Pediatric Medicine Rotation

Prerequisites: Program Director Approval.

Course Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Program (MMS-PA)

This supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) provides students with an opportunity to actively engage in applying the knowledge and skills gained during the didactic phase of their education to evaluate and treat patients in pediatric medicine. Pediatric medicine experiences include well visits that allow students to hone interpersonal skills with birth through adolescent-aged patients and their families or caregivers. Pediatric medicine experiences emphasize preventive pediatric health care as well as common childhood illnesses and psychosocial concerns.

Credit: 5