In both the inpatient and outpatient setting, diagnostic and management plans are formulated and implemented by the PL-1 under the supervision of senior housestaff and faculty. Continuity clinic is attended twice weekly throughout the year. The residents' experience in the second year expands in scope to include supervisory duties, direct care of critically ill neonates and children, and subspecialty pediatrics. Continuity clinic is attended twice weekly, and there is a night float block. In year three, residents supervise the inpatient medical teams at Bellevue and Tisch, the intensive care unit and the pediatric emergency service.
Teaching is a key part of the year.
As in years one and two, continuity clinic is attended twice weekly, and there is a night float block. All residents have four weeks of vacation annually. Research projects are strongly encouraged and supported by the department. Copyright 1999, NYU Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics. All rights reserved.