ADVOCATE CHRIST HOSPITAL/HOPE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL M4 PEDIATRIC ELECTIVES

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY/ALLERGY-IMMUNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT: Pediatrics COURSE TITLE: Pediatric Pulmonology PRIMARY RESPONSIBLE FACULTY MEMBER: Javeed Akhter, M.D. COURSE HOSPITAL: Hope Children’s Hospital ADDRESS: 4440 West 95 th Street Oak Lawn, IL 60453 PHONE: 708-346-5682

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Mark Butterly, M.D. ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Sonali Mehta, M.D. DURATION OF COURSE: 4 Weeks RESIDENT INVOLVEMENT: Yes NUMBER OF STUDENTS EACH COURSE: One QUARTERS IN WHICH COURSE IS OFFERED: All HOURS PER WEEK OF LECTURE: Approximately 10 PREREQUISITES: Pediatric Core Rotation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: During this rotation, the medical student will follow patients, both outpatient and inpatient. The student will become familiar with various procedures, including surgical and office procedures. The student will develop a working knowledge of the specifics of pulmonary medicine involving children.

OBJECTIVES: 1. Improve the student’s ability to perform an accurate and complete history and physical exam, with the primary focus in Pediatric Pulmonology. 2. Improve the student’s ability to develop and execute a management plan for patients, including both a diagnostic workup and specific treatment options in the field of Pediatric Pulmonology for both acute and chronic disorders. 3. Improve the student’s ability to retrieve and assimilate specific evidence and knowledge into their patient care activities with a focus on Pediatric Pulmonology. 4. Enhance the student’s ability to effectively interact in a consistently professional manner with patient’s families and medical personnel.

COURSE EVALUATION: Standard evaluation form obtained by the student from the Curriculum Office.

STUDENT EVALUATION: Standard evaluation form from student’s medical school.