Pediatric Residency
Elective Listing
2010-2011
(Updated: 06/16/2010)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GUIDELINES FOR ELECTIVES ........................................................................... 3
ADOLESCENT MEDICINE ................................................................................... 5
ALLERGY IMMUNOLOGY ................................................................................... 5
AMBULATORY PEDIATRICS............................................................................... 6
ANESTHESIOLOGY ............................................................................................. 7
CARDIOLOGY ...................................................................................................... 9
DERMATOLOGY ................................................................................................ 12
DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICS ...................................................................... 13
ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM ........................................................... 13
GASTROENTEROLOGY, HEPATOLOGY, AND NUTRITION ........................... 14
GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION – BOLIVIA ..................................... 15
GENETICS ......................................................................................................... 16
HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY............................................................................. 18
HOSPITALIST .................................................................................................... 19
HOSPITALIST – AWAY (GUATEMALA)............................................................. 21
INFECTIOUS DISEASE...................................................................................... 22
HIV/RETROVIROLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH ............................................... 22
NAVAJO ELECTIVE ........................................................................................... 24
NEPHROLOGY ELECTIVE ................................................................................ 26
NEUROLOGY ELECTIVE................................................................................... 27
ORTHOPEDIC ELECTIVE.................................................................................. 30
OTOLARYNGOLOGY ELECTIVE ...................................................................... 31
PATHOLOGY ELECTIVE ................................................................................... 32
PICU Elective ...................................................................................................... 32
PEDIATRIC SLEEP MEDICINE .......................................................................... 33
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION ................................................. 34
PRIVATE PEDIATRICIAN OFFICE .................................................................... 35
PSYCHIATRY ..................................................................................................... 35
PULMONARY AMBULATORY ELECTIVE ......................................................... 36
RADIOLOGY ...................................................................................................... 37
RESEARCH ........................................................................................................ 38
RHEUMATOLOGY ............................................................................................. 38
SIMULATION MEDICINE ELECTIVE ................................................................. 39
SPORTS MEDICINE ELECTIVE ........................................................................ 39
PEDIATRIC SURGERY ...................................................................................... 40
SURGICAL SUBSPECIALTIES .......................................................................... 41
UROLOGY .......................................................................................................... 43
GUIDELINES FOR ELECTIVES
A resident's total elective program, as well as each individual elective, must be in keeping with
the requirements of the American Board of Pediatrics and the Residency Review Committee
of the ACGME.
In order to meet RRC guidelines regarding total amount of ambulatory time, residents
may be limited regarding the number of predominantly inpatient electives that they can
do. This issue primarily affects third year residents. Please consult with one of the chief
residents if you have questions about your specific situation.
In order to meet RRC guidelines regarding subspecialty time, categorical pediatric
residents must do seven subspecialty months, four from list A and three from either list
A or B. Residents in the combined internal medicine-pediatrics program must do at
least four subspecialty months, which must come from list A. These lists are dictated by
the RRC and are not negotiable.
*Rising PL-2 residents received credit for 1 List A subspecialty by completing TCH 9. Rising
PL-3 residents received credit for 3 subspecialities by completing TCH 9, TCH 15, and Blue
Bird/Neuro Consult rotations. The remaining subspecialty months are completed by doing
electives or additional subspecialty months from the lists below:
**BIPAI elective counts as Infectious Disease from List A.
Selective (List A)
Subspecialties
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Allergy/Immunology
Cardiology*
Endocrinology
Genetics
Gastroenterology
Hematology/Oncology*
Infectious Diseases**
Nephrology
Neurology*
Pulmonary
Rheumatology
Other (List B)
Subspecialties
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Pediatric Anesthesiology
Child Psychiatry
Pediatric Dermatology
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Pediatric Orthopedics and Sports
Medicine
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Pediatric Radiology
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Surgical Subspecialties
Pediatric Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation
Away Electives - Coordinating away electives, particularly the Navajo, BIPAI, and Guatemala
electives, requires a great deal of effort on the part of the physicians and staff at those
institutions. If you sign up for one of these electives, you are expected to go. Switching out of
the elective should only be done under extreme circumstances. Pulling out residents that we
committed to go reflects poorly on Baylor and may jeopardize the future availability of these
electives.
During the PL II year, only one elective month may be taken away from the Baylor
system. No more than a total of two months (PL-II and PL-III years combined) may be
taken outside of the Baylor Affiliated Hospitals. Exceptions will be permitted only for
extenuating reasons, and must be approved by Dr. Ward or the Curriculum Committee.
Dr. Ward must approve all outside electives (electives in the private practice offices in
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Houston of pediatricians on the voluntary faculty of TCH and with clinical appointments to
the Baylor faculty do not count as outside electives). Any elective that includes 10 or more
calendar days away shall be counted as an away elective.
Away electives are not permitted during the months of December and June as well
as the month of the intern retreat - usually October.
Back-up call is required during all electives except those outside Houston. The back-up
call schedule will be published in conjunction with the monthly call schedule.
SPECIAL ELECTIVES AND AWAY ELECTIVES - Electives may be arranged in areas other
than those listed on the following pages. Prior arrangements must be made and approval
must be obtained by both the appropriate attending and Dr. Ward. Such electives must be
educationally appropriate for a career in pediatrics and must meet all RRC and ABP
requirements for credit.
Electives may be taken outside the Baylor program. Prior approval must be obtained from
Dr. Ward. Please keep in mind that your institutional certificate from Baylor does not legally
permit you to practice medicine outside of Texas. Therefore, you must either have a valid
state medical license for the state in which the elective is to be done or obtain an
appropriate institutional certificate when doing an elective outside of Texas. Failure to
do so could place you in great professional jeopardy, since you would be practicing
Medicine-pediatrics without a license. Your malpractice insurance through Baylor will cover
you while on an official elective, even if outside Texas.
The Department of Pediatrics does not send residents on away electives. We permit
residents to use time for valid educational activities outside of the Baylor Affiliated Hospitals.
Therefore, the resident is responsible for all arrangements for away electives and also is
responsible for his or her safety during travel to, from the elective, and at the elective itself.
The Department bears no responsibility for any risk incurred as part of this elective.
Specifically for residents who choose to go to under-served or under-developed areas, the
resident is responsible for assessing any personal risks involved, including, but not limited to
infectious diseases. In the case of travel outside the United States, it is the resident’s
responsibility to ascertain whether or not special immunizations, chemoprophylaxis for
malaria, or other health measures are required and to obtain these.
The Pediatric Department has informal contacts with several U.S. Public Health Service
Indian Hospitals on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, the Hospital Gustavo CastanedaPalacios (pediatric community clinic), Zacapa, Guatemala, and Hospital Pedro de
Bethancourt in Antigua, Guatemala. All of these are unique educational opportunities.
