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General Pediatrics Sub-Internship

We offer a 4-week inpatient general pediatrics sub-internship to 4th year medical students.

Objectives

Provide additional training in clinical inpatient pediatric care with emphasis on the diagnosis, management and care of infants and children with acute chronic diseases
Develop skills in organizing and supervising comprehensive inpatient care

Description

Assume the responsibility of a Junior Pediatric House Officer in one of our pediatric inpatient services, with assistance from the Senior Pediatric House Officer and attending physician
Admit patients in rotation with other Junior Pediatric House Officers, managing day-to-day care, presenting these patients at daily rounds and periodic conferences, and communicating daily with the family
Typical day schedule: 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Night call/special requirements: Night shift coverage (5 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.) will offset day shift at times. This will be under the supervision of a Senior Pediatric House Officer.

Knowles, Megan MD

Megan Knowles, MD, Sub-Internship Director

For more information, contact:

Joyce R. Burns
Medical Student Coordinator
Akron Children’s Hospital
One Perkins Square
Akron, OH 44308
Phone: 330-543-3369

jburns2@akronchildrens.org

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