Note: You should contact the course coordinator at least 6 weeks prior to your scheduled
KUMC Sub-I to request information and clinical service assignment. Students wanting to do a Sub-I in OB/GYN must contact Lorraine Helm as soon as you receive your schedule to secure their preferred rotation in REI, MFM or GynOnc.
FAPR 901 – Family Medicine Sub-internship - designed to prepare students for the experiences and responsibilities they will encounter as first year residents. Students will be responsible for a panel of inpatients on the Family Medicine service, they will take in-house call at least one day and week and some weekends, and will be assigned to the outpatient clinic at least two half-days a week. Students will be an integral part of the Family Medicine inpatient team during this rotation. Subinternships are available at KUMC, Olathe, and numerous other KC locations. Contact Keisha Florez at X8-1996 for more information, as well as the requirements for students planning a Family Medicine Sub-Internship at a non-KUMC/KC site.
GYNO 901 – OB/GYN Sub-internship - to provide students with advanced experience in obstetrics and gynecology. Students will be assigned to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Service at KUMC. Students will participate in the management of common obstetrical and gynecologic conditions in a role similar to that of a resident. Clinical work will be supplemented by conferences and other educational activities.
Contact Lorraine Helm at X8-3244 for more information, as well as the requirements for students planning an OB/GYN Sub-Internship at a non-KUMC site.
MED 908 – Medicine Sub-internship - to provide students with advanced experience in the management of acutely ill medical patients. Students will be assigned to one of four locations: KUMC, KCVAMC, or
Leavenworth VAMC. Students will participate in the diagnosis and treatment of common medical conditions in a role similar to that of a resident. Clinical work will be supplemented by conferences and other educational activities. Contact Angie Stuart at X5-6704 for more information, as well as the requirements for students planning a Medicine Sub-Internship at a non-KUMC site.
OTOR 901 – Otolaryngology Sub-internship - students will be assigned to ENT Service at KUMC.
Students will participate in the management of common ENT conditions in a role similar to that of a resident. Contact Paula Cranmore X8-6739 for more information, as well as the requirements for students planning an ENT Sub-Internship at a non-KUMC site.
PED 910 – Pediatrics Inpatient Sub-internship at KUMC - allows students to take increasing responsibility of patient care under close supervision of faculty and residents in an inpatient setting. Students will learn skills in patient management by active participation in the daily activities of the pediatric residency program. Contact Debra Heisler at X8-6310 for more information, as well as the requirements for students planning a Pediatric Sub-Internship at a non-KUMC site.
PED 914 – Philmont Adolescent Medicine Sub-internship (June, July or August) - learn health screening, care of sports injuries, and diagnosis and management of pediatric, medical, surgical, gynecologic problems, primarily of teenagers, but also of children and adults in the high altitude environment at
Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Supervision of students consists of faculty members from medicine, pediatrics, surgery, neurology, family medicine, gynecology, and physical medicine in an effort to give well-rounded educational guidance to the students. Contact Dr. Ken Goertz (Department of
Pediatrics) or Dr. David Naylor (Department of Internal Medicine) via e-mail for more information.
Positions may already be filled for the Summer 2012 sessions.
The dates for the rotations are as follows:
Wilderness First Responder (tentative dates)
First Rotation
Second Rotation
May 13-20
May 21-June 23
June 23-July 21
Third Rotation July 21-August 22
PED 918 – Pediatrics Outpatient Sub-internship at KUMC - allows students to take increasing responsibility of patient care under close supervision of faculty and residents in an outpatient setting.
Students will learn skills in patient management by active participation in the daily activities of the

pediatric residency program. Contact Debra Heisler at X8-6310 for more information, as well as the requirements for students planning a Pediatric Sub-Internship at a non-KUMC site.
PYCH 901 - Psychiatry Sub-Internship - the student will function as an intern on the Adult and Child
Psychiatric Services at KU or KCVAMC. Each student will work closely with faculty and residents and will have an important role in the team care of hospital patients. The course is designed to provide a transitional experience between the predoctoral and residency stage of medical education allowing the student the opportunity to take more responsibility for patients with support and active teaching provided by faculty and residents. Contact Lesley Leive at X8-6401 for more information, as well as the requirements for students planning a Psychiatry Sub-Internship at a non-KUMC site.
SURG 901 - Plastic Surgery Sub-Internship - ward rounds, clinical conference seminars and care studies supplement the clinical experience. An optional laboratory experience providing in-depth introduction to microvascular surgery can be arranged. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of the principles and surgical anatomy of plastic surgery including congenital, trauma, tumor and cosmetic. Students are expected to participate with the surgical team in the diagnosis and management of plastic surgery patients. The student participates directly in patient care on the wards, in the outpatient clinics and in the operating room. Contact Deb DeConick at X8-3173 for more information, as well as the requirements for students planning a Plastic Surgery Sub-Internship at a non-KUMC site.
SURG 902 - General Surgery Sub-Internship - the student will be expected to participate with surgical team in the diagnosis, operation, and management of surgical patients. Ward rounds, clinical conference, seminars, and case studies supplement clinical experience. The student participates directly in patient care on the ward, in the outpatient department, and in the operating room. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of alterations in physiology secondary to pathology, management of fluids and electrolytes, basic elements of pre- and post- operative care, and diseases amenable to surgical treatment. The student participates directly in patient care on the wards, in the outpatient clinics and in the operating room. Contact Deb DeConink at X8-3173 for more information, as well as the requirements for students planning a General Surgery Sub-Internship at a non-KUMC site.
SURG 909 - Neurosurgery Sub-Internship - students will participate with the surgical team in daily rounds, diagnosis, outpatient experience, operative experience and post-operative management of neurosurgical patients. Emphasis is placed on an understanding neurologic disease with special emphasis in physical exam and diagnosis, management of basic neurosurgical emergencies and management of common neurosurgical problems. The student participates directly in patient care on the wards, in the outpatient clinics and in the operating room. Contact Deb DeConink at X8-3173 for more information, as well as the requirements for students planning a Neurosurgery Sub-Internship at a non-KUMC site.
SURG 910 - Urology Sub-Internship - assignment can be made to either the Urology service at KUMC or the KCVAMC. The student will participate on ward rounds, clinical conference, seminars and case students, as well as inpatient care on the ward, in the outpatient department, and in the operating room.
Emphasis is placed on an understanding of alterations in physiology, secondary to pathology of the genitourinary tract, and diseases amenable to surgical or medical treatment. The students is expected to become familiar with the diagnostic procedures and techniques used in evaluating patients with acute and chronic genitourinary problems (i.e. cystoscopy). The outpatient experience is particularly emphasized. Contact Deb DeConink at X8-3173 for more information, as well as the requirements for students planning a Urology Sub-Internship at a non-KUMC site.