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Medical Doctorate in Pediatrics.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Page

I- Welcome Statement

II- Mission Statement

III- Senior supervisor and affiliated departments and

Hospitals

IV- Program specifications

A. Basic Information

B. Professional Information

1. Program aims

2. Program ILOs

3. Academic standards

4. Curriculum structure and contents

5. Program courses:

6. Program admission requirements:

7. Regulation for progression and program

completion.

8. Course specifications

a. First Part (physiology and pathology)

b. Second Part (General Pediatrics and Pediatric

sub- specialities)

c. Elective Courses

V. General information

VI. Your log book

1 – Introduction

2 – Supervisors

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

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I- Welcome Statement:

The Department of Pediatrics welcomes you to the Medical Doctorate 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 of the

Doctorate Degree in pediatrics administered by the Pediatrics 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 prepare an outstanding pediatric consultant

who is capable to cope with all the possible pediatric health problems in his

community as well as internationally in different fields of diagnosis, management

and prevention. It helps the applicant to get his way in his career by self- developed

array of continued medical education.

III- Senior Supervisor and Affiliated Departments and Hospitals

Senior Supervisor

Prof.

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E-mail:

Affiliated Departments and Hospitals

Pediatrics department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University

Children’s Hospital, Faculty of medicine Ain Shams University

Neonatology and NICU department Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital,

Faculty of medicine Ain Shams University

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Physiology and Pathology departments, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams

University.

For elective courses: fever hospital and Community Department.

IV- Program Specifications

A- Basic Information

1. Program title: Medical Doctorate in pediatrics 2. Program type: Single Double Multiple

3. Faculty: Ain Shams University – Faculty of medicine

4. Department: Pediatrics Department

5. Assistant co-coordinator: Professor Hesham Awad

6. Co-coordinator: Head of the Pediatrics department

7. Last date of program approval: 2009-2010

B- Professional Information:

1. Program aims:

1- Implementation and reinforcement of the rules of both medical practice

and research ethics.

2- Acquisition of basic and updated theoretical knowledge in the field of

pediatrics with special regards to evidence-based rules as well as

international and local medical guidelines.

3- Enhancement of self-education abilities and adopting it as a way of

continued medical education.

4- Refining the clinical skills based on a systematic approach to diagnose

pediatric diseases and to manage them efficiently and effectively.

5- Development of practical and procedural skills that are necessary in

pediatric practice. Awareness of the new tools and how to utilize and

analyze their results to help the profession.

6- Updated and medically-sound care of critically-ill and ideal

management of emergency states.

7- Understanding the basics of well designed research that aims at the

community benefit.

8- Improvement of communication and expression skills of candidates.

9- Development of leadership skills in the field of Pediatrics.

10- Improvement of teaching (tutoring) abilities.

2. Intended learning outcomes (ILOs):

a- Knowledge and understanding:

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

a.1. Know the basic and updated knowledge of behavioral and

developmental pediatrics (physiology and disorders).

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a.2. Recognize the basic and updated knowledge of fetology and

neonatology in health and disease.

a.3. Know the basic and updated knowledge of cardiovascular system in

health and disease.

a.4. Know the basic and updated knowledge of dermatological diagnosis

and care in health and disease.

a.5. Recognize the basic and updated knowledge of emergencies (including

poisoning) and critical care in pediatrics.

a.6. Know the basic and updated knowledge of endocrine and metabolic

disorders.

a.7. Know the basic and updated knowledge of gastrointestinal system in

health and disease.

a.8. Know the basic and updated knowledge of hematology in health and

disease.

a.9. Know the basic and updated knowledge of hepatology in health and

disease.

a.10. Know the basic and updated knowledge of immunologic and allergic

disorders.

a.11. Know the basic and updated knowledge of infectious disorders and

immunization.

a.12. Know the basic and updated knowledge of genetic disorders and inborn

errors of metabolism.

a.13. Know the basic and updated knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders.

a.14. Know the basic and updated knowledge of neoplastic disorders.

a.15. Know the basic and updated knowledge of nephrologic and urologic

disorders.

a.16. Know the basic and updated knowledge of neurologic and psychiatric

disorders.

a.17. Know the basic and updated knowledge of nutritional disorders.

a.18. Know the basic and updated knowledge of pulmonary disorders.

a.19. Learn Basics of code of practice including ethical issues in pediatrics

b. Intellectual skills:

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

b.1. Specify medical dilemmas and complexities and how to solve them.

b.2. Make conclusions and be able of scientific discussion.

b.3. Select from different choices based on multiple determining factors as

social, scientific, economic etc...

b.4. Prioritize and tailor the different guidelines to individual situations.

c. Professional and practical skills:

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

c.1. Take a focused medical history with proper analysis and conclusions.

c.2. Examine properly the different body systems with an exact follow of

the standard operating rules and interpret signs individually.

c.3. Integrate data from the history and the examination done.

c.4. Ask for the proper investigations to be done for a given medical

problem.

c.5. Put a diagnosis and differential diagnosis of different cases.

c.6. Write a treatment prescription for a given medical problem within a

multidisciplinary management plan if needed.

c.7. Identify patients needing hospitalization, and those needing PICU or

NICU facilities.

c.8. Identifying patients in need for higher specialization.

c.9. Master the different emergency and routine procedures necessary in

the general pediatric specialty.

c.10. Interpret general pediatric investigative forms and use their findings in

diagnosis and therapy.

d. General and transferable skills:

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

d.1. Gain communication skills with workers, nurses, juniors, professors,

peers, patients and their care givers.

d.2. Master computer skills in research, data base filing and preparation of

presentation.

d.3. Use computer efficiently in solving medical problems.

d.4. Work in team.

d.5. Acquire managerial skills.

e. Attitude Skills:

By the end of this program the candidate should have acquired and applied

the following attitudes and rules:

e.1. Valuing the interests and dignity of patients and families:

Understand the national code of medical ethics

Respect patients rights , privacy and confidentiality

Adopt an understanding holistic approach to patients problems

Accept and comply with cultural diversity.

e.2. Apply ethical rules, safety and infection control measures during

learning in labs and clinical sessions.

e.3. Respect superiors, colleagues and any other members of the health

profession

e.4. Practice critical self evaluation

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3. Academic standards: (Benchmarks)

Programs preparing for the American Board of Pediatrics

4. Curriculum structure and contents:

4a- Program duration: minimum of 3 years on six semesters

4b. Program structure:

انمناهج

انكىد انمقرراث انذراسيتانساعاث

انمعتمذة

دورة أساسياث انبحث انعهمي متطهباث انكهيت

انجزء األولPathology PE7001 3

Physiology PE7002 3

15 انرسانت

Pediatrics PE7003 22 انجزء انثاني

االختياريت انمقرراث

يختار انطانب واحذ من بين:

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E7026 ة كمبيىتردور -1

E7024 دورة احصاء طبي تطبيقى -2

E7058 حضىر شهر بمستشفى انحمياث -3

حضىر برنامج عمهى نهتطعيماث أو -4

قىافم طبيت رسميتE7059

E7060 دراست مىارد بشريت -5

E7034 ادارة مستشفياث -6

15 كراست األنشطت

60 انمجمىع

5. Program courses:

5.1- Program: Medical Doctorate in Pediatrics(PE700): Semester 1=

2 courses

a. Compulsory= 6 CH

Code

No.

Course Title No of hours per

semester

Program ILOs

covered

L & SDL

PE7001 Pathology 45 a2-a16, a18

b1-b4

c4,c10

d1-d4

e2-24

PE7002 Physiology 45 a1-a16, a18

b1-b4

11

d1-d4

e2-e4

5.2- Program: Medical Doctorate of Pediatrics (PE700) Semester 2

Compulsory= 5.5 CH= 2 parallel units to choose one only (Unit 1= PE7003a

OR unit 2= PE7003b)

Code

No.

Course

Title

No. of Units No of hours per

semester

Program

ILOs covered

L

&SDL

C/P

PE7003 Pediatrics Unit1= Module 1= 5.5 CH

1- Developmental

Pediatrics

6 2 a.1., a.19

b1-b4

c1-c5

c8

d1-d5

e1-e4

2- Nutrition 9 8 A17, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

3- Genetics &

Inborn errors

of Metabolism

12 12 A1, a2, a12,

a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

4- Neonatology 18 26 A2-a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

5- Infectious

diseases &

Vaccinations

12 3 A5,a11,a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

Unit2= Module 2= 5.5 CH

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1- Allergy and

Immunology

15 20 A10, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

2- Hepatology 7 12 A9, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

3- Neurology 15 20 A16, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

4- Psychiatry 5 3 A1, a16, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

5- Pediatric

Critical Care

& Poisonings

8 10 A5, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

5.3- Program: Medical Doctorate of Pediatrics (PE700) Semester 3

Compulsory= 6 CH= 2 parallel units to choose one only (Unit3= PE7003c OR

Unit4= PE7003d)

Code

No.

Course

Title

No. of Units No of hours per

semester

Program

ILOs

covered L &

SDL

C/P

PE7003 Second part Unit 3= module 3= 5.5 CH

1- Gastro-

Intestinal

System

11 12 A7, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

2- Respiratory 15 18 A18-a19

13

System b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

3- Cardiovascular

System

15 18 A3, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

4- Diabetes 8 6 A6, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

5- Orthopedics &

Metabolic bone

diseases

Dermatology,

Medical Ethics

5 4 A4, a13, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

Unit 4 = module 3= 5.5 CH

1- Hematology

and oncology

22 24 A8, a14, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

2- Nephrology 15 18 A15, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

3- Endocrinology 15 18 A1, a6, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

5.4- Program Pediatrics Medical Doctorate (PE700) Semester 4

Compulsory= 6 CH= 2 parallel units to choose one only (Unit 1= PE7003a OR

unit 2= PE7003b)

Code Course No. of Units No of hours per Program

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No. Title semester ILOs covered

L

&SDL

C/P

PE7003 Pediatrics Unit1= Module 1= 5.5 CH

1- Developmental

Pediatrics

6 2 a.1., a.19

b1-b4

c1-c5

c8

d1-d5

e1-e4

2- Nutrition 9 8 A17, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

3- Genetics &

Inborn errors

of Metabolism

12 12 A1, a2, a12,

a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

4- Neonatology 18 26 A2-a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

5- Infectious

diseases &

Vaccinations

12 3 A5,a11,a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

Unit2= Module 2= 5.5 CH

1- Allergy and

Immunology

15 20 A10, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

2- Hepatology 7 12 A9, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

15

d1-d5

e1-e4

3- Neurology 15 20 A16, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

4- Psychiatry 5 3 A1, a16, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

5- Pediatric

Critical Care

& Poisonings

8 10 A5, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

5.5- Program Pediatrics Medical Doctorate (PE700) Semester 5

Compulsory= 6 CH= 2 parallel units to choose one only (Unit3= PE7003c OR

Unit4= PE7003d)

Code

No.

