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Participant Handbook
2020
Sydney Child Health Program
(SCHP)
1Welcome from the Acting Executive Principal
Dear Sydney Child Health Program Participants,
Welcome to the Sydney Child Health Program (SCHP), hosted by Sydney Children’s Hospitals
Network (SCHN) and endorsed by the University of Sydney.
The SCHP is a graduate-entry, non-award program of study for doctors and other health care
professionals and aims to enhance - knowledge, confidence and skills in treating children and
adolescents. This is a fully online continuing professional development program and sits outside
the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Non-award programs of study may be recognised
as prior learning by universities and are considered case-by case upon application.
This Handbook outlines the enrolment procedure, the program and associated learning
opportunities, resources and details regarding the assessment components. It is essential reading
for all SCHP participants.
The SCHP curriculum has been re-mapped using instructional design methodology and the content
now is divided into 9 modules – ranging from newborn to adolescents and young adults. This new
initiative allows clearer oversight of the whole curriculum, provides a logical progression across age
domains and facilitates participants’ studies. Webcasts are presented by expert clinicians, are
evidence-based and support best practice in caring for children and young adults.
You are welcome to send questions to presenters: please email service@magga.org.au Your
questions and their answers will be published in our Case Journal for all to benefit.
Your feedback is important for further program refinements and is sought for all aspects of the
program on completion of the final examination. It will be good to hear from you throughout the
year, especially reflecting on how this program provides a benefit to your practice.
I trust that you benefit from the SCHP so that you can better care for children, young people, parents
and carers and your communities.
Kind regards
Dr David Lester-Smith, BMedSci (Hons) BM BS DCH FRCP FRCPCH FRACP MPH DCE
Acting Director, Sydney Child Health Program (SCHP)
Network Associate Medical Director Education (SCHN)
General Paediatrician and Head of Medical Team3, Children’s Hospital at Westmead
2Content Page
Enrolment Information……………………………………………….4
Participant Agreement………………………………………………..5
SCHP Overview and Structure……………………………………11
Assessments & Key Dates…………………………………….……13
Pass Mark and Assessment Weighting……………………….16
Paediatric Experience / Certificate of Completion……..18
Additional SCHP Services…………………………………………..19
SCHP Contact Information…………………………………………20
Hong Kong Program Overview…………………………………..21
Reading List & Glossary of Acronyms………………………..22
3Enrolment Information
Here are some helpful tips for those who wish to enrol in the SCHP:
When can I enrol?
You can register and enrol anytime of the year. Once you enrol and receive your access details you have
the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere on any device. Australia has two exam streams June and
December, while international sites have only one exam stream. See details below:
Countries with June exam stream:
Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka,
UAE, Vietnam.
Countries with December exam stream:
Australia, Botswana, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, PNG, Samoa,
Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tanzania, Tonga, Vanuatu and
Zimbabwe.
How long is my enrolment?
For doctors:
The SCHP is completed over 1 (or maximum 2 years). Enrolment discontinued after 2 years.
For Nurses and Allied Health Professionals:
The SCHP is completed over 2 (or maximum 3 years). Enrolment discontinued after 3 years.
How do I apply?
You may register and enrol online via the “enrolment” tab of our website at www.magga.org.au
You will need to provide evidence of
• APHRA registration number (for Australian participants) OR
• Certified copy of your undergraduate degree (for International participants)
What is required to complete the program?
• View all nine modules (111 webcasts);
• Read SCHP Case journals
• Dial in or listen to webinars
• Complete four assessments: 2 case reports, 1 oral and 1 written MCQ exam
• Complete 26 weeks of clinical paediatric experience. This can be gained before, during or after
completing the program. Refer page 18 for more details.
An IELTS of 5.5 or equivalent is recommended to complete this program of study.
Enrolment Application Process
• a ‘Provisional Offer’ letter with program fee information and free 30-day trial access on processing
your enrolment application
• a ‘Finalised Offer’ letter on payment of program fee receipt with ongoing access to all program 111
webcasts and resources until the duration of enrolment.
Tutorials (International Participants only)
Where available, regular tutorials are delivered at specified formally approved established international
locations. The provisional offer will include contact details for your tutor and, similarly, tutors will be
provided with your contact details, if tutorials are offered at your location.
