Elective program: Pediatric Nephrology
Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics,
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Course syllabus
1. Course Name: Pediatric Nephrology (English Program)
2. Course Code: N/A
3. Credits: N/A
4. Prerequisite: N/A
5. Type of Course: Ward round with interactive lectures
6. Session/Academic year: 2 - 4 weeks per course
7. Course Description: The elective rotation is designed for medical students, pediatric residents or any physicians who are interested in kidney diseases, kidney replacement therapy and fluid/electrolyte problems in pediatric patients.
8. Objectives:
- To be able to gather information regarding history, physical examination and investigation for pediatric patients presenting with kidney diseases and fluid/electrolyte problems.
- To be able to generate hypothesis and provide differential diagnosis for pediatric patients presenting with kidney diseases and fluid/electrolyte problems.
- To be able to appropriately make the diagnosis and manage pediatric patients with kidney diseases and fluid/electrolyte problems.
- To be able to explain pathophysiology of kidney diseases and fluid/electrolyte problems.
| 8 - 9 am | 9 am - 12 am | 1 pm - 4 pm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Department Activity | Ward round with attending | Approach to patients with fluid/electrolyte problems |
| Tue | Department Activity | Approach to patients with kidney problems | General pediatric kidney clinic |
| Wed | Department Activity | Pediatric nephrology grand round | Self-study |
| Thu | Department Activity | Journal club/topic review | Chronic kidney disease clinic |
| Fri | Department Activity | Ward round with attending | Self-study |