Although individual arrangements will need to be made by the residents taking these
electives, we can facilitate the process. For more information about these electives, see
description below. If you are interested in doing BIPAI please see HIV/Retrovirology
elective information.
Vacations, meetings, and holidays will need to be scheduled during away electives as
during any other elective. Please keep this in mind as you submit your requests.
Residents planning to do special electives should obtain and complete a Special Elective
Request Form from Dr. Ward's office. This is to be done after the year's schedule has been
published and the month of assignment for the special elective determined.
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ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
Director:Albert C. Hergenroeder, M.D.
Contact:Albert C. Hergenroeder, M.D. (832-822-3660)
Where to report first day: CCC, Suite 1710
Goals:
The resident will understand how to pursue further scholarly activity in a content area
specific to adolescent medicine.
Objective:
By the end of the rotation, the resident will be able to perform/produce one or more of
the following activities/products:
(1) an in-depth literature review of an adolescent medicine topic with subsequent
presentation of the material to the adolescent medicine section faculty;
(2) with the guidance of a faculty member, perform a thorough literature review and
write an UpToDate chapter in the Adolescent Medicine Section of UpToDate that will be
subject to peer review and publication;
(3) provide research assistance for an existing research project in the section and be
involved in the development of a research manuscript (if the resident were interested in
continuing the work initiated during the elective) or a summary paper of 5 pages or more
describing the research project and the research "lessons learned"
Description:
As there is a required PL-II Adolescent Medicine rotation, the goals of this special
elective can be suited to the career goals of the resident, to include clinical and research
work and can be discussed with Dr. Hergenroeder or any of the Adolescent Medicine
faculty.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
ALLERGY IMMUNOLOGY
Director: William T. Shearer, M.D., Ph.D.
Contact: Program Coordinator, Teri McCumber, please contact prior to the start date of
the elective (mccumber@bcm.edu; 832-824-1319)
Where to report first day: Feigin Center, Suite 330
Goals & Objectives:
(1) To enhance the pediatric evaluation of allergic/immune deficient disorders by
refinement/expansion of interview and physical examination skills.
(2) To provide insight into diagnosis and medical management of
allergic/immunodeficient disorders in children.
(3) To stimulate interest in Allergy/Immunology and participation in better
understanding of the immunopathogenesis of disorders such as asthma, primary
immune deficiency, and pediatric HIV infection.
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(4) To provide an opportunity for interested residents to participate in special projects
including clinical research and introduction to immunology laboratory research.
Activities:
(1) Attend outpatient clinic when working with outpatient team and complete patient
sign-out to clinic fellow.
(2) Attend inpatient rounds when working with inpatient team.
(3) Observe administration of diagnostic tests and maintain patient and procedure
log.
(4) Attend all AI conferences and Immunodeficiency Rounds.
(5) Give a presentation on an allergy/immunology topic during one of the teaching
conference sessions.
(6) Discuss educational and scholarly activity experiences with one or more of the
following: AI Faculty Member, Associate Program Director, Program Director.
Description:
The elective is offered at Texas Children's Hospital. Residents will participate in the
outpatient evaluation of children with hypersensitivity diseases and primary and acquired
immune deficiencies. Inpatient activities will be limited to participation in rounds and
consultations will occupy not more than 25% of the resident's time. Allergy/Immunology
Outpatient Clinics are held Monday through Friday at Texas Children's Hospital. Patients
are also seen at Ben Taub General Hospital on Wednesday mornings at the outpatient
allergy clinic. These clinics provide residents an opportunity to evaluate a spectrum of
diseases including: allergic rhinitis, asthma, urticaria (acute and chronic), drug
hypersensitivity, eczema, primary immune deficiencies, pediatric HIV infection, and other
secondary immune deficiencies. Teaching conferences include a
weekly section conference and CPC, section immunodeficiency rounds, section
Hypersensitivity Course conference, section Fellow-Based Clinics conference, and
Pediatric Grand Rounds. During the elective, residents are requested to present a topic
of their choice in allergy/immunology at one of the teaching conference timeslots.
Additional learning opportunities include participation
in Allergy/Immunology Board Review sessions, laboratory observations in our
Allergy/Immunology Clinical Laboratory (ie. flow cytometry) among
other Allergy/Immunology educational experiences.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
AMBULATORY PEDIATRICS
Director: D’Juanna White-Satcher, M.D
Contact: Ida Hernandez, 832-822-3441
Where to report first day: Clinical Care Center 15th floor Suite 1540.00- 9 AM
Goals:
To better prepare the resident for independent practice in primary care pediatrics.
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Objectives:
To expand the residents exposure to a variety of clinical subspecialties, support services
and community resources in order to better prepare themselves for pediatric practice.
Description:
The elective is fairly flexible in that it can be organized and planned according to the
individual's needs and objectives. The resident will devise a schedule for the entire
month of activities chosen from a list of 15 different activities. The experiences
include some subspecialty clinics such as ophthalmology, urology, sports medicine, and
otolaryngology. In addition, the resident can observe how children with specific needs
such as the developmentally or mentally retarded child or handicapped child are
evaluated and managed in the community. This is accomplished by visiting such
agencies as the Avondale House ( community program for children with Autism or
PDD) or MHMRA-Infant-Parent Training Program. There is also a session with a billing
specialist. If the resident wishes to do something not listed, this activity may be done
but must be discussed with Dr. White-Satcher prior to finalizing the schedule. At the
completion of the elective the resident will complete a project based on their learning
experiences. This elective is an excellent choice for the resident interested in general
pediatrics or private practice. The elective is limited to two house officers per month.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
ANESTHESIOLOGY
Director: Nancy Glass, M.D. and Carlos Rodriquez, M.D.
Contact: Nancy Glass, M.D. Email: nlglass@texaschildrenshospital.org Carlos
Rodriguez, M.D. email: clrodrig@texaschildrens.org
Where to report first day: Main OR Control desk at 7AM, dressed in scrub attire, and
request assignment from the Anesthesia GOAT (Anesthesiologist running the schedule)
Please see Pediatrics website via the TCH Intranet (under DocumentsElectives)
for Patient Log, Procedure Checklist, and further information regarding the
elective. Bring the Patient Log and Checklist with you on the first day of the rotation.
Goals:
(1) Acquire a basic understanding of Pediatric Anesthesiology, including the special
considerations imposed by pediatric anatomy and physiology.
(2) Understand the rationale for when an artificial airway is necessary, and develop
competence in the placement of common airway devices.
(3) Develop an understanding of acute postoperative pain management
Objectives:
Patient care
 Assist the anesthesiologist with all aspects of anesthetic care, including the
preoperative assessment, and in the recovery room. This will include procedures
such as IV placement, bag mask ventilation, and endotracheal intubation.
 Develop an appropriate post operative pain management plan with the
Anesthesiology attending
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Medical Knowledge
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Discuss pertinent topics with assigned attendings relating to pediatric anesthesia
and common co-existing pediatric diseases
 Attending morning teaching conferences, held Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Fridays at 6:15am. Attendance at Wednesday conferences is not required.
