For the whole academic year, 10 seminars (20 didactic hours) and 12 clinical classes (37 did. hours) are scheduled.
Seminars are conducted online with the use of the Blackboard app.
Clinical classes (labs.) take place at the Department of Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Immunology, and Metabolic Bone Diseases at the 6th Floor of Children's Clinical Hospital. Students are asked to wait for teachers 8.15 just in front of the main entrance to the Dept.
Detailed schedules
Groups: 1, 2, 3
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
| date | 10 Apr | 11 Apr | 12 Apr | 15 Apr | 16 Apr | 17 Apr | 18 Apr | 19 Apr | 22 Apr | 23 Apr | 24 Apr | 25 Apr | 26 Apr | 7 May | 8 May |
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Tue | Wed | |
| 8.00-9.30 | S 1 | S 3 | S 5 | S 7 | S 9 | lab 1 | lab 3 | lab 4 | lab 5 | lab 6 | lab. 7 | lab. 8 | lab. 10 | lab. 11 | lab. 12 |
| 9.30-11.00 | S 2 | S 4 | S 6 | S 8 | S 10 | lab 2 | lab. 9 | ||||||||
| online (Blackboard) | Department | ||||||||||||||
Groups: 4, 5, 6
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
| date | 9 May | 10 May | 13 May | 14 May | 15 May | 16 May | 17 May | 20 May | 21 May | 22 May | 23 May | 24 May | 27 May | 28 May | 29 May |
| Thu | Fri | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Mon | Tue | Wed | |
| 8.00-9.30 | S 3 | S 5 | S 1 | S 7 | S 9 | lab 1 | lab 3 | lab 4 | lab 5 | lab 6 | lab. 7 | lab. 8 | lab. 10 | lab. 11 | lab. 12 |
| 9.30-11.00 | S 4 | S 6 | S 2 | S 8 | S 10 | lab 2 | lab. 9 | ||||||||
| online (Blackboard) | Department | ||||||||||||||
Groups: 7 and 8 Note: Seminars will be held at the same time as groups 4-6
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
| date | 9 May | 10 May | 13 May | 14 May | 15 May | 3 Jun | 4 Jun | 5 Jun | 6 Jun | 7 Jun | 10 Jun | 11 Jun | 12 Jun | 13 Jun | 14 Jun |
| Thu | Fri | Mon | Tue | Wed | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
| 8.00-9.30 | S 3 | S 5 | S 1 | S 7 | S 9 | lab 1 | lab 3 | lab 4 | lab 5 | lab 6 | lab. 7 | lab. 8 | lab. 10 | lab. 11 | lab. 12 |
| 9.30-11.00 | S 4 | S 6 | S 2 | S 8 | S 10 | lab 2 | lab. 9 | ||||||||
| online (Blackboard) | Department | ||||||||||||||
Seminars - topics
S1 | History taking and physical examination in pediatrics: safety rules, verbal and nonverbal communication doctor-patient relationship in pediatric care; principles of proper physical examination in pediatric patients (2h). | |
S2 | Assessment of physical development: methods, outcome measures, algorithms and clinical interpretation of anthropometry in pediatrics (2h). | |
S3 | Musculoskeletal examination. Etiology, pathogenesis and clinical presentation of arthritis in children. | |
S4 | Etiology, pathogenesis and clinical presentation of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. | |
S5 | Etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation of vasculitis in children (Henoch-Schoenlein purpura, Kawasaki disease, rheumatic fever) (2h). | |
S6 | Etiology, pathogenesis and clinical presentation of systemic connective tissue diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, systemic scleroderma)(2h) | |
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S8 | Seizures in children: classification and clinical presentation; diagnostic clues (2h). | |
S9 | Clinical manifestation of the most common primary immunodeficiency (PID): Evaluation, red flags, and diagnosis (2h). | |
S10 | Neonatal screening: developmental dysplasia of hips, hearing defects, visual problems, heart defects, inborn errors of metabolism: how, when, and whom? (2h). |
Labs - topics:
Labs. 1 and 2 - History taking in pediatrics. Practical aspects of clinical anthropometry (tools, methods, growth charts). (2h)
Lab. 3 - Physical examination in pediatrics: assesment of general condition, skin, hair, nails, lymph nodes, head and neck examination (4h)
Lab. 4 - Physical examination in pediatrics: respiratory system (4h)
Lab. 5 - Physical examination in pediatrics: cardiovascular system (4h)
Lab. 6 - Physical examination in pediatrics: abdomen and genitals (4h)
Lab. 7 - Physical examination in pediatrics: neurological assessment (3h)
Labs. 8 and 9 - Practical aspects of vaccination and screening tests during growth. (4h)
Labs. 10 - Pediatric rheumatology in practice: clinical cases (4h)
- history taking and physical examination of a child with musculoskeletal complaints
- the most common early signs and symptoms of rheumatic diseases: arthralgia, swollen joints, limping, skin, nail and hair manifestation, muscles, respiratory and cardiological symptoms.