Course

Title

No. of Units No of hours per

semester

Program

ILOs

covered L &

SDL

C/P

PE7003 Second part Unit 3= module 3= 5.5 CH

1- Gastro-

Intestinal

System

11 12 A7, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

2- Respiratory

System

15 18 A18-a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

3- Cardiovascula

r System

15 18 A3, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

16

e1-e4

4- Diabetes 8 6 A6, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

5- Orthopedics &

Metabolic

bone diseases

Dermatology,

Medical Ethics

5 4 A4, a13, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

Unit 4 = module 3= 5.5 CH

1- Hematology

and oncology

22 24 A8, a14, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

2- Nephrology 15 18 A15, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

3- Endocrinology 15 18 A1, a6, a19

b1-b4

c1-c10

d1-d5

e1-e4

5.6- Program Pediatrics Medical Doctorate (PE700) Semester 6

b- Elective

Code

No.

Course

Title

No. of Units No of hours per semestar Program

ILOs

covered

(By No.)

L SDL C/P

One of the following courses

E7026 دورة

كمبيىتر

1

E7024 دورة

احصاء

طبي

1

17

تطبيقى

E7058 حضىر

شهر

بمستشفى

انحمياث

1

E7059 حضىر

برنامج

عمهى

نهتطعيماث

أو قىافم

طبيت

رسميت

1

E7060 دراست

مىارد

بشريت

1

E7034 ادارة

مستشفياث

1

6. Program admission requirements:

-(: يشترط نقيذ انطانب نهحصىل عهى درجت انذكتىراه :7انمادة )

يوو أ كو دصالووعل ػهو الووج تنصلطومد وو يوص و تنمى ووم أ ادوا تنووت تبضصضوج تنم ووهج وص -1

تطواا -9 .يت قج لج تنؼوم ػهو يمبهتوصت تنااتضوج -2ادا تنجصيؼصت تن دج أ ػه الج يؼص نج نص .

تنممودؽ -11( 2تندضوو ي وصاا تنموااإ اضومعج تبلوسو اضوممصت تنطوماتت تنبه وج و تنهذو

ثوص. كو أ ومى تنموااإ نومص نهااتضج ناو خص ل اتضج ػه تبقم قتم خل تيمذوص تنجوست تن

تناو ػه تبقم تدا تنطمشمصت أ تندتكس تنؼهج تنؼماو ي تنكهوج ؼوا أضوممصت تنشودت تنمو تذوا ص

تبقطصو تنىم ج.

7. Regulation for progression and program completion

: تبنوو يوو أل نوو دموو سخوود أ طووبص وومى تنمطووجم نوواالصت تنوواكمات يوودت وو تنؼووصو(: 8مااادة )

1سخد طتد تنثصج ي أل تد دم

تزع تنااتضج كم ػصو لصيؼ ػه ه اتض ياو كم يوص خطوج ػشود تضوتػصل . توات (: 9مادة )

ج تضوص غ . تالل أل أكم د تات تنثص ي ا تدتد. يغ تظى م اتض الم يكثا ناو ضم

تنااتضو قتوم تضوتػ يو اتمو ػهو تالقوم ؼوا اضوممصت تنشودت دطوإ تنقوداتت مى تنمطجم نهم وم

ضصػصت يؼمواو. جوز نهبصنوإ تؼوام 6تنطجهج. التغ أ سا تنؼإت تنااتض تنم م تنتدا ػ

تالضوص ج (. كوص جوز نو تالطوذص خوعل تنقداتت خعل تضتػ ي اتج تنم م تنااتض صنذوف ت

ضم تضص غ ي تدا تنقدتات تدمطص اتضتصل .

ياو تنااتضج نهذ ل ػه تناكمات ضمج ثعثو هودتل ضوص ول اتضوج( جموصز خعنوى (: 17مادة )

صنتوص تنىوصيص طوم خعنوص تنبصنإ دصيجوصل توااتصل يمكوصيعل صنقطوى تتقوصل نهطوصػصت تنؼمواو تنضوذج

و ال طخ ن اخل تإليمذص قتوم اضوممصت ثعثوج أا وصع تنبهو ي تبشبج تنبه ي كمإ يمص ؼج

. ي تنطصػصت تنؼماو

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وم اتضو تدوا جموصز ؼوا تنبصنوإ ايمذصوصل ا لوا ياو تنااتضج تنجست تبل نهاكمات (: 18مادة )

تنجصح صنكصيم نإلمقصل نهااتضج تنجست تنثص شمدت خعنص تنمااإ إدوا تنطمشومصت ال شمدت

ػهو أ ومى تنؼماو ي تنقطوى نجوج تنااتضوصت تنؼهوص صنكهوج ضوتت صنواتخم أ تنىوصا أ تندتكس تنجصيؼج

. اضمكصل تنااتضج تتقصل نهطصػصت تنؼماو

جووز يصقشووج تنهاالووج ال يووغ تنقووا ش ناالووج تنوواكمات مطووجم يضووع تندضووصنج قووو تنوواتا(: 19مااادة )

تندضصنج قتم يدا ػصي ػه تنمطجم نهاالج ال ى م نص الصت.

يصقشوج قو تناتاش ناالج تناكمات إضممصت يمبهتصت تنجصيؼج قتم تنمطجم يمبهتوصت تنكهوج (: 22مادة )

يمبهتووصت تنجصيؼووج وو تنذ وول ػهوو هووص و تنممووم وو تنهغووج .ص تنجووست تنثووصقتووم خوول ايمذووتندضووصنج

الووج( يمبهتووصت تنكهووج وو دتووا اتت يؼموواو يوو نجووج تنااتضووصت تنؼهووص 551تإلجهسووج يجووع

صنكهج يجصل تنمىبط تنااتضصت تنبتج تإلد صت تنبت أ المصز اخمتصاتت خصالج تذا ص تنهجج.

ضووص تطووؼ ضووصػج يووص ضووص ثعثوو ضووصػج تووص تنطووصػصت تنؼموواو نااتضووج تنوواكمات (: 21مااادة )

ػه تبقم ى م يص خص ػشودو ضوصػج نكموإ يؼماو ضصػج اتضمى تثصت تنصلطمد تص ضم

. ا لاخص ػشدو ضصػج نهدضصنج ضص ضصػصت ػه تبقم نهجست تبل تبشبج يمص ؼج

ياو تنقا ناالج تناكمات خص ضوتت جوز نجهوص تنجصيؼوج وصتتل ػهو تهوإ يجهوص تنكهوج (: 22ادة )م

ؼووا يت قووج نجووج تنااتضووصت تنؼهووص صنكهووج ؼووا تهووإ يجهووص تنقطووى اضوومص تل انوو تقووصاد ضووج يوو لووغ

صاخ تنقوا نهذ ول ػهو ذوا أق و ثوص ضوتت يو توتنشد ػه تنبصنإ تنطصح إضوص ج ػوصو تدوا

الج تناكمات.

ضوغ ايمذصوصت يضوػج تشوم القطصو تنؼج صبهومدتج يوغ أقطوصو تنوت تندتتبوج همسو تت(: 23مادة )

ضووص م تنمقووى تنىمهمووج يوو أضوووهج تهووج ق وودو يمؼووا و تإلخمووصاتت ك اخمتووصاتت اكهكووج يقووج تقووص

تشم كدتضج تنصج تمصالم ذنك تؼما ي نجج تنااتضصت تنؼهص صنكهج . تنصاتت تنىمهمج ػه أ

الج نهجست تبل ا لا. 311 الج يص 1511يجع الصت تاليمذص تنص نهاكمات (: 24مادة )

. 411ه تنمدتك ص تز تص تنص تنؼال تنم

أكم د تد ي كوم ػوصو ؼقوا ايمذوص تنواا تنثوص و أ دوم ؼقا ايمذص تناا تبل (: 25مادة )

يص ي كم ػصو.

تنمذدوود تنؼهوو % يوو الووج61كوو تنجووصح وو يووت تنوواكمات ؼووا تنذ وول ػهوو (:26مااادة )

تالكهك تنشم كم ػه داو.

Assessment Schedule and Weighing of Assessments

Item Mark

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GP

A

sco

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إبصن تننجدص

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During

semester

End of

semester Total

First semester (If present) 80 300 380

Second semester 80 80

Third semester 80 80

Fourth semester 80 80

Fifth semester 80 80

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Sixth

semester

Final exam

Written

1200 * 1200

Oral

Practical

/Clinical

Total 400 1500 1900

* 1500 if there is no first semester

: التاليعمى الوجه ممحوظة: تعادل درجات الطالب طبقا لمنقاط قصت 4 : % فأكثر 99 -1 A

قصت 3.67 : % 99أقل من % حتى85من -2 A-

قصت 3.33 : %85% حتى أقل من 89من - 3 B+

قصت 3.11 : %89% حتى أقل من 75من - 4 B

قصت 2.67 : %75% حتى أقل من 79من - 5 B-

قصت 2.33 : %79% حتى أقل من 65من - 6 C+

قصت 2.11 : %65% حتى أقل من 62من -7 C

قصت 1.67 : %62% حتى أقل من 69من - 8 C-

F المد : %69أقل من - 9

الج نهجست تبل ا لا. 311 الج يص 1511يجع الصت تاليمذص تنص نهاكمات

. الج نهاكمات 411 ص تز ه تنمدتك تص انص تنؼال تنم

( ػه أضصش يجوع دصالوم ضود قوصت كوم يقودا يتود صل و GPAمى دطص تنؼال تنم ه

ػووا ضووصػصت تنؼموواو يقطوويصل ػهوو تنطووصػصت تنؼموواو نهقووداتت تنموو اضووص تنبصنووإ وو تنم ووم

د ( ػهوو أضووصش يجووع دصالووم ضووCGPAتنؼووال تنمدتكوو نهبصنووإ تنااتضوو. كووص وومى دطووص

تنقصت تنم د م ػهص تنبصنإ كم يقدا يتد صل ػوا ضوصػصت تنؼمواو يقطويصل ػهو يجوع

تنطصػصت تنؼماو تنكهج.

