Pediatrics

Updated on May 15, 2023.

PEDS*801. Pediatrics Clerkship. Introduces pediatric pathologic processes and further develops clinical skills and experience in handling and managing both healthy and ill infants, children and adolescents, and their families, and encouraging application of basic science knowledge to patient care. Half of the rotation is devoted to inpatient care with experiences both in acute/undiagnosed illnesses and chronic illnesses, the general pediatric wards, the newborn nursery, and the remaining time is spent in ambulatory/outpatient care (pediatric emergency department and general pediatric medical homes). Students engage in direct patient/parent contact with house staff and faculty supervision. Patient care experiences are supplemented with conferences, small group activities, and lectures. Prerequisite: successful completion of preclerkship curriculum and a passing score on Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Exam. 8 s.h.

PEDS*810J. Intro to Devel-Behavioral Peds. At the completion of this clinical rotation, students will be able to: 1. Identify developmental, behavioral and psychosocial problems using the medical history and exam of the school age child. 2. Describe the typical presentation of common developmental and behavioral problems in the school age child such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), sleep problems, enuresis and encoporesis. 3. Recognize academic underachievement and conditions that may be responsible such as learning disorders, ADHD and anxiety. 4. Understand the impact of biological, social and psychological aspects of the family that may lead to behavior problems (i.e., family history of mental illness, alcoholism, poverty, domestic violence). 5. Distinguish between age-appropriate behavior and abnormal behaviors that may suggest a neurodevelopmental/behavioral disorder. 6. Describe the interventions and community services available to children with behavioral problems. 2.5 s.h.

PEDS*801K. Intro to Pediatric Hosp Med. This one-week rotation will introduce students to the Pediatric Hospital Medicine service in Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. The student will be exposed to pediatric patients with acute and chronic diseases and will participate in the complete care of the patient as part of the general pediatric team. Clinical emphasis will include interviewing and physical examination skills, discussions of pathophysiology, and formulation of diagnostic and treatment plans. 1 s.h.

PEDS*812J. Pediatric Cardiology. At the completion of this clinical rotation, students will be able to: 1. Discuss normal and complex cardiac anatomy and physiology in pediatric patients, the transitioning physiology of the neonate, and the complex cardiac physiology of congenital cardiac disease states. 2. Perform a basic pediatric cardiac examination and correlate cardiac exam findings to the cardiac physiology in the neonate and child. 3. Identify basic and complex congenital cardiac defects. 4. Perform basic electrocardiogram reading for pediatric patients. 5. Describe the management and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias in pediatric patients. 6. Describe the surgical treatment of congenital heart disease, and the management of congenital and acquired cardiac disease. 2.5 s.h.

PEDS*813J. Pediatric Subspecialties. At the completion of this clinical rotation, students will be able to: 1. Describe the importance of chronic diseases in Pediatrics, including their occurrence, care, outcome, and impact on the child and family. 2. Demonstrate approaches to maximize patient and family functioning. 3. Recognize the necessity of multi-disciplinary teams to optimize care and family support for children with chronic diseases. 4. Describe the challenges chronically-ill children face in school and the resources schools have to assess and help care for such children. 5. Recognize and appreciate variations in care style among various caregiver teams and disciplines. 6. Describe approaches to maximize compliance with care (getting the family to buy into daily care for their child. 2.5 s.h.

PEDS*817J. Pediatrics. This rotation will consist of 1 week of extended exposure to ambulatory pediatrics in a community pediatric center caring for a primarily underserved population as well as 2 weeks of extended exposure to inpatient pediatrics within a pediatric ward, Level I and Level II nurseries to enhance knowledge of both chronic and acute diseases. The student will have opportunities to participate in all aspects of patient care. Emphasis will include refining history-taking and physical exam skills as well as deeper development of differential diagnosis and treatment plans in preparation for the MS4 year. 2.5 s.h.

PEDS*818J. General Pediatrics. This selective introduces students to both common and unique pediatric pathologic processes; further develops their clinical skills and experience in handling and managing both healthy and ill infants, children, adolescents, and their families; and encourages the application of basic science knowledge to patient care. Rotation activities provide students with exposure to a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient wards, newborn nursery, ambulatory clinics, and critical care units. Students will gain experience in managing acute, undiagnosed illnesses and chronic illnesses (subspecialty care). 2.5 s.h.

PEDS*819J. Pediatric Allergy/Immunology. This Selective offers experience and instruction in the outpatient evaluation and management of both pediatric and adult asthma, allergic and immunologic diseases. The patient population is approximately 80% pediatric, 20% adult. Students who choose this rotation will become knowledgeable in the diagnosis and management of common allergic diseases including (but not necessarily limited to): asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, drug reactions, and anaphylaxis. In addition, students will be introduced to rare disorders of the immune system. 2.5 s.h.

