PED 45014 - Pediatric Dermatology

Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This is a clinical rotation in pediatric dermatology where students will see pediatric patients with a wide spectrum of dermatologic conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails. Patients are seen in both the outpatient clinic setting and inpatient consult setting. Students will have the opportunity to interact with some patients independently, but they will be supervised by an attending pediatric dermatologist at all times. Emphasis will be placed on learning to obtain a relevant clinical history, perform a thorough cutaneous examination, and present the findings while employing proper dermatologic terminology. Students will gain experience in formulating a differential diagnosis and therapeutic plan for patients. Students will also have the opportunity to observe and assist with minor surgical and laser procedures in the clinic and OR settings.

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PED-30000

Term offered: Spring/Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Teresa Wright - twrigh43@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Teresa Wright - twrigh43@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Jennifer Wilson - jmcadoo3@uthsc.edu - 901-287-6321

Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation