Learn principles of fluid, electrolyte and nutritional management of the newborn. Learn the principles of diagnosis and management of the most common neonatal problems. Learn the team approach to the management of Neonatal Intensive Care patients including involvement of the family. Staff teaching and supervision of procedures by staff. Case presentations by students.
Periodic teaching rounds on all intensive care patients.
Independent reading related to assigned patients. Core curriculum lecture series once weekly, given by staff. Daily assessment of performance will be obtained by staff. Students will be assigned appropriate readings relevant to their patient's problems. These will be discussed with staff.