Pediatrics
Readings in Pediatrics
PEDS 37100 | 50 Units
- Elective Type: Non-Clinical
- Primary Instructor: Dr. Joel Schwab
- Contact: Evelyn Simpson | (773) 702-6435 | esimpson@peds.bsd.uchicago.edu
- Location on first day: Page Dr. Schwab; 188-8757
- Included in Lottery: No
- Last Reviewed: March 9, 2007
Overview
Primarily intended for Fourth year students needing remedial work in pediatrics or desiring to intensify knowledge in a subspecialty area. Instruction will be provided by one of the faculty in the area of the student's interest. Students must provide a brief outline of their objectives for reading, approved by the faculty sponsor and submit it to Dr. Schwab.
Objectives
To gain experience and expertise in the management of premature and critically-ill infants. To expand knowledge base of the student in the disease within the realm of Perinatal-neonatal medicine
Evaluation
The student is expected to participate in daily unit rounds and inpatient discussions as well as present a brief presentation on any topic of interest.
Offered:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Schedule Notes
Inform Evelyn Simpson of who the instructor will be for readings.
Arranged with instructor. Final registration and determination of credits for this course is dependent upon the submission and approval of the Preceptorship/Independent Study Proposal Form (PDF). Until that time, you will not be formally registered nor able to obtain credit.
Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: 5
- Eligibility:
- Fourth year
- Visiting Student (from LCME Accredited Medical Schools Only)
- Prerequisites:
- Consent of Instructor