مى تإلػوص و و تنوص و أ تنجػوج تناكمات قداتت تن دصنج تندض يص و أ يجػج ي

و أل اػوص و قوط أيوص اذت تكودا اضو ج ذطوإ نو مى دطص تنمقاد تنمؼه تنوف ذ وم ػهو قط.

قصت ت 1.67% قط ت61ػا تنجصح تقاد -

C).

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Courses specifications

1- Course specification of Pathology (PE7001): University: Ain Shams Faculty of Medicine

Course specifications

1- Program title: Medical Doctorate in Pediatrics.

2- Department offering the program(s): Department of Pediatrics.

3- Department responsible for the course: Department of Pediatrics and

Department of Pathology.

4- Course code: PE7001

5- Year/Level: First level=First part=First semester

6- No. of hours/units: 3 CH

7- Authorization date of course specification: 2009-2010.

A- Basic Information

Title: Pathology course Code: PE7001

Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 hours/week Total: 45 hours

Coordinator: Prof. Shadia Mabrouk

B- 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.

2. Enhancing the understanding of the causes (etiology) of disease, the

mechanisms of its development (pathogenesis) and the associated alterations

of structure (morphologic changes) and function (clinical manifestations and

complications)

3. Utilizing pathologic results in diagnosing and planning management of ill

children.

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a. Knowledge and understanding: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

a.1. 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.

a.2. List the causes of common diseases affecting organs or systems.

a.3. Explain the pathogenesis of common diseases affecting organs or systems.

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a.4. Recognize and describe the basic pathologic features (morphologic

alterations) including the gross and microscopic pictures of various

common diseases affecting organs and systems.

a.5. Describe how the pathological processes affect the structure and function of

the organ systems of the human body.

a.6. Identify the functional consequences and clinical manifestations of common

diseases affecting specific organs and systems.

a.7. Explain the signs and symptoms of disease based on its pathogenesis,

thereby demonstrating clinical reasoning.

a.8. Interpret and identify the complications of common diseases.

a.9. Describe the effect of environmental factors on causation and geographical

variation of disease.

a.10. 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:

By the end of course, the candidate will be able to:

b.1. Correlate the pathologic features of the disease with its clinical presentation,

laboratory investigations and complications.

b.2. Develop skills of observation, interpretation and integration needed to

analyze and diagnose human disease.

c. Professional and practical skills:

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

c.1. Recognize and interpret the important pathologic lesions in a pathology

report that can provide reliable basis (sound foundation) for rational clinical

care and therapy.

c.2. Select appropriate preservative material necessary for different kind of

specimens for different types of pathologic investigations.

c.3. Select appropriate method of investigation for examination needed to reach

a correct diagnosis.

c.4. Handle and select appropriate tissue from fresh specimen for frozen section

examination.

d. General and transferable skills:

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

d.1. Use database to collect material needed for research.

d.2. Gather and organize material from various sources (including library,

electronic and online resources).

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d.3. Present a research assignment orally and deliver it in both written and

electronic form.

d.4. Ensure that request form and specimen identification is accurate and

identify and resolve any errors or discordance.

d.5. Communicate with pathologists promptly and accurately.

d.6. Understand the importance of continuing professional development.

d.7. Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of ethical approval and patient

consent for clinical research.

d.8. Work cooperatively and show respect for other opinions.

3- Pathology course content:

The study of pathology is divided into general and systemic pathology. The former

is concerned with the basic reactions of cells and tissues to abnormal stimuli that

underlie all diseases. The latter examines the specific responses of specialized

organs and tissues to more or less well defined stimuli.

Topics No of

hours

L &

SDL

General pathology 14

1. Acute and chronic inflammation

2. Cell injury adaptation and death

3. Pathological calcification and pigmentation

4. Intracellular accumulations

5. Amyloidosis

6. Tissue repair and healing

7. Granulomas

8. Parasitic Diseases

9. Bacterial infections

10. Haemodynamic disturbances

11. Disorders of cellular growth, differentiation and maturation

12. Neoplasia

Systemic pathology

1. Cardiovascular system

Rheumatic fever

Diseases of endocardium

Congenital heart disease

Pericadial diseases

Diseases of blood vessels

4

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2. Kidneys and urinary tract

Congenital anomalies

Glomerulonephritis

Tubulointerstitial diseases

Renal calculi

Hydronephrosis

Renal failure

Tumors of kidney

4

3. Respiratory system

Bronchitis

Bronchial asthma

Bronchiectasis

Pneumonia

Lung abscess

Lung gangrene

Pulmonary emphysema

Pneumoconiosis

Lung tumors

Pleural diseases

4

4. Gastrointestinal tract

Oral pathology

Diseases of oesophagus (congenital anomalies and inflammatory

diseases)

Diseases of stomach (congenital anomalies and inflammatory

diseases)

Diseases of the small intestines (congenital anomalies,

inflammatory diseases, malabsorptoion, tumors)

Diseases of the large intestines (congenital anomalies,

inflammatory diseases, diverticular diseases and tumors)

Intestinal obstruction

Diseases of the appendix

4

5. Liver, gall bladder and pancreas pathology

Microanatomy of the liver

Types of necrosis

Hepatitis

Cirrhosis

Tumors of the liver

Liver abscess

Jaundice

4

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Cholecystitis

Cholelithiasis

Pancreatitis

Tumors of the pancreas

Diabetes mellitus

6. Endocrine system

1- Thyroid gland

Hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Graves disease

Diffuse non-toxic goiter and multinodular goiter

Thyroiditis

2- Parathyroid

Hyperparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism

3- Adrenal cortex

Adrenocortical hyperfunction

Adrenal insufficiency

Adrenocortical neoplasms

4- Adrenal medulla

Pheochromocytoma

Neuroblastoma and other neuronal neoplasms

5- Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes

4

7. Lymphatic system and spleen

Inflammatory and hyperplastic diseases

Tumors of lymphoid tissue

Hypersplenism

Congestive splenomegaly

Tumors

Causes of lymphadenopathy

Causes of enlarged spleen

3

8. Diseases of the blood

Diseases of red blood cells

Diseases of white blood cells

Leukemia

2

9. Central nervous system

Infections

Cerebral aneurysm

2

Total 45

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4- Candidate assessment methods:

Examination (mid semester and end of semester exams)

4.1 MCQs at mid semester.

4.1 Written Exam as short essays and MCQs to assess knowledge and intellectual

skills at end of semester.

4.2 Oral exam to assess intellectual, professional and general skills at end of

semester.

Weighing of assessments:

Mid-semester MCQs Exam 40 marks

Course end Written examination: 100 marks

Course end Oral examination: 50 marks

Total: 190 marks

5- List of 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. Saunders.

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

2- Course specification of Physiology (PE7002):

University: Ain Shams Faculty of Medicine

Course specifications

a. Program title: Medical Doctorate in pediatrics.

b. Department offering the program(s): Department of Pediatrics.

c. Department responsible for the course: Department of Pediatrics and

Department of Physiology.

d. Course code: PE7002

e. Year/Level: Medical Doctorate in Pediatrics First level=First part=First

semester

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f. No. of hours/units: 3 CH

g. Authorization date of course specification: 2009-2010

A- Basic Information

Title: Physiology course Code: PE7002

Credit Hours: 3 CH

Lecture and SDL: 3hours / week Total: 45

Coordinator: Head of the Physiology Department

B- Professional Information

1- Course Aims:

1. Acquiring an appropriate functional background of cells, tissues, organs &

systems.

2. Integrating physiological data & mechanisms with the ongoing basic

sciences: anatomy, histology & biochemistry and clinical applications.

3. Following the rapidly changing and inflating details about molecular biology

& genetics.

4. Exploring in detail the functions of the autonomic, the neuromuscular, the

respiratory and the cardiovascular systems as well as their integration to

achieve homeostasis.

5. Developing the basic scientific research skills as well as effective

communication and team work attitudes.

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a. Knowledge and understanding:

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

a.1. Recognize and describe basics of water, electrolyte and acid base balance

and their disturbances

a.2. Recognize molecular basis of pain and factors controlling it

a.3. Understand the basis of thermoregulation and energy balance

a.4. Understand physiologic basis of endocrinal organs including calcium

homeostasis, thyroid gland, glucose metabolism, and physiology of growth

a.5. Recognize the basics of cardiac and respiratory physiology

a.6. Understand physiologic basis of hematologic disorders including

hemostasis, anemias , WBCs and blood transfusion

a.7. Understand physiologic basis of gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas

a.8. Recognize basis of renal physiology

a.9. Understand the physiology of the spleen and reticuloendothelial system -

immune mechanisms and their disorders

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a.10. Understand neonatal physiology (cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic,

haematological, endocrinal, gastrointestinal, neurological changes and

responses)

a.11. 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:

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

b.1. Interpret the most important physiological laboratory results (blood, cardiac,

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

neuromuscular), to distinguish a physiological from a pathological

condition.

b.2. Comment, on some clinical parameters such as: ABP, ECG, nerve

conduction velocity & pulmonary functions for a normal individual.

b.3. Integrate physiology with other basic and clinical sciences.

c. Professional skills:

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

c.1. Observe and Perform hematological tests: estimation of blood Hb, bleeding

& clotting times, determination of the hematocrite value, the bleeding &

clotting times and blood groups.

c.2. Record and read an electrocardiogram.

c.3. Present physiological scientific data in a graphical form.

d. General and transferable skills:

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

d.1. Maintain honesty and integrity in all interactions with teachers, colleagues

and others with whom physicians must interact in their professional lives.

d.2. Recognize the scope and limits of their role as students as well as the

necessity to seek and apply collaboration with other workers.

d.3. Be responsible towards work.

