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Pediatric Medical Education
Electives and Subinternships
On this page you will find course listings and descriptions for pediatric medical student electives and subinternships.
Visit the Office of the Registrar's website for further information and to view the School of Medicine Course Book. Registrations are handled by Cindy Jameson: Cindy.Jameson@UCHSC.edu , 303-315-3736.
Externs and international students: in addition to the information on the Department of Pediatrics web pages, externs and international students may want to visit UCD's extern and international student pages, including a listing of Electives available for Externs, or contact Becky Gossert: Becky.Gossert@UCHSC.edu, 303-315-8157.
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Max: 3 |
Summer sem. 3.0 cr. |
The student will spend 1 week at diabetes camp. One will learn about diabetes as well as children. Before and after camp, time will be spent at the Barbara Davis Center clinic. Clinical research projects can be developed if
interested.
Course Director, Paul Wadwa, MD, 303-724-6719.
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Max: 20/Min: 8 |
All sems. 1.0 cr. |
An opportunity for Phase I and II students to participate in a pediatric clinic. Students will provide well-care and minor acute illness care for children. Students are required to attend an orientation and three to four Wednesday evening clinics.
Course Director, Stephanie Stevens, MD. Course Coordinator, 303-699-6200.
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Restrictions: A two-month advance notice is required to drop this course. |
Max: 3 |
4 weeks |
Designed for those students who are interested in further training in pediatrics. Students will be integrated as a functional member of a pediatric ward team.
Co-Course Directors, Adam, Rosenberg, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato, 720-777-6867.
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Evaluation of children with heart disease by history, physical examination, electrocardiography, roentgenography, echocardiography, and cardiac catheterization will be stressed. The student will make rounds with the cardiology team, see consults, attend outpatient clinics, and participate in cardiac catheterizations and conferences.
Co-Course Directors, Michael Schaffer, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator,
Brenda Lovato, (720) 777-6867.
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The student is assigned to a pediatric allergy attending; share in the care of NJC outpatients, attend lectures, rounds, conferences. Patient responsibility delegated by attending commensurate with the student's interest/ability. Opportunities provided to observe laboratory procedures in immunology/pulmonary physiology laboratories.
Co-Course Directors, Donald Leung, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato,
(720) 777-6867.
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Restrictions:
not available sections 21-24
| Max: 1 | 4 weeks |
Held at TCH and Kempe Center. Basic principles of Child Abuse and Neglect; participate in team evaluation of outpatient and inpatient child abuse cases, and attend court with team members. Primarily observational and includes independent study. One case write-up required.
Co-Course Directors, Andrew Sirotnak, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato,
(720) 777-6867.
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Rotation includes experience in the General Genetics, Inherited Metabolic Diseases, Muscle, Neurocutaneous and outreach clinics. Students will participate in diagnosis, pedigree assessment and management. Students will participate in consultations with faculty, attend conferences, visit laboratories; an oral presentation is required.
Co-Course Directors, Anne Tsai, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato,
(720) 777-6867.
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This course provides experience in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapy of childhood infections. Students evaluate in-patients and present cases at daily teaching rounds. Experience in the diagnostic Microbiology laboratory is provided. There is a weekly HIV/infectious diseases clinic.
Co-Course Directors, Mary
Glodé, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato,
(720) 777-6867.
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Basic background knowledge in pediatric pulmonary physiology and disease will be provided. The student will attend rounds, clinics, and weekly conferences and participate in hospital consultations. Students will be expected to present a seminar/case discussion on a pediatric pulmonary topic.
Co-Course Directors, Shale Wong, MD, and Gwen Kerby, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato,
(720) 777-6867.
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Child Neurology provides students with the opportunity to gain experience evaluating children with a wide variety of neurological problems. Students will round on hospital and clinic patients, complete assigned readings and attend Neurology grand rounds.
Co-Course Directors, Julie Parsons, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato,
(720) 777-6867.
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A large variety of patients with abnormalities of growth and pubertal development, thyroid disorders, and diabetes mellitus are reviewed and treated each week. Seminars on selected topics are scheduled three times per week.
Co-Course Directors, Michael Kappy, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato,
(720) 777-6867.
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Student assigned to UCH, DHMC, or TCH and will participate actively in the care of critically-ill infants including work rounds, attending rounds, conferences and night call. Experience will be gained in procedures and ventilator management.
Co-Course Directors, Elizabeth Thilo, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato,
(720) 777-6867.
