CORE 7004 - Pediatrics

4 credit hours

The Pediatrics OMS III clerkship is designed to provide the student with an overview of the clinical specialty of Pediatrics with an emphasis on the integration of the basic and clinical sciences. The clerkship is based upon the clinical presentation curriculum; and to achieve the rotation objectives, the student is encouraged to apply the concepts of diagnosis and management to the pediatric patient. These experiences may include in person patient encounters, Telehealth remote patient encounters, or distance learning didactic experiences. Following the American Osteopathic Association’s Core Competencies and the Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics/Association of Pediatric Program Directors Core Curriculum in Pediatrics, students will be provided with a multifaceted view of pediatrics through the incorporation of epidemiology, psychosocial factors, cultural diversity, nutrition, and preventive medicine.