NICU Elective-TCH
Title of Clerkship: NICU Elective-TCH
Elective Type: Third Year Medical Students
Department: Pediatrics
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: Toledo Children’s Hospital –Phone 419-291-4225
Course Number: PEDS 767
Blocks Available: All
Number of Students/ Block: 1 to 2
Faculty: Howard Stein, MD. along with all NICU attendings.
Elective Description/ Requirements:
The student will become familiar with the diagnoses and management of problems seen
in full-term and premature infants. He/she will understand the pathophysiology underlying
these conditions. In addition, the student will actively participate in the care of
the newborns, sharing responsibility with the rest of the medical team for their care.
In addition, the student will participate in neonatal resuscitation by attending deliveries
of high-risk newborns.
Length of Clerkship: 4 Weeks
Educational Course Objectives: At the end of the rotation the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply the knowledge of the pathophysiology of common problems seen in the neonate, particularly those of cardio-respiratory nature in management of neonatal patients. EPOs: MK 3, MK4
- Analyze medical problems and use previously acquired knowledge to synthesize and appropriate differential diagnosis. EPOs: MK 7, PC 8, PC10
- Evaluate the progress of the team’s management decisions and discuss appropriate adjustments to the care of the patient. EPOs: PBL 1, PC 3, PC 8
- Demonstrate a commitment to learning about issues unique to newborns requiring intensive care management. EPOs: PC 1, PC2, PC4
- Perform procedures under direct supervision of attending physician. These procedures may include insertion of umbilical catheters, lumbar puncture, endotracheal intubation, neonatal resuscitation, and arterial and venipuncture. EPOs: PC 6
Professionalism: UT/COM students will meet or exceed the institutional standards for professionalism as stated in the current Educational Program objectives and the current Educational Course Objectives for the Sponsoring Department
Instructional Methods:
- Clinical case presentations/write-up
- Inpatient rounds
- Teaching rounds
- Mentored technical skills practice
Evaluation methods employed:
- Case presentation
- Faculty observation of behavior with NICU staff, including residents in training
- Faulty/Resident observation and assessment of clinical skills
Prerequisites: Successful completion of third year required Pediatric clerkship.
Clerkship Director: Rajat Kaul, MD
Clerkship Coordinator: Joseph Osinski
Phone Number: 419-291-0377
Email: Joseph.Osinski@utoledo.edu
Special Requirements: Will be on call once a week.