Clinical Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine (Clinical Elective)

2 units

This elective provides an excellent opportunity for students to be exposed to the full scope of respiratory diseases and sleep disorders in infants and children. Pediatric referrals will be seen in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Rotation goals for students include: 1. Gaining greater insights into the genetics, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentations of lung diseases in children; 2. Learning the importance of the physical examination using inspection, percussion, and auscultation; 3. Understanding indications and interpretation of diagnostic tests, such as chest imaging, blood gas measurements, polysomnography, pulmonary function testing, and flexible bronchoscopy; and 4. Learning about various treatment modalities available for common lung diseases. Unique aspects of this rotation include: A broad exposure to children with asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep disorders, ciliopathies, interstitial lung diseases, chronic lung disease of infancy, congenital lung malformations, and advanced cardiopulmonary diseases referred for lung transplantation. Weekly didactic sessions and divisional clinical conferences provide opportunities for the trainee to develop his or her presentation skills.