4SCHP Participant Agreement
This Participant Agreement outlines the terms and conditions of enrolment between you (the
Participant) and the Sydney Child Health Program (SCHP) office of the Sydney Children’s Hospitals
Network, Westmead Australia for the provision of the SCHP.
The SCHP is an adult learning environment which follows the principles of adult learning that
includes a high degree of your involvement, understanding, capacity to be self-motivated and self-
directed and ability to following instructions without detailed supervision or support.
By accepting the terms and conditions, the participant agrees to the participant obligations below:
Participant Obligations
• Confirm that all information provided in the enrolment form is accurate and complete and
you will notify SCHP office of any contact changes to your email, telephone, address and
other details, if any, during your enrolment
• Acknowledge that you will require access to a computer, smart phone or tablet and
internet, for the duration of the program.
• achieve satisfactory progress with your study through active participation.
• Abide by the copyright and intellectual property rights of SCHP program content.
• Complete all assessments in line with the ‘Key Dates’ without being reminded.
• Agree to the fee refund policy, exam notification requirement, exam cancellation, deferral
and withdrawal procedures.
• Acknowledge and accept that some administration fees may apply under various
circumstances such as examination fee, instalment payment and program continuation.
• Check if this program of study meets local employment and professional body regulatory
requirements. The SCHP office is not responsible if the SCHP does not meet local or
professional requirements.
• Acknowledge that you will complete the program within two years if you are a doctor OR
a maximum of three years if you are Nurse/Allied Health Professional.
• Agree to comply with SCHP Policies and Procedures for assessment submissions,
referencing and plagiarism.
Program access, materials and copyright
• SCHP office will provide login access to online program materials once your enrolment is
processed and a Provisional Offer is issued with a free 30-day trial access.
• All program materials are supplied via an online platform. Webcast videos are not
downloadable; however, audio files are downloadable in MP3 format.
• The program content, including copyright and all other intellectual property rights
contained therein, remain the property of the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN).
You must not reproduce any part of the online program material without the prior written
consent of the SCHP Office and SCHN.
Assessments and program results and completion
• Four Assessments: 2 Case reports, 1 oral and 1 final exam:
➢ Health Inequity and Medical Case – must be submitted online.
➢ Oral Assessment Task for Australia / New Zealand and oral exam for international.
➢ Final Exam: 82 MCQ questions and 18 extended matching questions for all.
• Program results including final examination results are provided in a formal letter at the end
of the program.
• Participants required to meet assessment requirements and 26 weeks of paediatric clinical
experience requirements to complete the program and receive a Certificate of completion.
5Payment Plan (3 options)
The SCHP office will offer different payment options as follows:
Option 1: Bank Deposit (SCHP preferred option)
Participants can opt to pay their program fee via this mode of payment via details provided in the
Payment Form. It is important to state your Payment Reference number while completing the
bank deposit online. The SCHP office recommends this mode of payment as the preferred option.
Option 2: Credit Card
Participants may choose to pay via credit card option by providing their card details in the format
listed on the Payment form. If the program fee is dishonoured, SCHP will not be responsible for
any fees the participant incurs from their bank due to dishonoured payments. Where a payment
via credit card is decline, program access will be suspended until the program fee is paid.
Option 3: Bank Draft
You may also arrange a bank draft; details will be provided in the payment form sent to you.
A receipt will be sent to the participant once payment of program fee is made within 2-5 business
days.
Program Administration
Management of the SCHP ensures a fair and equitable approach to all participants during their
enrolment in the SCHP program. Participants should seek clarification on any aspects of program
administration, not found on the website. Assistance is available by contacting the SCHP Office at
service@magga.org.au or by phone: +61 2 9933 8600.
Fee Refund Policy
No refunds will be made by SCHP Office beyond two months of program fee payment. Requests for
special consideration with supporting documentary evidence, will be considered by the Senior
Management.
Participants paying program fee upfront:
If you wish to withdraw before the completion of your program, you must notify SCHP Office in
writing within two months of full payment of fees and a refund of the program fee, less the
applicable administrative fee, will be issued.
Participants paying program fee via instalments:
While the SCHP office provides instalment options for fees to be paid over a period of three
instalments, participants opting for this option must agree to the following:
1) You agree to pay all the three instalments by the due date of each instalment due date listed
in your payment form. Any instalment not paid by the due date will attract a fee of AUD 100
for each instalment payment received late.
