Pediatrics Advanced Clinical Rotation (ACR)

4 units

This is the general inpatient pediatric ACR. The student will be assigned to an inpatient pediatric floor team at St. Louis Children's Hospital. With supervision, students will be expected to manage 4-6 patients. Students are expected to preround on their patients, present on rounds, perform daily tasks including calling consults and PMDs, write orders (to be cosigned), write notes (to be cosigned), and participate in handoffs. Students will spend 3 weeks on day shifts and 1 week on night shifts. The elective will provide experience in the management of many pediatric medical conditions and will include the care of patients with various diseases including but not limited to pulmonary, infectious diseases, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, neurological, and rheumatologic issues. Other common conditions include failure to thrive, altered mental status, and fever of unknown origin.