This pathway is for residents who are interested in a primary care career, General Academic Pediatrics, Behavior and Development, Child Maltreatment, Adolescent Medicine, and those who are undecided.
Electives
At least 4/7 must be "core pediatric" electives; others may be "non-core."
| Recommended Core/Longitudinal Electives for Pathway (4 Core) |
Alternative Core Electives |
| Allergy/Pulmonary/Immunology (3 month block) |
Cardiology |
| Gastroenterology (focus on outpatient) |
Hematology/Oncology |
| Infectious disease (emphasis on outpatients and vaccines) |
Nephrology |
| Endocrinology |
Rheumatology |
| Pediatric Surgery (required) - may not count as an IU |
Neurology/Headache Clinic |
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Genetics |
Individualized Units
| Suggested Longitudinal Blocks for Pathway |
Suggested Alternative Electives/IUs |
Choose 1 Rigorous Month Senior Year |
| Children with special needs at Mt. Washington with focus on out patient clinics (development, autism, feeding, physical medicine & rehab, neurodevelopment) - 1 month vs 3 month longitudinal
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Psychiatry |
Senior in FTN/ UMMS or Mercy nurseries/ include lactation services
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| Surgical Surgical-specialties (Ophtho, Dental, Ortho, ENT, Derm
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Nutrition Rotation (out patient emphasis )
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Phone triage and sick clinic (a senior acute care rotation). Include evening clinics, community practice, teaching and precepting
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| Psych/Behavior/Development
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Sports Medicine |
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Professional Development
| Practice-Based Learning and Improvement |
Teaching |
Systems-Based Practice |
| Clinical QI project either as individuals or as whole group
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Senior teaching elective
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Curriculum on office management, business of medicine
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| Quarterly sessions on primary care issues including clinical practice guidelines and EBM/journal club
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Opportunities to teach in community settings, ie local schools
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Sessions on advocacy and opportunities to join local organizations and/or volunteer in community settings
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- All must have: Out-patient community month OR Longitudinal ½ day community practice clinic
- Continuity Clinic: Develop a panel of patients with variety of ages. Include special need children for which you are the primary provider
- Professional Development/Quality Improvement/Teaching