3- Course content:

Topics No of hours

L & SDL

General physiology

1. Water and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance and its

disturbance

3

2. Physiology of pain and its control 2

3. Thermoregulation and fever, energy balance (obesity, 2

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undernutrition and malnutrition)

System Physiology

4. Calcium homeostasis and physiology of bone 3

5. Thyroid gland physiology 2

6. Physiology of growth & growth disturbances 3

7. Glucose homeostasis and diabetes mellitus 2

8. Cardiac performance and failure, ECG and arrhythmias, arterial

blood pressure – hypo & hypertension

3

9. Respiratory regulation-hypoxia, cyanosis & oxygen therapy 3

10. Haemostasis, coagulation & fibrinolysis, anticlotting mechanisms

and their disorders

3

11. Blood groups and blood transfusion 2

12. Physiology of RBCs and WBCs, anemia and WBCs disorders 3

13. Detailed function of gastrointestinal tract, liver physiology,

jaundice and hepatic failure

3

14. Urine formation, renal function tests and renal failure 3

15. Physiology of the spleen and reticuloendothelial system-immune

mechanisms and their disorders

2

16. Neonatal physiology (cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic,

haematological, endocrinal, gastrointestinal, neurological

changes and responses)

3

17. CNS physiology including Control of voluntary movements and

lesions, muscle state tone and its control, Extrapyramidal

physiology, nerve and muscle physiology)

3

L: Lecture, and SDL: Self directed learning

4- Student Assessment Methods

Examinations

4.1 MCQs at mid semester.

4.1 Written Exam as short essays and MCQs to assess knowledge and intellectual

skills at end of semester.

4.2 Oral exam to assess intellectual, professional and general skills at end of

semester.

Weighing of assessments:

Mid-semester MCQs Exam 40 marks

Course end Written examination: 100 marks

Course end Oral examination: 50 marks

Total: 190 marks

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5- List of References

5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)

5.2- Essential Books (Textbooks)

Ganong textbook of physiology (last edition)

5.3- Recommended Books

Guyton textbook of physiology (last edition)

5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc

Journal of Applied Physiology: jap.physiology.org

American Journal of Physiology: ajpcon.physiology.org

3- Course specification of Pediatrics (PE7003): University: Ain Shams Faculty of Medicine

Course specifications

1- Program title: Medical Doctorate in Pediatrics.

2- Department offering the program(s): Department of Pediatrics.

3- Department responsible for the course: Department of Pediatrics.

4- Course code: PE7002

5- Year/Level: second level=Second part

6- No. of hours/course: 22 CH

7- Authorization date of course specification: 2009-2010

1. Basic Information

Title: Second part of Medical Doctorate in Pediatrics Code: PE7003

Credit Hours: 22

Lectures and SDL: 4 hours/week

P/Cl : 4 hours/week

Total:219 hrs theoretical +234 hrs practical and clinical= 453 hrs

Coordinator: Professor Hesham Awad

2. Professional Information

1. Course Aims:

1- Implementing and reinforcing both practical and research medical ethical

rules.

2- Delivering basic and updated theoretical knowledge in the field of pediatrics

with special regards to evidence based rules as well as international and local

medical guidelines.

3- Enhancing self-education abilities and adopting it as a way of continued

medical education.

4- Refining of the clinical skills based on a systematic approach to diagnose

pediatric diseases and to manage them efficiently and effectively.

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5- Developing practical and procedural skills that are necessary in pediatric

practice. Awareness of the new tools and how to utilize and analyze their

results to help the profession.

6- Delivering updated and medical sound care of critically ill and ideal

management of emergency states.

7- Understanding the basics of sound well designed research that aims at the

community benefit.

8- Improving communication and expression skills of candidates.

9- Developing skills to become the leader of his team in the field of Pediatrics

which needs patience and tolerance.

10- Improving teaching abilities as the graduate will be responsible for other

junior physicians in his profession.

2. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a. Knowledge and understanding:

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

a.1. Know the basic and updated knowledge of behavioral and developmental

pediatrics (physiology and disorders).

a.2. Recognize the basic and updated knowledge of fetology and neonatology in

health and disease.

a.3. know the basic and updated knowledge of cardiovascular system in health

and disease.

a.4. Know the basic and updated knowledge of dermatological diagnosis and

care in health and disease.

a.5. Recognize the basic and updated knowledge of emergencies (including

poisoning) and critical care in pediatrics.

a.6. Know the basic and updated knowledge of endocrine and metabolic

disorders.

a.7. Know the basic and updated knowledge of gastrointestinal system in health

and disease.

a.8. Know the basic and updated knowledge of hematology in health and

disease.

a.9. Know the basic and updated knowledge of hepatology in health and disease.

a.10. Know the basic and updated knowledge of immunologic and allergic

disorders.

a.11. Know the basic and updated knowledge of infectious disorders and

immunization.

a.12. Know the basic and updated knowledge of genetic disorders and inborn

errors of metabolism.

a.13. Know the basic and updated knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders.

a.14. Know the basic and updated knowledge of neoplastic disorders.

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a.15. Know the basic and updated knowledge of nephrologic and urologic

disorders.

a.16. Know the basic and updated knowledge of neurologic and psychiatric

disorders.

a.17. Know the basic and updated knowledge of nutritional disorders.

a.18. Know the basic and updated knowledge of pulmonary disorders.

a.19. Learn Basics of code of practice including ethical issues in pediatrics

b. Intellectual skills:

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

b.1. Specify medical dilemmas and complexities and how to solve them.

b.2. Make conclusions and be able of scientific discussion.

b.3. Select from different choices based on multiple determining factors as

social, scientific, economic etc...

b.4. Prioritize and tailor the different guidelines to individual situations.

c. Professional and practical skills:

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

c.1. Take a focused medical history with proper analysis and conclusions.

c.2. Examine properly the different body systems with an exact follow of the

standard operating rules and interpret signs individually.

c.3. Integrate data from the history and the examination done.

c.4. Ask for the proper investigations to be done for a given medical problem.

c.5. Put a diagnosis and differential diagnosis of different cases.

c.6. Write a treatment prescription for a given medical problem within a

multidisciplinary management plan if needed .

c.7. Identify patients needing hospitalization, and those needing PICU or NICU

facilities.

c.8. Identifying patients in need for higher specialization.

c.9. Master the different emergency and routine procedures necessary in the

general pediatric specialty.

c.10. Interpret general pediatric investigative forms and use their findings in

diagnosis and therapy.

d. General and transferable skills:

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

d.1. Gain communication skills with workers, nurses, juniors, professors, peers,

patients and their care givers.

d.2. Master computer skills in research, data base filing and preparation of

presentation.

d.3. Use computer efficiently in solving medical problems.

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d.4. Work in team.

d.5. Acquire managerial skills.

e. Attitude Skills:

By the end of this program the candidate should have acquired and applied the

following attitudes and rules:

e.1. Valuing the interests and dignity of patients and families:

Understand the national code of medical ethics

Respect patients rights , privacy and confidentiality

Adopt an understanding holistic approach to patients problems

Accept and comply with cultural diversity.

e.2. Apply ethical rules, safety and infection control measures during learning in

labs and clinical sessions.

e.3. Respect superiors, colleagues and any other members of the health

profession

e.4. Practice critical self evaluation

3. Course content:

Topics No. of hours

L& SDL C/P

Unit 1= E7003a= 5.5 CH

1- Developmental Pediatrics

A- The field of Pediatrics

Overview of pediatrics

Quality and safety in health care for children

Ethics in pediatric care

cultural issues in pediatric care

Maximizing children’s health: Anticipatory guidance,

screening and counseling

B- Growth, Development and Behavior

Overview and assessment of variability

The newborn

The first year

The second year

The preschool years

Middle childhood

Adolescence

Sexual behavior

Assessment of growth

Developmental screening and surveillance

6 2

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Child care

Separation, loss and bereavement

Sleep medicine

CH= 0.467

2- Nutrition

Nutritional needs

The feeding of infants and children

Food insecurity, hunger, and undernutrition

Overweight and obesity

Vitamin A deficiency and excess

Vitamin B comlex deficiency and excess

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Rickets and hypervitaminosis D

Vitamin E deficiency

Vitamin K deficiency

Micronutrient mineral deficiencies

9 8

CH=0.867

3- Human Genetics + Metabolic Diseases

The genetic approach in pediatric medicine

The human genome

Patterns of genetic transmission

Cytogenetics

Molecular genetics

Genetics of common disorders

Integration of genetics into pediatric practice

An approach to inborn errors of metabolism

Defects in metabolism of amino acids

Defects in metabolism of lipids

Defects in metabolism of carbohydrates

Mucopolysaccharidosis

Disorders of purine and pyrimidine

Progeria

The porphyrias

12 12

CH = 1.15

4- The fetus and the neonatal infant

Overview of mortality and morbidity

The newborn

Term and weight problems.

