.3- Recommended Books
General Information
1 Monitoring Of Training and Submission of Training Reports
You must keep proper and updated records in your logbook to reflect the
activities encountered in your training. Your logbook must be duly endorsed by an
authorized signatory at the end of each semester.
You will be continuously assessed by your supervisors, in consultation
with head of department. An assessment will be submitted within 2 weeks of
completion of each semester.
2 - Miscellaneous Information:
Injury and/or Blood or Body Fluid Exposure:
During regular working hours, you should immediately report an exposure incident
to Infection control unit in Ain Shams Hospital. If exposure occurs after regular
working hours or during a weekend or holiday; please call the Emergency
department in Ain Shams Hospital. For injury, please report to the Emergency
Department. Please also be sure to inform the supervisors of any exposure
incident and/or injury.
3 - Action Completion of Clinical Training
Once all training sessions are completed the log book should be signed by
the senior supervisor and the head of the department and then should be submitted to
the post graduate secretariat.
4- Reference
The Training Guide is available at the post graduate secretariat and could be
downloaded from the following website is
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VI Your log book

1- Introduction
The aim of this book is to give you a guide to the expectations for each
item. It will be a guide for both you and your teachers to what you should be seeing
and doing.
It will give you a list of the important topics that you should think about and
should be covered in:
1.
Clinical or practical sessions
2.
Tutorials Or
3.
Self-directed learning (SDL)
For each item there is also a list of
1.
Clinical conditions or Practical sessions to be seen or attended
2.
Practical procedures to be seen and done
Remember
This document is only a guide. It is not an exhaustive list. It is not just a
checklist to score points. It is a guide to encourage you to read and learn
more. This book is for your benefit. It will form a record of your clinical
training and experience.
2 - Supervisors
3Tables for Training Records
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Please record the details and date of each activity, and the authorized staff
member signature.
Candidates are required to fulfill 75% of the listed activities in order to be legible
for the exam entry. The minimum number required for each activity = 75%. You
are free to attend more and record your extra attendance.
Gene
ral
out
patie
nt
clinic
812am
Sat
ER
(12
:00
pm
8:0
0
am
)
1
Su
n
Weekly Department Activity

Bedsi Grand Jou Pedia Specialized
de
round
rna tric
clinics
educ ( l
Depar
ation )clu t
( 10 am b
weekl
conf
)
All
Ward
Allergy and
ward 6
Immunolo
s
PICU
gy
starti
Nephrology
ng
Genetics
8:000
Pulmonolog
0
y
Hematology
and
Oncology
Child
Psychiatry
Endocrinolo
gy
Wards
1, 2, Neurology
5&12
3, 4, Nutrition
PICU
5, 6
Gastroentero
logy
Neonatology
61
Procedural
activities
Dialysis
GI
Endoscopy
Echocardiogr
aphy
Cardiac non
invasive
lab
EEG lab
Dialysis
GI
Endoscopy
Echocardiogr
aphy
M
on
PICU
Tu
e
Ward
4
PICU
We
d
Wards
2&3
PICU
Th
u
PICU
1,2
,3,
4,5
or
6
62
Hematology Cardiac non

and
invasive
Oncology
lab
Orthopedics Pulmonary
function
tests
EEG lab
Allergy and Brochoscopy
Immunolo
gy
Dialysis
Pulmonolog GI
y
Endoscopy
Cardiology Echocardiogr
Nephrology
aphy
Hepatology Cardiac non
invasive
Genetics
lab
EEG lab
Cardiology Dialysis
Child
GI
Psychiatry
Endoscopy
Diabetes
Echocardiogr
aphy
Genetics
Cardiac
non
Endocrine
invasive
lab
EEG lab
Allergy and Dialysis
Immunolo GI
gy
Endoscopy
Hepatology Echocardiogr
Diabetes
aphy
Neurology
Cardiac non
invasive
Nutrition
lab
Gastroentero
EEG
lab
logy
Hematology Dialysis
&
Echocardiogr
oncology
aphy
Cardiac non
invasive
lab
EEG lab
1= unit 1 4= unit 4
2= unit 2 5= unit 5
3= unit 3 6= unit 6
The Journal Club and the Pediatric Department weekly conference will be
held in the meeting room
*Each candidate will attend activities according to his module
Yearly activity
Pediatric Department, Ain Shams University yearly conference
Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University yearly conference
Place
Date
No
Pediatric Department Weekly Conference

