Director: Steve Lieberman, MD
Location: Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA
Goals
This elective provides a greater understanding of how sick children present and are managed in an intensive care setting.
Objectives
The student will…
- Function as a junior intern with the ICU team in the care and management of children in the ICU.
- Understand the pathophysiologic basis underlying cardiorespiratory and neurologic failure in critically ill children.
- Learn how to transfer these fundamental principles to the care of critically ill children.
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TUSM
Course Number
PED435-BA-O
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Duration
4 weeks
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Average
Hours per Week
40-50
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Night Call/Weekends
On call every fourth night.
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Capacity
1 student per Block
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Alternate Dates
Available
Yes, at the discretion of the Director
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Transportation
Required
No
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Prerequisites: Successful completion of Medicine and Pediatric Clerkships.
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If you would like to apply for this elective, please refer to Application Process.
