Pediatrics

Goal: The goal of this elective is to provide the student with an opportunity to observe common conditions that occur in children that require surgical intervention. The elective should be of particular interest to those students who plan a career in Pediatrics or Family Medicine.
Objectives: At the conclusion of this week, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss the management of those conditions that were encountered in the course of the week.
2. List some of the unique features of perioperative care in infants and children.

Participating Faculty: David A. Rogers, M.D., Ruth D. Mayforth, M.D., Ph.D., Andreas Meier, M.D.

Course Description:
Inpatients: The student will see patients with the team and discuss perioperative care issues related to those patients. The students may, but will not be required, to write daily progress notes.
Clinic: The student will see all patients with residents and attending in the clinic.
Operation Room: The student will have the opportunity to observe all surgical cases that occur in that week. Postoperative orders will be reviewed in each case with the student.
Student Presentation:  The student may select a problem that is of interest to them and prepare a brief presentation for the resident and faculty.  This presentation is given on the last day of the week.
Number of Students: 1

Evaluation: The student will be evaluated at the end of the week using the standard evaluation form used in the Department of Surgery.  Either or both of the faculty and the resident on the service will be happy to provide verbal feedback at the end of the week if the student initiates this discussion.
Call Requirement: None            

Contact Person: General Surgery Resident on Pediatric service

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