MEL 8579: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Tampa 15-16

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Feb 06, 2015

 Contact:

 

Kelly Paulina
Ph: 813-259-872
Contact prior to the first day of the rotation

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.