18 26

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High-risk pregnancies

The high risk infant

Nervous system disorders

Delivery room emergencies

Respiratory tract disorders

Digestive system disorders

Blood disorders

Genitourinary system

The umbilicus

Metabolic disturbances

The endocrine disorders

Dysmorphology

Infections of the neonatal infant

CH= 2.116

5- Infectious diseases

General considerations

Gram positive bacterial infections

Gram-negative bacterial infections

Anaerobic bacterial infections

Mycobacterial infections

Spirochetal infections

Mycoplasmal infections

Chlamydial infections

Rickettsial infections

Mycotic infections

Viral infections

Protozoal infections

Helminthic diseases

Preventive measures

12 3

CH= 0.9

Unit 2= 5.5 CH

1- Immunology + Allergic disorders + Rheumatic

diseases of childhood (Connective tissue diseases,

collagen vascular diseases)

Evaluation of suspected immune deficiency

Principles of treatment of allergic disease

Allergic rhinitis

Childhood asthma

Atopic dermatitis

15 20

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Insect allergy

Ocular allergies

Urticaria (hives) and angiedema

Anaphylaxis

Serum sickness

Adverse reactions to foods

Adverse reactions to drugs

Evaluation of suspected rheumatic diseases

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis and other

spondyloarthropathies

Reactive arthritis

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Juvenile dermatomyositis

Scleroderma and Raynaud phenomenon

Behcet disease

Sjogren syndrome

Hereditary periodic fever syndromes

Amyloidosis

Sarcoidosis

Kawaskai disease

Vasculitis syndromes

Musculoskeletal pain syndromes

Miscellaneous conditions associated with arthritis

CH= 1.667

2- Hepatology

A- The liver and biliary system

Morphogenesis of the Liver and Biliary System

Manifestations of Liver Disease

Cholestasis

Metabolic Diseases of the Liver

Viral Hepatitis

Liver Abscess

Liver Disease Associated with Systemic Disorders

Mitochondrial Hepatopathies

Autoimmune and Chronic Hepatitis

Drug- and Toxin-Induced Liver Injury

Fulminant Hepatic Failure

Cystic Diseases of the Biliary Tract and Liver

7 12

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Diseases of the Gallbladder

Portal Hypertension and Varices

Liver Transplantation

B- Peritoneum

Malformations

Ascites

Peritonitis

Epigastric hernia

CH= 0.9

3- The nervous system + Neuromuscular disorders +

Children with special needs + Eye diseases

Neurologic evaluation

Congenital anomalies of the central nervous system

Seizures in childhood

Conditions that mimic seizures

Headaches

Neurocutaneous syndromes

Movement disorders

Encephalopathies

Neurodegenerative disorders of childhood

Acute stroke syndromes

Central nervous system infections

Brain abscess

Pseudotumor cerebri

Spinal cord disorders

Evaluation and investigation of neuromuscular

disorders

Developmental disorders of muscle

Muscular dystrophies

Other myopathies

Disoerders of neuromuscular transmission and of

motor neurons

Neuropathies

Failure to thrive in children with special needs

Developmental disabilities and chronic illness

Pediatric palliative care: the care of children with life

limiting illness

Children at special risk

Eye anomalies and diseases

15 20

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CH= 1.667

4- Psychologic Disorders

Assessment and interviewing

Psychologic treatment of children and adolescent

Psychosomatic illness

Vegetative disorders

Habit and tic disorders

Anxiety disorders

Mood disorders

Suicide and attempted suicide

Eating disorders: Anorexia nervosa and bulimia

Disruptive behavioral disorders

Pervasive developmental disorders and childhood

psychosis

Patterns of development and function in the school-

aged child

Attention deficit/Hyperactivity disorder

Specific language and learning disabilities

Language development and communication disorders

Delivery of health care to adolescents

Depression

Violent behavior

Substance abuse

Chronic fatigue syndrome

5 3

CH= 0.433

5- The acutely ill child+Poisoning+ drug therapy

Evaluation of the sick child in the office and clinic

Injury control

Emergency medical services for children

Interfacility transfer of the critically ill infant and child

Monitoring techniques for the acutely ill infant and

child

Scoring systems and predictors of mortality

Pediatric emergencies and resuscitation

Neurologic emergencies and stabilization

Shock

Respiratory distress and failure

Mechanical ventilation

Acute care of the multiple trauma victim

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Nutritional stabilization

Drowning and submersion injury

Burn injuries

Cold injuries

Anesthesia and perioperative care

Pediatric pain management

Pediatric Drug Therapy

Principles of drug therapy

Poisonings

Herbal medicines

CH= 0.833

Unit 3= 5.5 CH

A- The Digestive system + The Pathophysiology of

body fluids and fluid therapy

1. Clinical manifestations of gastrointestinal disease

2. The oral cavity

3. The esophagus

4. Stomach and intestines

Normal Development, Structure, and Function

Pyloric Stenosis and Congenital Anomalies of the

Stomach

Intestinal Atresia, Stenosis, and Malrotation

Intestinal Duplications, Meckel Diverticulum, and

Other Remnants of the Omphalomesenteric Duct

Motility Disorders and Hirschsprung Disease

Ileus, Adhesions, Intussusception, and Closed-Loop

Obstructions

Foreign Bodies and Bezoars

Peptic Ulcer Disease in Children

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Food Allergy (Food Hypersensitivity)

Disorders of Malabsorption

Intestinal Transplantation in Children

Acute Gastroenteritis in Children

Chronic Diarrhea

Recurrent Abdominal Pain of Childhood

Acute Appendicitis

Surgical Conditions of the Anus, Rectum, and Colon

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Tumors of the Digestive Tract

Inguinal Hernias

5. Exocrine pancreas

Disorders of the Exocrine Pancreas

Treatment of Pancreatic Insufficiency

Pancreatitis

Pseudocyst of the Pancreas

Pancreatic Tumors

6. Electrolyte and acid-base disorders

7. Maintanence and replacement therapy

8. Fluids and electrolyte treatment of specific disorders

CH = 1.150 (was 1 ¼)

B- Respiratory system+ Ear diseases

1. Development and function

Respiratory Pathophysiology and Regulation

Diagnostic Approach to Respiratory Disease

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

2. Upper respiratory tract and Disorders of the lungs

and lower airways

Congenital Disorders of the Nose

Acquired Disorders of the Nose

Nasal Polyps

The Common Cold

Sinusitis

Acute Pharyngitis

Retropharyngeal Abscess, Lateral Pharyngeal

(Parapharyngeal) Abscess, and Peritonsillar

Cellulitis/Abscess

Tonsils and Adenoids

Chronic or Recurrent Respiratory Symptoms

Acute Inflammatory Upper Airway Obstruction

(Croup, Epiglottitis, Laryngitis, and Bacterial

Tracheitis)

Congenital Anomalies of the Larynx, Trachea, and

Bronchi

Foreign Bodies of the Airway

Laryngotracheal Stenosis, Subglottic Stenosis

Bronchomalacia and Tracheomalacia

Neoplasms of the Larynx, Trachea, and Bronchi

Wheezing, Bronchiolitis, and Bronchitis

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40

Emphysema and Overinflation

α1-Antitrypsin Deficiency and Emphysema and Other

Distal Airway Diseases

Congenital Disorders of the Lung

Pulmonary Edema

Aspiration Syndromes

Parenchymal Disease with Prominent Hypersensitivity,

Eosinophilic Infiltration, or Toxin-Mediated Injury

Bronchial asthma

Pneumonia

Bronchiectasis

Pulmonary Abscess

Cystic Fibrosis

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (Immotile Cilia Syndrome)

Interstitial Lung Diseases

Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

Pulmonary Hemosiderosis

Pulmonary Embolism, Infarction, and Hemorrhage

Atelectasis

Pulmonary Tumors

Pleurisy, Pleural Effusions, Empyema and

pneumothorax

Extrapulmonary Diseases with Pulmonary

Manifestations

Chronic Severe Respiratory Insufficiency

3. Clinical manifestations of ear disorders

CH= 1.600

2- The cardiovascular system

Developmental biology of the cardiovascular system

Evaluation of the cardiovascular system

Congenital heart disease

Epidemiology and genetic basis

Evaluation

Acyanotic CHD

Left-right shunts

Obstructive lesions

Regurgitant lesions

Cyanotic CHD

Evaluation

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With decreased pulmonary flow

With increased pulmonary flow

Other CHD

Pulmonary hypertension

Cardiac arrhythmias

Rate and rhythm

Sudden death

Acquired heart disease

Infective endocarditis

Rheumatic heart disease

Diseases of the myocardium and pericardium

Cardiomyopathies

Myocarditis

Pericarditis

Pericardial effusion

Tumours of the heart

Peripheral vascular system

Cardiac therapeutics

Heart failure

Cardiogenic shock

Pediatric heart/lung transplantation

CH= 1.600 ( was 1 ¾)

3- Diabetes Mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis and Infant of

diabetic mother

Introduction

Classification

Type 1 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes

Other types

Infant of diabetic mothers

Hypoglycaemia

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CH= 0.700 (was ¾)

4- The skin, Bone and joint disorders, Environmental

health hazards, Laboratory medicine

A. Skin

Morphology of the skin, Evaluation o f the patient,

Principles of therapy

Diseases of the neonate

Cutaneous defects

5 4

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Ectodermal dysplasia

Vascular disorders

Cutaneous nevi

Hyperpigmented lesions

Hypopigmented lesions

Vesiculobullous disorders

Eczematous disorders

Photosensitivity

Diseases of the epidermis (keratinization)

Diseases of the dermis

Disorders of hair and nails

Disorders of the mucous membrane

Cutaneous infections

Arthropod bites and infestations

Tumors of the skin

Nutritional dermatoses

B. Orthopedic problems

Sports medicine

The skeletal dysplasia

Metabolic bone disease

C. Environmental hazards and poisoning

Pediatric radiation injury

Chemical pollutants

Heavy metal intoxication

Lead poisoning

Poisonings: Drugs, chemicals and plants

Nonbacterial food poisoning

Biological and chemical terrorism

Animal and human bites

Envenomations

D. Laboratory testing in infants and children

Reference ranges for laboratory tests and procedures

Principles of drug therapy

Medications

Herbal medicines

CH= 0.450

Unit 4= 5.5 CH

Diseases of the blood + Cancer and benign tumors

The hematopoietic system

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Anemias of inadequate production

Hemolytic anemias

Polycythemia

The pancytopenias

Risks of blood component

Hemorrhagic and thrombotic diseases

The spleen

Epidemiology of childhood and adolescent cancer

Molecular and cellular biology of cancer

Principles of diagnosis

Principles of treatment

The leukemias

Lymphoma

Brain tumors in childhood

Neoplasms of the kidney

Soft tissue sarcomas

Neoplasms of bone

Retinoblastoma

Gonadal and germ cell neoplasms

Neoplasms of the liver

Benign vascular tumors

Rare tumors

Histiocytosis syndromes of childhood

CH= 2.300 (was 2 ½)

Nephrology & Urologic disorders

Glomerular diseases

Conditions particularly associated with hematuria

Conditions particularly associated with proteinuria

Tubular disorders

Toxic nephropathies – Renal failure

Congenital anomalies and dysgenesis of the kidneys

Urinary tract infections

Vesicoureteric reflux

Obstruction of the bladder

Anomalies of the bladder

Nueropathic bladder

Voiding dysfunction

Disorders and anomalies of the scrotal contents

Trauma to the genitourinary tract

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44

Urinary lithiasis

CH= 1.600

The endocrine system and childhood & adolescent

gynecology

Growth disorders

Disorders of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland

Disorders of the thyroid gland

Disorders of the parathyroid & Calcium

Disorders of the adrenal glands

Disorders of the gonads

Disorders of puberty

Polyendocrinal disorders

Obesity

Disorders of lipid metabolism

Adolescent gynecology

Miscellaneous

Vulvovaginitis

Breast disorders

15 18

CH= 1.600

L: Lecture, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning

4. Student Assessment Methods

4.1- End of each of the 4 semesters: MCQs

4.2- Final written examination to assess theoretical knowledge, interpretative

and problem solving abilities through essay questions, MCQs and case

commentaries.

