MEL 8582: Pediatric Infectious Disease LVHN 15-16

Contact:

Kate Adams
Ph: 610-402-7712
Katherine.Adams@lvhn.org

This elective in pediatric infectious disease is a clinical preceptorship with the Infectious Disease team. The majority of time is spent on inpatient consults. The student is exposed to all areas of the hospital since consults are answered in critical care areas, the general pediatric wards, and NICU. Microbiological laboratory utilization and antibiotic therapy are emphasized during the rotation. Informal teaching conferences are held frequently. The student is expected to participate in weekly journal club, presenting an article each week.

No night call is required.

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