PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

MEDICINE 971

Inpatient clinical infectious disease management. Diagnostic approaches to infectious presentations, appropriate use of antimicrobials for treatment and prophylaxis. Role of consultants in the hospital via participation in consult team. Common conditions include cellulitis, line infections, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, intra-abdominal infections, HIV, neutropenic fever and other infectious conditions.

PEDIAT 909

Use both didactics and simulations to cover high yield topics that a new Pediatric Intern should know to start a Pediatrics Residency. Working with a team of faculty, multi-disciplinary staff, residents, fellows and course directors, review topics such as intravenous fluid management, nutrition, vaccines, newborn care, fever and antibiotic therapy, developmental skills, hematology/oncology emergencies, dermatology, respiratory distress, endocrine emergencies, radiology, and informed consent. Participate in simulations to review medical knowledge, communication skills, and teamwork. Participate in difficult communication cases including obtaining informed consent or talking with parents of patients who choose to decline recommended management options. Practice common pediatric skills including IV placement, umbilical line placement, defibrilation, airway management, lumbar puncture, and suturing.

PEDIAT 973

Students will participate in pediatric gastroenterology outpatient clinics, round with inpatient faculty, attend pediatric gastroenterology conferences, attend daily pediatric conferences including morning report, case conferences, and grand rounds. Students will also be able to observe procedures in the operating room. Students will be responsible for a 20 minute case-based presentation at the end of the rotation.

PEDIAT 919

Supervised activities include interacting with patients primarily in outpatient setting, participating in all clinical activities and other components of the individualized rotation.

PEDIAT 975

An introduction to developmental pediatrics and the care of children with developmental disabilities. Students will rotate through a variety of clinics which will be tailored based on interest.