Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7MED 403Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery133+201+0171527.03.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program School of Medicine (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Category of Course Unit Clerkships
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to provide basic knowledge about the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and signs, differential diagnosis and treatment of child diseases and preventive measures. Students will be able to interpret laboratory results, findings of radiological examinations and perform several interventions. Additionally, they will learn what their responsibilities are and acquire the necessary attitudes and behaviors about ‘pediatric patients’ rights and privacy.
Course Content Educational Methods; Lectures
Problem based learning sessions
Clinical practice in ward rounds, delivery room and
intensive care units.
Practice in CASE
One week observer ship in a secondary state hospital’s pediatrics ward (Haydarpaşa Training and Education Hospital)
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Associate Prof. Dr. Özlem Akgün Doğan
Prof. Dr. Serdar Beken
Associate Prof. Dr. Selma Aktaş
Lecturer
Phd. Saygın Abalı
Prof. Dr. Burak Tander
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof. Dr. Özlem Akgün Doğan
Associate Prof. Dr. Selma Aktaş
Prof. Dr. Uğur Işık
Prof. Dr. Metehan Özen
Prof. Dr. Latif Abbasoğlu
Associate Prof. Dr. Burcu Bulum Akbulut
Prof. Dr. Yeşim Işıl Ülman
Associate Prof. Dr. Sare Güntülü Şık
Lecturer
Phd. Yasemin Dilek Soysal
Prof. Dr. Serdar Beken
Associate Prof. Dr. Enver Mahir Gülcan
Prof. Dr. Arzu Akçay
Prof. Dr. Gülbin Bingöl
Lecturer
Phd. Saygın Abalı
Prof. Dr. Cengiz Canpolat
Lecturer
Phd. Baran Cengiz Arcagök
Prof. Dr. Elif Dağlı
Prof. Dr. Burak Tander
Prof. Dr. Muazzez Çevik
Lecturer
Phd. Sibel Aka
Associate Prof. Dr. Didem Atay
Lecturer
Phd. Özlem Atan Şahin
Prof. Dr. Selda Karaayvaz
Associate Prof. Dr. Fatma Demir Yenigürbüz
Instructor Dr. Melike Ersoy Olbak
Associate Prof. Dr. Canan Ayabakan
Associate Prof. Dr. Betül Mazlum
Lecturer
Phd. Burçin Beken
Lecturer
Phd. Tarkan İkizoğlu
Prof. Dr. Özlem Barutçu
Associate Prof. Dr. Ayşe Burcu Akıncı
Prof. Dr. Agop Çıtak
Lecturer
Phd. Ebru Kazancı
Prof. Dr. Serap Semiz
Prof. Dr. Vildan Ertekin
Associate Prof. Dr. Atalay Demirel
Prof. Dr. Yasemin Alanay
Associate Prof. Dr. Ayla Oktay
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Pediatrik fizyoterapi rehabilitasyon; Elbasan, Bülent
Pediatric physical therapy; ed. Jan Stephen Tecklin
Course Notes Assessment Methods;
Written Final Exam (multiple choice and open-ended questions)
-Structured Oral Exam
-Problem-Based Learning Assessment
-History Taking and Physical Examination Assessment
-CASE Performance Assessment
Failure to sign in will be interpreted as absence; ? 20 % absence requires repeating the course

Course Category
Health %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Laboratory/Clinical competence 1 % 10
Exam I 1 % 30
In-Class Assignment 1 % 10
Internship exam 1 % 40
Application 1 % 10
Total
5
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 6 30 180
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 2 32 64
Practice 3 48 144
Final examination 12 4 48
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 15 436

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Perform pediatric history taking and make systematic physical examination
2 Perform pediatric and neonatal resuscitation
3 Perform neonatal physical examination and nursery care, diagnose high risk newborn and neonatal emergencies
4 Diagnose acutely ill child and treat basic pediatric emergencies
5 Learn the follow-up of a healthy child, pediatric screening programmes
6 Perform basic vaccination skills
7 Evaluate the growth, development and pubertal stage of a child
8 Define pediatric nutrition principles
9 Make differential diagnosis of fever in pediatric patients
10 Make differential diagnosis of cough in pediatric patients
11 Make differential diagnosis of abdominal pain in pediatric patients
12 Make differential diagnosis of vomiting in pediatric patients
13 Make differential diagnosis of anemia in pediatric patients
14 Define management of pediatric trauma patient
15 Recognize pediatric neglect and abuse patients

