Pediatric Gastroenterology

(2 Credits)

The pediatric gastroenterology elective rotation will expose students to both the in-patient and out-patient experience of taking care of children with gastrointestinal, hepatic, and nutritional problems. This rotation will expose the students to the identification, diagnosis, and management of common in-patient and out-patient gastro-intestinal disorders in children and adolescents. The students will also learn how to perform basic nutritional assessments, provide counseling/education, and recommend nutritional support for a variety of conditions under the supervision of the pediatric gastroenterologist.