Lectures will be conducted online on the Blackboard on Wednesdays, 12:30-14:00, according to the schedule:
1. Introduction to Pediatrics. General issues and terms related to child care, ethical issues in pediatrics, basic information on pediatric services, an outline of diagnostic guidelines, and therapeutic standards in modern pediatrics. (2h) | Feb 25, 2026 online Blackboard |
2. Principles of immunoprophylaxis (1): General recommendations for vaccinations, objectives and indications to vaccinations; the classification: types of vaccines; techniques of vaccine administration. (2h) Principles of immunoprophylaxis (1): General recommendations for vaccinations, objectives and indications to vaccinations; the classification: types of vaccines; techniques of vaccine administration. (2h) | Mar 4, 2026 online Blackboard |
3. Principles of immunoprophylaxis (2): Immunization schedule: mandatory and recommended optional vaccinations; vaccination in risk groups, post-exposure prophylaxis; adverse events following immunization (AEFI). Post-exposure vaccinations; vaccinations in overseas travels (2h) | Mar 11, 2026 online Blackboard |
4. Puberty - physiology and clinical features; major health-related problems in adolescent medicine. (2h). | Mar 18, 2026 online Blackboard |
5. Eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa. (2h) | Mar 25, 2026 online Blackboard |
6. Assessment of psychomotor development in infants and children: gross motor, fine motor, sensory functions, perception and vision, social development. Diagnosis of delayed psychomotor development (2h).
| Apr 1, 2026 online Blackboard |
7. Updated approach to the nutrition of healthy children. Breastfeeding and complementary nutrition in infancy and childhood (2h). | Apr 8, 2026 online Blackboard |
8. The modern approach to the treatment of primary immunodeficiencies. Practical guidelines for diagnosis and management. (2h). | Apr 15, 2026 online Blackboard |
9. Pathogenesis and clinical presentation of selected metabolic disorders in pediatrics: a general overview - part 1 (2h). | Apr 22, 2026 online Blackboard |
10. Pathogenesis and clinical presentation of selected metabolic disorders in pediatrics: a general overview - part 2 (2h). | May 6, 2026 online Blackboard |
11. Vitamin D metabolism and clinical significance of vitamin D deficiency during growth. Rickets and juvenile osteoporosis (2h). | May 13, 2026 online Blackboard |
12. Child abuse (Maltreated/neglected child syndrome): medical, social, and legal considerations. (2h).
| May 20, 2026 online Blackboard |
13. Cerebral palsy. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) (2h). | May 27, 2026 online Blackboard |
14. Basic principles and overview of the management of pediatric rheumatic diseases (2h).
| Jun 3, 2026 online Blackboard |
Please be informed that the attendance at all lectures is compulsory.

