Approximately one resident every 1-2 years elects further training in Pediatric Surgery. During the clinical rotation in Pediatric Surgery, house staff and medical students are expected to become proficient in many pediatric surgical diagnostic, monitoring, and operative techniques. A basic knowledge of special metabolic and fluid requirements of infants and children will also be acquired. An opportunity for participation in clinical and basic investigative studies in the field of Pediatric Surgery is available to students and residents at all levels of training. Student Program Third year medical students rotate on the Pediatric Surgery service for a two week period.
Students also participate in selected operating room procedures.
At least one tutorial session is held each week with the faculty, and additional teaching sessions are held with the residents. Students are encouraged to attend weekly Pediatric Surgery research seminars and to observe or participate in ongoing investigative studies. A fourth year elective in Pediatric Surgery is offered for a four-week period at least once each quarter. This elective provides the student with a more intense exposure to pediatric surgical patients in both the outpatient office and the hospital ward. The student rotates patient responsibilities with the junior resident on the service.