MEL 8571: Developmental Pediatrics 15-16

 Locations: St. Petersburg and Tampa

Objective

The goal of this challenging elective is to familiarize the student with the clinical aspects of child development. Participating in patient evaluations via observation and direct contact and interacting with various members of a multidisciplinary team will facilitate an understanding of the diversity of the field. Students will learn to administer basic screening tests and to assess the many aspects of development, which contribute to diagnosis and intervention. In addition to "hands-on" training, weekly didactics will provide teaching in the basic areas of normal, delayed, and disordered child development, including neurological and genetic disorders, intellectual disability, autism, and specific learning disabilities. This elective incorporates a wide variety of clinic environments, with exposure to NICU follow-up, age Birth-3 Early Intervention Program, and the school-age population. When working close to Tampa General or All Children’s Hospital, the student is expected to attend the pediatric residency’s daily noon conference. The objectives of this elective can be met via a research track, a clinical track, or a literature review/writing track.

**There is no night or weekend coverage expectations.

 **Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.