2) Admin fee of $ 300 applies to those who opt for instalment option; this will need to be paid
during your first instalment.
3) Refunds for withdrawal from the program will be made only if you notify SCHP office in
writing within two months of payment of your 1st instalment less the administration fee
paid at first instalment.
4) In the event you decide to withdraw from the program after two months of payment of your
1st instalment, you will
a) Not be eligible for refund of instalment/s already paid AND
b) You will need to pay your subsequent instalments as well prior to program withdrawal
having committed to proceed with the enrolment while paying your 1 st instalment.
6Exam Notification requirement
Participants are required to advise the SCHP Office about their intention to attend the scheduled
Final Examination within 12 weeks of the scheduled final examination. Rescheduling of a final
examination for participants is a resource intensive activity; late fees will apply if notification to the
SCHP Office does not meet the published notification deadline.
Deferring Final Examination
Participants may defer their final examination, if eligible, at no cost if they advise in writing prior to
notification deadlines. Requests for further examination deferrals beyond deadlines may incur an
exam fee.
Program material and content are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. If you defer your
enrolment to the 2nd year, you will be governed by the applicable assessment changes, if any.
Special Consideration
If you are unable to complete an assessment or attend an examination due to medical or
exceptional circumstances; you may request for special consideration in writing. You may be eligible
for special consideration on following circumstances with supporting documents:
• acute illness
• loss or bereavement
• hardship or trauma.
• Natural calamity
All requests for special consideration must be in writing with supporting documentation such as a
medical certificate must be provided and sent to service@magga.org.au
For all further enquiries related to Special Consideration please email service@magga.org.au or
phone: +61 2 9933 8600.
Exam Cancellation Policy
Please note, an exam fee applies to any participant:
• remaining ABSENT on the final exam day without notifying the SCHP office and providing
supporting documentation for non-attendance.
• confirming to sit their final exam after the due date of advising SCHP office regarding final
exam attendance.
• deferring their exam stream after the deadline to advise regarding final exam attendance
having previously confirmed to sit their exam.
• who confirms “yes” to sit their final exam and does not submit all assessments in line with
the “Key Dates”.
Program Withdrawal and Re-enrolment
If you do not complete the program within the maximum program duration and your enrolment is
discontinued, you may elect to re-enrol in the program. You are required to advise the SCHP Office
in writing to receive a discounted re-enrolment fee (this applies only to Australian enrolees).
Program withdrawal requests received via phone will not be processed. Program withdrawal
requests must be made in writing to the SCHP office at service@magga.org.au
7Confidentiality
The SCHP office will endeavour to keep your information secure and confidential. We will
only disclose information that we have about you:
• to the extent specifically required by law; or
• for the purpose of this agreement (including disclosing information in connection with
any query or claim that you make)
• with prior consent.
Privacy
We are committed to treating your personal information in accordance with legislative requirements
as set out in the NSW Ministry of Health Policy Directive called the Privacy Management Plan which
requires mandatory compliance and is available at
https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2015_036.pdf
The Privacy Management Plan explains how personal information [staff or members of the public]
is managed by NSW Health [in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Act 1998 (PPIP
Act)].
In international locations, where Tutorials are offered, you will be provided with your Tutor’s name
and contact details. It is our practice to share your name and email address and assessment results
with your Tutor unless you indicate otherwise. If you have any concerns, please contact the SCHP
Office via service@magga.org.au
Grievances
Any dispute arising in relation to the programs offered by the SCHP Office of SCHN will be addressed
using the grievance handling system as described in the SCHP Special consideration, appeal,
misconduct and grievance procedure.
Please contact the SCHP Office for further information at service@magga.org.au
Referencing:
When preparing written work which is to be submitted for marking, please read the Assessment
Task Outline carefully and follow instructions. Information will be provided regarding referencing
requirements.
There are many reasons why referencing is important, and some are listed below:
• To distinguish your own ideas from those of someone else
• To cite different points of view
• To validate what you are writing, by referring to documented evidence
• To inform readers of the scope and depth of your reading
• To integrate information by assessing, comparing, contrasting or evaluating it, to show
understanding
• To enable readers to consult the original source independently. For instance, the
interpretation you give may be different from the one intended.
8Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct
We encourage you to read the Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct guidelines below before
commencing any assessment. Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct is viewed seriously.