Practice Based Learning and Improvement
 Attend departmental Quality Improvement meetings
 Actively seek and accept feedback from attendings regarding all aspects of
performance
 Maintain a case log
Professionalism
 At all times, conduct him/herself in a manner befitting the medical profession.
This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate attire, personal grooming,
demonstrating courtesy and empathy with patients and family, and collegial
behavior towards other medical and nursing staff
Interpersonal and Communication skills
 Communicate with attending staff regarding any questions regarding the
anesthesia plan.
 Be able to perform a basic pre-anesthesia assessment
Systems Based Practice
 Develop an appreciation of how systems are put in place to improve patient
outcomes and avoid medical error. Such an example would be the surgical timeout.
Description:
The pediatric anesthesiology elective for pediatric residents is designed to improve
resident's skills at airway management, including effective mask ventilation, placement
of laryngeal mask airways and endotracheal tubes. These skills will be practiced on a
daily basis and will be accompanied by considerable attention to early recognition of the
difficult airway and strategies for avoiding common pitfalls. Additionally, residents will
have the opportunity to practice IVs and to learn about the perioperative care of pediatric
surgical patients. Pain management options are discussed for each patient.
The pediatric resident will NOT be expected to perform as the primary anesthetist, and
will not be expected to "learn anesthesiology" in one month! The pediatric resident will
never be left alone in the OR with a patient. This elective is designed to be a lowstress, high-yield experience.
This elective is designed to provide one-on-one teaching and feedback with faculty
anesthesiologists at Texas Children's Hospital for PGY 2 and 3 residents. The
responsibilities will be approximately 6:15AM - 4 PM, and the residents are expected
to attend the daily didactic conferences held from 6:15 – 7:00 AM (except
Wednesdays). Residents are encouraged to participate actively, and are welcome to
stay later if they are interested in the care of a particular patient. There are no call or
weekend requirements from the Anesthesiology department, but residents are
expected to be available for back-up call and Continuity Clinic as scheduled by the
Department of Pediatrics. In the event of unexpected overnight call, the resident is to
inform the Anesthesiology department via email the evening before
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(clrodrig@texaschildrens.org). The resident will be assigned to an operating room
each day of the week including days with Continuity Clinic, and will be expected in the
OR either in the afternoon after, or morning before a Clinic obligation.
On the first day of their rotation, residents should present to the Main OR Control desk,
in West Tower 3rd floor, at 7AM, dressed in scrub attire, and request their assignment
from the Anesthesia GOAT. The next day’s assignments may be checked on the
Master OR schedule after approximately 3pm at the Main OR desk. Residents are
expected to maintain a patient encounter list documenting each procedure and/or
anesthesia they perform. This list should include patient identifier (name or MR#),
age, diagnosis, procedure performed, and any complications that occurred. In
addition, residents should complete a checklist of desired discussions, procedures and
types of patient encounters. A copy of both the case logs and checklist of discussions
and procedures must be turned in at the end of the rotation.
We recommend this elective for residents planning careers in Emergency Medicine
and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, as well as those residents who will be practicing
Primary Care in remote or non-urban areas, without ready access to subspecialists.
The number of safe, controlled intubations that we can offer during a one-month
elective should considerably increase the skills and confidence level of the graduating
resident.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: One resident per month
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
CARDIOLOGY
Director: Regina L. Lantin, MD
Contact: Cathy Umeh 832-826-5639 or Veronica Perez 832-826-5637
* Please let us know of your intention to participate in our elective, preferably at
least 6 weeks before the designated start date.
Where to report the first day: TCH West Tower – 19th Floor
Objectives:
(1) To be familiar with the different aspects of the evaluation and treatment of the
child with cardiac disease
(2) To be proficient in cardiac history taking and performing the cardiac physical exam
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To be competent in distinguishing innocent vs pathologic heart murmurs.
To know the anatomy and physiology of common congenital heart defects (CHD)
To enumerate the basic cardiac operations performed in the child with CHD.
To be able to interpret a pediatric ECG
To know the unique aspects of anticipatory guidance for the child with CHD.
Description:
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This elective is primarily based in the cardiology outpatient clinic. The clinic meets
Monday – Friday except on official Holidays. The clinic begins at 8:30 AM and
concludes at 5:00 PM.
During the 4 week elective, the medical student, pediatric resident, or visiting fellow will
interact one-on-one with all of the Staff Cardiology Attendings in the General Cardiology
Clinic. The participants will also participate in the Heart Transplant Clinic,
Cardiomyopathy/Heart Failure Clinic, Cardio-Genetics Clinic and Electrophysiology
Clinic. The participants will pre-evaluate the patients (history, physical exam,
assessment, and plan) and then present to the Cardiology Attending in the Clinic.
CONFERENCES / LECTURES: Participants will also be given the option to attend the
conferences and didactic lecture series at the TCH Heart Center. These are held at the
Taussig Auditorium @ 7:15 AM or 12 noon on various days of the week. A schedule of
these conferences and lectures will be made available to the participants.
ELECTIVE OPTIONS: During the latter part of the elective, the participant may
request to spend time reading ECGs with the Cardiology Electrophysiology Service
(EPS). The EPS reads all ECGs performed in the hospital. The participant will read
the ECG with the EPS Attending and the Cardiology Fellow and have rapid feedback
about his/her interpretation.
The participant may also elect to spend a day as an observer in the ECHO or CATH
lab. Please let the director know ahead of time if you wish to add these options to your
elective.
EVALUATION: A pre- and post-test evaluation is part of the curriculum and will enable
us to give an objective assessment of the attainment of the learning objectives as
outlined. The participant is instructed to keep a daily log of his/her activities: ie – the
lectures or conferences attended, the Cardiology attending the participant worked with,
and the number of patients, with their respective diagnoses that he/she has participated
in the care of. This information, along with a pre and post test clinical evaluation, will
be collected at the end of the elective and be part of the basis for evaluation.
At the end of the elective, the participant will have been introduced to every facet of
outpatient care of the child with heart disease while at the same time obtaining a solid
foundation in the basic evaluation of the child and young adult with heart disease.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
General restriction: Due to the potential for having too many participants and the risk
of diluting the learning experience, the director may have to limit the choice of months on
a case by case basis.
CHILD MALTREATMENT
Director: Michelle Lyn
Contact: Dr. Michelle Lyn, M.D., MaLyn@texaschildrens.org
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Where to report first day: Please email Dr. Michele Lyn one week prior to rotation to
set up first meeting time.
Goals: 1) Understand the various categories of Child Maltreatment
2) Learn essential skills in the evaluation and management of suspected abuse.
