Acting Internship: Neonatology I at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

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The Student will function as a sub-intern, assuming the primary care of a limited number of high-risk neonatal patients under the direct supervision of a senior resident and neonatologist. Formal and informal discussions are incorporated into this course. This experience will afford the student an opportunity to learn the pathophysiology and basic approaches to the evaluation and management of certain diseases affecting neonates. A large number of critical medical and surgical issues will be encountered during this rotation. Communication skills with peers, attending physicians, and stressed families are of high priority. The educational setting is a 60 bed NICU. The student will keep a log of patients cared for during the rotation to make sure they are getting a comprehensive experience consistent with the stated objectives. Patient selection will be coordinated by the fellow and attending neonatologist on the inpatient team targeting the student's goals for this rotation. By participating.