The student will be assigned to an attending pediatric neurologist. The Pediatric Pulmonary elective includes both inpatient and outpatient care, consultations, exposure to procedures and research. Students have the opportunity to participate in the treatment of a variety of patients with both acute and chronic pulmonary problems including cystic fibrosis, asthma and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Students participate in pediatric conferences and a list of required readings will be provided. Students serve as a subintern on the inpatient Pediatric Service and are supervised by the pediatric faculty.
Night call is every fourth night and conference attendance is required.