MODULE 1

WEEK 1

Growth Disorders

Objectives: 1. Understand normal growth pattern during infancy, childhood and adolescent age.

2. Able to interpret the data on growth chart.

3. Able to identify patients with abnormal growth.

Diabetes Mellitus

Objectives: 1. Understand the pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus for both type 1 and type 2.

2. Understand the basic concept of diabetes management.

Required reading:

• Pink panther book chapter 2,3 and 4

• Pediatrics in Review article: Disorders of growth and stature

• Pediatrics in Review article : Metabolic Syndrome in children

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