The aim of Pediatrics course is to introduce students to basic principles of pediatric science and practice :
- Specificities of pediatric history and pediatric examination
- Neurological examination of neonates, infants, toddlers, and older children
- Growth and development with special emphasis on psychomotor development
- Etiology and pathogenesis including specific etiological factors and inheritance
- Clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis of the most common diseases and disorders in childhood according to age of the patient
- Contemporary diagnostic procedures, treatment options, prognosis and prevention in pediatrics.
The goal of the practical classes is to train students to recognize symptoms and signs of different diseases in childhood and adolescence and to discuss principles of adequate diagnostics and treatment. Students are expected to be responsible for evaluating pediatric patients in all settings (ambulatory, inpatient and newborn nursery) - not only taking histories and performing physical exams, but challenging themselves to interpret these findings, create differential diagnosis, and formulate diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
Course director: Professor Dušan Paripović, University Children's Hospital, Nephrology Department, 1st floor
Teaching Stuff:
Full Professor Vojislav Parezanović
Full Professor Miloš Ješić
Full Professor Dimitrije Nikolić
Full Professor Nada Krstovski
Full Professor Marina Atanacković-Marković
Full Professor Goran Čuturilo
Professor Vera Zdravković
Professor Brankica Spasojević
Professor Maja Ješić
Professor Dušan Paripović
Professor Miloš Kuzmanović
Professor Maja Đorđević
Professor Jelena Martić
Professor Ružica Kravljanac
Associated Professor Biljana Međo
Associated Professor Jelena Lazić
Associated Professor Predrag Rodić
Associated Professor Aleksandar Sovtić
Associated Professor Adrijan Sarajlija
Associated Professor Sergej Prijić
Clin. Assist Professor Mirjana Cvetković
Clin. Assist Professor Ivan Milovanović
Clin. Assist Professor Igor Stefanović
Clin. Assist Professor Nina Ristić
Clin. Assist Professor Gordana Miloševski Lomić
Clin. Assist Professor Aleksandar Dimitrijević
Clin. Assist Professor Goran Milošević
Clin. Assist Professor Nevena Jovičić
Clin. Assist Professor Jasna Kalanj
Clin. Assist Professor Snežana Rsovac
Clin. Assist Professor Mišel Raus
Clin. Assist Professor Stefan Đorđević
Clin. Assist Professor Andrija Pavlović
Clin. Assist Professor Milica Radusinović
Clin. Assist Professor Marija Mijović
Clin. Assist Professor Rade Vuković
Clin. Assist Professor Dragan Prokić
Clin. Assist Professor Ivana Cerović
Clin. Assist Professor Aleksandra Paripović
Clin. Assist Professor Jovana Putnik
Clin. Assist Professor Gordana Kovačević
1. Pediatrics course structure
Winter (IX) semester: 15 weeks
Summer (X) semester: 15 weeks
Lectures (ex cathedra): 26 + 28 = 54 classes
Practicals: 52 + 56 = 108 classes
Colloquium 1: last week(s) of IX semester
Colloquium 2: last week(s) of X semester
2. Pediatrics course schedule
Wednesday
From 11.00 to 14.00 h Practical education
From 14.30 to 16.00 h Lecture
Practicals are organized in groups according to schedule posted at the beginning of the school year.
Missing 2 practicals per semester is acceptable. Compensation of practicals is additionally organized for students missing 3-5 practicals. Compensation of practicals is not possible if a student misses more than 5 practicals per semester.
