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Errores Innatos del Metabolismo. Anexos ❚ 33 Anexo 2. Syllabus for Training in Clinical Paediatric Metabolic Medicine SYLLABUS FOR TRAINING IN CLINICAL PAEDIATRIC METABOLIC MEDICINE Updated December 2014: Vassili Valayannopoulos and Andrew Morris Paediatrics is an independent medical specialty based on the knowledge and skills required for the prevention, diagnosis and management of all aspects of illness and injury affecting children of all age groups from birth to the end of adolescence, up to the age of 18 years. It is not just about the recognition and treatment of illness in babies and children. It also encompasses child health, which covers all aspects of growth and development and the prevention of disease. The influence of the family and other environmental factors also play a large role in the development of the child, and many conditions require life-long management and follow-up before a smooth transition of care to adult services. For these reasons we believe that all doctors practising Paediatric Metabolic Medicine require a solid basic training in General Paediatrics, as set out by many National Training Authorities (NTAs), and in the recommended European Common Trunk Syllabus, approved by the EAP-UEMS. This training, which should be of 3 years minimum duration, can either act as a prelude to specialist training, or may take place alongside it, and will underpin many of the principles set out in this specialist syllabus. This document sets out the minimum requirements for training in Tertiary Care Paediatric Metabolic Medicine. Metabolic Medicine is a subsection of the Tertiary Care Group of the European Academy of Paediatrics, itself a section of the European Union of Medical Specialists (Union Europeenne des Medicins Specialistes (UEMS)) through the European Board of Paediatrics (EBP). The subspecialty of Paediatric Metabolic Medicine concerns inherited disorders that affect the body’s biochemical reactions. There are many rare metabolic diseases that can affect the function of any organ system and can present at any age. Metabolic Paediatricians require detailed knowledge of normal biochemistry and the impact of disorders and they use this knowledge for diagnosis and management. They strive to improve the early recognition of metabolic disorders, including through newborn screening. They participate in research and work closely with laboratory scientists, dietitians, pharmacists and nurses. This syllabus is intended as a guide. Whilst the training should be comprehensive, it is recognized that not all subjects can be covered in the same detail. Changes may also be necessary to meet local needs.