(NB. Minimum number required is 10)
Topics
Supervisor
signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
No
Date
Grand Clinical Round attendance

Place
Supervisor signature
1
2
3
4
63
5
6
7
8
9
10
Place
Date
No
Journal club attendance

Topics
Supervisor
signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
No
Case presentation
(NB. Minimum number required is 12 divided by the 6 units)
Supervisor
Date Place
Diagnosis
signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Thesis attendance
(NB. Minimum number required is attending 10 )
64
No
Date
Place
Name of the thesis
Supervisor
signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
No
1
2
3
General Pediatrics Outpatient Clinics attendance

(NB. Minimum number required is 10 )
Date
Specialized clinics attendance

(minimum number required for each clinic is 3)
1. Chest clinic attendance
Date
2.
No
1
2
Child Psychiatry clinic attendance

Date
65
3
3.
Immunology & Rheumatology clinic attendance

Date
No
1
2
3
4.
Cardiology clinic attendance

Date
No
1
2
3
5.
No
1
2
3
6.
No
1
2
3
Endocrinology clinic attendance

Date
7.
No
1
2
3
8.
No
1
2
3
Diabetes clinic attendance

Date
Oncology and Hematology clinic attendance

Date
9.
No
Genetics clinic attendance

Date
Gastroenterology clinic attendance

Date
66
1
2
3
10. Hepatology clinic attendance
Date
No
1
2
3
11.Nephrology clinic attendance

Date
No
1
2
3
12.Neurology clinic attendance

Date
No
1
2
3
13. Nutrition clinic attendance

Date
No
1
2
3
14.Neonatology clinic attendance

Date
No
1
2
3
No
Date
Emergency attendance
Place
unit
1
2
3
67
4
5
6
7
8
No
PICU attendance
(Minimum number is 5)
Date
1
2
3
4
5
NICU attendance
No
Date
1
2
3
4
5
EEG attendance
No
Date
1
2
3
EMG attendance
No
Date
1
2
3
68
Gastroenterology endoscopy unit attendance

No
Date
1
2
3
No
Echocardiography unit attendance

Date
No
Pulmonary function tests attendance

Date
No
Bronchoscopy attendance
Date
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
Dialysis unit attendance
No
1
2
3
No
1
Date
Date
Web CME Pediatrics certificates

69
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Patients to be seen with the following problems
(A minimum of 75% of total cases is required to be seen)
Primary diagnosis
Number
Required
Critical care medicine and PICU

Cardio-respiratory arrest
Shock
Respiratory failure
70
Seen
Supervisor
signature
Sepsis
Poisoning and drug overdoses
Conventional ventilation
Primary diagnosis
Number
Required
Critical care medicine and PICU

Cardio-respiratory arrest
Shock
Respiratory failure
Sepsis
Poisoning and drug overdoses
71
Seen
Supervisor
signature
Conventional ventilation
Allergy, clinical immunology, rheumatology

Recurrent infections
8
and immunodeficiency
syndromes
Allergic rhinitis
Anaphylaxis
Acute and chronic

Urticaria
Joint and limb pain
Septic arthritis and

osteomyelitis
72
Acute and chronic

arthritis
SLE
JIA
Cardiology
Acyanotic heart disease
Common forms cyanotic heart disease
Cardiac murmurs
20
73
Syncope
Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart

disease
10
Chest pain
Kawasaki disease
Congestive heart failure
74
Cardiac arrhythmia
Cor pulmonale
Developmental and behavioral medicine

Developmental delay and mental
10
retardation
Autism spectrum disorders
Common behavioral problems
75
Crying infant, infantile colic,

sleeping disorders, nightmares and
terrors
Learning disabilities
Attention deficit disorder with or

without hyperactivity
School avoidance
Enuresis
Endocrinology
Growth retardation/short stature
Disorders of sexual development

(ambiguous genitalia, intersex)
76
Thyroid disease
Inappropriate ADH secretion
Hypo/Hypercalcemia
Hypoglycemia
Pubertal disorders
Pituitary disorders
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

and adrenal disorders
Hyperlipidemia
Metabolic bone disease and

osteoporosis
Diabetes
77
Type I and II diabetes mellitus
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Gastroenterology
Vomiting and regurgitation
20
Diarrhea (Acute/chronic)
15
78
Malabsorbtion
Intestinal bleeding
Abdominal pain (Acute/chronic)
20
79
Inflammatory bowel disease
Constipation/encorpresis
Dysphagia
Hepatology and biliary disease

Enlargement of the liver
20
80
Jaundice
15
Liver dysfunction and failure
Hepatitis
10
81
Genetics
Dysmorphic child
Common genetic syndromes (e.g.

