It prepares the physician for a career in primary care pediatrics or to enter a training field of a pediatric subspecialty. During this period of time, the PGY - I individual develops appropriate skills while on pediatrics and at the same time completes a postgraduate experience in the above mentioned disciplines of service. Objectives are written for each of these rotations as is true for the remainder of the curriculum during the last two years of this program. This experience with its written objectives and evaluations allow the individual to gain experience in each of the above mentioned areas with appropriate faculty supervision both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The beginnings of experience in the different subspecialties of this rotation allows the PGY - II resident to adapt to different techniques.
Residents also take community pediatric rotation for one month.
These rotations are designed to allow experience in the management and evaluation of many different areas within the scope of pediatrics. Participation in this organization is strongly encouraged, but not required. PGY - III residents receive twenty days. The time off must be approved in advance by the Program Director, Chief Resident, Administrator, and Department Chair. CME time is to be approved in advance by the Program Director, Chief Resident, Administrator, and Department Chair.