On the successful completion of the course the graduate specialist should be able to:
1. Apply scientific knowledge of Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology, Clinical Pharmacology, Epidemiology and Research Methods relevant to the needs of paediatric patients.
2. Manage competently all paediatric problems in the fields of Neonatology, Emergencies in Childhood, Developmental Paediatrics, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Paediatrics, Metabolic Disorders and Storage Diseases, Paediatric cardiology, Paediatric nephrology, Paediatric gastroenterology, Paediatric dermatology, Paediatric endocrinology, and Paediatric oncology.
3. Demonstrate competency in the teaching of undergraduate medical students and other allied health cadres.
4. Plan and conduct clinical medical research competently relevant to the needs of the paediatric patients and community.
5. Discover and assess medical conditions in the community and propose appropriate scientific interventions.
6. Demonstrate high professional & ethical standards during his professional medical practice in Paediatrics and Child Health.
7. Demonstrate leadership competency in the appropriate or related field of his/her training.