Medical Student Programs
You are encouraged to come to Phoenix to complete a Senior Elective in Pediatrics and learn more about our Pediatric Residency Program. To learn more about each elective, click on the elective title below.
Students applying must have successfully completed a six to eight week core pediatric rotation in an approved allopathic clerkship program or its equivalent. You will need to submit the following information: A letter from your Medical School verifying completion of the above prerequisites, proof of liability insurance coverage, and your immunization record.
To download our application, click on the link below:
APPLICATION FOR STUDENT ROTATION
To apply and for more information, contact:
Sandra Barker
Student Program Coordinator
Medical Education
Phoenix Children's Hospital
1919 East Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 546-2923
Fax: (602) 546-0806
KidsLink Faculty (602) 546-0764
4 wks only; offered September - May
Directly supervised / Patient care
Maximum enrollment of 1
Prerequisites: Pediatric clerkship. Medical students must have consent of Course Director before registering.
Goals: Gain clinical skills in history and physical examinations in a clinical setting. Improve skills in diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses in an outpatient setting. To learn cost effective outpatient care.
Format: Outpatient pediatric experience with direct attending supervision and working closely with residents.
Evaluation Methods: Clinical performance and review of written records.
Drs. E. Benjamin, Ricardi, Bunch, Kando (602) 546-0764
2-4 wks; offered year round
Directly supervised / Patient care
Maximum enrollment of 1
Prerequisites: Pediatric clerkship
Goals: To understand basic child-adolescent behavioral syndromes through assessment process and to become familiar with treatment.
Format: The student will observe and participate in the outpatient pediatric psychiatry clinics, i.e., ADHD, Tourette's, bipolar, OCD, Autism spectrum; anxiety spectrum. Additionally, the student will be involved in the inpatient team assessment. The student should be able to do a basic screening of behavior problems. There is a formal weekly lecture series.
Evaluation Methods: The attending's written evaluation will be based upon the student's interest, motivation and assimilation of material through handouts, observation and discussion. The student will also be evaluated on his/her ability to interact with families and patients.
Information coming soon!! Call (602) 546-0764 for more information.
Dr. S. Zimmerman (602) 546-0764
4 wks only; offered year round
Maximum enrollment of 1
Prerequisites: Pediatric clerkship
Goals: To expose students to a broad variety of signs and symptoms that should prompt a non-accidental trauma investigation. Clinical teaching will focus on the identification and documentation of physical findings indicating possible abuse and/or neglect.
Format: Students will participate in consults, round on inpatients, observe multidisciplinary team meetings, read selected journal articles and chapters, participate in journal club, and complete a series of case studies that demonstrate common presentations of non-accidental injury. In addition, student may have the opportunity to "ride along" with CPS and observe courtroom testimony on a case by case basis.
Evaluation Methods: Based upon active participation in consults, direct observation by faculty, attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings, and completion of case studies.
Faculty (602) 546-0764
4 wks only; offered year round
Directly supervised / Patient care
Maximum enrollment of 2
Prerequisite: Pediatric clerkship
Goals: To expose students to a broad variety of pediatric medical and traumatic emergencies. Clinical teaching will focus on rapid evaluation and management of common primary care issues as well as serious illness and injury. Students will have ample opportunity to become proficient in standard pediatric procedures such as blood draws, starting IV's, bladder catherization, lumbar puncture, splinting, suturing, and endotracheal intubation.
Format: The students will work shifts in the emergency department under the direct supervision of faculty. In addition, students will have the opportunity to "ride along" with EMS and visit the Poison Control Center to get a different perspective on common injuries and illness presenting to emergency departments.
Evaluation Methods: Based upon clinical performance and attendance at the Department of Emergency Medicine didactic sessions.
Drs. K. Hasan, S. Kaufmann, M. Kabbani & L. Touger (602) 546-0764
4 wks only; offered year round
Directly supervised / Patient care
Maximum enrollment of 1
Prerequisites: Pediatric clerkship
Goals: The primary goal will be to provide the student an opportunity to understand how hormones interact to regulate normal linear growth and puberty. The student, after completion of the rotation, will be able to identify abnormalities of growth and puberty. The secondary goal will be to explore the pathophysiology of common endocrine disorders of childhood. These include type 1 and type 2 diabetes-mellitus, thyroid abnormalities and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
Format: The student will evaluate patients primarily in the out-patient setting, but also have the opportunity to participate with consults and admission to the hospital.
Evaluation Methods:
1. Daily performance obtaining a history, laboratory results and other pertinent information as well as quality of physical examination of each patient will be evaluated.
2. Special project at the end of the elective, the student will have a chance to make a formal presentation of an interesting topic of clinical case.
3. In addition, the student will be evaluated on the degree and quality of individual study and intellectual curiosity.
Drs. M. Shub, K. Ingebo, G. Silber, E. Siaw & D. Ursea (602) 546-0764
4 wks only; offered January-November
Directly supervised / Patient care
Maximum enrollment of 2
Prerequisites: Pediatric clerkship
Goals:
1. Acquire knowledge into the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal and hepatic diseases in infants and children.