Plagiarism is a form of Academic Misconduct; some types and examples of Academic Misconduct
are provided in the Table below: (extracted sources from University of Wollongong’s ‘Procedure for
Managing Academic Misconduct by a Participant undertaking Program work’ (2007).
Types and Examples of Academic Misconduct
Cheating Example: Bringing unauthorised equipment or material into an
Behaving deceitfully or examination or writing cheat notes on any part of your body such
dishonestly (in as hands, arms, legs etc.
examinations) Example: Copying another Participant’s work or receiving
assistance from invigilator / examiners or any third party.
Example: Accessing or removing confidential examination
information from an exam venue prior or during the examination
including taking photos of exam question papers.
Example: Attempting to communicate or copying from another
participant during an exam.
Fabrication
Intentional and unauthorised falsification or invention of any information or citation in an
academic exercise. Examples:
• Making up sources for a bibliography
• Making up footnotes
• Claiming results of research where none have been obtained
• Changing results of research
Facilitating academic dishonesty
• Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another Participant engage
in some form of academic dishonesty
• Providing an assessment item, or providing access to an assessment item to others,
either directly or indirectly, in circumstances where it is reasonably foreseeable that
that it will be used dishonestly.
Misrepresentation
Representing data or information incorrectly, improperly, or falsely. Examples:
• Stating or presenting a material or significant falsehood
• Omitting a fact so that what is stated or presented as a whole states or presents a
material or falsehood.
Plagiarism
Using another person's ideas, designs, words or works without appropriate
acknowledgement.
Examples:
• Failure to acknowledge sources of quotations, ideas or data (including when
paraphrasing)
• Copying another Participants’ work (with or without consent)
9• Collusion (presenting an assessment item as independent work when it has been
produced in part or in whole in collusion with other people)
• Inappropriate paraphrasing: Changing a few words and phrases while mostly retaining
the original structure and/or progression of ideas of the original, and information
without acknowledgement.
Re-using one’s own work
Example:
• Self-plagiarism: Re-using, without acknowledgement, part or all of one’s own work
that has been previously submitted and counted towards another assessment item.
• Contract cheating: a form of collusion where a participant obtains help from another
person to perform all or part of their work that the participant subsequently submits
as their own work.
Collusion:
• Presenting work as independent work when it has been produced in whole or part in
collusion with other people. This includes participants/alumni providing their work
that has been marked to another participant for re-submission. Collusion could also
be offering to complete another person’s work or seeking payment for completing
work on behalf of someone else.
SCHP reserves the right to exclude or penalise any participant found to have behaved in such a way
as to bring Sydney Child Health Program, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network or the University of
Sydney into disrepute.
Reasons for exclusion include but are not limited to: misuse of SCHP material, academic and
examination misconduct, inappropriate copying and distribution of program material.
Any form of plagiarism would result in:
• program withdrawal
• no further access to program content
• no provision of certificate of completion and
• no further opportunity to re-enrol.
For all further enquiries related to Academic Misconduct or Plagiarism please email
service@magga.org.au
You must acknowledge the source of any information to avoid plagiarism.
10Sydney Child Health Program Overview and Structure
111 Webcasts with Learning outcomes
The program content is divided into nine modules of 111 webcasts which reflect a journey of
learning in paediatric education covering all sub-specialty areas from neonate to adolescents.
Upon completion of the program, participants can expect to:
• Determine how health inequities impact on the care for children and advocate for
vulnerable paediatric patients.
• Assess and manage common paediatric presentations according to current best evidence
• Identify and apply management plans of common paediatric problems
• Communicate diagnosis and management of patients and their needs to
parents/carers/healthcare professionals.
The table below shows the nine modules and the recommended time it takes to complete
watching the webcasts.
Suggested Duration Webcasts Module Title
Module 1 3 weeks 9 Neonates and Early years
Module 2 5 weeks 14 Behaviour and Development
Systems: Cardiology, Ears Nose and
4 weeks 13
Module 3 Throat, and Respiratory
Systems: Gastroenterology and
3 weeks 10
Module 4 Infectious Diseases
Systems: Dermatology, Nephrology,
Oncology, Palliative Care,
5 weeks 17
Rheumatology, Allergy and
Module 5 Immunology.
