One month rotation at UMass on busy tertiary care pediatric service staffed by pediatric residents with oversight by 3rd year pediatric residents, pediatric attendings and subspecialists. Increase level of comfort in diagnosis and management of inpatient medical and surgical pediatric problems including sepsis, abuse, failure to thrive, viral syndromes, cellulitis, meningitis and gastrointestinal disorders. Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of the emotional impact of the illness on children and their families. Demonstrate the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. As appropriate, teach and supervise medical students and sub-interns.
Residents work late post-call managing admissions.
Health Center is one session per week. Conferences Pediatric Grand Rounds Fridays 8am, food provided, 5th floor Amphitheater. Radiology Rounds 10am daily in Pedi X-ray Dept 2nd floor.