The Graduate Diploma in Paediatrics is an internally run program conducted at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. It is taken over one year on a part-time basis. Candidates attend a series of lectures, grand rounds and clinical tutorials, approximately 4 hours each week, on one half day per week. In addition, it is expected that candidates attend further clinical meetings, journal clubs and grand rounds. The degree is likely to appeal to doctors interested in a career in general practice, in the early stages of specialist training in paediatrics or have an interest in developing further in depth knowledge of this specialty.

The Graduate Diploma is awarded after completing 36 UoC and satisfactory completion of written and clinical examinations occurring at the end of each semester.

There are no core courses in this program. Graduates must complete 36 UoC from the following courses:

CHIL9111 Babies, Brains and Genes 6 UoC (Semester 1)
CHIL9112 Food, Hormones, Gut and Growth 6 UoC (Semester 1)
CHIL9116 The Major Organ Systems 6 UoC (Semester 1)
CHIL9117 The Body’s Defences and Infection 6 UoC (Semester 2)
CHIL9118 Surgery, Emergency and Imaging 6 UoC (Semester 2)
CHIL9119 Social and Behavioural Paediatrics 6 UoC (Semester 2)

The Graduate Diploma is intended only for postgraduates who have medical degrees registrable in Australia and who are able to secure a paediatric appointment, salaried or otherwise, in a teaching hospital recognised by the University of New South Wales, and recognised by the program coordinator as providing sufficient clinical paediatric experience. The School of Women’s and Children’s Health takes no responsibility for organising employment. Generally speaking, candidates are expected to have a minimum of six months full time dedicated paediatric experience. Doctors working in General Practice may also be eligible and are advised to contact the Program coordinator for further details.

Students should note that if they have to repeat the year due to failure in one or more courses, they must re-enrol in and satisfactorily complete all courses in order to qualify for the Graduate Diploma.

Learning Outcomes align with the Faculty of Medicine. To become life long learners of Paediatric Medicine with the:

1. Applied Knowledge and Skills to:
a. Recognise, assess and manage common paediatric conditions
b. Recognise, assess and formulate management plans for psychosocial issues
c. Identify uncommon/ serious paediatric conditions and appropriately refer
d. See children within the context of family and society
e. Apply the knowledge within concurrent clinical attachments

2. Interactional Abilities to:
a. Formulate and communicate ideas with colleagues and families
b. Communicate professionally
c. Address concerns and clinical learning questions

3. Personal Skills to:
a. Engage in self directed learning and use critical evaluation skills
b. Utilise information for individual health care planning
c. Engage in life long learning and reflective practice, recognising personal limitation and assumptions.

Note:
Clinical Tutorials are provided exclusively for UNSW candidates and take place in Semester Two

Assessment for learning
Semester 1: MiniCEX, LogBook, Case Presentation, Mid Year Review with Program coordinator.
Semester 2: Logbook, MiniCEX, MCQ paper, OSCE paper, Clinical Long Case.

Please refer to the information above and contact the school office for further information.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html