Systems: Endocrine and Genetics &
3 weeks 9
Module 6 Metabolism
Systems: Neurology and
3 weeks 8
Module 7 Rehabilitation
Module 8 7 weeks 21 Emergency Medicine
Module 9 4 weeks 11 Adolescent Medicine
Total 37 Weeks 111
11Assessments
Figure 1: The figure represents the suggested learning pathway over a 37-week period, with the
suggested points assessments should be completed. The Oral Assessment Task (OAT) is only to be
completed by Australian participants. All others will complete the Oral Exam along with the Final
Written Exam.
For further details, please refer to 2020 Curriculum document.
Note:
Webcast content may not be applicable in local context or work environment and participants
should adhere to their local guides, policies and procedures.
12SCHP Assessment Tasks (FOUR)
• 2 Case Reports: online submission (emailed case reports will not be accepted)
- Health Inequity Case Report 1
- Medical Case Report 2
• 1 Oral:
Australian participants: complete the Oral Assessment Task and
International participants: complete the Oral Exam
• 1 Final Written: MCQ 100 questions – 2.5-hour duration with 5 mins reading time
Please refer to Key Dates for all 2020 assessments here
Note: 2021 will see changes to assessments in line with curriculum enhancement. Any new
enrolee or current participant from prior years allocated a 2021 exam stream or even deferring
their exam to 2021 will be governed by the new assessment rules.
Assessment 1:
Case Report 1 - Health Inequity in Children and Young People (HI)
• Assessment Task outline and Marking criteria
• HI Case Report Template
Assessment 2:
Case Report 2: Medical case
• Assessment Task outline and Marking criteria
• Case Report Template
Case Report Submission (MUST BE MADE ONLINE USING THE CORRECT TEMPLATE PROVIDED)
Prior to preparing written work please read the Assessment Task Outline and Marking criteria
carefully. You should read and understand guidelines for referencing and plagiarism:
Assessment 1 and 2 Submission Due Date
June 2020 exam stream December 2020 exam stream
Case Report 1: Health Inequity 13th December 2019 19th June 2020
Case Report 2: Medical case 28th February 2020 4th September 2020
13Assessment 3:
ORAL ASSESSMENT TASK (OAT) - Australian and New Zealand
participants only)
Due date:
June 2020 Exam Stream: Supervisor Nomination: 24th January 2020
OAT Completion: 20th March 2020
December 2020 Exam Stream: Supervisor Nomination: 3rd July 2020
OAT Completion: 11th September 2020
Australian SCHP Participants need to complete an Oral Assessment Task (OAT) during the 2020
program year. Participants must be assessed as “Satisfactory” to be eligible to undertake the
Final Written Examination.
We encourage you to nominate and complete this assessment task in time to meet the deadlines
for this task not wait until the last minute.
Steps to complete ORAL ASSESSMENT TASK
The following steps are required to complete the Oral Assessment Task (OAT)
STEP 1 - Select your OAT Supervisor
Liaise with potential Supervisor invite to conduct OAT in role of 'OAT Supervisor'
STEP 2 - Nominate your OAT Supervisor
Submit name and details of person selected online on SCHP Website
STEP 3 - Receive OAT Supervisor approval
Email from SCHP Office with OAT Results Form
STEP 4 - Arrange time to conduct OAT
Liaise with OAT Supervisor
STEP 5 - Prepare for OAT
Self Study OAT Pack 2018
STEP 6 - Undertake OAT with OAT Supervisor
OAT Supervisor to provide feedback and complete OAT Results Form
STEP 7 - Submit OAT Results Form and Scenario Reflections
Complete required results fields online and upload OAT Results Form and Complete Scenario Reflections online
The Oral Assessment Task (OAT) pack contains step-by-step guide; this will be emailed on
program finalisation.
14ORAL EXAM (International participants including Hong Kong)
International participants including Hong Kong will undertake an oral exam instead of OAT.
Please note following information regarding the Oral Examination
• Examination content is based on information in the program webcasts, webinars and case
study from the SCHP journal, which include major child health issues of current interest
• Examination focus is on practical issues of assessment and management, rather than rarities
• Is a standardized, structured viva and there are no patients or actors
• Examination paper: Two (2) case-based scenarios (up to 10 questions each scenario)
• Duration is 25 minutes (including feedback)
• Oral examiner will provide feedback
• All participants undertaking the oral examination are required to achieve at least 50% in the
oral examination paper.
