Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Clinical Elective)

4 units

The goal of this elective is to provide the senior medical student with a broad introductory clinical experience in pediatric emergency medicine. Functioning as a sub-intern in the Emergency Unit of St. Louis Children's Hospital, the student will have the opportunity to evaluate and manage patients with a wide variety of emergent and urgent medical and surgical problems, including respiratory distress, abdominal pain, lacerations, musculoskeletal injuries, rashes, fever, etc. The Emergency Department offers a unique clinical learning experience, seeing a large clinical variety and many undifferentiated patients in a fast-paced environment. Teaching conferences are provided by the attending staff in the Emergency Department. Attending staff and senior pediatric residents provide 24-hour on-site supervision.