Child Abuse Pediatrics
PD 534M.7
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Description
This course will offer exposure to and education about the field of Child Abuse Pediatrics which is a designated board certified subspecialty. Students will assist with consultation on inpatient and outpatient cases where there is a concern about child maltreatment. They will also attend multidisciplinary meetings within Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) designed to help providers manage cases of child abuse and neglect. Given the legal nature of child protection work, students will not be asked to evaluate patients independently or to document in the medical record. There is no designated overnight call, although students may be invited to avail themselves of this learning opportunity and join the child abuse pediatrician for afterhours consults requiring evaluation of a patient on-site.
Students will also attend teaching sessions provided by our BCH child protection staff. Additionally, the student will have substantial time dedicated to independent study and one-on-one didactic teaching, as well as ample exposure to other subspecialists who often assist in the diagnosis of child abuse. Students will learn about the role of state agencies (e.g., child protective services, law enforcement) involved in the management of child maltreatment. When possible, students will attend community meetings and observe criminal trials when the child abuse pediatrician testifies in court proceedings. At the end of the rotation, students will be required to deliver a presentation which addresses an aspect of child maltreatment that has captured their interest.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to Domestic Visiting Students
Open to International Visiting Students