Assessment 4: Final Written Examination
For Australian SCHP Participants, the final Examination comprises one component, a Written
Examination. Participants are required to achieve ‘Satisfactory’ results for OAT to be eligible to sit
the final Written Examination.
For International SCHP Participants, the final Examination comprises of two components; a Written
Examination and an Oral Examination.
2020 Final Examination Date
June 2020 exam stream December 2020 exam stream
Final Exam 12th June 2020 4th December 2020
• No changes to the date are possible.
• Participants must make necessary arrangements to be available for the full day.
Examination Venue
The SCHP Office undertakes extensive planning each year to facilitate the final examination in
locations across Australia and over 60 locations internationally. For this planning to be effective the
SCHP Office approximately 12 weeks prior to the examination day whether they intend to sit the
final examination.
Please note the following information regarding the Final Written Examination
• Examination content is based on information in the program webcasts, webinars and case
study from the SCHP journal which include major child health issues of current interest
• Examination focus is on practical issues of assessment and management of common
problems, rather than rarities
• Examination paper: 82 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and 18 Extended Matching
Questions (EMQ)
• Duration is 2.5 hours
• Computerised mark sheets are utilized
15Helpful hints for the final examination
• An Exam Talk is scheduled annually in the Program Webcast Timetable with specific
information about the exam.
• A small sample of previous examination questions are available for review. Self-assessment
questions throughout each webcast may also assist with revision.
• To prepare for the oral examination it is recommended that you review the Sydney
Children’s Hospitals Network parent information factsheets available on the SCHP Website.
• The oral examination aims to test your communication skills, as well as your clinical
knowledge.
• Examination content is primarily based on program webcasts content.
Pass Mark and Assessment Weighting
To pass the program Participants MUST:
Program Program Requirements Assessments Pass Marks in
Final Exam
DOCTOR NURSE /Allied
Health
Sydney Child - Successfully complete Case Written exam 50% 45%
Health Program Report 1 and 2
(Australian and OAT Satisfactory Satisfactory
New Zealand - Successfully complete the
participants) Oral Assessment Task
Overall 50% 45%
- Pass the Final Written
Examination
-RACGP participants must
complete mandatory
activity/evaluation to be
eligible to claim CPD point.
Sydney Child - Successfully complete Case Written exam 50% 45%
Health Program Report 1 and 2
- Pass the Oral Final
(International Oral Exam
Examination 50% 50%
participants
- Pass the Final Written Overall 50% 45%
including Hong
Examination
Kong)
Please note, Participants who do NOT:
1. Submit their case reports will NOT be eligible to attempt the Final Exam.
2. Case reports that are submitted after the due date will not be marked and awarded a “zero”
mark, however Participant will be permitted to attempt the Final Examination.
3. Complete their OAT will NOT be eligible to sit the Written Final Exam. Late submission of the
OAT is not available.
16Participant SCHP Case Journal
The SCHP team produces a Case Journal to maintain communication with all participants, many
tutors and alumni including reminders of upcoming events. You will receive an email prompt when
the monthly case journal become available on our website; 11 are produced each year.
The case journal is a valuable resource that includes:
• clinical case scenarios with questions and answers to enhance clinical reasoning with web-
linked references
• participant questions with presenters’ responses
• recent topics of interest
• useful web resources
• a “spot diagnosis”
We welcome cases and articles of interest from all of our participants, tutors and alumni. Please
review all SCHP Journal Case Studies: Case Studies from the SCHP Journal are examinable in the
Final Examination as indicated on the SCHP website.
Webinars
Webinars were offered to all participants and are recorded to be available as additional learning
resources online for all participants. The content is based on material covered in program webcasts.
The 2020 schedule will be made available on the website. The webinar format will include cases for
discussion from the intended presenter. cases will be sent by email a week prior to the webinar.
Participants are strongly encouraged to attend or access the webinars as content in webinars is
examinable.
Additional webcasts (non-examinable)
Additional webcasts covering paediatric topics outside the formal SCHP content have been
included on our website have been recorded by subject matter experts and offered to all
participants as additional learning resources.
Content in additional webcasts is NOT examinable in the final examination.