PEDS*820J. Pediatric Urgent Care. In this 2-week selective, the student will work with a group of pediatric urgent care specialists in AnMed Health Kids' Care (2000 East Greenville St., Anderson, SC). This is a busy, seven day a week, urgent care clinic for children. There will be hands-on experience diagnosing common pediatric urgent care conditions as well as observing common urgent care procedures under direct supervision of an attending physician. 2.5 s.h.

PEDS*821. Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Student will function in role of intern, taking history and performing physicals on patients and performing minor procedures. Students will develop assessments and will learn to manage acute pediatric problems. Recognize a sick child and initiate diagnostics and therapy. Manage minor trauma and have an understanding of major trauma in the pediatric patient. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

PEDS*822. Pediatric Allergy. The fourth year student will spend two weeks with our pediatric allergist in an outpatient setting. Student will learn about common pediatric allergies; evaluation tools (allergy testing); and treatment options for these conditions. 2.5 s.h.

PEDS*823. Pediatric Cardiology. During this elective, students will work directly with specialists in pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery and rotate through all areas of pediatric cardiology including: one week in the cardiology clinic for outpatient pediatric cardiac consultations for new patients and the outpatient established patient evaluation, one week in the inpatient ICU, one week in the step-down floor for evaluation of the pre-operative and post-operative inpatient, and one week in observation of trans-catheter corrective procedures OR a one week rotation as a member of the pediatric cardio-thoracic surgical team, dependent on student preference. 5 s.h.

PEDS*824. Pediatric Gastroenterology. 2.5 s.h.

PEDS*825. Pediatric Cardiac ICU. Fourth-year medical students will work as integral members of an interdisciplinary team on a busy pediatric cardiac critical care service. Working directly with specialists in pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, the student will gain experience in assessing, stabilizing and developing care plans for critically ill pediatric patients with congenital or acquired heart disease. Students will become familiar with the cardiac anatomy and physiology of both pre-operative and post-operative congenital heart disease. Additionally, students will become familiar with the basics of mechanical ventilation, sedation and analgesia, resuscitation, shock and vasoactive medications, surgical emergencies, procedural indications and end-of-life care issues in the pediatric cardiac ICU. Students will observe and potentially participate in invasive procedures. Students will participate in a mandatory orientation day to cover essential critical care subject matter. Participation is expected at all simulation-based procedural skills modules unless absence is excused. Students will be expected to work at least 20 shifts. Make-up dates for unexcused absences will take place the final weekend of the rotation and then at the discretion of the unit director. There is no expectation of night call, but it can be offered by the unit director as an integral learning experience or as make-up for unexcused absences. This rotation is recommended for students interested in pediatric specialties and cardiology. 5.0s.h.

PEDS*826.Multidisciplinary Pediatrics. (Available only to students assigned to the AnMed Clinical Campus.) This course is designed for 4th-year students who anticipate having pediatric patients as a large part of their primary practice. The course will focus on children with developmental disabilities, chronic medical conditions, and those who have experienced abuse. The elective provides formal opportunities for students to work with professionals who provide support services for pediatric patients.  2.5- 5.0s.h.

PEDS*840. Developmental Pediatrics. The student will attend outpatient developmental clinics and perform supervised developmental assessments/evaluations for the spectrum of developmental and behavioral problems (ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, developmental delay, spina bifida, and neonatal high risk infant follow-up). 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

PEDS*852. Pediatric Nephrology. Pediatric nephrology outpatient clinic and inpatient consultations. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

PEDS*855. Genomics in Med Practice. Students will learn the impact of genomics in medical practice now and in the future. 2.5 s.h.

PEDS*857. Pediatric Urgent Care. The student will work with a group of pediatric urgent care specialists in Kids' Care. This is a busy seven day a week urgent care clinic for children. There will be hands on experience diagnosing common pediatric urgent care conditions as well as performing common urgent care procedures under direct supervision of an attending physician. 5 s.h.

PEDS*858. Pediatric Inpt Externship. The student will be exposed to pediatric inpatients and newborns with acute and chronic diseases and will participate in the complete care of the patient as part of the pediatric hospitalist team. Clinical emphasis will include interviewing and physical examination skills, discussions of pathophysiology, and formulation of diagnostic and treatment plans. 5 s.h.

