Pediatrics

Medical Education: Pediatrics

Welcome to the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences Department of Pediatrics Medical Education webpage! Here, you’ll find information to help you understand the expectations and experiences that come with rotating through pediatrics.

Each year, our graduates successfully match into top programs across the country. Over the past five years, 10-15 students annually have chosen to pursue pediatrics, continuing their training at programs that best align with their interests and career goals.

Pediatric Preceptorship Opportunity

The Pediatric Preceptorship opportunity is part of the broader set of summer opportunities available to rising M2 students. Each year, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) releases a webform in late November that includes the MSRP, Family Medicine Preceptorship, and Pediatric Preceptorship. Students may submit their applications through the end of winter break.

Decisions for the Pediatric Preceptorship are shared after the MSRP selection process is complete. Final decisions for all summer opportunities are typically released by the first or second week of March.

This summer opportunity provides students with a four‑week immersive experience in pediatrics, with placement in a private office, clinic, or hospital based on preceptor availability. Students will engage directly with patients under close supervision while building meaningful mentorship connections and exploring their interests in pediatrics. Activities will include observing history and physical exams, writing notes and prescriptions, and participating in a variety of clinical experiences designed to enhance learning and confidence in pediatric care.

M3 Clerkship

The Pediatric Clerkship is a six‑week experience designed to introduce students to the breadth of pediatric care. Students will complete their rotations at ProMedica sites and the University of Toledo Pediatric Clinic within the city. AHEC students will rotate through surrounding outpatient pediatric offices. Throughout the clerkship, students will have the opportunity to engage in inpatient, outpatient, and subspecialty pediatric care.

During this rotation, students are expected to develop a foundational knowledge of pediatrics and gain an appreciation for the anatomic, developmental, physiologic, and psychological differences that characterize children from the neonatal period through adolescence. These skills and insights are cultivated through a balanced combination of inpatient and outpatient experiences, allowing students to understand varying levels of acuity and the comprehensive care required for pediatric patients.

M4 Electives

During their fourth year, students have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of pediatrics electives. These electives are led by faculty with expertise across multiple pediatric subspecialties and are designed to support students who are considering pediatrics or who wish to deepen their exposure in specific areas of interest. Elective options are available at AHEC sites, Ebeid Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo, and various pediatric subspecialty clinics throughout Toledo.

For the most up‑to‑date list of available electives, please visit the Pediatrics Electives website.

 

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