Certificate of Completion
To be eligible to receive your ‘Certificate of Completion’ following successful completion of the
program assessments and final exam, 26 weeks of clinical Paediatric experience is required in all
countries; except Hong Kong where the requirement is 12 months paediatric experience.
17Paediatric Clinical Experience - Program Requirement
No paediatric experience is required prior, during finalisation of enrolment or during the period of
enrolment. However, on successful completion of the program and assessments, 26 weeks (12
months for Hong Kong) of clinical paediatric experience (or equivalent) is required to receive the
‘Certificate of Completion’
Calculations of Paediatric Experience
Equivalent paediatric experience is calculated as:
• 100% of time spent in a hospital or community paediatric environment
• 25% of time spent in General Practice or Emergency Departments in which paediatric
patients are seen
• 25% of time spent in Obstetrics terms
A new ‘SCHP Paediatric Experience Form’ has been introduced to facilitate updating your clinical
paediatric experience online via the ‘My Paediatric Experience’ page on our website any time after
finalizing your enrolment. Please follow the steps provided and your paediatric experience will be
assessed and validated by the SCHP office. Experience treating paediatric patients in an intern year
is included in the calculation of your paediatric experience.
For further information regarding paediatric clinical requirements please contact the SCHP Office
by emailing service@magga.org.au
Supported Learning
Questions to webcast presenters
In addition, our webcast presenters welcome questions from participants as it gives them a real
sense of where you are and what you do and stimulates their interest. You are invited to send
questions relating to the program webcasts to our office at service@magga.org.au . Questions will
be forwarded to the relevant webcast presenters and replies sent back to you. Your questions and
answers may be included in SCHP Case Journals to benefit our whole community.
Study Groups
We facilitate the opportunity for you to participate in study group. We have provided a list of those
who have shared their contact details on our website. Please send us an email and permission to
list your contact details if you wish to be included on the study group list which is made available
online. This will enable your colleagues to contact you.
This list is available here.
18Additional SCHP Services:
Community Paediatric Visits (optional)
Paediatric care encompasses resources in both hospital and community settings. It is important to
be aware of all resources available in order to best support the care of children, young people and
their families. We encourage each participant to seek out resources in your area and learn of other
resources to optimise care for children wherever they are, assisting them to reach their best
potential in health and well-being. For Australian participants, community visits are strongly
encouraged to acquire full understanding of paediatric services available to children and families.
International participants are urged to visit community clinics of a similar nature wherever possible.
Local paediatricians and/or public health authorities will be able to advise you about relevant
services.
Community Health Centre and Developmental Disability Unit Visits (optional)
A visit to a Community Health Centre and a Developmental Disability Unit will be organised by the
SCHP office and offered to Sydney participants. Please note that spaces are limited, and every effort
will be made to coordinate a visit to suit you. Details will be sent via email during the program year.
Previous participants have indicated that these sessions provide a valuable insight into community
paediatrics.
Annual ‘Practical Paediatrics for General Practitioners’ weekend held in Sydney (optional)
1st and 2nd August 2020
This event is organised and run annually by paediatric clinicians from The Children’s Hospital at
Westmead, Sydney. This is offered to Australian participants only as places are limited.
Presentations emphasize important updates in Paediatrics, and include topics requested by past
attendees. Speakers provide focused presentations to allow time for questions and interaction.
This weekend is an opportunity for our participants to share experiences with each other, to meet
with many of the Webcast Presenters from The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and to explore the
hospital and its facilities.
• Learning objectives are provided for each speaker, together with a lecture outline.
• Workshops and case presentation sessions provide an interactive forum to encourage
participation in learning and ‘hands-on’ experience.
• The QUIZ is the ever-popular finale. It emphasizes important ‘take-home’ messages in a
stimulating environment.
• GP attendees may qualify for CPD points with the Royal Australian College of General
Practitioners (RACGP).
• Our participants may attend the GP weekend free of charge on one occasion during their
candidature (subject to seating availability, registration and withdrawal penalties).
• Information is distributed by email by the end of May.
Clinical Workshop (Sydney): Dates 30th November 1 and 2nd December 2020 (Optional)
The Clinical Workshop is conducted over three days at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead,
Sydney, immediately prior to the final examination. It consists of interactive case-based sessions
from experts on various topics in paediatrics that are relevant to caring for children and young
people in the general practice setting. The opportunity for discussions in small groups with
experienced paediatric clinicians was reported as beneficial and highly valued.