Down syndrome, Turner syndrome,
fragile X)
Nephrology
Disorders of male and female external
genitalia (e.g. hypospadius)
20
10
82
Congenital and acquired hydronephrosis
Vesicoureteric reflux and obstructive

uropathy
Hematuria and nephritic syndrome
Urinary tract infection
Acute and chronic renal failure
Proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome
Undescended testis
83
Renal stones
Renal tubular disorders, Fanconi

syndrome
Hematology/Oncology
Pallor/anemia
25
84
Bleeding and clotting disorders

(congenital and acquired)
10
Cytopenias
10
Indications and complications of

splenectomy
Hemoglobinopathies (e.g. thalasemia,

sickle cell anemia)
85
Lymphadenopathy
10
Hepatosplenomegaly
10
Infections diseases
Common infectious diseases (viral,
bacterial, fungal, parasitic, protozoan
infections)
30
86
Fever without focus
20
Fever of unknown origin
87
Life threatening infections
Neonatology
Normal newborn
15
Respiratory distress
15
88
Cyanosis
10
Jaundice
15
Growth aberrance (e.g. IUGR,

SGA/LGA)
15
89
Apnea
10
Prematurity
10
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Seizures
Floppy baby
Feeding difficulties/vomiting
15
90
Surgical problems of the newborn
Stridor
Neurology
Neurocutaneous syndrome
Seizures and sudden loss of

consciousness
10
Stroke
91
Muscle disorders (e.g. dystrophies)
Disorders of peripheral nerves
Cerebral palsy
Breath holding spells
Tics
Movement disorders
CNS infections (e.g. meningitis,

encephalitis, abscess)
Nutrition
Failure to thrive
92
Nutrient deficiencies and excess (e.g.

Marasmus)
Feeding disorders
Obesity
Pulmonology
Acute and chronic cough
15
Asthma
15
93
Hemoptysis
Tuberculosis
Wheezy infant
Cystic fibrosis
Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis
Bronchiolitis
94
Bronchiectasis
Dermatology
Common skin infections/infestations
Common pigmentary or vascular

congenital lesions (e.g. Nevi, caf au lait
macules, hemangiomas)
Eczema
Ophthalmology
Strabismus
95
Glaucoma
Refractory errors
Conjunctivitis
Practical skills (Agreement Scale)

Requirements
Candidates are required to fulfill 75% of the listed activities in order to be eligible
for the exam entry. The minimum number required for each activity = 75%. You
are free to attend more and record your extra attendance.
1- Clinical
anthropometry(5x3)
2- Pulse, respiratory rate,
temperature and blood
pressure measurement
(5x3)
3- Intravenous canulation
(4X3)
1
2
3
4
96
Date and sign
(A, B, C)Done independently
Date and sign
assisted
Date and sign
Observed
No
Item
A. General Procedures
7- Nasogastric tube
placement (3X3)
10Endotracheal
intubation (2X3)
12Male or female
urinary catheter
placement (2X3)
1
2
3
1
2
1
2
1
2
14Electrocardiogram
(5 X3)
3
4
5
19Rectal tube
placement (2X3)
21Per-Rectal
examination and
comments (2X3)
1
2
1
2
23Fundus examination
and comments (2X3)
1
2
25Otoscopic
examination and
comments (4X3)
1
2
3
4
Special procedures
97
Lumbar puncture
3-
Adjustment of
ventilation settings
in NICU
Adjustment of
ventilation settings
in PICU
Adjustment of fluid
therapy
Gastric lavage
Blood gas reading
Neonatal
resuscitation
Exchange
Transfusion
Umbilical
catheterization
Intercostal tube
insertion
Cranial U/S
Central venous line
TPN calculation
Bone marrow
aspirate
Liver biopsy
Renal biopsy
4-
567891011121314151617-
2
2
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
98
Date and sign
(A, Done
B, C)independently
Date and sign
assisted
Date and sign
Observed
No
Item
2
1-
18- Blood transfusion

19- DC shock
20- Intradermal
sensitivity test
21- Tuberculin testing
perform and
interpret
5
2
4
2
Communication Skills with patients and their families (1 per item)

