Pediatrics

The Pediatrics rotation will take place in outpatient pediatric clinics and private pediatric offices. The clerkship provides an introduction to a wide range of clinical problems in pediatrics and arms students with the basic skills needed to work with children and families. The rotation will emphasize caring for a child from birth through late adolescence. Students will assess, evaluate and develop a patient-centered treatment plan according to published guidelines when appropriate. Students will provide an accurate verbal presentation to the rotation preceptor and write an accurate note suitable for inclusion in the patient's medical record. The rotation will stress diagnosis and treatment of common childhood illnesses and assessment of growth and development. Students will develop skills to counsel parents about well-visits, immunizations, nutrition, growth and development.