Paediatrics & Child Health (MEDI7412)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Medical School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 5 Hours/ Week
CHR 30 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
MEDI7402 or MEDI7421
Prerequisite
MEDI7212, MEDI7222, MEDI7232 and MEDI7242 or MEDI7202
Restricted
MD & MD (Ochsner) Students Only
Assessment methods
Work based assessments
End of Block Standardised Clinical Examinations
End of Semester MCQ Examination
Clinical Participation Assessment
Course enquiries
Doctor Lisa Gotley (Semester 1, Semester 2)
Work Integrated Learning
Industry Placements
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (06/01/2025 - 07/06/2025) | Herston | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (13/01/2025 - 15/03/2025) | Herston | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (16/06/2025 - 15/11/2025) | Herston | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
The course goals include: - preparing the student for work readiness in a paediatric clinical unit; recognition of the sick child; understanding the scope of paediatrics and having sufficient knowledge and experience to progress to post-graduate training in Paediatrics and Child Health. The course includes a six week clinical immersion underpinned by the paediatric online interactive education (POLIE) curriculum, supplemented by subspecialty workshops and online learning modules.