4.3- Practical examination through an audio-visual presentation to assess

clinical, investigational, procedural and interpretative abilities

4.4- Oral examination to assess knowledge, attitude and self confidence of the

candidates

4.5- Clinical examination of short (3 cases) and long (1) cases to assess clinical

skills and interpretative and analytical abilities

Weighing of Assessment

1- End of semester: 80 marks/semester =320 marks all over the course

2- Final exam 1100

a. Written 3X200 = 600

b. Clinical 2X150 = 300

c. Practical = 150

d. Oral 2X25 = 50

3- Grand total 1420

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5. List of References

5.1. Course Notes: Lecture notes as hand outs or electronic forms from the

teaching staff members

5.2. Essential Books (Text Books): Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics (last edition)

5.3. Recommended Books

Pediatric clinics of North America (last 5 years)

Recent Advances in pediatrics subspecialities (last 5 years)

5.4. Periodicals, Web Sites,

e- medicine,

Medscape,

MD consult

4- Medical statistics course specification

University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine

Course specifications

Program on which the course is given: Medical Doctorate in Pediatrics

Major or minor element of programs: Minor

Department offering the program: Pediatrics

Department offering the course: Community, Environmental and Occupational

Medicine

Academic Level: 6th

semester of Medical Doctorate in Pediatrics

Date of specification approval: 2009-2010

4- Basic Information

Title: Medical statistics course

Code:

Credit Hours: 2 hour

Coordinator: Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department

5- Professional Information

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:

a- Knowledge and understanding

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

a1- Define medical statistics and identify uses and importance of medical

statistics in medical research

a2- Define:

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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.

Ethical aspects of medical research including those specifically applied to

clinical trials.

b- Intellectual skills

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

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

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

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.

d- General and transferable skills

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

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

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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.

6- Course content:

Topics

T C/P

Introduction to medical statistics and its uses X x

Types of variables and Descriptive statistics X x

Graphic presentation of data X x

Introduction to probability theory and rules X x

Sample and population: sampling distribution of mean and

proportion X x

Confidence interval of a mean and a proportion X x

Confidence interval of a difference between two mean /proportion X x

Testing a hypothesis about population mean/proportion X x

Testing a hypothesis about the difference between two

means/proportion X x

Comparing between more than two means-Introduction to

factorial analysis X x

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

measures. X x

Meta-analysis and publication bias. X x

T: Tutorial and C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning

7- Student Assessment Methods

4-1 Written exam to assess knowledge and understanding and will

concentrate on problem solving questions

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4-2 Weighing of assessment

Written exam 100

Total 100

8- 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.

BMJ Books. 2nd

edition 2003

5.3- Recommended Books: Handbook of Epidemiology. Springer 2005

5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc

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: Medical Doctorate 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: MD – 6th

semester

Date of specification approval: …………………………..

A- Basic Information

Title: Hospital Management Code: E7034 Credit Hours: 2 hour

Lecture: 2 h/week for 11 weeks (Total 22h)

Clinical: 2h/week for the last 8 weeks of the course with some overlap with the

lectures (Total 16h)

Coordinator

Department of Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine

B - Professional Information

1- Course Aims:

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

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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 well-formulated hospital

management courses throughout the world providing participants with basic

hospital management concepts

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a- Knowledge and understanding

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

a1. Understand the Strategic planning requirements

a2. Know how to perform operational planning

a3. Understand human resource management

a4. Know about the quality measures of health care

b- Intellectual skills

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

b1. Create effective management systems which allow hospital management

to monitor and observe the performance of key hospital processes, organization

arrangements, people and resources.

b2. Accept and apply new strategies for hospital management.

c- Professional skills

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

c1. Apply resource management concepts (personnel, finance, and material

resources) and the processes and strategies needed in specific hospital sectors,

c2. Communicate effectively and develop a leadership and teambuilding

abilities

c3. Apply modern Change Management and Innovation Management

concepts to optimize structures,

c4. Analyze existing hospital service policies and enhance their alignment

within the local and national context.

c5. Support quality improvement initiatives.

c6. Measure hospital performance

d- General and transferable skills

By the end of the course the candidate will develop the following skills:

d1. The skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree and/or for

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employment in a higher capacity in professional practice;

d2. A capacity to evaluate their own achievement and that of others;

d3. Self direction and effective decision making in complex and unpredictable

situations;

d4. A capacity for independent learning and the ability to work in a way

which ensures continuing professional development;

d5. The ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally to an

appropriate audience;

d6. The ability to critically engage in the development of

professional/disciplinary boundaries and norms;

d7. The skills required for postgraduate study including literature searching,

critical reading, group working, assignment planning, data presentation and IT

skills.

3- Course content:

Topics No of hours

L C

Basic concepts and principles of hospital

management

2

Strategic planning 4 4

Operational planning 5 4

Human resources management 5 2

Quality management 3 2

Communication skills 3 4

4 - Student Assessment Methods

4.1 written, oral and clinical exam to assess knowledge, skills

Weighing of assessment

4.1 written exam 100

5 -- List of References

5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic)

5.2- Essential Books

5.2.1- Managing a Modern Hospital: Second Edition by A. V. Srinivasan (2008)

5.3- Recommended Books

5.3.1- Management Lessons from Mayo Clinic: Inside One of the Worlds

Most Admired Service Organizations by Leonard Berry and Kent Seltman (2008)

5.3.2- Messages: The Communication Skills Book by Matthew McKay (2008)

5.4- Periodicals

5.4.1- Journal of healthcare protection management

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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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V- 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

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

Nominated Staff members for each unit and activity to sign the logbook items 3–Tables for Training Records

The candidate will 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 eligible

for the exam entry. The minimum number required for each activity = 75% (it is

listed for each activity). You are free to attend more and record your extra

attendance.

Weekly Department Activity

Gen

.

OP

E

R

12

Bedsid

e

educati

Grand

round

يدا

Journ

al

club

Week

ly

Depar

Specialized

clinics

Procedural

activities

53

clini

c

(8

am-

12)

p

m

:8

a

m

on

يدا

تنااض

تنت (

t conf تالضصتفو (

Sat 1 1 All

wards

starting

8 am

3

PICU

Allergy and

Immunity

Nephrology

Genetics

Pulmonolog

y

Hematology

and

Oncology

Child

Psychiatry

Endocrinolo

gy

Dialysis

GI Endoscopy

Echocardiogra

phy

Cardiac non

invasive lab

EEG lab

Sun 2 2 Unit 4

(ward

12),

Unit 5

(ward

5)

PICU

1, 2,

3, 4,

5, 6

Neurology

Nutrition

Gastroentero

logy

Neonatology

Hematology

and

Oncology

Orthopedics

Dialysis

GI Endoscopy

Echocardiogra

phy

Cardiac non

invasive lab

Pulmonary

function tests

EEG lab

Mo

n

3 3 Unit 4

(NICU

),

PICU

1, 2,

3, 4,

5,6.

Allergy and

Immunity

Nephrology

Pulmonolog

y

Cardiology

Hepatology

Genetics

Dialysis

GI Endoscopy

Echocardiogra

phy

Cardiac non

invasive lab

EEG lab

Tue 4 4 Unit 1

(ward

4)

Unit 6

Child

Psychiatry

Diabetes

Cardiology

Dialysis

GI Endoscopy

Echocardiogra

phy

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(ward

6),

PICU

Genetics

Endocrinolo

gy

Cardiac non

invasive lab

EEG lab

We

d

5 5 Unit 3

(ward

2)

PICU

Allergy and

Immunity

Hepatology

Diabetes

Neurology

Nutrition

Gastroentero

logy

Dialysis

GI Endoscopy

Echocardiogra

phy

Cardiac non

invasive lab

EEG lab

Thu 6 6 PICU Hematology

& oncology

Dialysis

Echocardiogra

phy

Cardiac non

invasive lab

EEG lab 1= unit 1 2= unit 2 3= unit 3 4= unit 4 5= unit 5 6= unit 6

The Journal Club and weekly conferences will be held in the meeting room

Yearly activity: the department yearly Pediatric congress

Pediatric Department Weekly Conference

(NB. Minimum number required is 15)

No

Da

te

Pla

ce

Topics Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

55

13

14

15

Grand Clinical Round attendance

(NB. Minimum number required is 15)

No Date

Place and number of cases seen Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Journal club attendance

(NB. Minimum number required is 10)

No

Da

te

Pla

ce

Topics Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

56

9

10

Case presentation with review article

(NB. Minimum number required is 18 divided on the 6 units)

No Date Place Diagnosis Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Thesis attendance

(Minimum number required is attending 10 and resume of 5)

No Date Place Name of the thesis Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

57

General Pediatrics Outpatient Clinics attendance

(NB. Minimum number required is 30)

No Number of cases seen Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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Specialized clinics attendance

(minimum number required for each clinic is 6)