Objectives
1. Review normal and abnormal genital findings in the context of the Sexual Assault
Examination
2. Review range of physical and radiographic findings in context of the Physical
Assault Examination
3. Review definition and findings in cases of medical care neglect
4. Review the mediocolegal aspects of Child Abuse reporting (eg. documentation,
testimony)
5. Participate in Child Abuse Team weekly meeting
6. Observe Forensic interview
7. Participate in the evaluation of child abuse cases
8. Review Domestic Violence impact on Child Abuse
9. Participate in pre and posttest knowledge of child abuse
Pediatric Residents Elective in Child Abuse Program
Residents will be evaluated on the six core competencies during this elective. A biannual
report of the evaluation process and it’s outcome will be forwarded to the Residency
Director and the Chairman.
Competency in patient care will be assessed through their participation in patient
evaluations. This will be accomplished with both direct observations of their interview
and physical examination as well as through their presentations.
Competency in medical knowledge will be achieved by their review of the major
categories of child abuse, pre and posttest analysis, and participation in the Child Abuse
Team weekly meetings
Competency in practice-based learning will be assed through the case analysis in
specific areas of child abuse
Interpersonal skills will be assessed through direct observation with families and staff.
Competency in Professionalism will be assessed by direct observation with patient,
families, staff and participation in the weekly meeting.
Competency in System based practice will be achieved by their teamwork within the
Child Protection Program Schedule for residents for a one day rotation:
Schedule for 1-day rotation
8am: Meet with attending to review goals and objectives, review SAE video take pretest
and posttest, Review significance of history and physical findings of abuse
9am:Meet with attending and CPT nurse case manager to review in house cases,
possible consults. If no consults review physical assault and medical care neglect cases
and management
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12noon: lunch
1pm-5pm: Tour the Children’s Assessment Center
Observe evaluation of SAE, Review genital anatomy, and discuss the significance
and evaluation of an acute sexual assault.
Observe a forensic interview
Alternative schedule: If court case on abuse is ongoing may observe a trial. If no court
case, may review video on a particular trial.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
DERMATOLOGY
Director: Denise Metry M.D., Teresa Wright M.D.
Contact: Laura Heras, Administrative Assistant, Dermatology Service; CC620.16,
office# 832-822-3718
Where to report first day: Ms. Laura Heras (see above) at 8 am, and then Dermatology
Clinic (8th floor, CCC).
Goals:
(1) To expose pediatric residents to a wide range of dermatologic disease.
(2) To improve diagnostic skill in trainees who will become general pediatricians.
Objectives:
(1) To acquaint residents to a differential diagnosis for commonly encountered
pediatric skin disorders.
(2) To review diagnostic and therapeutic procedures useful in evaluating dermatologic
disease including eczema, acne, and other common pediatric conditions.
(3) To improve resident understanding of presentation, pathophysiology, and treatment
of common and rare dermatological disorders in more depth than is available through
core clerkships.
Description:
During the rotation on Dermatology, a resident can expect exposure to a wide range of
cutaneous disease. Pediatric dermatology clinics currently operate at Texas Children's
Hospital. Pediatric in-house consultations are seen in variable numbers. Each resident is
encouraged to initiate the evaluation of patients seen in the clinics, as well as develop a
treatment plan with the help of our staff. Background reading is expected during the
rotation.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: This elective is restricted to 2 residents.
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None; residents who rotate during the
month of August are encouraged to attend Camp Dermadillo the 2nd week of August.
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DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICS
Director: Lane Strathearn MD PhD
Contact: Ms. Rosie Knight (Ph: 832 822 3425; email: rosiek@bcm.edu)
Where to report first day: 8:30 a.m. in suite 1530 of the TCH CCC (The Meyer Center
for Developmental Pediatrics/Developmental Pediatrics academic office)
Goals/Objectives: Refer to the Pediatrics website via the TCH Intranet (under
DocumentsElectives) for Goals and Objectives.
Once assigned to this elective, the resident must complete the questionnaire
found at the Pediatrics website via TCH Intranet (under DocumentsElectives).
Return ASAP to Dr. Strathearn.
Description:
No call/no weekends on schedule. Typical day begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. and
includes a lunch-time conference on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The rotation is one month long and is designed around the specific goals/objectives
mentioned in the questionnaire completed by the resident wanting to do the elective with
these goals/objectives aimed at expanding the residents general developmental
behavioral pediatrics experience to a more specific focus in this elective. For example, a
resident doing the elective may want to concentrate on patients with a particular disorder
such as Down Syndrome Autism, or ADHD; or to focus on children with particular
conditions such as multiple handicaps, sleep problems, toileting problems,
behavior problems, prematurity, mental retardation or learning disabilities, instead
of the general experience seen during the required developmental pediatrics rotation.
Alternately, a resident may want to choose several specific problems mentioned above
instead of focusing on one particular condition.
An opportunity to participate in clinical research is also available, including functional
MRI and automated eye tracking studies involving children with autism or parents.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: The clinical elective participant needs to
have successfully completed the required for Pediatric Residents Developmental
Behavioral Pediatrics rotation either at Baylor College of Medicine or equivalent rotation
at another institution. No restrictions apply for the research elective.
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
Director: Morey Haymond, M.D.
Contact: Sandra Vale. 832-822-3776 or vale@bcm.edu
Where to report first day: CCC1020.05, 8:30am, ask for Sandra.
Goals:
Will obtain broad clinical experience including managing patients with growth disorders,
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abnormalities of pubertal development, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders,
adrenal insufficiency, ambiguous genitalia, pituitary disorders and disorders of bone
metabolism. Obtain an overview of the impact of endocrine disease on growth and
development in children. Develop competency in pediatric endocrinology.
Objectives:
(1) Participate in consults and follow-up appointments under the supervision of the
pediatric endocrine attending faculty.
(2) Observe the pediatric endocrine staff during teaching for diabetes care and
endocrine testing to provide depth of understanding of these disorders.
(3) Attend Case presentation/Journal review meetings on a weekly basis to further
increase knowledge of endocrine subjects and research methods.
(4) Present a PowerPoint case presentation of one of the interesting patients seen
during the rotation at the weekly case conference.
Description:
The resident will work with the faculty attending physicians and endocrine fellows for the
month of the elective. Residents will participate in approximately 6 half day clinic
sessions per week. They may observe our diabetes education sessions, including newly
diagnosed Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and insulin pump education. The resident
will attend the section’s conferences held on Thursday afternoons, which on a rotating
basis may include journal club, research club and case presentations. The resident will
be responsible for one 20 minute case presentation at the end of their rotation.
The hours will be from 8 to 5.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
GASTROENTEROLOGY, HEPATOLOGY, AND NUTRITION
Director: Mark Gilger, M.D.
Contact: Contact Dr. Gilger as needed. CCC, 11th Fl, MC CC 1100.36; 832-822-3131
Where to report first day: Report to the GI offices, CCC Suite 10.10 at 8 a.m. They
should see Dr. Gilger or his designee.
