Curriculum

Pediatric Level One Year

During the first year of pediatric training emphasis is placed on a foundation of general pediatric medicine and the diagnosis and management of patients admitted to the hospital. Roughly half of the patients are supervised by a UH Hospitalist. The other half is supervised by community attending physicians. Residents are also introduced to the management of common adolescent, behavioral-developmental, and general pediatric problems encountered in the outpatient setting. First year residents are provided with numerous patient care situations under the supervision of senior level residents and faculty, and they are responsible for the day-to-day management and order writing on all patients. The year is divided into 13 four-week blocks, which include the following:

Pediatric Level Two Year

The second year of pediatric training expands diagnosis and patient management skills through subspecialty rotations and supervisory experience on the general inpatient wards and in the NICU. Residents are also introduced to pediatric emergency medicine and pediatric intensive care. Residents also begin to see more acute care patients. During calls nights on the wards, upper level residents answer calls for the clinic patients as well. The usual second year includes:

Pediatric Level Three Year

The third year of pediatric training provides an opportunity for residents to refine their skills in diagnosis and patient management, and also emphasizes the supervision and teaching of junior level residents. During the Shriners rotation, they act as the primary pediatrician. Orthopedic and rehabilitation services are provided to children through the Pacific Basin. Senior pediatric residents also act as an attending in training for pediatric resident newborn nursery patients. The typical third year includes:

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