Skill
observed
performed signature
Counseling patients/parents on
avoidance measures to allergens
Counseling parents on normal
growth, development and
behavioral with provision of
anticipatory guidance.
Genetic counseling to a
family/individuals with genetic
diseases
Perform first line workup for a
suspected inborn error of
metabolism (critical sample)
Counseling families with life
threatening diseases and critical
care appraisal
Counseling for healthy nutrition &
active living
Implementing the need for
secondary prophylaxis against
rheumatic fever
Advising patients at risk for
infective endocarditis
prophylaxis
Breaking bad news to parents ie
death
Interpretation of investigative tools
(Minimum number required for each is stated)
99
a.
N
o
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Date
Pt initials,
AGE/SEX
Date
Pt initials,
AGE/SEX
1. Imaging
Plain X rays
Indication
Diagnosis
Supervisor
signature
Diagnosis
Supervisor
signature
Contrast Radiographs
N
o
1
2
3
N
o
1
2
3
N
o
1
2
3
Date
Date
Indication
Computed tomography of different organs

Pt initials,
Diagnosis
Indication
AGE/SEX
Supervisor
signature
Magnetic resonance imaging of different organs

PT initials,
Supervisor
Indication
AGE/SEX
Diagnosis
signature
Radioisotope scans
N
o
1
Date
Pt initials,
AGE/SEX
Indication
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Diagnosis
Supervisor
signature
2
3
N
o
1
2
Date
Pt initials,
AGE/SEX
Date
Pt initials,
AGE/SEX
Date
Pt initials,
AGE/SEX
Arteriography and venography

Diagnosis
Indication
Supervisor
signature
Ultrasonography
N
o
1
2
3
Indication
Diagnosis
Supervisor
signature
Diagnosis
Supervisor
signature
Diagnosis
Supervisor
signature
Diagnosis
Supervisor
signature
Echocardiography
N
o
1
2
3
N
o
1
2
3
Date
Indication
Karyotype
Pt initials,
Indication
AGE/SEX
Hemogram
N
o
1
2
3
Date
Pt initials,
AGE/SEX
Indication
5 - Log book preview

The candidate logbook will be reviewed and patients seen/ skills
performed summarized by diagnosis groups during the semester evaluation and at
the end of the course in the table below. This reflects the number of activity done
101
by category. (According to each degree) The results of this review will be totaled
in the summary chart below.
Summary
Semester
Activity
Pediatric Department Weekly Conference
(10)
Grand Clinical Round attendance (10)
Grand Clinical Round attendance (10)
Journal club attendance (8)
Case presentation (12 divided by the 6 units)
General Pediatrics Outpatient Clinics
attendance (10 )
Specialized clinics attendance (3)
PICU attendance (5)
NICU attendance (5)
EEG attendance (3)
EMG attendance (3)
Gastroenterology endoscopy unit attendance
(3)
Echocardiography unit attendance (3)
Pulmonary function tests attendance (3)
Bronchoscopy attendance (3)
Dialysis unit attendance (3)
Web CME Pediatrics certificates (8)
Patients to be seen with the following
problems (75% of total cases is
required to be seen)
A. General Procedures
B. Special procedures
Communication Skills with patients and their
families (1 per item)
Interpretation of investigative tools (stated)
2. Imaging
Plain X rays
Contrast Radiographs
Computed tomography of different organs
Magnetic resonance imaging of different
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1st
No
2nd
No
3rd
No
4th
No
Total
organs
Radioisotope scans
Arteriography and venography
Ultrasonography
Echocardiography
Karyotype
Hemogram
Supervisor Signature
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT APPROVAL ON EXAM ENTRY
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VIII Thesis Follow up

/
/
) (
/

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/ /
105
/
/
) (
/

106
/ /
107
/
/
) (
/

108
/ /
109
/
/
) (
/

110
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VIII Evaluation Forms

To be completed at ------------------------------------Candidate
Supervisor
Location
Aim of training
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be
achieved.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Comments by Candidate
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Comments by Supervisor
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Date of next meeting
Signed by candidate
Signed by Supervisor
Date
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Supervisor
Location
Aim of training
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
achieved.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________
Signed by candidate
Date
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Supervisor
Location
Aim of training
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
achieved.
__________________________________________________________________
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Signed by candidate
Date
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Supervisor
Location
Aim of training
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
achieved.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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Signed by candidate
Date
118
119
Degree Program Evaluation Form by The Candidate

