This document contains the detailed syllabus for
pediatric surgery and is correct as at August 2007.
Paediatric Surgery is that branch of medicine that deals
with the diseases, trauma and malformations of
childhood years (fetal period to teenage years).
Consultant surgeons working in this area of clinical
practice will have undergone a specific training
programme to furnish the knowledge, skills and
professional attitudes necessary for dealing with
children and their families