3-8 weeks | Selective
A three- or four-week rotation with the opportunity to work on both the outpatient and inpatient services under the direction of consultants and residents in pediatric neurology at Nemours Children’s Clinic and Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital.
3-8 weeks | Selective
Gain an understanding of the basic principles of child neurology, including history taking and examination, knowledge of common presenting symptoms and signs, an overview of neurologic disorders in childhood, and essentials of diagnosis and management.
1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks | Selective
Designed to give students an appreciation for the role of ophthalmology as a pediatric specialty and an opportunity for them to become more accomplished, confident, and capable when presented with a child with ocular complaints.
1-2 weeks | Selective
Students will gain exposure to both emergency and routine pediatric eye diseases and adult strabismus. Students will shadow pediatric ophthalmologists in the clinic and operating room at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks | Selective
Students will participate on the pediatric orthopedic surgery service in a variety of capacities and will function in the role of an acting intern at Nemours Children’s Clinic and Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital. Students will take histories and perform physical exams, have in-patient responsibilities, and participate in emergency and selective operative procedures as either an observer or assistant.
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.
