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Pediatrics Elective Course Description

Course Name: Subinternship/Neonatology
Course Number: PE-400
Elective Type:
Coordinator(s):

Sanjay Aurora, MD

Contact: Maxine Schmeidler
508-856-3102

Department: Pediatrics
Sites Available: UMMHC-Memorial Campus
Months Offered: E1 - M10
Number of Students / Month:
Prerequisites: 4th year student 
Enrollment Process: Approval from coordinator required; email approval to electives@umassmed.edu to schedule
Elective Description: Students choosing this elective will work in a 49 bed level 1 ICU as part of a multi-disciplinary team of teaching faculty, fellows, Nurse Practitioners, residents, nutritionists, social workers and pharmacists. There are weekly lectures and daily teaching rounds.  Students will gain skills in neonatal examination, resuscitation and have opportunity to practice procedures.  Additional opportunities exist to work with lactation consultants and NICU follow up clinics based on individual interest.
Note: N/A
Location:  UMMHC-Memorial Campus, 119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605   
Website: Department of Pediatrics  http://www.umassmed.edu/pediatrics/