Elective program: Pediatrics Allergy/Immunology
Division of Allergy/Immunology, Department of Pediatrics,
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Course syllabus
1. Course Name: Pediatrics Allergy/Immunology
2. Course Code: N/A
3. Credits: N/A
4. Prerequisite: N/A
5. Type of Course:
6. Session/Academic year: 2 - 4 weeks
7. Course Description: The elective rotation in Pediatrics Allergy/Immunology is open to medical students and physicians interested in allergic and primary immunodeficiency diseases.
8. Objectives:
1) Describe asthma pathogenesis, fundamentals of diagnostic testing for asthma, and learn fundamentals of asthma management
2) Define a differential diagnosis for patients presenting with rhinitis, rhinosinusitis and/or conjunctivitis including the natural history and common triggers of rhinitis, rhinosinusitis and/or conjunctivitis
3) Identify a guideline-based approach for the treatment of rhinitis, rhinosinusitis and/or conjunctivitis
4) Describe the immunopathology of adverse drug reactions
5) Understand the role of skin testing, graded dose challenge, and desensitization in the evaluation and treatment of patients with drug allergy
6) Define anaphylaxis and biphasic reactions, describe symptoms typical of IgE-mediated anaphylaxis and define therapies for anaphylaxis, including dose, route, the onset of action, and indication
7) Know the most common food allergens in children
8) Describe the current evaluation and the management of food allergy
9) Recognize clinical signs and symptoms that would warrant a workup for a primary immunodeficiency disorder and be able to choose the laboratory workup required to diagnose the more common immunodeficiency disorders
10) Describe the treatment options for patients with primary immunodeficiency disorders, including stem cell transplantation and immunoglobulin replacement
11) Develop a differential diagnosis for patients presenting with allergic/ immunologic skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and urticaria and angioedema
12) Describe avoidance and basic treatment protocols for immunologic skin disorders
| 1st Week | 8 - 9 am | 9 am - 12 am | 1 pm - 4 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Department Activity | Orientation and Assignment | Asthma pathogenesis and Treatment |
| Tue | Department Activity | AI clinic observation | Approach to allergic rhinitis |
| Wed | Department Activity | Introduction to Primary Immunodeficiency disease | AI Grand Round |
| Thu | Department Activity | Observe oral immunotherpy, food challenge | Observe direct oral drug challenge |
| Fri | Department Activity | AI clinic observation | Attend Didactic lecture by Fellow |
| 2nd Week | 8 - 9 am | 9 am - 12 am | 1 pm - 4 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Department Activity | Anaphylaxis: diagnosis and management | Self-study |
| Tue | Department Activity | AI clinic observation | Food allergy: evaluation |
| Wed | Department Activity | Introduction to Primary Immunodeficiency disease | AI Grand Round |
| Thu | Department Activity | Common aeroallergen and skin disease | Topic presentation |
| Fri | Department Activity | AI clinic observation | Attend Didactic lecture by Fellow |