ME729: SCPE Pediatrics

The Pediatrics supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) is designed to allow students to apply the fundamental knowledge, skills, and abilities developed during the didactic year in the pediatric environment. Students will apply history taking, physical examination, diagnosis, and management of patients in the pediatric population. During this 5-week course the student will be given the opportunity to: 1) perform well child exams, 2) perform pediatric problem-oriented exams, 3) evaluate common pediatric illnesses, and 4) evaluate the care of the newborn. Emphasis will also be placed on patient and family education on treatment and preventative measures for common pediatric conditions. Course delivery methods for teaching and learning include hands-on clinical experiences and preceptor/clinician observations.