- arthritis in children: causes depending on age
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA): diagnostic criteria, clinical presentation, JIA subtypes, differential diagnosis
- the most common vasculitides of childhood: Henoch-Schoenleina purpura and Kawasaki disease - diagnostic criteria clinical presentation, treatment and prognosis.
- autoimmune connective tissue diseases of childhood (juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus, juvenile dermatomyositis systemic scleroderma, morphea)
- diagnostic approach in pediatric rheumatology
- aims, indications, complications, and technical aspects of arthrocentesis (joint aspiration)
- interpretation of laboratory tests in pediatric rheumatology
- treatment of a child with arthritis: non-pharmacological and pharmacological approach
Lab. 11 The most common primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) in practice (2h)
- Red flags of PIDs
- Clinical presentation and the most common signs and symptoms of PIDs
- Secondary immunodeficiency in children - causes
- Clinical manifestation of selected PIDs: common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), selective IgA deficiency, X linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA), severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
- diagnostic approach in PIDs
- interpretation of lab tests
- treatment of PIDs: non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches
- vaccination of immunocompromised children: general aspects
Lab. 12 Seizures in children in practice: clinical cases analyses (2h)
- seizures in children: causes depending on age
- partial seizures (simple and complex) and general seizures (convulsive and non-convulsive)
- differential diagnosis: paroxysmal movement disorders (shivering, tics, benign myoclonus, acute dystonia, pseudoseizures, startle reaction), disorders with altered conciousness (syncope). sleep disorders (dyssomnias, parasomnias), psychological disorders (panic anxiety, hyperventilation)
- febrile seizures: simple and atypical (complex) - diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, prognosis, management
- epilepsy - diagnostic criteria
- diagnostic approach in a chil with fever and seizures
- workups and interpretation of lab tests
- status epilepticus: definition and management
- neonatal seizures
Recommended textbooks - online access available:
- Nelson essentials of pediatrics. Karen J. Marcdante [et al.]. 8th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier
Link: https://www-1clinicalkey-1com-1cdenhpud009d.han.umb.edu.pl/#!/browse/book/3-s2.0-C20160012640
- Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics. Tom Lissauer, Will Carol. 5th Ed. Elsevier, 2018.
Link: https://www-1clinicalkey-1com-1cdenhpud012a.han.umb.edu.pl/#!/browse/book/3-s2.0-C20130188952
- Zitelli and Davis' Atlas of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis, 7th Ed. Elsevier
Link: https://www-1clinicalkey-1com-1cdenhpud009d.han.umb.edu.pl/#!/browse/book/3-s2.0-C20140035599
- Textbook of Pediatric Rheumatology, 7th Ed. Elsevier
Link: https://www-1clinicalkey-1com-1cdenhpud009d.han.umb.edu.pl/#!/browse/book/3-s2.0-C20120003493
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