Pediatrics Core Clerkship

Catalog description

The Pediatrics core clerkship is a four (4) week experience served in an ambulatory setting. Some inpatient exposure may be available depending upon the assigned hub and practice. The clerkship affords students the opportunity to gain experience in providing health care to children. Emphasis will be placed on growth and development, wellness and prevention. Students will participate in the diagnosis and management of common illnesses of infants, children and adolescents, including community acquired infections. Each practice may have a unique profile of patients that will offer greater insight into a particular entity.