MBBS, MMedSC (Pediatrics), MRCPCH (UK), FRCPCH(UK), DrMedSc(Pediatrics), DipMedEdu:
Professor and Head
The Department of Pediatrics was first established in 1968 at the University of Medicine (2). The teaching facility was at the Pediatric Unit of the Defense Services General Hospital affiliated to the Institute.
To accommodate the increasing load of medical students, a teaching unit for Child Health at North Okkalapa General Hospital (NOGH) was incorporated into the University of Medicine (2) in 1977. A second teaching Unit in NOGH was later established in 1982. Two more teaching Units for Child Health were opened in 1994 at two affiliated hospitals Insein and Thingangyun, and later at South Okkalapa General Hospital in 1998.
After opening of Yankin Children Hospital in 2011, it has become the main teaching hospital of the Department. Initially, the teaching in Child Health at the University of Medicine (2) was only for undergraduate students. Later, in 1990 the M.Med.Sc students from the University of Medicine (I), Yangon came for postgraduate training in the teaching units of University of Medicine (2).
M.Med.Sc (Pediatrics) course in the University of Medicine (2) was inaugurated in December 1993 with 6 candidates. In September 1997, the Doctorate course on Medical Science (Pediatrics) was commenced. The Diploma in Child Health course and Diploma in General Practice courses were introduced to University of Medicine (2) in January 1998. The Diploma in Child Health course is suspended after 1999. The Diploma in Family Medicine course was introduced in 2003-2004. The Diploma in Medical Science (Pediatrics) course was introduced in 2014 and suspended after 2016.
| Photo | Name | Degree | Year |
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Prof. Lt.Col. Daw Sein Yee |
M.B.,B.S, DCH (Lond.) |
1968- 1987 |
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Prof. Thein Thein Myint |
M.B.,B.S, DCH (Lond.) M.R.C.P(UK) F.R.C.P(Edin), F.R.C.P.C.H, Dr.Med.Sc | 1987-1988 |
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Prof. Myo Min Aung |
M.B.,B.S, DCH (Lond.) FRCP(Edin) | 1988 -1989 |
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Prof. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint |
M.B.,B.S, DCH (Lond.), FRCP(Edin.) | 1989- 1990 |
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Prof. Thein Aung |
M.B.,B.S, DCH (Lond.) MRCP(UK), FRCP(Edin.), FRCPCH, Dr.Med.Sc | 1990-2003 |
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Prof. Than Nu Shwe |
M.B.,B.S, M.MedSc(Paed), DCH (Lond), FRCP (Edin), Dr.Med.Sc | 2003-2004 |
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Prof. Aye Maung Han |
M.B.,B.S, DCH, M.Med.Sc (Paed), M.R.C.P (UK), FRCP (Edin.), FRCPCH, Dr.Med.Sc (Paed) | 2004-2005 |
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Prof. Samuel Kyaw Hla |
B.A, M.B.,B.S, DCH (Ygn), M.Med.Sc(Paed), FRCP(Edin) | 2005-2006 |
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Prof. Khin Htwe |
M.B.,B.S, DCH, M.Med.Sc (Paed), MRCP(UK),MRCPCH, FRCP (Edin.), Dr.Med.Sc | 2006-2007 |
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Prof. Kyu Kyu Khin |
M.B.,B.S, DCH, M.Med.Sc (Paed), MRCP(UK), MRCPCH, Dip.Med.Ed | 2007-2009 |
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Prof. Saw Win |
