Emphasis on genetic mechanisms that cause human disease. Chance, Davis Advanced course in pediatrics providing experience in the clinical diagnosis and management of structural and metabolic congenital defects. Students participate in nephrology and transplant rounds, consult with renal fellows and attendings, and work up patients in renal clinics. Application of principles of pulmonary physiology to clinical problems. Students conduct consultations under the supervision of the attending and present a topic of choice.
Inpatient rounds and clinics.
Specific training in techniques and interpretation of bone marrow aspirations, intravenous chemotherapy, transfusions, and laboratory techniques of hematologic evaluation. Self-learning programs available. Opportunity to observe catheterizations and cardiovascular operations. Weekly clinics and twice-daily inpatient rounds. Students interested in this option should make arrangements well in advance of registration.