Pediatrics
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
PEDS 30400 | 100 Units
- Elective Type: Clinical
- Primary Instructor: Dr. S. Margaret Paik | mpaik@peds.bsd.uchicago.edu
- Contact: Evelyn Simpson| (773) 702-6435 | esimpson@peds.bsd.uchicago.edu
- Location on first day: Will be sent via email
- Included in Lottery: No
- Last Reviewed: March 9, 2007
Overview
Supervision is by all attendings and residents (Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine) in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Objectives
To gain increased expertise in the rapid assessment and treatment of acute medical and surgical problems. To expand the knowledge base in the field of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. To develop the ability to manage multiple, acutely ill patients simultaneously.
Evaluation
Pediatric Emergency Medicine attending and residents with whom the student works will utilize the standard University evaluation form. These will be amalgamated in a single evaluation by the Section Course Director.
Time Offered:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Schedule Notes
The number of weeks this class is taken can be determined by the student. Minumum is two weeks and maximum is one month. Forty (40) hours per week (1/3 days & 2/3 evenings/nights). Credits dependent on the number of weeks elected. Students will receive 25 credits per week up to a maximum of 4 weeks for a total of 100 credits. THIS COURSE IS NOT OFFERED THE LAST WEEK IN DECEMBER, FIRST WEEK IN JANUARY, nor the ENTIRE MONTH OF JULY. Rotating shifts 7 days per week. Schedule must be approved by Dr. Paik prior to the start of the elective.
Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: 2
- Eligibility:
- Fourth year
- Visiting Student (from LCME Accredited Medical Schools Only)
- Prerequisites:
- Other: Completion of third year Clerkship
- Consent of the department