Pediatrics Clerkship Erin McMaster, MD Pediatrics Clerkship - - PDF document
1/23/2013 Pediatrics Clerkship Erin McMaster, MD Pediatrics Clerkship Director Course Structure 2.5 weeks inpatient pediatric unit University Baystate Milford 2.5 weeks outpatient primary care pediatric office 1
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Erin McMaster, MD Pediatrics Clerkship Director
─ University ─ Baystate ─ Milford
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─ 3 teams comprised of one intern (or subintern), one resident and two medical students ─ Round with general pediatric hospitalists and pediatric subspecialists
generalist and subspecialist care, range of complexity of diagnosis)
─ 4 teams comprised of one intern, one resident and one medical student (1 from UMass, 3 from Tufts) ─ One hospitalist rounds with two teams
generalist and subspecialist care, range of complexity of diagnosis)
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hospitalists
straightforward admissions
deliveries/assist in resuscitation
exposure to subspecialty patients
weekend
following day at 8am
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type)
nursery
University (one weeknight, one weekend)
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MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CCE CLERKSHIPS Hospital/Site:
Department:
What makes a 3rd year clerkship at your site/hospital unique? Please define terms that you
use, i.e., Attending, Team PGY-1, Rounds, etc.
Medical students are assigned to work with 1 intern/1 senior resident. They are directly involved in pt care, admissions, rounding, calling consults, etc. Very close interaction with attendings. Large variety of patient conditions – both generalist and subspecialist care. Typical Day Time it starts 6:45 am Time it finishes (when not on-call) 6:00 pm Are Call Rooms available – no overnight call, done by 10:00 pm when on call. Team Structure of Team – each team has 1 senior resident and 1intern How many patients assigned to each student – on average 3 To whom does student report – either to intern or their senior resident Patients Patient population served – age newborn – 17 yrs. Diverse Worcester population, many with English as a Second Language or who need interpreter services. Varied pt populations in ambulatory setting as well. Time How is time divided (how much Ward time, E.R. time, Clinic time) – 2.5 weeks inpatient, 2.5 weeks ambulatory in pediatrician’s office, Pedi ER approximately 9 hours, 2 mornings newborn nursery Evaluation Who evaluates the student – Inpatient: senior residents/intern teams; hospitalist attendings); Ambulatory: Preceptor in the office Logistics Location – inpatient floor is 5th floor, 5E at UMass. Meals – not included Parking – UMass fees apply
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MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CCE CLERKSHIPS Hospital/Site:
Department:
What makes a 3rd year clerkship at your site/hospital unique? Please define terms that you
use, i.e., Attending, Team PGY-1, Rounds, etc.
Medical students work directly with attending pediatric hospitalists. Excellent 1 on 1
newborns, emergency room consults Typical Day Time it starts 7:30 am Time it finishes (when not on-call) 5:00 pm Are Call Rooms available – no overnight call, generally done by 10:00 pm when on call. Team Structure of Team – students work directly with pediatric hospitalists How many patients assigned to each student – on average 2 To whom does student report – the hospitalists Patients Patient population served – age newborn – 17 yrs. Time How is time divided (how much Ward time, E.R. time, Clinic time) – 2.5 weeks inpatient, 2.5 weeks ambulatory in pediatrician’s office, Pedi ER approximately 9 hours, 2 mornings newborn nursery Evaluation Who evaluates the student – Inpatient: Attending hospitalists; Ambulatory: Preceptor in the office Logistics Location – Milford Regional Hospital Room and Board - no Parking – lot off of Route 140 Travel Reimbursement – no Meals - no
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MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CCE CLERKSHIPS Hospital/Site:
Department:
What makes a 3rd year clerkship at your site/hospital unique? Please define terms that you
use, i.e., Attending, Team PGY-1, Rounds, etc.
Medical students are assigned to work with 1 intern/1 senior resident. They are directly involved in pt care, admissions, rounding, calling consults, etc. Very close interaction with attendings. Large variety of patient conditions – both generalist and subspecialist care. Typical Day Time it starts 7:00 am Time it finishes (when not on-call) 5:00 pm Are Call Rooms available – no overnight call, generally done by 10:00 pm when on call. Team Structure of Team – each team has 1 senior resident and 1 intern Student’s Place on Team – students work with 1 intern and take call with that intern How many patients assigned to each student – on average 3 To whom does student report – either to intern or their senior resident Patients Patient population served – age newborn – 17 yrs. Diverse Springfield population, many with English as a Second Language or who need interpreter services. Varied pt populations in ambulatory setting as well. Time How is time divided (how much Ward time, E.R. time, Clinic time) – 2.5 weeks inpatient, 2.5 weeks ambulatory in pediatrician’s office, Pedi ER approximately 9 hours, 2 mornings newborn nursery Evaluation Who evaluates the student – Inpatient: senior residents/intern teams; hospitalist attendings); Ambulatory: Preceptor in the office Logistics Location – Pediatric inpatient unit – Baystate Medical Center Room and Board - provided Parking – free