PEDI G700 - Pediatrics Clerkship

Credits: 7

The pediatrics clerkship is designed to serve as an introduction to general pediatrics. In addition to gaining specific knowledge of common and classic pediatric pathologies, the student will refine skills in obtaining an accurate history from the patient and family, performing a physical exam on pediatric patients, and developing appropriate diagnosis and management plans. Students will have exposure to multiple pediatric conditions, both acute and chronic, newborn care, well child care, adolescent health maintenance, safety and prevention, and exposure to a patient centered medical home. Special attention is paid to the role physical, cognitive, emotional, and developmental stages play in pediatric medicine. Rotation schedule: The student will spend 3 weeks on the pediatric inpatient service where they will function as a member of the health care team under the direct supervision of residents and attendings. Student will be expected to take overnight call with their supervising resident during this block of the rotation. The students will spend one week in the newborn nursery where they will focus on care of the newborn and perform circumcisions . One evening this week will be spent in the NICU. There will also be two weeks of exposure to the outpatient practice of pediatrics including time at the Center for Pediatric Medicine and subspecialty pediatric practices. During these two weeks, the student will spend an evening in the Pediatric Emergency Department. The last week (week 7) of the clerkship will include review, integration, Medicine & Society, and assessment.

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PEDI G700 - Pediatrics Clerkship