The Pediatric Gastroenterology/Nutrition Department is a very active clinical service. The student will participate in the evaluation and management of children with gastrointestinal disease. The student will interview and examine outpatients and inpatients referred for pediatric gastrointestinal disorders. The student will assist in planning the diagnostic and therapeutic program for these patients. He/She will observe diagnostic modalities such as endoscopy, manometry, esophageal dilation, suction rectal biopsies, and Ph probes. The student will also participate in clinical gastrointestinal rounds and GI Journal Club.
There will be one slot available at Drs. McClenathan & Wilsey’s Group (ACH/Tampa Office).
Evaluation
The student will be expected to read about the diseases of their clinic and hospital patients. Grading for the course will be a reflection of the student's participation and daily activities.
Contact Kelly at 813-259-8725 prior to the first day of the rotation.