Ambulatory Pediatrics

Catalog description

The elective provides students with additional exposure to ambulatory pediatrics. Experience will be gained in well child and adolescent care, including behavioral and mental health assessment, immunization practices and anticipatory guidance, and common outpatient pediatric illnesses. Emphasis will be placed on principles of preventative health care, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of common pediatric outpatient illnesses, and coordination of care for patients with special health care needs.