Pediatrics

Catalog description

Pediatrics may be either inpatient or outpatient. Students will apply concepts of diagnosis and management to infants and children with either normal or pathological physiologic processes. In addition, students will gain knowledge about normal growth and development of the pediatric patient. During the inpatient experiences, students will complete history and physical examinations on pediatric medical admissions. Students should have pertinent lab data, physical findings, etc., available for thorough rounds with the Attending/Preceptor. Orders will be written when possible and appropriate. Discharge summaries may be required at the discretion of the attending faculty. Outpatient experiences, generally in private offices, will be guided by schedules of the pediatric faculty preceptors. The outpatient experience also may include having students spend time in the following types of settings: Well Baby Clinic; Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Centers; and School Health Programs. The goal of the outpatient pediatric experience will be to assist the students to become both familiar and comfortable with routine and preventive aspects of infant and childcare.