3. Pediatrics course curriculum
IX semester
02.10.24 Pediatric history, Nutrition
09.10.24 Water and electrolytes
16.10.24 Neonatology
23.10.24 Neonatology
30.10.24 Early development
06.11.24 Pulmology
13.11.24 Clinical alergology and immunology - University Children's Hospital
20.11.24 Pulmology - Mother and Child Health Care Institute of Serbia "Dr Vukan Cupic"
27.11.24 Cardiology - Mother and Child Health Care Institute of Serbia "Dr Vukan Cupic"
04.12.24 Cardiology - University Children's Hospital
11.12.24 Growth and Development - University Children's Hospital
18.12.24 Inborn errors in metabolism - Mother and Child Health Care Institute of Serbia "Dr Vukan Cupic"
25.12.24 Infectious Diseases - University Children's Hospital
08.01.25 Clinical immunology and allergology - University Children's Hospital
X semester
PRE - EXAM ACTIVITIES
Regular attendance to classes (lectures and practicals) carries from 0 to 10 points. If a student misses more than 50% of the lectures during the semester, they will not earn attendance points
Colloquium 1 consists of the test with 10 vignette questions (single best answer in multiple choice question test). Maximum number of points is 10.
Colloquium 2 consists of the test with 10 vignette questions (single best answer in multiple choice question test). Maximum number of points is 10.
FINAL PEDIATRICS EXAM consists of 2 parts :
1) Practical part: history taking and examination of a child prior to discussing differential diagnosis, diagnostics and treatment options. It is estimated as passed or failed. The passing grade in practical part is valid in next exam terms up to the beginning of new academic year.
2) Final test consists of 70 questions with 4 offered answers, out of which one is correct. Maximum number of points is 70.
Test questions are based on recommended textbook:
Marcdante K, Kliegman RM. Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics 9th ed. Elsevier Saunders; 2022.
GRADING SCHEME
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Final score |
|
Regular attendance and active participation Max 10 points |
Colloquium 1 and 2
Max 20 points |
Practical exam
Pass or fail |
Final test
Max 70 points |
1+2+3+4
Max 100 points |
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FINAL SCORE |
FINAL MARK |
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91 -100 |
10 |
|
81 - 90 |
9 |
|
71 - 80 |
8 |
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61 - 70 |
7 |
|
51 - 60 |
6 |
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≤ 50 |
5 |
Literature:
Marcdante K, Kliegman RM. Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics 9th ed. Elsevier Saunders; 2022.
Suggested Reading:
Tom Lissauer, Will Carroll. Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics 6th ed. Elsevier; 2021.
Denis Gill, Niall O'Brien. Paediatric Clinical Examination Made Easy 6th ed. Elsevier; 2017.
Atttendance
Makeups for missed classes
Makeups for lectures:
If a student misses more than 50% of the lectures during the semester, they will not earn attendance points; however, they will still be considered to have met the requirements for semester certification or exam eligibility.
Makeups for practical exercises:
A student is permitted to miss one exercise per semester without a makeup.
A student may make up for missed classes if they have missed fewer than one-third of the practical exercises during the semester. A student who misses more than one-third of practical classes, regardless of the reason for the absence, will not be eligible to certify the semester (or year of study).
If a student misses more than one exercise but fewer than one-third of the exercises in a semester, they must submit a request with justification to make up for all missed exercises—excluding the one exercise permitted without compensation—in order to receive semester certification.
For the exercises that the student must make up, they are entitled to one makeup per semester for each subject at no additional cost. Any subsequent mandatory fees for makeup exercises will be charged according to the current price list of the Faculty of Medicine.
Students representing the Faculty at national and international events are entitled to be absent from all forms of teaching during these activities. Compensation for classes missed during one of such events per semester shall not be paid for, provided the student submits an appropriate certificate of participation.
Research Paper Topics
1. Effects of GnRH treatment on final height in girls with precoccious puberty - Prof. Vera Zdravković
2. Proximal Crohn's disease in children - Cl. Assist Prof. Ivan Milovanović
3. Cystinuria - Prof. Dušan Paripović
4. Hematuria in children – Prof. Brankica Spasojević
5. Adverse effects of steroid treatment on children with nephrotic syndrome - Cl. Assist Prof. Aleksandra Paripović
Course Director
Professor Dušan Paripović
tel. 381 (0)11 2060707
tel. 064 219 4870