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Nov 22, 2024
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2019-2020 School of Medicine Bulletin
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PEDI G745 - Community/Private Practice
Credits: 2
The focus of this elective is for the medical student to gain exposure to the practice of general pediatrics in a community setting. Students will see a variety of pediatric patients from birth to age 21 for well child care, continuing care for chronic medical issues, and acute sick visits. The well care includes check-ups, sports and college physicals, developmental screenings, behavioral management, parenting, anticipatory guidance, and immunizations. The student will get an understanding of a Medical Home for Children by seeing how children with chronic issues such as asthma, obesity, ADHD, depression, and a variety of other issues, are care for in a comprehensive manner. The acute sick visits include patients with fever, respiratory difficulties, gastrointestinal illnesses, unusual rashes, minor traumas, and a plethora of other issues. The student will also be able to see how a pediatric practice functions by observing how the practice manager, clerical, and nursing staff perform their various duties. The student may also have the opportunity to round with an attending in the nursery at either GMH or Greer. The goal of this elective is for the medical student to have not only an overview of general pediatric practice but also to have an understanding of the challenges and rewards that come with providing comprehensive medical care for pediatric patients.
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