Goals:
(1) To offer a broadened exposure to Gastroenterology/Hepatology/Nutrition for
residents with a special interest in the field or for those with plans to pursue a career
in this specialty.
(2) To provide the resident with inpatient, outpatient, and procedural experience as
well as GI-focused academic opportunities.
Objectives:
(1) To learn the evaluation and management of gastrointestinal diseases such as
acute and chronic diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, peptic ulcer disease, and
acute and chronic liver disease.
(2) To gain experience in the diagnosis and treatment of nutritional disorders with
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emphasis on the use of total parenteral nutrition, chemically defined "tube" diets, and
infant formulas
(3) To observe and participate in upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, liver
biopsies, gastrointestinal manometry and esophageal pH monitoring.
(4) To present and participate in the daily teaching conferences.
Description:
“Did you know that there are more neurons in the intestine that in the brain?”
This elective gives the resident an active and exciting entry into the science and
practice of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. During this one-month
elective residents will have the opportunity to participate in the daily activities of clinical
gastroenterology, including inpatient and outpatient evaluations, and daily teaching
conferences. The resident will be able to participate in the full array of
gastroenterologic procedures, including upper and lower endoscopy, ERCP, liver
biopsy and gastrointestinal manometry. Residents are asked to take daytime call with
the "fellow" during the week, but weekend call is optional. Teaching conferences
include Monday Pathology Conference or "GI" Research Conference, Tuesday Clinical
"Show and Tell" Conference, Wednesday "Liver" Case Conference, Friday "Fellows"
rounds and the monthly Journal Club.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: Two residents per block.
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION – BOLIVIA
This elective if available one month out of the year in May-August (we
will be notified by Dr Ferry when he knows which month)
Director: George Ferry, M.D.
Contact: George Ferry, M.D. 832-822-3602, cell 713-208-9071
Where to Report First Day: GI Clinic, 11th floor of the Clinical Care Center
Goals/Objectives:
(1) To learn about the diagnosis and treatment of common GI/Liver/Nutrition
problems while attending the Texas Children's Hospital GI outpatient clinic.
(2) The objectives for the 10 days in Bolivia include: learning appropriate clinical
assessment and physical findings in a variety of nutritional disturbances common to
third world countries, learning about the natural history and treatment of a variety of
parasitic infections (both those seen in the US and in underdeveloped countries,
such as Chagas disease), learning about public health issues related to safe water
supply, and management of maternal and neonatal health issues through home
visits.
Description:
During the Bolivia part of this elective, residents will be seeing patients in an outpatient
clinic from 8-12 and 2-5:00 each day. Dr. Ferry will be supervising the patient care and
will review the findings and appropriate treatment for each patient. There will be no night
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call. During the TCH part of the rotation, the residents will be working in the outpatient
clinic from 8-12 and 1-5 each day and they will be supervised by the GI faculty. All of
the Pediatric GI faculty will be involved during the rest of the month in the GI/Nutrition
Clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital. There will be no night call.
Any restrictions as to who can take elective: None
Any restrictions as to when elective is available: This varies from year to year.
Financial Obligations: Airfare covered and probably room and board if necessary
(about $40/day or a bit less if sharing a room).
GENETICS
Director: Reid Sutton,MD
Contact: Reid Sutton, MD, CC-15670, Tel 2-4296, pager 6099, vsutton@bcm.edu
Where to report first day: E-mail/call/page Dr. Sutton about 2 weeks prior to the
elective in order to individualize schedule. Offices on the 15th floor of the CCC, suite
1560.
Goals:
(1) Gather essential and accurate information about the patient to determine whether a
medical condition has a genetic etiology.
(2) Identify conditions requiring urgent referral and recognize and respond to urgent
and/or severe conditions related to medical genetics and inborn errors of metabolism
(including abnormal expanded newborn screening results).
(3) Recognize presenting symptoms, diagnose, describe the pathophysiology and
manage common presentations of the following genetic conditions.
(4) Differentiate disorders in patients associated with genetic predisposition or genetic
disease from acquired disorders or normal variation.
(5) Undifferentiated signs and symptoms. Evaluate, treat and/or refer patients with the
presenting signs and symptoms that suggest a genetic disease process
(6)Participate in provision of genetic counseling to a patient or the patient’s family,
including: Diagnosis, prognosis, recurrence risk and strategy for management and
anticipatory guidance.
Objectives:
(1) Obtain and document a medical history that includes a detailed prenatal history,
history of present illness, family history (four-generation pedigree)
(2) Perform and document a thorough physical exam that includes measurements to
determine normal vs. abnormal anthropometrics
(3) Perform and document a thorough physical examination on an individual suspected
of having a specific genetic disorder, identifying major and minor congenital anomalies
that may be indicative of a genetic disorder
(4) Develop a management plan for commonly encountered genetic disorders,
identifying principles of long-term management, including use of disorder-specific
practice guidelines from textbooks, professional societies
(5) Identify resources in the community for diagnosis, genetic counseling, therapy and
psychosocial support of children with genetic disorders and congenital anomalies
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Further goals, objectives, and detailed elective and schedule information are available
online through the Pediatrics website via TCH Intranet (under DocumentsElectives).
Description:
The Genetic Elective for Pediatric Residents is a 90% outpatient clinical experience. It is
designed to expose residents to both common genetic diagnoses, seen in the pediatric
genetic clinics as well as exposure to subspecialty clinics that are typically focused on
treatment of more rare disorders. There is also experience in the adult outpatient clinic
at the Baylor Clinic; this clinic frequently deals with issues of transition of care, which are
critical to the current practice of pediatrics.
The resident should e-mail the elective director, Dr. Reid Sutton vsutton@bcm.edu
at least 2-3 weeks prior to starting the elective to provide Dr. Sutton with any
vacation days or scheduling conflicts. In addition, if pediatric residents have a particular
interest, the rotation or patients selected for the pediatric resident may be tailored to
focus the clinical experience on a particular area of interest. Dr. Sutton will schedule a
meeting with the resident on or before the first day of the rotation to briefly review the
rotation. The reason for this pre-contact is to provide the best learning experience
possible. New patients in our clinics are typically scheduled 3-4 weeks in advance and
we will schedule the patient specifically for a pediatric resident/attending visit. These
visits are allotted more time than a new patient visit seen only by an attending to ensure
that the pediatric resident receives the best-possible clinic experience with time to
discuss cases with attendings and to be able to have each patient encounter serve as an
intensive learning experience. Residents will typically see 2-4 new patients per clinic.