1. Endocrinology clinic attendance (min 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

2. Child Psychiatry clinic attendance (min 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

3. Hepatology clinic attendance (min 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

4. Genetics clinic attendance (min 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

5. Oncology and hematology clinic attendance (min 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

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4

5

6

6. Diabetes clinic attendance (min 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

7. Nephrology clinic attendance (min 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

8. Immunology & Rheumatology and Asthma clinic attendance (min 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

9. Neonatology well baby clinic attendance (min 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

10. Chest clinic attendance (min 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

60

4

5

6

11. Cardiology clinic attendance (min 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

12. Neurology clinic attendance (min 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

13. Nutrition clinic attendance (min 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

14. Gastroenterology clinic attendance (min 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

Emergency (ER) attendance

(NB. Minimum number required is 10)

No Date Place Department Supervisor

signature

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

PICU attendance

(Minimum number is 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

NICU attendance

(Minimum number is 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

EEG attendance

(Minimum number is 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

62

EMG attendance

(Minimum number is 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

Gastroenterology endoscopy unit attendance

(Minimum number is 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

Echocardiography unit attendance

(Minimum number is 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

Pulmonary function tests attendance

(Minimum number is 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

63

Bronchoscopy attendance

(Minimum number is 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

Dialysis unit attendance

(Minimum number is 6)

No Number of cases Date Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

Web CME Pediatrics certificates

(NB. Minimum number required is 20)

No Date Topic Supervisor signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

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18

19

20

Patients to be seen with the following problems

(A minimum of 75% of total cases is required to be seen)

Primary diagnosis Number Supervisor

signature Required Seen

1- Critical care medicine and PICU

Cardio-respiratory arrest 3

Shock 5

Respiratory failure 5

Sepsis 5

Poisoning and drug overdoses 5

Coma 5

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Status epilepticus 5

2- Allergy, clinical immunology, rheumatology

Recurrent infections and

immunodeficiency

8

Allergic rhinitis 5

Anaphylaxis 3

Acute and chronic Urticaria 5

Joint and limb pain 5

66

Joint and bone infections 2

Acute and chronic arthritis 5

SLE 5

JIA 5

Others

3- Cardiology

Acyanotic heart disease 8

Cyanotic heart disease 6

67

Cardiac murmurs 20

Syncope 4

Rheumatic fever and rheumatic

heart disease

10

68

Chest pain 3

Kawasaki disease 3

Congestive heart failure 8

Cardiac arrhythmia 6

Cor pulmonale 2

Infective endocarditis 2

Pericardial effusion 2

Others

69

4- Developmental and behavioral medicine

Developmental delay and mental

retardation

10

Autism spectrum disorders 4

Behavioral problems 4

Crying infant, infantile colic,

sleeping disorders, nightmares

and terrors

5

Learning disabilities 5

Attention deficit disorder with or

without hyperactivity

5

70

School avoidance 3

Enuresis 6

Others

5- Endocrinology

Growth retardation/short stature 6

Disorders of sexual development 5

Thyroid disease 6

71

Inappropriate ADH secretion 3

Hypo/Hypercalcemia 3

Hypoglycemia 4

Pubertal disorders 5

Pituitary disorders 4

Adrenal disorders 4

Hyperlipidemia 2

Metabolic bone disease and

osteoporosis

2

72

Others

6- Diabetes

Type I and II diabetes mellitus 5

Diabetic ketoacidosis 5

Others

7- Gastroenterology

Vomiting and regurgitation 20

73

Diarrhea (Acute/chronic) 15

Malabsorption 6

Intestinal bleeding 8

Abdominal pain (Acute/chronic) 20

74

Inflammatory bowel disease 5

Constipation/encorpresis 5

Dysphagia 4

Allergic Enteropathies 10

75

Others

8- Hepatology and biliary disease

Enlargement of the liver 20

Jaundice 15

76

Liver dysfunction and failure 8

Hepatitis 10

Metabolic liver disordrs 8

Immune Liver disorders 8

77

Others

9- Genetics

Dysmorphic child 20

Common chromosomal disorders 10

78

Inborn errors of metabolism 10

Other syndromes 10

Others

10- Nephrology

Disorders of male and female external

genitalia

5

Congenital and acquired hydronephrosis 3

79

Vesicoureteric reflux and obstructive

uropathy

3

Hematuria and nephritic syndrome 5

Urinary tract infection 8

Acute and chronic renal failure 8

Proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome 5

Undescended testis 4

80

Renal stones 4

Renal tubular disorders, fanconi

syndrome

6

Others

11- Hematology/Oncology

Pallor/anemia 25

81

Bleeding and clotting disorders

(congenital and acquired)

10

Cytopenias 10

Indications and complication of

splenectomy

5

Hemoglobinopathies (e.g. thalasemia,

sickle cell anemia)

7

82

Lymphadenopathy 10

Hepatosplenomegaly 10

Leukemias 10

Lymphomas 10

83

Myelodysplastid disorders 5

Other malignancies 10

Others

84

12- Infections diseases

Common infectious diseases (viral,

bacterial, fungal, parasitic, protozoan

infections)

30

Fever without focus 20

85

Fever of unknown origin 5

Life threatening infections 5

Others

13- Neonatology

Normal newborn 15

86

Respiratory distress 15

Cyanosis 10

Jaundice 15

87

Term and weight problems 15

Apnea 10

Prematurity 3

88

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia 3

Seizures 5

Floppy baby 5

Feeding difficulties/vomiting 15

Surgical problems of the newborn 6

89

Stridor 2

NEC 10

HIE 10

Others

14- Neurology

Neurocutaneous syndrome 5

Seizures and sudden loss of

consciousness

10

90

Stroke 3

Muscle disorders (e.g. dystrophies) 5

Disorders of peripheral nerves 5

Cerebral palsy 8

Breath holding spells 5

91

Tics 4

Movement disorders 5

CNS infections (e.g. meningitis,

encephalitis, abscess)

3

Others

15- Nutrition

Failure to thrive 7

Nutrient deficiencies and excess (e.g.

Marasmus)

5

Feeding disorders 5

92

Obesity 4

16- Pulmonology

Acute and chronic cough 25

Asthma 20

93

Hemoptysis 5

Tuberculosis 5

Wheezy infant 8

Cystic fibrosis 3

94

Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis 3

Bronchiolitis 8

Bronchiectasis 3

Others

17- Dermatology

Common skin infections/infestations 8

Common pigmentary or vascular

congenital lesions (e.g. Nevi, café au lait

macules, hemangiomas)

8

95

Eczema 8

Others

18- Orthopedics

Rickets 10

A or hypochondrodysplasia 5

Osteogensis Imperfecta 3

96

Osteopetrosis 3

Others

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.

Coding= A-Poor B- Satisfactory C- Excellent

A. General Procedures

Item

No

Ob

serv

ed

Da

te a

nd

sig

n

assi

sted

Da

te a

nd

sig

n

Do

ne

ind

epen

den

tly

(A,

B,

C)

Da

te a

nd

sig

n

Intravenous

cannulation (4X3)

1

2

3

4

Nasogastric tube

placement (4X3)

1

2

3

4

Endotracheal

intubation (4X3)

1

2

3

4

Male urinary

catheter placement

1

2

97

(3X3) 3

Female urinary

catheter placement

(3X3)

1

2

3

Rectal tube

placement (4X3)

1

2

3

4

Per-Rectal

examination and

comments (4X3)

1

2

3

4

Fundus examination

and comments (4X3)

1

2

3

4

Otoscope

examination and

comments (4X3)

1

2

3

4

Measurement of

length/height

1

2

3

4

Weight measurement

1

2

3

4

Use of Orchidometer

1

2

3

4

98

B. Special procedures It

em

No

Ob

serv

ed

Da

te a

nd

sig

n

assi

sted

Da

te a

nd

sig

n

Do

ne

ind

epen

den

tly

(A,

B,

C)

Da

te a

nd

sig

n

Lumbar puncture

1 X X X X

2 X X X X

3 X X X X

4 X X X X

Adjustment of

ventilation settings

in NICU

1

2

3

4

Adjustment of

ventilation settings

in PICU

1

2

3

4

Adjustment of fluid

therapy

1

2

3

4

Blood gas reading

1

2

3

4

Neonatal

resuscitation

1

2

3

4

Exchange

Transfusion

1

2

3

4

Umbilical

catheterization

1

2

99

3

4

Inter-costal tube

insertion

1 X X

2 X X

3 X X

4 X X

Cranial U/S

1 X X X X

2 X X X X

3 X X X X

4 X X X X

Central venous line

1 X X X X

2 X X X X

3 X X X X

4 X X X X

TPN calculation

1

2

3

4

Bone marrow

aspirate

1 X X X X

2 X X X X

3 X X X X

4 X X X X

Liver biopsy

1 X X X X

2 X X X X

3 X X X X

4 X X X X

Renal biopsy

1 X X X X

2 X X X X

3 X X X X

4 X X X X

Blood transfusion

1

2

3

4

C. Special courses

Training activity Date Supervisor signature

19- Neonatal resuscitation

20- STABLE course

21- Pediatric basic life support

22- Pediatric advanced life support

100

D. Interpretation of investigative tools

(Minimum number required for each is 6)

1. Imaging

a. Plain X rays

No Date

PT initials,

AGE/SEX

Indication Diagnosis Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

b. Contrast Radiographs

No Date

PT initials,

AGE/SEX

Indication Diagnosis Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

c. Computed tomography of different organs

No Date

PT initials,

AGE/SEX

Indication Diagnosis Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

d. Magnetic resonance imaging of different organs

No Date

PT initials,

AGE/SEX

Indication Diagnosis Supervisor

signature

1

2

101

3

4

5

6

e. Radioisotope scans

No Date

PT initials,

AGE/SEX

Indication Diagnosis Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

f. MRA, MRV and CT angiography

No Date

PT initials,

AGE/SEX

Indication Diagnosis Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

e. Ultrasonography

No Date

PT initials,

AGE/SEX

Indication Diagnosis Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

102

g. Echocardiography

No Date

PT initials,

AGE/SEX

Indication Diagnosis Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

2. Others

A. Electro-cardio-gram

No Date

PT initials,

AGE/SEX

Indication Diagnosis Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

B. Karyotype

No Date

PT initials,

AGE/SEX

Indication Diagnosis Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

4

5

6

C. Hemogram

No Date

PT initials,

AGE/SEX

Indication Diagnosis Supervisor

signature

1

2

3

103

4

5

6

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

by category. The results of this review will be totaled in the summary chart below.

