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Educational Objectives: Student will demonstrate professional behavior in interactions with parents; medical team members; and other health care staff.

Method of Evaluation: Preceptor evaluation

Educational Objectives: Student will be expected to demonstrate competency in obtaining medical history; accession of laboratory data; performance of physical examination; indications for and use of appropriate laboratory and other studies; interpretation of data; development of probable or differential diagnoses; and formulation of management plans and preparation of admitting notes; progress notes; and discharge summaries.

Method of Evaluation: Preceptor observation

Educational Objectives: Medical knowledge will be expected at the general pediatric level for a senior student. Development of specialized knowledge in complications of neonatal disorders is expected with the purpose of developing a better understanding and ability to identify problems in the neonate that could indicate the need for referral to a neonatal center or specialist. A secondary expected benefit is the development of expanded competency in management of problems which are common to all pediatric age groups; i.e. fluid and electrolyte balance; nutrition evaluation and management; recognition and treatment of critical problems such as airway management; resuscitation; blood gas interpretation; shock; glucose stabilization; and critical care monitoring techniques.

Method of Evaluation: Preceptor observation

Educational Objectives: Student will be expected to read and discuss reference literature pertinent to common medical problems of the premature infant and specific complications encountered with assigned patients on the rotation.

Method of Evaluation: Preceptor observation

Educational Objectives: Student will be expected to communicate effectively with parents; medical team members; and other health care staff.

Method of Evaluation: Preceptor observation