M.B.,B.S, DCH, M.Med.Sc (Paed), FRCP(Edin), MRCP(UK), MRCPCH(UK), D.C.H(Glas),D.T.M&H(Lond.),Dip.Med.Ed | 2007-2009 |
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Prof. Ye Myint Kyaw |
M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Paed), FRCP(Edin), MRCP(UK),MRCPCH(UK), D.C.H(Glasg), FRCPCH, Dip.Med.Ed, Dr.Med.Sc (Paed). | 2009 – 2013 |
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Prof. Khin Htar Yi |
M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (OG), F.R.C.O.G (UK), M.R.C.O.G(UK), Dr.Med.Sc (OG),D.F.F.P (UK), Dip.Med.Ed | 2011-2013 |
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Prof. Khin Nyo Thein |
M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc(Paed.), MRCPCH(UK), FRCP (Edin), FRCPCH, Dr. Med. Sc (Paed) | 2013-2020 |
1.Dr Ni Ni Htwe M.B.,B.S , M.Med.Sc (Paed)
2.Dr Hnin Hnin Aung M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Paed), MRCPCH(UK)
3.Dr Thazin Win M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Paed), MRCPCH(UK),FRCPCH, Dr.Med.Sc (Paed)
4.Dr Ye Kyaw Thu M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Paed), MRCPCH(UK),FRCPCH, Dr.Med.Sc (Paed)
5.Dr Aung Khin Thein M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Paed), MRCPCH(UK)
1.Dr Shwe Zin Zin Aung. M.B.,B,S, M.Med.Sc (Paed)
2.Dr Kyi Thar Oo. M.B.,B,S, M.Med.Sc (Paed), MRCPCH(UK)
3.Dr Thet Su Su Aung M.B.,B,S, M.Med.Sc (Paed), MRCPCH(UK)
4.Dr Wai Wai Nwe M.B.,B,S, M.Med.Sc (Paed)
5.Dr Chaw Su May M.B.,B,S, M.Med.Sc (Paed), MRCPCH(UK)
6.Dr Swe Swe Zaw M.B.,B,S, M.Med.Sc (Paed)
7.Dr Thandar Maung Win M.B.,B,S, M.Med.Sc (Paed), MRCPCH(UK)
8.Dr Ei Mon Thet Lwin M.B.,B,S, M.Med.Sc (Paed)
9.Dr Lwin Mar Phyo M.B.,B,S, M.Med.Sc (Paed), MRCPCH(UK)
10.Dr Yin Nway Oo Naing M.B.,B,S, M.Med.Sc (Paed), MRCPCH(UK)
OG Department Group Photo
1.Dr Khine Watyi M.B.,B,S, M.Med.Sc (Paed)
2.Dr May Thu Khine M.B.,B,S, M.Med.Sc (Paed)
3.Dr Zeyar Min M.B.,B,S, M.Med.Sc (Paed), MRCPCH(UK)
4.Dr Kyi San Thee M.B.,B,S, MRCPCH(UK), M.Med.Sc (Paed)
5.Dr Khin Nandar Kyaw M.B.,B,S, M.Med.Sc (Paed), MRCPCH(UK)
Undergraduate Courses
Departmental Objectives
At the end of the course, the medical students should be able to,
(1) understand the concept of Child Health.
(2) recognize the major components of Child Health.
(3) have a requisite knowledge of common diseases of childhood in Myanmar and their management
(1) have a requisite skill in proper history taking and examination of children.
(2) have a requisite skill in basic sciences of community health in approaching the child in the community
(3) acquire communication skills in delivering preventive measures and health education
(1) recognize the importance of growth and development
(2) recognize the difference between health aspects of the child and adult
(3) recognize the importance of delivery of comprehensive health care for the child, family and community
(4) recognize the importance of ethics in pediatric practice
(5) recognize the importance of continuing medical education
The course covers 10 weeks of clinical teaching in North Okkalapa General Hospital and Yankin Children Hoispital.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Clinical teaching 10 weeks
The assessment is a 2- station (1 history taking and 1 clinical examination) OSCE at the end of 10 weeks posting. This class work weightage will be 10% of the marks of Final Part II Final Examination.