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Welcome to Pediatrics Pediatric History Taking Examination of the Extremities Pediatric History Taking /Examination of Extremities(PRACTICE) Examination of Head and Neck Examination of Head and Neck(PRACTICE) Examination of the Abdomen Examination of the Abdomen (PRACTICE) Physical Examination of the Newborn Physical Examination of the Newborn (PRACTICE) Physical Examination of the Newborn (PRACTICE) Neonatal Resuscitation Neonatal Emergencies Prematurity and Related Diseases Pediatric Assessment Triangle First Aid and Injury Prevention Pediatric Toxicology Examination of the Chest and Respiratory Findings
2 Exam. of the Chest (PRACTICE) Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Breastfeeding Complementary Feeding Nutrition in Pediatrics Follow-Up of the Healthy Child Examination of the Cardiovascular System Exam. of the CVS Motor and Mental Development Neurologic Examination-1 Neurologic Examination-2 Neurologic Examination (PRACTICE) Fluid-Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders Shock in Children
3 Neonatal Jaundice High-Risk Newborn Infants Approach to Inherited Metabolic Diseases Frequent Medical Problems in Adolescents Immunisation in Childhood-1 Immunisation in Childhood-2 Childhood Eruptions Child Neglect and Abuse Intestinal Parasitic Infections Acute Viral Hepatitis Acute Gastroenteritis Fluid-Electrolyte Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
4 Central Nervous System Infections Urinary Tract Infections Renal Failure How to Prescribe Medicine in Pediatrics Anemia in Childhood Bleeding Diathesis in Childhood GIS Bleeding and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Cirrhosis and Its Complications Vomiting and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Functional Gastrointestinal Diseases Evaluation of Growth Approach to Short Stature Congenital Hypothyroidism
5 Case Discussion: Rickets Approach to a Child with Fever PBL-I (Petechia-Purpura-Part 1) PBL-I (Petechia-Purpura-Part 1) PBL-II (Edema- Part 1) PBL-II (Edema- Part 1) Congestive Heart Failure Acute Rheumatic Fever Acute Pericarditis, Myocarditis and Cardiomyopathies Malabsoption and Celiac Disease
6 Case Discussion: Hypoglycemia Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Approach to Disorders of Sexual Differentiation Approach to Lymphadenopathy Solid Tumors in Childhood Wheezing and Cough in Childhood Childhood Tuberculosis and Its Treatment Chronic Lung Diseases and Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Bronchial Asthma and Its Treatment Drug-Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis Allergic Diseases of the Upper Airways Allergic Diseases of the Skin Primary Immune Deficiencies Essentials of Pediatric Rheumatology Approach to Vasculitis Leukemias in Childhood Lymphomas in Childhood
7 PBL-I (Petechia-Purpura-Part 2) PBL-I (Petechia-Purpura-Part 2) PBL-II (Edema- Part 2) PBL-II (Edema- Part 2) Pediatric ECG Acyanotic and Cyanotic Congenital Heart Diseases Febrile Convulsions and Epilepsy Vomiting and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Post-infectious Neurological Diseases Genetic Tests for the Clinician Principles of Genetic Counseling Common Genetic/Chromosomal Syndromes Pedigree Drawing Workshop Examination of Groin and Genital System Examination of Groin and Genital System (PRACTICE) Head and Neck Pathologies
8 Intrathoracic Surgical Pathologies in Children Upper Gastrointestinal Anomalies Lower Gastrointestinal Anomalies Acute Abdomen Other Abdominal Surgical Problems Defacation and Constipation Inguinoscrotal Pathologies Genitourinary Anomalies Pediatric Trauma CASE (Pediatric Emergency Assessment) Neonatal Resuscitation Programme Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Growth and Puberty Workshop Pediatric Hematology Workshop CLINICAL PRACTICE HAYDARPAŞA HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC SURGERY

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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  Additive Level: 1: Very Low 2: Low 3: Medium 4: High 5: Very High