To learn more about appropriate use of diagnostic modalities including laboratory, radiology, etc. To learn about appropriate referral to sub-specialty physicians for evaluation of complicated problems. To acquire skills in working as a member of the health care team including housestaff, private physicians,nursing staff and other hospital support personnel. The ward sub-intern will function as an integral part of the housestaff assigned to the ward. The student is assigned admissions inrotation with interns and other sub-interns.
Night call is taken everyfourth night with the senior resident.
The student also participates in rounds and teaching conferences daily with the housestaff. Ongoing feedback is provided by the senior resident, Chief Resident and other members of the ward team. There is no written or oral examination. To increase understanding of the medical role for physicians around chilren with chronic illness, special needs, and disabilities. To acquire the ability to work fluidly with school and early interventional systems around children withmedical and mental health issues.