Summary

Semester 1st 2

nd 3

rd 4

th 5

th 6

th Total

Activity No No No No No No

Pediatric Department Weekly

Conference (15)

Grand Clinical Round

attendance (15)

Journal club attendance (10)

Case presentation with

review article (18 divided on

6 units)

Thesis attendance

attendance(10) and resume

(5)

General Pediatrics outpatient

clinics attendance (30)

Endocrinology clinic

attendance (6)

Child psychiatry clinic

attendance (6)

Hepatology clinic attendance

(6)

Oncology and hematology

clinic attendance (6)

Diabetes clinic attendance (6)

Nephrology clinic attendance

(6)

Immunology, Rheumatology

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and asthma clinic attendance

(6)

Neurology clinic attendance

(6)

Nutrition clinic attendance

(6)

Gastroenterology clinic

attendance (6)

Neonatology clinic

attendance (6)

Chest clinic attendance (6)

Cardiology clinic attendance

(6)

Emergency attendance (10)

PICU attendance (6)

NICU attendance (6)

EEG attendance (6)

EMG attendance (6)

Gastroenterology endoscopy

unit attendance (6)

Echocardiography unit

attendance (6)

Pulmonary function tests

attendance (6)

Bronchoscopy attendance (6)

Dialysis unit attendance (6)

Web CME pediatric

certificates (20)

IV cannulation : observed (4)

IV cannulation: assisted (4)

IV cannulation : done

independently (4)

Nasogastric tube

placement:observed (4)

Nasogastric tube

placement:assisted (4)

Nasogastric tube

placement:done

independently (4)

Endotracheal tube:observed

105

(4)

Endotracheal tube:assisted

(4)

Endotracheal tube:done

independently (4)

Male urinary catheter

placement:observed (3)

Male urinary catheter

placement :assisted (3)

Male urinary catheter

placement:done

independently (3)

Female urinary catheter

placement:observed (3)

Female urinary catheter

placement:assisted (3)

Female urinary catheter

placement:done

independently (3)

Rectal tube

placement:observed(4)

Rectal tube

placement:assisted (4)

Rectal tube placement:done

independently (4)

Per rectal examination and

comments;observed (4)

Per rectal examination and

comments :assisted (4)

Per rectal examination and

comments:done

independently (4)

Fundus examination and

comments:observed (4)

Fundus examination and

comments:assisted (4)

Fundus examination and

comments :done

independently (4)

Otoscope examination and

comments:observed (4)

106

Otoscope examination and

comments:assisted (4)

Otoscope examination and

comments :done

independently (4)

Measurement of

length/height (observe 4)

Measurement of length/

height (assisted 4)

Measurement of length/

height (independent 4)

Measurement of Weight

(observe 4)

Measurement of Weight

(assisted 4)

Measurement of Weight

(independent 4)

Use of Orchidometer

(observe 4)

Use of Orchidometer

(assisted 4)

Use of Orchidometer

(independent 4)

Lumbar puncture:observed

(4)

Adjustment of ventilator

settings in NICU:observed

(4)

Adjustment of ventilator

settings in NICU:assisted (4)

Adjustment of ventilator

settings in NICU:done

independently (4)

Adjustment of ventilator

settings in PICU:observed (4)

Adjustment of ventilator

settings in PICU:assisted (4)

Adjustment of ventilator

settings in PICU: done

independently(4)

Adjustment of fluid

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therapy:observed (4)

Adjustment of fluid

therapy:assisted (4)

Adjustment of fluid

therapy:done independently

(4)

Blood gases reading:observed

(4)

Blood gases reading:assisted

(4)

Blood gases reading:done

independently(4)

Neonatal

resuscitation:observed(4)

Neonatal

resuscitation;assisted(4)

Neonatal resuscitation:done

independently(4)

Exchange

transfusion:observed(4)

Exchange

transfusion:assisted(4)

Exchange transfusion:done

independently(4)

Umbilical

catheterization:observed(4)

Umbilical

catheterization:assisted(4)

Umbilical catheterization:

(independent 4)

Intercostal tube insertion

observed(4)

Intercostal tube insertion

assisted(4)

Carnial U/S

observed(4)

Central venous line

observed(4)

TPN calculation observed(4)

TPN calculation assisted(4)

108

TPN calculation (independent

4)

Bone marrow aspirate

observed(4)

Liver biopsy

observed(4)

Renal biopsy

observed(4)

Blood transfusion

observed(4)

Blood transfusion assisted(4)

Blood transfusion

(independent 4)

Neonatal resuscitation course

STABLE course

Pediatric basic life support

course

Pediatric advanced life

support course

Interpret Plain X rays (6)

Interpret Contrast

Radiographs (6)

Interpret Computed

tomography of different

organs (6)

Interpret Magnetic resonance

imaging of different organs

(6)

Interpret Radioisotope scans

(6)

Interpret MRA , MRVor CT

angiography (6)

Interpret U/S (6)

Interpret Echo (6)

Interpret ECG (6)

Interpret Karyotype (6)

Interpret Hemogram (6)

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VI- Head of Department Approval for the Exam Entry

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

___________________________________

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VIII – Thesis Follow up

التقرير النصف السنوى لعام / التاريخ/ عن الطالب /

المقيد لدرجة ) ماجسيتر ( بقسم /

تقرير السادة االساتذة المشرفين

بدأ جمع المادة العلمية و كتابة المقدمة

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

معإنتهى من الج

بدأ الجزء العملى

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهى من التحليل

بدأ مناقشة النتائج

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهى من التحرير

بدأ المراجعة النهائية مع المشرف

قطع شوطا محدودا

شك على اإلنتهاءأو

إنتهت تماما

إستمرار قيد الطالب رأى السادة المشرفين

مد القيد

شطب قيد الطالب

نعم تم تشكيل لجنة المناقشة

ال تاريخ التشكيل

/ /

/ شطب القيد مد

وكيل الكلية توقيع السادة المشرفين

112

113

التقرير النصف السنوى لعام / التاريخ/ عن الطالب /

المقيد لدرجة ) ماجسيتر ( بقسم /

المشرفين تقرير السادة االساتذة

بدأ جمع المادة العلمية و كتابة المقدمة

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهى من الجمع

بدأ الجزء العملى

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهى من التحليل

بدأ مناقشة النتائج

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهى من التحرير

بدأ المراجعة النهائية مع المشرف

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهت تماما

إستمرار قيد الطالب رأى السادة المشرفين

مد القيد

شطب قيد الطالب

نعم جنة المناقشة تم تشكيل ل

ال تاريخ التشكيل

/ /

مد / شطب القيد

وكيل الكلية توقيع السادة المشرفين

114

115

التاريخ/ التقرير النصف السنوى لعام / عن الطالب /

المقيد لدرجة ) ماجسيتر ( بقسم /

تقرير السادة االساتذة المشرفين

بدأ جمع المادة العلمية و كتابة المقدمة

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهى من الجمع

بدأ الجزء العملى

ا محدوداقطع شوط

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهى من التحليل

بدأ مناقشة النتائج

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهى من التحرير

بدأ المراجعة النهائية مع المشرف

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهت تماما

إستمرار قيد الطالب ادة المشرفينرأى الس

مد القيد

شطب قيد الطالب

نعم تم تشكيل لجنة المناقشة

ال تاريخ التشكيل

/ /

مد / شطب القيد

وكيل الكلية توقيع السادة المشرفين

116

117

التقرير النصف السنوى لعام / التاريخ/ عن الطالب /

المقيد لدرجة ) ماجسيتر ( بقسم /

تقرير السادة االساتذة المشرفين

بدأ قدمةجمع المادة العلمية و كتابة الم

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهى من الجمع

بدأ الجزء العملى

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهى من التحليل

بدأ مناقشة النتائج

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهى من التحرير

بدأ المراجعة النهائية مع المشرف

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهت تماما

إستمرار قيد الطالب رأى السادة المشرفين

مد القيد

شطب قيد الطالب

نعم تم تشكيل لجنة المناقشة

ال تاريخ التشكيل

/ /

مد / شطب القيد

وكيل الكلية توقيع السادة المشرفين

118

119

التقرير النصف السنوى لعام / التاريخ/ طالب / عن ال

المقيد لدرجة ) ماجسيتر ( بقسم /

تقرير السادة االساتذة المشرفين

بدأ جمع المادة العلمية و كتابة المقدمة

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهى من الجمع

بدأ الجزء العملى

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

ن التحليلإنتهى م

بدأ مناقشة النتائج

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهى من التحرير

بدأ المراجعة النهائية مع المشرف

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهت تماما

إستمرار قيد الطالب رأى السادة المشرفين

يدمد الق

شطب قيد الطالب

نعم تم تشكيل لجنة المناقشة

ال تاريخ التشكيل

/ /

مد / شطب القيد

وكيل الكلية توقيع السادة المشرفين

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121

التقرير النصف السنوى لعام / التاريخ/ عن الطالب /

المقيد لدرجة ) ماجسيتر ( بقسم /

تقرير السادة االساتذة المشرفين

بدأ جمع المادة العلمية و كتابة المقدمة

قطع شوطا محدودا

ى اإلنتهاءأوشك عل

إنتهى من الجمع

بدأ الجزء العملى

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهى من التحليل

بدأ مناقشة النتائج

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهى من التحرير

بدأ المراجعة النهائية مع المشرف

قطع شوطا محدودا

أوشك على اإلنتهاء

إنتهت تماما

إستمرار قيد الطالب رأى السادة المشرفين

مد القيد

شطب قيد الطالب

نعم تم تشكيل لجنة المناقشة

ال تاريخ التشكيل

/ /

مد / شطب القيد

وكيل الكلية توقيع السادة المشرفين

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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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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

126

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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

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

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achieved.

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achieved.

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Supervisor

Location

Aim of training

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Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be

achieved.

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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 program meet your expectations?

yes no to some degree

2. What aspects of the degree program do you particularly like?

3. What aspects of the degree program do you particularly dislike?

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

Thank you!