Pre bloc posting during initial 6 months involves didactic lectures from all 4 disciplines. Bloc posting last 3 months in three medical units of Yankin Children Hospital. Morning section includes clinical teaching such as ward round teaching and small group bedside teaching and self-learning. Evening section includes clinics, case discussion, question time and seminar. Pediatric topics covers growth and development, nutritional disorders, neonatology, infectious diseases emphasizing on the diseases of common health problems in developing countries such as acute respiratory tract infection, diarrhoeal disease, dengue hemorrhagic fever, tuberculosis, malaria etc. systemic disorders, preventive and community pediatrics, pediatric prescribing and pediatric emergencies including ETAT (Emergency triage assessment and treatment).
House officers are posted to the affiliated teaching hospitals for their training. The training period covers one year as rotating house officer between 4 major disciplines (3 months per discipline) and includes 2 weeks of community medicine work. Assessment is by means of a common log book and workplace based assessment in all disciplines and a completion certificate signed by Heads of the major disciplines, reviewed by the Rector of the Institute before convocation.
Objectives
At the end of the course of instruction, House Officers must
1.1 principles of difference between child and adults.
1.2 principles of normal development and its variations
1.3 essential facts about common medical problems in childhood.
1.4 management of childhood problems using primary health care approach.
2.1 communicating with the healthy and sick newborn babies,
infant, children and their parents.
2.2 taking careful history.
2.3 performing thorough physical examination of all systems.
2.4 performing simple bed side procedures and laboratory procedures.
2.5 recognizing urgent cases that require referral
2.6 managing of common childhood problems, disorders and pediatric emergencies.
2.7 practicing preventive aspects of child health.
3.1 appreciation of the practice and responsibilities of the various branches of health, social and
educational services concerned with care of the healthy, sick, handicapped children.
3.2 developing an appreciation of the value of maternal and child care.
3.3 having essential habits of applying scientific methods in approaching and solving problems.
3.4 accepting the comprehensive health care aspect of children, families and the community.
The mission, vision and core values of the university are the pillars of the learning strategies throughout the course.
Dr.Med.Sc. (Pediatrics) Course
Aim
The aim of the course is to produce highly qualified clinicians, academicians and researchers equipped with knowledge and skill comparable to international standard. They must have attitudinal concepts fit to be a leading pediatrician.
Objectives
Selection of Candidates
Criteria for Application
1.Must be a citizen of Union of Myanmar
2.Must be a holder of M.B.,B.S and M.Med.Sc (Pediatrics) (2 years after M.Med.Sc(Pediatrics)) or equivalent degree recognized by Myanmar Medical Council.
Selection Examination
Must pass Selection Examination, both written and oral (viva voce), conducted by the Selection Board for Postgraduate Studies, University of Medicines. Selection theory examination will consist of 4 MSQs.
No. of seats available Depend on country’s need
Year of starting of the course
1997
Start Date 1997
Duration 3 years
Name of Degree/ diploma/certificate conferred
Dr.Med.Sc. (Paediatrics)
Learning Teaching Method
Work based learning with research work including submission of thesis.
Protocol should be submitted in Year 1. Thesis should be submitted in Year 3 (3 months ahead of end of Year 3). Thesis defend should be done in last month of Year 3.
Formative assessment
One formative assessment in Year 1
Summative assessment
One Summative assessment in Year 3 (last month of Year 3)
Assessment include
-Problem solving skill
-Data interpretation skill
-Clinical management skill
-Communication skill
Assessment will be conduct in the form of GRAND VIVA and the format of assessment will be as follow:
Area 1
To assess the communication skill and ethics, a case scenario or real case will be given.
Area 2
Case problem (Grey cases) (one or more) will be given to assess the objective 2.
Area 3
Viva questions on recent advances regarding his/her thesis.
Maximum scores for each area – 100 (Total score 300)
Pass mark: 60% of total marks.
Resources
Personnel
Teaching staff of Pediatric departments and allied specialties from all government agencies.
