Clerkship Objectives:
 
By the end of the clerkship, the junior medical student will be able to

  A.    Discuss the importance of growth and development in pediatrics and its clinical
         applications from birth to adolescence
 
 B.    Gain an understanding of the influence of family, community and society on the child
                 during health and disease
 
 C.    Discuss the importance of pediatric anticipatory guidance, health promotion and injury
                 prevention.
 
 D.    Demonstrate the problem solving skills necessary for developing a pediatric differential
                 diagnosis and treatment plan
 
 E.     Appreciate and demonstrate the communication skills unique to caring for children
                  and interacting with their parents
 
 F.     Demonstrate competency in pediatric physical examination
 
 G.    Discuss common acute and chronic pediatric illnesses and the pertinent data needed
                 for the initial diagnosis and management of these conditions.
 
 H.    Demonstrate the attitudes appropriate for the clinical practice of pediatrics.
 

Clerkship Objectives:
 
By the end of the clerkship, the junior medical student will be able to

  A.    Discuss the importance of growth and development in pediatrics and its clinical
         applications from birth to adolescence
 
 B.    Gain an understanding of the influence of family, community and society on the child
                 during health and disease
 
 C.    Discuss the importance of pediatric anticipatory guidance, health promotion and injury
                 prevention.
 
 D.    Demonstrate the problem solving skills necessary for developing a pediatric differential
                 diagnosis and treatment plan
 
 E.     Appreciate and demonstrate the communication skills unique to caring for children
                  and interacting with their parents
 
 F.     Demonstrate competency in pediatric physical examination
 
 G.    Discuss common acute and chronic pediatric illnesses and the pertinent data needed
                 for the initial diagnosis and management of these conditions.
 
 H.    Demonstrate the attitudes appropriate for the clinical practice of pediatrics.