Ambulatory Adolescent Medicine
| Department |
Pediatrics
|
|---|---|
| Course Number |
PED 399
|
| Course Title | Ambulatory Adolescent Medicine |
| Course Director |
Allison Kasper, MD
|
| Length (Weeks) |
4 |
| When Offered |
All year |
| Prerequisites |
MED 301 or PED 303 |
| Availability Notes |
Offered year round beginning in February 2025 |
| Contact Name |
Wilhelmina Bradford
|
| Contact Phone | |
| Contact Fax | |
| Contact Email |
wcbradfo@childrensnational.org
|
| Other Contacts |
Dr. Allison Kasper (alkasper@childrensnational.org); Angela Ellis - coordinator in adolescent medicine (202-476-2178; aellis@childrensnational.org) |
| Location | |
| Limit |
1
|
| Report |
Students will be sent information prior to rotation. |
| Evaluation |
Uniform Clinical Evaluation; case facilitation and/or clinical resource update |
| Description |
Outpatient clinic experiences in the diagnosis and management of problems of patients between 12 years and 22 years under the supervision of senior staff and fellows. In addition to primary care in the Adolescent Health Center, students get to experience many different aspects of Adolescent Medicine. Based on interest level and availability, we can arrange further experience with our eating disorder clinic, Pride Clinic for gender care, youth sexual health clinic including LARC procedures, youth addiction medicine clinic, adolescent nutrition, teen education and empowerment programs, school-based health centers, and the inpatient adolescent medicine team. Additional participation in medical teaching conferences and Adolescent Grand Rounds will be expected. No weekends or call. This elective provides a close working relationship with pediatric residents during their required outpatient adolescent block. |
| Additional Notes |