Entries from MMC: Resources tagged with 'paediatrics'
Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation, 6e
The completely revised and updated New Edition of this definitive text - now in full color! Long known as the source to consult for guidance on diagnosis, prognosis, plan management, and genetic counseling, this easy-to-use reference focuses on the patterns...
Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics e-dition: Text with Continually Updated Online Reference, 18e
For nearly three quarters of a century, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics has been the world's most trusted resource for best approaches to pediatric care. Now in full color for easier referencing, this New Edition continues the tradition, incorporating a wealth...
Nathan and Oski's Hematology of Infancy and Childhood: Expert Consult: Online and Print, 7e
To address the exponential growth in the fields of pediatric hematology and oncology, this classic reference has been separated into two distinct volumes. With this volume, devoted strictly to pediatric hematology, and another to pediatric oncology, you’ll keep you on...
Feigin and Cherry's Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Expert Consult: Online and Print, 2-Volume Set, 6e
The new edition of this popular reference continues to present the critical answers you need to address your most difficult clinical challenges. It explores the latest advances in the treatment of pediatric disease, equipping you with unparalleled coverage of immunology,...
The Harriet Lane Handbook: Mobile Medicine Series, Expert Consult: Online and Print, 18e
The Harriet Lane Handbook represents over 50 years of expert guidance for pediatric residents and all those who treat children. This irreplaceable manual is your everyday reference for fast, accurate bedside consultation. The book’s trademark formulary will be regularly updated...
Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 3e
A concise, colourfully illustrated and highly informative textbook of paediatrics. Written primarily for medical students for their course in clinical paediatrics (6-10 weeks in duration in the UK and worldwide), the book has found a wider audience among nurses, trainee...
Pocket Notes on Neonatology, 2e
Neonatology is a sub-speciality of paediatrics devoted to the care of the newborn infant. The wider care of the newborn infant includes not only the sick neonate but also the well newborn infant. The practice of neonatology is generally limited...
Examination Paediatrics, 3e
This book has been designed to specifically assist candidates in passing clinical examinations in paediatrics, particularly at post-graduate level. Candidates for the FRACP and MRCPCH (UK) have found previous editions valuable Undergraduates and postgraduates for any paediatric examinations with a...
Practical Paediatrics: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 6e
This is a comprehensive textbook of paediatrics that describes childhood disease within the context of social determinants of illness, such as genetic origins and social factors. The emphasis is on differential diagnosis from a presenting-problem viewpoint, making it suitable for...
Forfar and Arneil's Textbook of Pediatrics, 7e
This title is a complete, evidence-based reference of general pediatrics written by 150 experts from all over the world. The contents cover children’s health needs and problems in the developing as well as the developed world, with an emphasis on...
RACP Training Positions Supplement
A guide to internal medicine and paediatric training positions currently available in hospitals in Australia and New Zealand....
2008 Requirements for Physician Training - Adult Medicine and Paediatrics (Aus)
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2004 Requirements for Physician Training - Paediatrics and Child Health
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Clinical Workforce in Internal Medicine and Paediatrics in Australasia 2003
Dent, O. (2004). Clinical Workforce in Internal Medicine and Paediatrics in Australasia 2003, Royal Australasian College of Physicians....
Careers in Medicine : The Avant Handbook
Hewson, A. D., Hunter Postgraduate Medical Institute., et al. (2006). Careers in medicine : the Avant handbook. Newcastle, N.S.W., Hunter Postgraduate Medical Institute. Buy it here....
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty
Freeman, B. (2007). The ultimate guide to choosing a medical specialty. New York, McGraw-Hill Medical. A very useful and reader-friendly medical specialty guide written by doctors for students, blending first-hand experience with facts and figures to capture the essence of all the major specialties.
The consultant paediatric workforce in Australia : supply and requirements, 1999-2010
Australian Medical Workforce Advisory Committee. (1999). The consultant paediatric workforce in Australia : supply and requirements, 1999-2010. Sydney, NSW. Read the report...
Entries from MMC: Specialty profiles tagged with 'paediatrics'
Dr Michael Marks MD MPH FRACP
Deputy Head, General Medicine Royal Children’s Hospital Senior Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics University of Melbourne...
Flexibility in Training
For individual circumstances contact the college directly. In general, Paediatric training has been a leader in offering flexible training. An increasing numbers of trainees are women who often choose part-time training to accommodate important family responsibilities Basic Training Interrupted training...
Cost of Training
Basic Training Annual Registration fee (paid during years 2 and 3 of basic training: $262 Continuation of registration fee (paid after completion of basic training until FRACP examination is passed): $100 Interruption fee: $100 Late submission of an application fee:...
Length of Training
Six years full time comprising three years basic training and three years advanced training. Basic training occurs in tertiary or secondary paediatric hospitals under close supervision. Advanced training occurs under the guidance of local Directors of Physician training and with...
Application process
For entry into basic training, applicants must obtain a position in a hospital accredited for basic training by the Committee for paediatric physician training. Similarly, candidates will need to secure an advanced training position at an accredited training hospital, and...
Training Program
Detailed information regarding the training program may be found online in the 'mango book'. The requirements for trainees commencing from 2008 onwards are also now available. Basic training is 3 years full time and may be entered following the completion...
Medical indemnity
As with all other medical specialties this is becoming an increasing concern. Fears of litigation are greater amongst paediatricians when compared to other medical specialists – in particular those in neonatology and procedural subspecialties. Use our risk category tool to...
Lifestyle and Practice Options
Paediatricians may practice in private or public settings or in a combination of the two. The majority of paediatricians tend to work between 50 - 64 hours per week with few working any more hours than this . On call...
Intellectual content
This an intellectually demanding specialty. Trainees are expected to have in depth knowledge of physiology, pathology, pharmacology and paediatric medicine and surgery....
The doctor-patient relationship
Paediatric patients range from newborns who are completely reliant on those around them, to toddlers full of energy and adolescents. The doctor patient relationship is only half the equation in paediatrics as most children come with parents who are understandably...
The workplace
Paediatric practice occurs in a variety of settings such as a suburban private practice, on the ward in a tertiary hospital or in the emergency department. In the outpatient setting these specialists will be confronted by variety of problems. There...
Paediatrics
Paediatricians are physicians who care for the health of children from the moment of birth up until, and sometimes beyond the patient’s 18th birthday. Children can be fun to work with. However, they can also be shy, unable to communicate...
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