PEDS*859. Neonatal Crit Care Externship. Fourth-year medical students will work as integral members of an interdisciplinary critical care team on a busy neonatology service in academic and community facilities to learn about the evaluation and management of acute care illness in the perinatal period. With supervision and guidance, students will be directly involved in assessing, stabilizing, and developing care plans for critically ill neonates with a variety of complex diseases. Students will become familiar with the basics of delivery and resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, intravenous fluids, shock and vasoactive medications, surgical emergencies, procedural indications and end-of-life care issues. Students will observe and potentially perform invasive procedures.  5 s.h.

PEDS*863. Pediatric Ward Externship. The extern will be exposed to pediatric patients with acute and chronic diseases and will participate in the complete care of the patient as part of the general pediatric team where they will learn to communicate with patients, families, staff and referring physicians. Clinical emphasis will include enhancement of interviewing and physical examination skills, discussions of pathophysiology, formulation of diagnostic and treatment plans and performance of commonly used procedures under the supervision of senior residents and attendings. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

PEDS*864. Pediatric Cards Externship. Inpatient care of cardiology patients. 5 s.h.

PEDS*868. Primary Care Pediatrics. This rotation is in an ambulatory pediatric center that will allow the student to provide acute care and preventative health screenings to children ages 0 - 18 years of age. 5 s.h.

PEDS*870. Pediatric Hem/Onc Externship. A hands-on rotation on the clinical hematology/oncology services. The student will participate in rounds, tumor board, consults and teaching sessions. 5 s.h.

PEDS*871. Clinical Genetics /Counseling. This course allows the student to gain additional fundamental knowledge of common genetic disorders encountered in day-to-day practice and to gain experience in analyzing the complex psychosocial and emotional aspects of genetic disorders and counseling. Students will attend clinics at the Children's Hospital and outreach sites (Florence, Beaufort and Georgetown), perform supervised patient assessments, prepare case summaries and literature search assignments. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

PEDS*876. Pediatric ICU. A rotation in pediatric critical care encompasses the multiple facets applying intensive care techniques to pediatric patients with life-threatening problems. Pathophysiology and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic modalities will be stressed. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

PEDS*877. Neonatal ICU. The NICU (Newborn Intensive Care Unit) externship provides the extern, wanting to go into pediatrics or obstetrics, intensive exposure to pathophysiology of newborn disease. 5 s.h.

PEDS*879. Pediatric Infectious Diseases. This elective is designed to provide an in-depth and intensive exposure to both common and unusual infectious diseases of children. Variable credit hours. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

PEDS*886J. Renal Disease in Peds. This is a junior selective in Pediatrics concerning renal diseases, their occurrence, care, outcome, and impact on the patient and family. 2.5 s.h.

PEDS*890. Child Abuse & Neglect. This elective is designed to allow the student to further their knowledge base in the area of child abuse/neglect (CAN). The student will read and review laws relevant to CAN and develop an understanding of the Department of Social Services (DSS) as well as explore community resources and observe function of multidisciplinary review panel. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

PEDS*892. Peds Hem/Onc & Hosp Med Ext. Students will spend two weeks on each of the following services: Hematology/Oncology and Pediatric Hospital Medicine. The student will be exposed to pediatric patients with acute and chronic diseases and will participate in the complete care of the patient as part of the team. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

PEDS*892J. Pediatric Hospitalist Med. This selective is for students in the Pediatrics track of the COM Accelerated Medical Pathway Program. During this selective, students will be exposed to pediatric patients with acute and chronic diseases and will participate in the complete care of the patient as part of the Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) team. Clinical emphasis will include interviewing and physical examination skills, presentation skills, note-writing skills, discussions of pathophysiology, and formulation of diagnostic and treatment plans. 2.5s.h.

PEDS*893. Med-Peds Clinic. Students will receive a 4-week experience in primary care at the Med-Peds clinic providing direct clinical contact with adult and pediatric patients seeking well and sick care. Direct supervision will be provided by 2 full-time and 2 part-time med-peds faculty members. There will be an opportunity to work with med-peds residents and participate in the med-peds resident primary care curriculum. The patient care experience will include 9 half-day sessions per week. The student will independently perform history gathering and physical exams with the opportunity for direct observation of skills by faculty and residents. The student will also be able to participate in in-office procedures (joint injections, pap smears, etc) as those opportunities are available. With the supervision of residents and faculty, the student will be accountable for following up with labs and imaging ordered during patient care encounters. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

PEDS*900A. Pediatrics Elective. This rotation includes all non-MUSC pre-approved electives for 4th year students. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

PEDS*900E. Pediatrics Externship. This rotation includes all non-MUSC pre-approved externships for 4th year students. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

PEDS*970E. Pediatrics Research. Individualized research. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.