CLE 665: Pediatrics Clerkship

Course Description

The Pediatrics Clerkship is a five week rotation. The rotation is divided between inpatient and outpatient experiences. The emphasis is on learning to care for children and families in a variety of patient care settings and developing the clinical skills, diagnostic reasoning, and basic management strategies core to the practice of pediatrics. Attending physicians emphasize normal child development as well as the role illness plays in the lives of children and families. No graduate credit. 5 professional hours. Approved for S/U grading only. Available for honor grades. Prerequisite: This course is restricted to students enrolled in the MD program at Carle Illinois College of Medicine.