PAS - 585 Pediatrics

Principles and practice of care of the patient from birth through adolescence are studied by providing direct patient care. Students will learn basic pediatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Clinical facilities of both inpatient and outpatient services of Rush University Medical Center and private physicians’ offices are utilized. Seminars, conferences, lectures and case presentations provide additional learning experiences. Student assignments include rotations in inpatient and ambulatory settings and the nursery. Pediatric patient assessment and management are reviewed to include the generation of a differential diagnosis, oral presentation of patient data to the supervising physician and appropriate referral of patients. Credit Hours: (8)