The dates and program schedule for the workshop will be confirmed by email when available. This
is not a Final exam preparation workshop. A modest fee applies to cover local costs.
19Sydney Child Health Program (SCHP) contact information:
Local call: 02-9933 8600
Email: service@magga.org.au
Website: www.magga.org.au
Postal address: Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, Locked Bag 4001, Westmead
NSW 2145 Australia
Physical address: Level 3, 20-22 Mons Road, Westmead, Sydney NSW 2145
Office Hours 8:30 am to 5.00 pm
Reading List
We suggest reading one book in each category (refer to the following link for details)
Glossary of Acronyms used in 2020 SCHP Webcasts
Please see link here for a glossary of acronyms used in all our webcasts.
20SCHP Hong Kong participants program summary
The SCHP program structure and assessments are the same as explained in above sections. Hong
Kong participants complete an oral exam instead of OAT. Other details for Hong Kong are provided
below:
Paediatric Clinical Experience
SCHP Hong Kong participants are required to have at least 12 months paediatric clinical experience
by the end of the SCHP program in December 2020. The SCHP Office can provide advice at any time
on calculating your paediatric clinical experience. Please contact the SCHP Office should you have
any queries.
Hong Kong Tutorial Attendance *Subject to CME requirements*
It is suggested that Hong Kong participants are to attend weekly Tutorials. A minimum attendance
record of 66% is mandatory for participants. Attendance records are reported to Participants and
Tutors at 20, 32 and 38 weeks.
Webcast Timetable
A Timetable for 2020 specific to Hong Kong is available on the website for all Participants to access.
It indicates the tutorial dates and tutors during 2019. Any changes made during the program year
will be communicated directly by Head Tutor, Dr Mary Kwong.
Tutorial Location and Arrangements
Tutorials are held on SUNDAYS for two hours 3.30pm to 5:30 pm at the following location:
Paediatric Seminar Room 84046
6/F Lui Che Woo Clinical Sciences Building (Professorial Block),
Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH)
Ngan Shing St, Sha Tin,
HONG KONG
Transport by MTR : City One MTR"
The first Tutorial in 2020 will be conducted on Sunday 7th February 2020.
Hong Kong Tutor List:
Dr Mary Kwong (Head Tutor) marykwonghkcfp@gmail.com
Dr Albert Kong albertyfkong@gmail.com
Dr Chan Chi-Sik chanchisik@hkma.org
Dr Ip Pang Fei pangfeiip168@hotmail.com
Dr Lee Wai-Hong leewh@ha.org.hk
Dr Edmond Tony Nelson tony-nelson@cuhk.edu.hk
21CPD/CME Points and notification to Colleges
An application for CPD accreditation for the 2020 program year to the Hong Kong Medical
Association (HKMA) has been approved and we are awaiting approval from the Hong Kong College
of Family Physicians (HKCFP). Approval is normally received by the end of January 2020.
The SCHP Office will confirm directly with both the HKMA and the HKCFP when Participants have
met the College requirements for CPD and CME at the end of 2020.
Doctors who are members of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine or other specialist Colleges will
need to apply personally to that College.
Clinical Attachment
A clinical attachment may be offered to SCHP Participants in Hong Kong for those who wish to refine
their paediatric clinical skills and patient / parent communication. Participants can observe in a
specialist paediatric clinic at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for two hours weekly (at a set time) for a
period of two months. Dr Mary Kwong will advise during the program year if this will occur.
SCHP Class Representative
The Head Tutor appoints a Class Representative each program year, these representative assists by
facilitating room set-up for Tutorials as well as Tutorial organization and communication with fellow
Participants.
In 2020 the Class Representative is TBA
SCHP Additional Lecture: Maternal Child Health in Hong Kong
SCHP Participants may be provided a formal lecture to outline Maternal and Child Health Services
in Hong Kong.
Delivered by: TBA
Scheduled: TBA
The content of this additional lecture is not included in the SCHP Final Examination.
Final Steam and Examination - location
SCHP Hong Kong participants follow the December exam stream and key dates are available on our
website.
All Hong Kong participants are required to attempt the Final Examination Oral and Written
examination in Hong Kong.
SCHP Office will provide a separate communication on exam arrangements closer to the exam
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