The resident should review the patient’s medical records prior to the clinic visit. If this is
not done in the days prior to the clinic appointment, the resident should arrive in the
clinic area 15-20 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment to review the electronic and
paper medical records, prior to the patient evaluation. New patients are scheduled for
90 minute visits, in most clinics. It is expected that the resident will spend 30 - 45
minutes obtaining the history and physical examination, independently. Upon
completion of the H&P, the resident should notify the family that he/she will discuss their
case with the attending and return in 20-30 minutes. The resident should then take 1015 minutes to synthesize the information that has been obtained and utilize online
resources and textbooks available in the clinic area to formulate a differential diagnosis
and develop a plan for diagnostic evaluation and/or treatment. The resident should then
locate the attending physician for the patient and present a precise, yet thorough
summation of the H&P, including thoughts about possible diagnosis and a strategy for
diagnostic evaluations and/or treatments. The resident and the attending will then return
to the patient’s room together to discuss the recommendations with the patient/family.
The resident is responsible for documentation of the encounter in the medical record.
The resident may use papers found with the clinic chart to make notes, but is not
required to hand-write a clinic note. The resident will dictate or type a clinic note in the
electronic medical record. This may be done at the completion of the patient encounter;
however, if other patients are ready to be seen, the patient should not be made to
wait while the resident documents the visit.
The resident should edit the documentation once it is complete (if dictated, it should
either arrive on the desktop or should be on the attending’s desktop) and route to the
attending (without signing) for him/her to edit and sign.
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TCH Clinics
8:00
9:00
10:00
11:00
Cancer/NF
Monday
Tuesday
TCH
Pediatric
Genetics Didactic Lecture
Clinic
Biochemical
Genetics Case
Review
12:00
1:00 Clinical
Genetics
Seminar
2:00 Inpatient
3:00 Consults
4:00
BTGH
Pediatric
Clinic
(1st & 3rd)
Baylor Clinic
Wedensday
TCH CV TCH
Genetics Pediatric
Clinic
Cancer
Genetics
Clinic
Inpatient
Consults
(2nd, 4th
& 5th)
Ben Taub
Clinics
Thursday
TCH
Pediatric
Genetics
Clinic
TCH Metabolic
Clinic
Post-Clinic
Conference
Conferences
Friday
Baylor Clinic Adult Genetics
Clinic
Genetics Grand Rounds
TCH TCH
Ben
NF
Skeletal
Taub
Clinic Dysplasia Adult
(1st)
Clinic
Genetics
(2nd)
Clinic
(3rd)
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY
Director: Philip Steuber, MD
Contact: Dr. Steuber’s assistant Anita Arriaga at 832-822-4207 and arrange a time to
meet with Dr. Steuber on the first day of the rotation
Where to report first day: See Contact
Goals and Objectives:
(1) Evaluation and therapy of hematological problems encountered in the pediatric
patient
(2) Increase awareness of the spectrum and natural history of childhood malignancies
(3) Experience dealing with families and patients with stressful chronic and possibly fatal
disorders
(4) Increase knowledge of clinical experimental research design and how to follow
therapeutic protocols
Description:
Residents choosing this elective will spend the majority of their time on the outpatient
service or the consultation service or some combination thereof. Rotations are set to
meet the residents’ goals in taking the elective. Residents will have exposure to all
types of hematological diagnoses, as well as to the management of patients being
followed on a variety of therapeutic protocols for both hematologic and oncologic
disorders.
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If he/she wishes, the resident can see new consultations and learn basic evaluation
and management skills. The latter includes examination and interpretation of marrow
specimens, as well as peripheral blood smears. Attendance and participation in weekly
chart rounds and educational conferences is expected. No night call. Residents may
be requested to present a review of a topic at the end of the elective. Specific
laboratory research projects can be prearranged with staff but generally require
greater than one-month commitment.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
HOSPITALIST
Director: Dr. Singhal and Dr. Nag
Contact: Felecia Smith (832-824-5399)
Where to report first day: 2nd floor Abercrombie (take red elevators to Abercrombie
second floor) – Peds Emergency Medicine offices, ask for Felicia, 8am
Goals and Objectives:
1) Patient Care
- Admit, manage and discharge patients admitted to the hospitalist group (as assigned
by the attending).
- Systematically evaluate and generate a problem definition, differential diagnosis and
management plan for each patient, including reasonable and effective use of laboratory
and radio logic services, as well as consultants.
- Develop comprehensive, pertinent and expeditious discharge plan for each patient,
ensuring continuation of care as outpatient.
- Be the leader of a multidisciplinary care team for your patients (if pertinent), involving
consultants, nurses, rehabilitation team, social workers, and other ancillary services.
- Function as consultant for other pediatric specialties in the inpatient environment.
- Serve as advocate for the patient and ensure high quality, general pediatric care.
2) Medical knowledge
- Understand and become knowledgeable on the most common inpatient pediatric
problems, including but not limited to: asthma, bronchiolitis, croup, pneumonia,
gastroenteritis and dehydration, urinary tract infection, fever without a source in infants
under 3 months, seizures, ALTE, cellulitis and other soft tissue infections, adenitis and
retropharyngeal infections, and child abuse. Use practice-based guidelines in diagnostic
and management procedures to systematically approach these conditions.
- Attend and participate in FIS patient run-through meetings
3) Practice-based learning and improvement
- Using information technology to locate and utilize available evidence to maximize
diagnostic and therapeutic effectiveness.
- Use the "educational prescription" as a guide to formulate clinical questions pertinent to
your patient and investigate available evidence.
- Be aware of potential quality improvement issues regarding hospital-based therapy
pertinent to our specific clinical practice and patient population. Consider ideas/methods
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to improve these areas.
4) Interpersonal and communication skills
- Develop effective communication skills by discussing plan of care with the patient and
family in a timely fashion, demonstrating compassion and empathy. Promote respectful
interdisciplinary interactions among colleagues, ancillary and non-medical services.
- Understand the importance of maintaining clear, opportune and reciprocal hospital
interfaces (communication with outpatient settings).
5) Professionalism
- Take ownership of patients and perform clinical care with respect, compassion and
integrity.
- Know your limitations.
- Serve as educator and advocate for patients and their families, exercising cultural
sensitivity and social awareness.
6) Systems-based practice
- Gain experience in the management and coordination of care of chronically ill children
with complex medical needs.
- Be aware of and properly utilize available community, state and/or federal resources
and other material (systems-based practice) useful for patient care, counseling and
education.
- Learn the basics of coding and billing for inpatient practice, using the International
Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-9 coding).
- Understand healthcare economics and hospital organization by participating in
administrative meetings and/or committees, which impact hospital care.
Description:
The main focus of this elective is to further train pediatric residents in the realm of
hospital medicine and its unique responsibilities. A study conducted among practicing
hospitalists suggests that these graduates felt less prepared in areas such as medical
consultation, communication skills, systems issues and continuum of care competency.
There is also little if any training in administrative responsibilities and quality
improvement processes during standard residency training. Therefore, this elective will
emphasize the development of three main areas in which a future pediatric hospitalist
should be skillful: clinical, academic and administrative. The rotating resident will gain
expertise in these skills through autonomous management of patients and close
interaction with their families, primary care physicians, and hospital staff.
