Pediatric Cardiovascular Disease
PD 504M.7A
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Description
The Pediatric Cardiovascular Disease clerkship at Boston Children's Hospital is an advanced, sub-internship level clerkship designed to give students a flavor of the depth and breadth of diseases encountered in pediatric cardiology, an opportunity to participate in patient management, and exposure to the various subspecialties within cardiology. Students spend dedicated time on the Inpatient Cardiology service as well as the Cardiology Consult service, and are given the opportunity to observe rounds in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, select outpatient clinics, cases in the catheterization and electrophysiology laboratories, and in the cardiac operating theater. In addition, they are encouraged to attend a range of lectures and conferences available through the Departments of Medicine and of Cardiology, including a month-long series of daily lecture on a broad range of topics in congenital heart disease, many of which include the application of current research and state-of-the-art science as it guides current clinical management.
Prior to their arrival, students are expected to have a basic understanding of pediatrics and experience in patient/parent interviews, physical examination, generation of differential diagnoses, and oral presentation and documentation of patient histories and progress notes. Evaluations at the rotation end will be commensurate with clinical performance and the successful student will function at the level of an intern, taking ownership of their patients, demonstrating the desire and ability to supplement clinical experience with self-directed learning throughout the month, and integrating well with all members of the care team.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to Domestic Visiting Students
Open to International Visiting Students
