Pediatrics Elective Course Description
| Course Name: | Subinternship in Pediatrics (Fulfills the 4th yr Medicine Sub I requirement for UMass students) |
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| Course Number: | PE-404 |
| Elective Type: | A |
| Elective Director: Coordinator(s): |
Timothy Gibson, M.D. Contact: Maxine Schmeidler Maxine.Schmeidler@umassmed.edu |
| Department: | Pediatrics |
| Sites Available: | UMMHC-University Campus |
| Months Offered: | E1 - M4, M8, M9 |
| Number of Students / Month: | 1 |
| Prerequisites: |
Completion of Pediatrics Clerkship |
| Elective Description:
Training will be under the supervision of senior faculty including the Pediatric Hospitalists and senior residents. Daily ward rounds, case management and disposition will be emphasized. Write-ups and progress notes will be reviewed, and the student will discuss his/her patients with consultants when appropriate. The sub-intern will be expected to take call one week of the month, and cover weekend shifts under the close guidance of the senior resident. |
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Note: Special Lottery Elective for students choosing Residency in Pediatrics. * Offered to UMass Students Only |
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| Location: UMMHC-University Campus, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655 | |
| Website: Department of Pediatrics http://www.umassmed.edu/pediatrics/ | |