One resident is allowed per month and will be determined on a first-come, first-serve
basis. The resident will also manage and attend these patients during the day Monday
through Friday, when possible expediting discharges of patients before the weekend, as
to improve continuity of care and not burden the team covering for the weekend. The
patient assignment and load will be determined at the discretion of the FIS attendings.
Most of the resident/attending contact and teaching will be one-to-one. Ongoing verbal
evaluations will take place throughout the rotation. At the end, a written evaluation with
valuable feedback will be provided by FIS attendings. All ACGME required general core
competencies (patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and
improvement, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism and systemsbased practice) would be stressed and evaluated during this rotation. Completion of preand post-rotation surveys is encouraged for continuous evaluation and improvement of
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the elective.
Schedule:
Monday - Rounds 8:30-9:30; Noon conference 1200-1300
Tuesday - Rounds 8:30-9:30; 1000-1100 Feigin Rounds; 1200-1300 Noon
conference/Section Meetings
Wednesday - Rounds 8:30-9:30; Noon conference 1200-1300
Thursday - Rounds 8:30-9:30; Noon conference 1200-1300
Friday - Grand Rounds 8:30-9:30; Rounds 9:30-10 am - Noon conference 1200-1300
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: One resident per month
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
HOSPITALIST – AWAY (GUATEMALA)
Director: Ricardo Quinonez, M.D. quinonez@bcm.tmc.edu
Contact: Monica Flokuet, 832-824-5447
Where to report first day: Resident should contact Dr. Quinonez at least one month in
advance.
Goals and Objectives:
(1) Participate in the evaluation and management of patients with conditions that
commonly present to Hospital Pedro de Bethancourt in Antigua.
(2) Expand on previously acquired medical knowledge to include tropical diseases,
common pediatric conditions encountered in third world countries and an appreciation
of the barriers encountered by pediatricians who work in underdeveloped countries.
(3) Demonstrate and expand on interpersonal and communication skills in Spanish.
(4) Apply and encourage evidence based guidelines, where applicable, to some of the
same conditions routinely seen in Guatemala that are seen in the US.
(5) Demonstrate the professionalism and ethic principles which guide medical practice
in the US and how these can be applied in the Guatemalan Health Care System.
(6) Realize and understand the limits encountered in the Guatemalan health care
system.
Description:
The Guatemala Inpatient Elective takes place in Hospital Nacional Pedro de Bethancourt
in Antigua, Guatemala. This hospital is a general hospital that serves the colonial city of
Antigua and its surrounding villages. The elective resident/student will work in the
pediatric department along with their medical students, residents and attending
physicians. They will get to experience the work of an inpatient department and
emergency center of a third world country with its limited resources and financial
limitations. They will be exposed to patients with a variety of illness with infectious
illnesses being the most common. Tropical diseases such as malaria, dengue, and
yellow fever are endemic to the region and this will enhance your overall clinical
experience. Antigua is the largest colonial city in the Americas. It is Guatemala’s #1
tourist attraction and there are a large variety of services for international travelers. All
interested participants are encouraged to visit their physician or Baylor’s International
Health department for recommended immunizations and preventive medications.
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Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: Spanish strongly encouraged. Limit 2-3
residents per month, please contact Dr. Quinonez at least 1 month in advance of
elective.
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
Financial Responsibilities: Resident is responsible for all costs including flight,
housing, meals. Arrangements are the responsibility of the resident, as well.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Director: Deb Palazzi, MD
Contact: Residents should contact the ID fellow at 832-824-7243 #6224 one to three
days prior to the start of the rotation for instructions on where and when to meet.
Where to report first day: (Mondays only; otherwise page ID fellow) 8am, Infectious
Diseases Office Taber Conference Room, Suite 1150, 11th Floor, Feigin Center
Goals and Objectives:
(1) To refine skills in diagnosis and management, both for common and for unusual
infections.
(2) To enhance competence in selection of antimicrobials, including developing expertise
in route of administration, drug metabolism, adverse effects, desirable serum levels, and
duration for optimal outcome.
(3) To learn the pathogenesis of infections so that the expected course and
complications of a process can be anticipated.
Description:
The elective is offered at TCH exclusively. PL-II and PL-III residents will perform
inpatient consultations, including a detailed summary of pertinent microbiologic, virologic
and serologic studies, review textbook and literature material relevant to evaluated
patients, and present this material to the attending faculty for detailed discussion.
Patients then will be followed daily until the diagnosis(es) is established, management is
advised, and improvement is documented. Inpatient rounds with an ID fellow and faculty
member occupy approximately 8 hours per weekday.
A full library of ID journal articles and textbooks are available to residents taking the
elective. Also, weekly conferences that include journal club and citywide ID case
presentations (pediatrics and medicine), and a monthly ID fellow, resident and medical
student clinical conference and monthly research conference are parts of the elective.
Finally, there are opportunities for residents to learn special laboratory procedures.
Residents will take night call from home approximately every third night and one
weekend per month.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
HIV/RETROVIROLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH
Director: Heidi Schwarzwald, M.D.
Contact: International: Meg Ferris, PhD mferris@bcm.edu, 832-822-1366
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Domestic: Heidi Schwarzwald, MD MPH, 832-822-6730, pgr 5320,
heidis@bcm.edu
Where to report first day:
Domestic: CCC 1210; 8:15 am on the first day.
International: Appropriate BIPAI clinic (more info sent once country determination is
made)
Goals and Objectives:
(1) To become familiar with the routine outpatient diagnosis and management of HIVexposed and HIV- infected infants and children.
(2) To understand the indications and rationale for current antiretroviral and prophylactic
medications in the HIV-infected child.
(3) To gain appreciation for the multidisciplinary team approach to pediatric HIV
infection, and the essential role of patient, family, and health care professional education
in disease management.
(4) To become familiar with the medical, behavioral, and developmental issues unique to
children adopted internationally.
(5) To understand cultural differences in the approach to and practice of medical
treatment in a resource restricted setting.
Description:
DOMESTIC ELECTIVE:
This is a predominantly outpatient elective. The resident will work as one member of a
multidisciplinary team in the outpatient management of HIV-exposed and HIV-infected
infants and children. The resident will become familiar with specialized diagnostic testing
for HIV in infancy, clinical manifestations of HIV, specialized assays of immunologic
function and virus load, and current approaches to antiretroviral therapy and prevention
of complicating infections. She/he will have an opportunity to participate in the
management of HIV-infected children enrolled in a variety of HIV treatment trials and
other clinical research studies. Children with complications of HIV will be evaluated and
treated in both the outpatient and inpatient settings. Residents will attend an adolescent
HIV clinic at Thomas Street, an HIV dental clinic associated with Bering-Omega, and
one afternoon in a clinic for HIV + pregnant women to deepen their understanding of
how transmission of HIV to the newborn is prevented.
