Pediatric Infectious Diseases Elective
Director: Donna Fisher, MD
Location: Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA
Goals
This elective provides an opportunity to be involved in the care of children with infectious disease problems admitted to a 50-bed pediatric inpatient, a 10-bed PICU, or a 55-bed NICU. The student will participate in an outpatient experience in pediatric infectious diseases including HIV care and TB clinics.
Objectives
The student will...
- develop history and physical examination skills relevant to pediatric infectious diseases.
- present a review of an infectious disease topic at the end of the rotation.
- obtain basic knowledge of the mechanisms of action, indications, and adverse reactions for commonly used antimicrobial agents.
- understand the presentation, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of a wide variety of infectious diseases.
- develop diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for the care of children with infectious disease problems.
- understand the work-up of babies born to mothers with HIV and the follow-up can care of children with HIV infection.
- develop critical reasoning skills in evaluating infectious disease problems.
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TUSM
Course Number
PED415-BA-C
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Duration
4 weeks
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Average
Hours per Week
40
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Night Call/Weekends
No/No
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Capacity
1 student per Block
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Alternate Dates
Available
Yes, at the discretion of the Director
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Transportation
Required
No
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On-Campus Housing
Available on a first-come, first-served basis
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pediatric Clerkship.
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If you would like to apply for this elective, please refer to Application Process.