To be completed at the end of your degree.
Please consider each pair of statements and decide which most clearly reflects your
view and tick one box or answer the question.
I. Individual Information
1. Are you a graduate of ASU?
yes
no
to some degree
2. Year and semester when studies began:
II. General Questions
1. What are the advantages/disadvantages of the general study environment at the
University ASU?
2. What
were
your
expectations
when
you
applied to
the
degree?
3. Do you feel that the degree program prepares you well for your future studies or
employment according to the demands and expectations of those institutions?
yes
no
to some degree
4. Has the time limit of the program (two or three academic years) caused you any
difficulties
or
inconveniences?
yes
no
to some degree
III. Structure of Degree Program

1. Did you receive enough guidance in planning your study schedule in the
beginning
of
the
program?
yes
no
to some degree
2. What were the main difficulties in the planning of your study schedule?
3. What is your general opinion on the structure of the degree program?
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4. In your opinion, does the degree program offer a good balance of lectures,
seminars,
conferences,
and
book
exams?
yes
no
to some degree
a) General Studies
i) Do you feel that you have received enough guidance on academic writing?
yes
no
to some degree
ii) Do you feel that you have acquired sufficient knowledge on research skills (eg.
quantitative
and
qualitative
research
methods)?
yes
no
to some degree
b) Courses
i) Have you had some special difficulties in completing some of the courses?
Please specify.
ii) Has there been a sufficient variety of courses offered for your optional studies?
yes
no
to some degree
iii) Have you received enough guidance for the preparation of your thesis?
yes
no
to some degree
IV. Concluding Points

1.
Did
the
degree
2.
yes
What
no
aspects
program
to some degree
of the degree
meet
program
do
your
you
expectations?
particularly
like?
3. What aspects of the degree program do you particularly dislike?

4.
What
are
your
suggestions
on
Thank you!
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how
to
improve
the
program?

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Faculty of Medicine

Ain Shams University

Master of Science in Pediatrics

Program Guide and

Candidate Curriculum vitae

[start and end date]

Please attach your

[start and end date]

Filled by post graduate authorities

Physiology Biochemistry, Pharmacology , Pathology, Anatomy, Microbiology &

7. Last date of program approval:

needs patience and tolerance.

b2-Select the appropriate investigational tool.

e3-Realize factors that influence compliance of children and parents/families to

Dermatology, Ocular and orthopedic disorders

)First semester (If present

First Part Course Specifications

respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, hepatic, immunologic, endocrinal and

Detailed function of gastrointestinal tract, liver physiology,

Student Assessment Methods

Title: Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Code: PE6002

d3-Communicate relevant information with teaching staff and colleagues

volume of distribution in healthy and sick neonates, infants, children and

Demonstrate respect to all patients irrespective of their socioeconomic

Understand the importance of life-long self-learning and show a strong

Respect patients beliefs, values and privacy.

Respect ethics related to drug prescription and use especially to drugs

liable to produce abuse.

Recognize and effectively deal with unethical behavior of other members

Drug therapy of heart failure. Diuretics Drug therapy of

4 - Student Assessment Methods

Epidemiological aspects , Host parasite relationship,

L: Lecture and SDL: Self directed learning

Elliott T, Worthington T, Osman H and Gill M Lecture Notes: Medical

Todd and Spickett: Lecture Notes: Immunology

Medical Microbiology (Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelbergs)

Medical Immunology (Parslow, Stites, Terr & Imoboden)

Practical Medical Microbiolology (Collee, Fraser, Marmion & Simmons)

Immunobiology (Janeway, Travers, Walport, Shlomchik)

Medical Microbiology & immunology (Levinson & Jawetz)

Basic Virology (Wagner)

d- General and Transferable Skills:

4 Teaching and Learning Methods

Pettit and Moss (eds). Essential Haematology. Hoffbrand, Blackwell

List the causes of common diseases affecting organs or systems in the

Present a search assignment orally and deliver it in both written and

Kidneys and urinary tract

7- Lymphatic system and spleen

9- Central nervous system

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

4 - Student Assessment Methods

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, MEDICAL STATISTICS AND

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

L: Lecture and SDL: Self directed learning

4 - Student Assessment Methods

5.1 Gadallah MA: Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine.

Credit Hours (C Hr): total=17

Know pediatric endocrinal disorders.

By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:

Professional and practical skills :

By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:

Ask for the proper investigations for a given medical problem.