a) 1. Ability to identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking.
2. Ability to use science and technology appropriately.
3. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
4. Ability to work as a team member.
5. Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to the individual and community, acknowledging cultural and religious differences.
6. Ability to organise and manage one’s activities responsibly and effectively.
7. Ability to collect, analyse and critically evaluate information.
8. Ability to show sensitivity to the patient and community.

b) 1. Ability to identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking.
2. Ability to use science and technology appropriately.
3. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
4. Ability to work as a team member.
5. Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to the individual and community, acknowledging cultural and religious differences.
6. Ability to organise and manage one’s activities responsibly and effectively.
7. Ability to collect, analyse and critically evaluate information.
8. Ability to show sensitivity to the patient and community.

c) 1. To understand and apply the basic principles of physiology, microbiology, embryology, pathology and pharmacology to the pathogenesis and management of childhood disease.

To have an in-depth knowledge of infectious diseases occurring in childhood particularly viral diseases, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, meningitis, tuberculosis.
To have a good working knowledge of the common conditions encountered in paediatric cardiology, nephrology, haematology, gastro-enterology, endocrinology, metabolic defects, neurology and rheumatology.
To understand the genetic or hereditary conditions and to be able to diagnose and manage common inherited disorders.

2. To understand and prevent the risk factors to the neonate occurring in pregnant women.

To have an in-depth knowledge of the causes of prematurity and to be able to handle prematurity related problems.
To manage acute emergencies and respiratory distress in neonates.
To diagnose and treat all diseases encountered in newborn infants.

Integrated assessment:

Certification by the Head of the candidate’s Training Departments that at least 33 months of training in an Academic Paediatric Unit had taken place prior to the date of writing FCPaed Part Two.

Examination:

1. A primary examination (FCPaed Part 1). Two written three hour closed book examination papers covering all aspects of applied basic sciences in paediatrics with a reasonable balance between different sections; to be completed within the first 18 months of a 4 year programme.

2. A final qualifying examination (FCPaed II).

a) Two written three-hour closed book examination papers covering full spectrum of diagnostic and preventative paediatrics and management of paediatric disease with a reasonable balance between the sectors.
b) A 90 minute OSCE in which all aspects of laboratory and radiological diagnosis are covered.
c) A clinical examination lasting three hours in which the candidate examines three cases covering several aspects of paediatric disease. Overall pass marks of 50% with a minimal requirement of 40%, in both clinical and theoretical sections have to be passed for the candidate to be successful in the final qualifying examination with the OSCE and closed book examination questions compromising the theoretical section.
3. A dissertation (MMed). Reporting the results of an analytical, clinical or epidemiological study carried out and interpreted by the candidate and assessed by internal and external examiners as satisfactory.