Pediatrics Core Curriculum

Learning Objectives:

Core Text In Pediatrics

Pediatric CME & Board Exams
Clinical Skills & Diagnostic Interpretation
History Taking: OPDs, Wards, PICU, NICU
Examinations: Newborn, Milestones, Children
Hospital Management: OPDs, Wards, PICU, NICU, Emergencies
Training Module: 18 Months
(Core Training: 6 Months, Extended Training: 12 Months)

Role As A Postgraduate Trainee:

 Objective: Core Text In Pediatrics

(A) Pediatric Core Knowledge:

Illustrated Textbook Of Pediatrics

Signs & Symptoms In Pediatrics For Core Knowledge
Kaplan Review
Training In Pediatrics Review
The Philadelphia Guide Clerkship Handbook
Medstudy Core Curriculum
UpToDate Subscription CME
Nelson Textbook Of Pediatrics Reference

Note: In management, give priority UpToDate > AAP > Nelson

(B) Pediatric Nutrition:

Mayo Clinic Guide Introduction

The Pediatrician Guide To Feeding Babies
Infant, Child & Adolescent Nutrition Simultaneously
Pediatric Nutrition Handbook Reference

Note: Consult diet charts from local authors as well as feedback from peers. Counselling and
writing in native language is a must.

(C) Pediatric Immunizations:

PedSAP Immunology
The Green Book
CDC Guidelines
Note: Consult the Redbook as well.
(D) Pediatric Diseases:

AAP The Redbook

AAP The Redbook Atlas*
Manual Of Childhood Infections
Atlas Of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis
Pediatric Dermatology*
Photographic Atlas Of Pediatric Disorders
Note: These Books Provide Disease Information As Well As Pictorial Views Of Some Of The
Most Common Pediatric Diseases Seen In Both In-Out Patients.

(E) Pediatric Malformations:

The Bedside Dysmorphologist*

Recognizable Patterns Of Human Malformations

(F) Neonatology Core Knowledge:

Fetal & Neonatal Secrets

Handbook Of Neonatal Intensive Care For Introduction & Basics Of Neonatology
Neonatology
Manual Of Neonatal Care For Core Management Concepts
Beyond The NICU Miscellaneous
 Objective: Hospital Management: OPDs, Wards, PICU, NICU, Emergencies

(A) Pediatric Management Guidelines:

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Secrets

Pocket Clinician Pediatrics
Basic Pediatric Protocols
Pediatric Common Diseases & Emergency Codes
Reference Range Values
Nelson Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy
Harriet Lange Handbook
Quick Reference Guide To Pediatrics
UpToDate & Nice Guidelines
Note: Basic Pediatric Protocols & Pediatric Common Diseases Guidelines Should Be Cross
Referenced With UpToDate & Be Used As A Backbone For Other Protocols.

(B) Neonatology Management Guidelines:

Pocket Clinician Neonatology You Will Have To Research Individually

Neonatal Care Protocols For Hospital Physicians For Dosages!
Neonatal Guidelines
Textbook Of Neonatal Resuscitation Supplement These With Video
Atlas Of Procedures In Neonatology Tutorials Online
Mechanical Ventilation In Neonates