2. Improve skills in obtaining a subspecialty history and physical examination and data analysis while maintaining pediatric focus.
3. Develop skills in differential diagnosis, problem solving and decision making around pediatric gastroenterology patient and understanding specialized laboratory data.
Format: The student will participate in all aspects of the outpatient, inpatient, consultation and nutrition services under the supervision of the gastroenterologists. Major emphasis will be placed on diagnosis and management of various gastroenterologic and liver diseases in the pediatric patient. The student will be expected to observe diagnostic GI procedures, including upper and lower endoscopy. He or she will also be exposed to parenteral and enteral nutrition support. Student will be required to make an informal journal club presentation during the elective.
Evaluation Methods: The student will be evaluated by the faculty based on formal and informal presentations, knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal diseases in infants and children and on the degree and quality of individual study and intellectual curiosity shown during the elective.
Drs. R. Adams, J. Boklan, M. Etzl, M. Henry, C. Knoll, M. Recht, D. Salzberg, D. Singer, M. Watanabe, T. Wood (602) 546-0764
4 or 6 wks; maximum length of 6 wks; offered year round (no students in July or August)
Directly supervised / Patient care
Maximum enrollment of 1
Prerequisites: Pediatric clerkship
Goals: To train students to assess the pediatric patient with possible hematologic or oncologic problems and make appropriate management decisions.
Format: The experience will be outpatient-based, but the experience can be tailored to the individual interests of the student, including the inpatient service and consultations. Students will be expected to attend weekly general tumor board, brain tumor board, and division academic conferences.
Evaluation Methods: Students will be given a topic to discuss as an informal talk at the end of the rotation. Students will be evaluated based on their level of initiative and knowledge gained during the rotation.
KidsLink & Faculty (602) 546-0764
4 wks only; offered year round
Directly supervised / Patient care
Maximum enrollment of 2
Prerequisites: Pediatric clerkship. Medical students must have consent of Course Director before registering.
Goals:
1. Gain more experience in the care of hospitalized children.
2. Increase knowledge of basic pathophysiologic processes as they relate to children.
3. Refine skills of data gathering and problem solving.
4. Obtain skill in performing physical exams on children.
Format:
1. Evaluation and care of patients admitted to general pediatric service. Responsibility will be commensurate with abilities and previous experiences. Night call will be included. You will work closely with residents.
2. Active participation in routine teaching sessions: ward rounds (attending and resident work rounds), clinical and X-ray conferences, grand rounds and sub-specialty conferences.
Evaluation Methods: Attainment of individual goals, improvement of problem-solving skills, patient presentations on rounds, observation of history and physical exams and review of written records.
Drs. D. Holland, C. O'Malley, R. Christensen, M. Huddleston, S. Beaumont, T. Shaw, H. Bartz, S. Stimson (602) 546-0764
1 month; offered year round
Directly supervised by MedPeds Faculty
Maximum enrollment of 2 per month
Prerequisites: General Pediatrics & Internal Medicine LCME accredited clerkship
Goals: To provide hands on clinical experience in a diverse ambulatory clinic, and with additional special patient populations including Adolescents, Teen Moms, Children with Special Healthcare Needs, as well as the underinsured and homeless patient population.
Format: Students will work directly with Med/Peds Faculty and other Med/Peds residents in a variety of ambulatory settings providing patient-directed primary care to a diverse, under insured population of patients. Each student will complete a written case report and lead a 20 minute teaching session for Med/Peds residents during the month.
Evaluation Methods: Students will be evaluated based upon the clinical competency they demonstrate during direct observation during the month regarding their medical knowledge, patient care, professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, systems-based practice, and practice-based learning and improvement. Fifteen percent of their grade will be based upon the scholarly activity component.
Drs. M. Shwer, G. Gutierrez & Faculty (602) 546-0764
4 or 6 wks; maximum length of 6 wks; offered year round
Directly supervised / Patient care
Maximum enrollment of 1
Prerequisites: Pediatric clerkship
Goals: The goals of this rotation are for the student to learn resuscitation of the newborn along with subsequent evaluation and management of the infant requiring intensive care support.
Format: The student will be included in the Intensive Care Nursery opportunities provided to the Pediatric house staff, including attendance at high risk deliveries and opportunities for neonatal resuscitation, history and physical exam of the newborn, and primary care responsibilities of infants admitted to the Intensive Care Nursery. Didactic lectures covering neonatal topics are provided three days per week. In addition, the student is encouraged to attend Pediatric Grand Rounds, which occur on a weekly basis. Beside teaching pertinent to the primary patient care occurs on a daily basis. Night call is required.
Evaluation Methods: Evaluation of the student will be based on a composite of the student's ability to perform resuscitative techniques and newborn physical examinations, as well as the student's ability to obtain and present patient histories, and formulate and present management plans for the infants under his / her care.
