Newborn Medicine
PD 512M.23
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Description
This is an elective experience for students with clinical experience in Pediatrics that extends knowledge in Newborn and Perinatal Medicine. The Brigham Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is the largest state-of-the-art NICU in Massachusetts with more than 7000 high-risk deliveries per year and provides comprehensive care for extremely preterm infants, critically ill term infants, and those with congenital anomalies and complex medical needs. The student will join the multidisciplinary team and participate in the daily care of patients and their families. Students are expected to follow 2-3 patients under the supervision of Residents, Fellows, and Attending Neonatologists, presenting and discussing patients on rounds, establishing care plans, and meeting with families. Interactive daily teaching conferences cover the core NICU curriculum topics. Experience in high-risk deliveries, infant developmental follow-up clinic and antenatal consultation is also provided. All students are enrolled in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program and will have opportunities to practice simulated procedures such as intubation, umbilical venous catheter placement, needle thoracentesis, as well as participate in Mock Codes.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to Domestic Visiting Students
Open to International Visiting Students
