MEL 8579: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Periods | Pre-requisite | Sites & Slots | Hours | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 | BCC 7110 or BCC 7184 - Tampa Year 4 status - LVHN | 1@ACH 1@LVH-CC | FT, 40 hr wk | 4 |
Drs. McClenathan and Wilsey’s Group - Tampa
Drs. Naser Tolaymat, Puneet Gupta, and Adam Paul - LVHN
Tampa - 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).
Contact Kelly at 813-259-8725 prior to the first day of the rotation.
LVHN - The student will attend the Pediatric Gastroenterology clinic with one of the three attendings, discuss the findings of the history and exam of the patient, discuss differential diagnosis and develop appropriate plan for work up and treatment. The student will respond to the consults from the pediatric inpatient and discuss the consult with the attending. Additionally, the student may observe Gastrointestinal procedures (upper endoscopy and colonoscopy). These outpatient procedures are done at the Pediatric Ambulatory Center at the Muhlenberg campus.
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.