Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (Clinical Elective)

2 units

The rotation in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition provides broad exposure to specialized and common pediatric gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary problems. Division patients are seen in the outpatient suites, in the procedure room, and in the inpatient floors at St Louis Children's Hospital and satellite locations. Students evaluate outpatients with common pediatric complaints like abdominal pain, constipation, and poor growth. Additionally, students experience the ongoing outpatient care of patients with liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, short-gut syndrome, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and other rare disorders. The inpatient service provides experience in caring for patients with acute illnesses such as gastrointestinal bleeding, malnutrition, liver failure, complications of inflammatory bowel disease, and pancreatitis. Students participate in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Students may participate in a weekly GI didactic conference, GI/Surgery conference, and/or GI/Pathology conference.