Students are assigned to a physician and a clinical psychologist. They will see patients in the Adolescent Medicine Clinic, Juvenile Justice System, a run away shelter, and a public health clinic. Enhancement of diagnostic and therapeutic skills in the context of adolescent physical, psychological, and psychosocial development will be stressed.
Students participate in all resident and student conferences.
Due to the various sites used, students must have automobile transportation available. The rotation offers the opportunity for newborn experience and involvement in ambulatory clinical research projects. A guided review of pertinent topics will be coordinated and attendance at pediatric conferences is required. This elective is jointly offered by the Pediatrics residency program and the Center for Applied Medical Informatics. It will help students appreciate how computers, telecommunications, and other information technologies can enable pediatricians to practice medicine effectively in the 90's and beyond.