Training Areas
Teaching hospitals under University of Medicines
Department of Medical Research
Libraries
Libraries from University, Department, Hospital and Department of Medical Research.
Career Ladder
The degree holder will be promoted or the head of the Department in due dates.
Degree
Doctor of Medical Science (Pediatrics)/ Dr.Med.Sc (Pediatrics) will be conferred by the respective University of Medicine after successful completion of the course requirements.
Aims
The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive training in pediatrics so as to prepare the trainee with a foundation up to a standard competent enough to become a pediatric specialist, a senior teacher in Pediatrics, or a research worker.
Objectives
Medium of Instruction
Bilingual (English & Myanmar)
Entry Eligibility criteria
Selection of Candidates
Criteria for application
The candidate must have an MBBS degree from one of the Universities of Medicine in Myanmar or an equivalent degree recognized by the Myanmar Medical Council.
Selection of Examination
The candidate must pass a selection examination held by the Selection Board of Postgraduate Studies, from the respective University of Medicine, which includes the professor/heads of the Department of Pediatrics.
Intake of Candidates – According to the country’s need.
Year of Starting of the course 1993
Start Date 1993
Duration 3 years
Name of Degree/ diploma/certificate conferred
M.Med.Sc (Pediatrics)
Multi-learning experience available
(eg. Case studies, hands on experience, problem based learning)
Fee charged (in local currency)
Nationals 800 kyats /month
Foreigners
Dissertation
The candidates must submit the protocols of their research project before the third month of the second year (for approval). The Post – graduate Board of Study will then scrutinize and choose the appropriate supervisor. Any further change after this must be done with the agreement of the Board. Supervisor has to report the progress of dissertation to the chairman of the Board every 3 months.
Final submission of the dissertation will be made not later than the last 3 months of the third year period (before the final examination).
Summative assessment (I) – Part (I) Examination –
At the end of 9-month, summative assessment will be done by 60 MCQ questions within 2 1/2 hours. Pass mark is 60%. If the candidate fails, he/she will be allowed to appear for 2 more supplementary exams which will be held every 3 months.
Summative assessment (II) – Part (II) Examination –
will be held at the end of 3-year period.
Theory paper – (10) Data interpretation including ECG (45 minutes)
Grey cases (50 minutes)
Picture quiz including X-ray (40 minutes)
Total time – 2 hours 15 minutes
Clinical – One long case and 4 short cases
Long case — (1 hour assessing the patient + 30-minute discussion with examiners)
Short case major 2 — 10 minutes each
minor 2 — 5 minutes each
Viva voce
Another pair of examiners, will assess the candidates on at least 4 topics out of the following: Neonatology, Pediatric emergencies, recent trends and advances, community pediatrics, developmental pediatrics. Time limit for 25 minutes.
Pass mark for each section is 60%. The candidates must have a minimum of 60% for each section i.e. written, clinical (both long and short cases combined) and viva voce, for a clear pass. Distinction will be given to candidates who score more than 80% and credit will be given to candidates who score more than 75% in each section.
The dissertation will be separately evaluated by 2 readers chosen by the Board of Study. It will be accepted as final only after the correction recommended by the readers has been fulfilled.
The pass mark, credit and distinction marks are 60%, 75% and 80% respectively.
Dissertation which fails to get the pass mark will have to be rewritten until satisfactory mark is given by the reader.
Objectives
Medium of Institution.
Bilingual (English & Myanmar)
Entry Eligibility criteria
Candidates with MBBS and working in general practice and who passed the selection examination.
Year of Starting of the course 2004
Start Date 2004
Duration 1year
Name of Degree/ diploma/certificate conferred
Dip.Med.Sc (Family Medicine )
Multi-learning experience available
(eg. Case studies, hands on experience, problem based learning)
Case studies, problem based learning, OSCE
No. of seats available 13-15
Fee charged (in local currency)
Nationals 50000 kyats/month
Foreigners