Drs. M. Joseph, & P.B. Morgenstern (602) 546-0764
4 wks only; offered year round
Directly supervised / Patient care
Maximum enrollment of 1
Prerequisites: Pediatric clerkship
Goals:
1. Acquire knowledge in the physiology and pathophysiology of the kidney as it relates to kidney disease in children.
2. Acquire basic knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease, hypertension and acid-base and electrolyte disturbances.
3. Gain a working knowledge of the functional development of the kidney in infants, children and adolescents.
Format:
1. Participate in the diagnosis and management of inpatients and outpatient with kidney and related problems.
2. Perform the initial evaluation of new patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
3. Participate in the methods and procedures performed in the renal metabolic laboratory.
4. Participate in daily format and informal discussions on pre-assigned topics relating to renal disease.
Evaluation Methods: Faculty evaluation based on individual performance, reading and industriousness.
A. Kaplan, M.D. & Faculty (602) 546-0764
4 or 6 wks; maximum length of 6 wks; offered year round
Directly supervised / Patient care
Maximum enrollment of 1 (one student at each clinical site)
Prerequisites: Pediatric clerkship
Goals: The objectives of this elective are to acquire a working knowledge of the differential diagnosis of the common neurological disorders of children and to learn the techniques of neurological examination in the pediatric age group.
Format: The in- and out-patient facilities at Phoenix Children's Hospital, and Maricopa Integrated Health System, Phoenix, will be utilized. Daily ward rounds, evaluation of neurological consults, weekly clinics, seminars and frequent informal teaching contact with Dr. Kaplan and other neuro attending staff, forms the basis of the elective. Exposure to interpretation of newer imaging techniques, such as MRI, PET, CT, and EEG scans in children, is provided.
Evaluation Methods: Students will be evaluated on how well they achieve stated objectives. Evaluations are done by the preceptor's observations of ability to collect data, formulate a differential diagnosis and therapeutic plan and to perform outside reading as appropriate.
Drs. PS Dickman and D Carpentieri (602) 546-0764
4 wks, maximum of 8 wks; offered year round
Not directly supervised / Patient care. Prior approval.
Maximum enrollment of 1
Prerequisites: Completion of third year clerkships
Objectives/Goals: The elective in pediatric anatomic and clinical pathology offers the senior medical student in-depth exposure to pediatric surgical pathology, cytopathology, and autopsy pathology. Various aspects of the clinical laboratory may be experienced, including hematopathology, microbiology, transfusion medicine, and clinical chemistry. Students will directly participate in gross and microscopic surgical pathology, intra operative consultations, gross and microscopic autopsy examination, and microscopic examination and flow cytometry of bone marrow. At the end of the elective the student will understand the activities involved in pediatric pathology and will have gained a basic knowledge of diagnostic pediatric anatomic pathology.
Format: Students observe procedures and tests, interpretation, and interaction with pediatric clinicians. Clinical conference attendance is required, including pediatric oncology tumor board, brain tumor conference, and gastroenterology conference. Students are expected to read relevant published material related to cases and specimens encountered in the laboratory.
Dr. Elizabeth Zorn & Faculty (602) 546-0764
4 wks only; offered year round
Directly supervised / Patient care
Maximum enrollment of 2
Prerequisites: Pediatric clerkship
Goals: The student will be acquainted with the general principles of pediatric critical care medicine including:
1. The initial stabilization of the critically ill and injured child
2. recognition and management of neurologic emergencies
3. Management of the post-op cardiac patient
4. Priorities in the management of children with immersion injuries
5. Priorities and management of children with multiple trauma
6. Appreciation of the ethical issues surrounding the critically ill and injured child.
Format:
1. Direct patient care for one or two patients under the supervision of the Critical Care faculty
2. Daily attending rounds
3. Continuous direct informal attending contact in the patient care setting.
Evaluation Methods: Direct observation by faculty physicians and house staff with written evaluations discussed with the medical student. The medical student evaluates the faculty, house staff and rotation experience.
Drs. P. Stillwell, (Section Chief), Radford, Gong, Woodward, & O'Hagan (602) 546-0764
4 wks only; offered year round
Not directly supervised / Patient care. Prior approval.
Maximum enrollment of 1
Prerequisites: Pediatric clerkship
Goals: To introduce the student to a wide spectrum of Pediatric lung disease, from simple to complex, spanning the ages from newborn to late adolescent. To work within a multi-disciplinary team evaluating and managing many disease processes including bronchopulmonary dysplasia, cystic fibrosis, asthma, sleep disordered breathing, and chronic respiratory failure. To become familiar with pulmonary function testing, flexible bronchoscopy, and sleep studies. To learn appropriate inhaled medication delivery techniques.
Format: Predominately outpatient clinics. Inpatient experience available but not mandated. No night or weekend obligation. Case-based discussion regarding pulmonary diseases. Extensive current review article or position statement provided.
Evaluation Methods: Written evaluation forms by the faculty.
Information coming soon!! Call (602) 546-0764 for more information.
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