Paediatrics

6 credits · Medicine Programs

Experience in paediatric medicine, emphasizing clinical skills and problem-solving pertaining to common paediatric problems. Will build upon knowledge and skills (including history-taking and physical examination of newborns, infants, children, adolescents) previously gained in the first two years of the medical undergraduate curriculum, and will prepare the student for subsequent residency. The experiences shall be broad-based involving both ambulatory and hospital-based patients, and shall include newborn care, and care of children and adolescents up to the age of 18 years. Prerequisite(s): Medicine 441, 442, 443, 444 and 499. NOT INCLUDED IN GPA