1-2 weeks | Selective
The Pediatric Orthopedics selective will expose students to the knowledge and skills needed to assess and treat pediatric orthopedic problems. Students will observe how a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon assesses and manages perioperative concerns for a variety of orthopedic conditions.
1-2 weeks | Selective
Students will shadow Pediatric Otolaryngology attendings and residents in the clinic and operating room. Students will observe the history, physical examination, differential diagnosis, and treatment plan formulation for the child with problems in the ear, nose, and head and neck area.
1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks | Selective
Students would experience a wide range if pathological conditions encountered in the head and neck region in children. In addition, they will receive a general overview of the surgical treatment of these disorders. The selective includes exposure to the areas of otology, rhinology, head and neck cancer surgery, laryngology, maxillofacial trauma and facial cosmetic surgery.
1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks | Selective
This rotation exposes students to the interdisciplinary approach to caring for pediatric patients with chronic and life-limiting medical conditions. The students will have the opportunity to participate in goals of care discussion as well as be exposed to all aspects of care these types of pediatric patients need including care coordination with multiple community agencies.
1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks | Selective
The student will participate in inpatient and outpatient care with the ComPASS team. Along with consultants, nurses, and fellow’s students will get an introduction to palliative care, and palliative care in the pediatric setting.
1-2 weeks | Selective
Students will shadow pediatric pathologists and participate in frozen section, autopsies and slide conferences. They will be exposed to basic pathology techniques, such as histology, grossing, specimen embedding, cutting and staining.
1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks | Selective
Students will participate in the acquisition and interpretation of diagnostic imaging and in the communication of important findings to the ordering physician/team members. Students will interact directly with faculty at Nemours Children’s Clinic and Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks | Global Health, Selective
This is an opportunity to experience hospital-based pediatric delivery of care in a developing country. Students learn about pediatrics and acute care conditions common in developing countries. You also acquire an understanding of the diagnostic capabilities within the country and the systemic issues that influence access, availability, and quality of care throughout the developing world.
1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks | Selective
Learning comprehensive management of normal and critically ill neonates by assuming primary responsibility for their care including, but not limited to, the history and physical examination, formulating differential diagnoses and management, writing orders, arranging consultation and follow-up care, discussing plans with parents and other staff members, and conducting quality improvement and safety practices.
1-2 weeks | Selective
Students will gain an understanding of pediatric medicine through shadowing experiences, hands-on simulations, discussions with residents, faculty, and families, and community volunteering.