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A challenging and well-rounded clinical experience in an urban pediatric urgent care clinic. Students will learn how to care for sick and injured children. Spanish language skills are a plus. Some evening and weekend shifts are required.
Co-Course Directors, Simon Hambidge, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato,
(720) 777-6867.
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This course offers exciting experience in ambulatory pediatrics at The Children's Hospital. There are 9 educational conferences per week. No night call.
Co-Course Directors, David Fox, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato,
(720) 777-6867.
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Provides basic knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and management of medical problems during
adolescence. Including development of skills in interviewing and counseling adolescents in various health care settings.
Students will prepare and present a seminar/case discussion on this topic.
Co-Course Directors, Paritosh Kaul, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato,
(720) 777-6867.
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Restrictions:
not available section 9
| Max: 1 | 4 weeks |
Clinical rotation on pediatric gastroenterology outpatient service and procedure unit and scheduled conferences. This rotation is designed for students with a specific interest in pediatrics and/or gastroenterology. Research and inpatient experiences available upon advance request.
Co-Course Directors, Edward Hoffenberg, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato,
(720) 777-6867.
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Medicals students will participate in the medical assessment and treatment of children with developmental and behavioral problems. They will attend lectures, participate in the seminars, and observe multidisciplinary assessments of children with developmental disorders.
Co-Course Directors, Ann Reynolds, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato,
(720) 777-6867.
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Students gain experience in assessment/management of common conditions in a pediatric emergency department including minor emergencies, acutely ill children, traumatic diagnoses. Procedural experience at student's level, and at attending's discretion, will also be gained.
Co-Course Directors, Tien Vu, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato,
(720) 777-6867.
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Students will actively participate in the care and evaluation of patients under the direction of the attending and participating resident. Common problems such as hematuria, proteinuna, electrolyte disturbances, chronic renal insufficiency, hypertension, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and renal transplantation are addressed.
Co-Course Directors, Gary Lum, MD, and Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato,
(720) 777-6867.
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| Prerequisite: IDPT 7020 Infant/Adolescent Care | Max: 1 | 4 weeks |
The sub-intern is responsible for evaluation and continuing care of patients under the supervision of a Fellow and Attending. The student will learn basic pathophysiology of critical illness and enhance skills in reporting and interpreting clinical data, and patient management.
Course Director, Emily Dobyns, MD, 303-724-2387.
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An introduction to breastfeeding as a medical topic, with precepting by lactation specialists at clinical sites and self-directed learning through complementary activities. Assessment and management of mother/infant breastfeeding dyad is emphasized. Contact Dr. Bunik two weeks before start.
Course Directors, Nancy Krebs, MD, and Maya Bunik, MD, 720-777-3890.
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| Prerequisite: MS III Pediatric Rotation | Max: 2 | 4 weeks |
Students develop extensive knowledge in ambulatory general pediatrics with an emphasis on vaccine preventable diseases. Experiences include didactics on vaccination, vaccine screening, advocacy, and report writing.
Exposure to laboratory vaccine research supported but requires availability.
Course Director, Robert Brayden, MD. Course Coordinator, Barbara Stucky, 720-777-6562.
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Prerequisites: Departmental approval required and arrangements made one month in advance.
Restrictions:
Sections 49-50 not available
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2 - 16 weeks |
Students obtain course evaluations from on-site instructor and must have evaluation mailed to the student coordinator.
Course Director, Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato, (720) 777-6867.
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Restrictions: Sections 49-50 not available
| 2 - 16 weeks |
Course description same as PED 8100.
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Restrictions: Sections 49-50 not available
| 2 - 16 weeks |
Course description same as PED 8100.
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Restrictions: Sections 49-50 not available.
Prerequisites: Program must be discussed with Dr. Shale Wong (720-777-6867) before registration. Department approval must be made one semester in advance of rotation. Approval from the Associate Dean for Student Affairs also required.
| 4 - 16 weeks |
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Prerequisites: Student must receive Departmental approval one semester in advance of rotation. Approval from the Associate Dean for Student Affairs also required.
Restrictions:
Sections 49-50 not available | 2 - 12 weeks |
Course Director, Shale Wong, MD. Course Coordinator, Brenda Lovato, (720) 777-6867.
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Restrictions:
Sections 49-50 not available
| 4 - 12 weeks |
Course description same as PED 8600.
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Restrictions:
Sections 49-50 not available
| 4 - 12 weeks |
Course description same as PED 8600.
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