Pediatric Critical Care Advanced Clinical Rotation (ACR)

4 units

Critical care of the pediatric patient is an important part of training for anyone interested in caring for children in their careers. This rotation will offer students the opportunity to be an integral part of the care of these children and their families. The rotation will take place in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at St. Louis Children's Hospital. The student will be part of a team of providers made up of an attending, fellow, residents and nurse practitioners. The schedule will include 3 weeks of day shift and 1 week of night shift. Students will be expected to function as a sub-intern and act as the front line provider for 3-4 patients each day, depending on acuity. In addition to refining their understanding of pathophysiology, students will develop communication skills with both families, ancillary staff, consulting services and community providers.