In addition, residents will have an opportunity to participate in the care and treatment of
children adopted internationally. They will assist with the review of medical records
provided prior to the completion of an adoption, see children who have recently
immigrated to the United States as well as the management of some of the long-term
issues faced by families and children adopted internationally. In the initial post-adoption
care, many of the issues faced by internationally adopted children are infectious:
parasites, tuberculosis exposure, etc. The longer term issues often center around
behavioral and developmental issues.
INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE:
The international elective will take place in one of the following sites: Botswana, Lesotho,
Malawi, or Swaziland. Due to heavy demand for training of both international and
American health professionals, the international HIV elective will be available on a
restricted basis. The resident will work as one member of a multidisciplinary team in the
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outpatient management of HIV-exposed and HIV-infected infants and children. The
resident will become familiar with specialized diagnostic testing for HIV in infancy,
clinical manifestations of HIV, specialized assays of immunologic function and virus load,
and current approaches to antiretroviral therapy and prevention of complicating
infections. Depending on the country assigned and the country director’s discretion,
some inpatient responsibilities may be included.
The resident will further become familiar with providing medical care in a resource
limited setting. They will become familiar with treatment of pediatric illnesses not often
seen in the United States, such as tuberculosis and malaria. They will become familiar
with the causes and consequences of pediatric malnutrition and the appropriate WHO
treatment guidelines. Resident’s will participate in both inpatient and outpatient care, as
determined by their country directors.
BIPAI generously provides funds to pay for the round-trip flight to Africa, however, this is
only available to the resident once. For example, if a resident would like to participate in
the elective as a second year and again as a third year, they would be responsible for
paying for the flight the second time. Funding can change from year-to-year, so please
inquire if you have questions regarding the above.
Night/Weekend Call: None
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective:
Domestic – None
International – Must have completed internship year and prefer that pediatric ICU
rotation completed
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
Financial obligations: Residents are financially responsible for their own ground
transport, meals, and incidentals. Shared housing is available in-country. For the
Malawi placement, some small extra expenses apply (The charges for stay at the Malawi
guest house are $12/week/person. Each resident of the apartment will be required to
provide a maintenance $100 deposit, refundable upon departure, except in instances the
resident is deemed to have damaged apartment furnishing(s) or appliance(s). The
Medical Council of Malawi requires that all foreign medical students/residents visiting
Malawi on any medical mission or as part of their training in the form of research or
clinical observation pay a student index fee. This fee is $100, payable in US Dollars.)
NAVAJO ELECTIVE
Director: Martin Lorin, M.D.
Contact: Dr. Lorin several months prior to the start of the elective
Where to report first day: See contacts
Goals and Objectives:
(1) Enhance the resident's understanding of the interaction of culture and health
(2) Enhance the resident's understanding of the effects of poverty on health and illness
(3) Enhance the resident's skills in primary care
(4) Enhance the resident's ability to care for patients without ready access to
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subspecialty consultation
Description:
The Navajo Reservation is the largest Indian Reservation in the United States, larger
than the state of West Virginia. Located in the Four-Corners region of the Southwest, the
area is extraordinarily scenic, but the area is also beset by poverty and health care
problems. The reservation shares some of the characteristics of a third world country,
including a high unemployment rate, numerous unpaved and often impassible roads,
and a lack of health care resources.
Pediatric Residents generally will be assigned to the Shiprock Hospital of the Navajo
Indian Reservation at Four Corners, NM located in the Northeast corner of the
reservation. Housing is provided by Shiprock Hospital and may require residents to
share lodging in the event that multiple residents are participating in the same month.
Several full time pediatricians provide supervision. Night and weekend duty is not
required. The resident will have a unique opportunity to learn about a Native American
culture and its interaction with health and health care.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: Anytime but more ice/snow in
December/January and less patients in July/August
Financial obligations (for away electives): The Azzam Foundation provides a $500
scholarship to offset costs of travel. Contact Dr. Marty Lorin with questions regarding the
scholarship.
NEONATOLOGY ELECTIVE
Director: Tiffany McKee-Garrett, M.D
Contact: Dr. McKee-Garrett - by e-mail tiffanym@bcm.edu - 2-3 days prior to start date
to determine meeting location
Where to report first day: See Contact
Goals and Objectives:
(1) To learn and practice circumcision skills. To review risks, benefits, and
contraindications to performing circumcisions.
(2) To round as an integral part of the neonatology hospitalist team at St. Luke’s and
Methodist Hospitals.
(3) To supervise interns and students in normal newborn care at St. Luke’s and
Methodist . To refine teaching skills in well newborn care.
(4) To attend deliveries and complete newborn resuscitation at Methodist.
Description:
This elective is offered only to PL-III residents. Residents will round in the normal
newborn nurseries at Methodist and St. Luke’s Hospitals.
Residents will have the opportunity to learn and practice procedures, including
circumcisions, at both institutions.
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Residents will be expected to provide teaching to students at St Luke’s and Methodist,
as well as interns rotating through the normal newborn nursery
at St. Luke's regarding normal newborn exam and care. Residents will attend deliveries
and complete resuscitations at Methodist.
This rotation is a great rotation for a graduating resident needing to "brush-up" on
newborn exams and circumcisions. Building a new practice starts with new patients -often newborns!
There will be no call during this rotation. The resident will be expected to attend TCH
Neonatology noon conferences and the Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds.
This rotation will be limited to one resident per month.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: PL-III
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
NEPHROLOGY ELECTIVE
Director: Eileen Brewer, M.D.
Contact: Karen Shelton, kpshelto@texaschildrens.org; phone 832-824-3800
Where to report first day: Renal Office, Suite 260 Feigin Center
Goals and Objectives:
(1) Development of skills in the diagnosis and evaluation of congenital and acquired
renal diseases
(2) Evaluation and management of hypertension in childhood
(3) Management of fluid and electrolyte disorders.
(4) Acquisition of knowledge about the normal physiology of the kidney, especially with
regard to regulation of body water, electrolytes, and acid-base
metabolism
(5) Introduction to the principles of management of children with chronic kidney
disease (CKD stages 1-5); end stage
renal disease, including both chronic dialysis and renal transplantation; and acute
renal failure/injury and the therapeutic role of acute dialysis and continuous renal
replacement therapy.
Description:
Residents will have the opportunity to participate in the evaluation and management of
children with renal diseases, hypertension and electrolyte problems in both the inpatient
and outpatient setting. Residents will see patients admitted to the inpatient Renal
Service as well as interesting consultations. Inpatient rounds are conducted daily with a
renal faculty member and the renal fellows for bedside teaching. Residents will also
have the opportunity to see children with a faculty teacher in the Renal Clinic at least
one half day weekly. The resident is encouraged but not required to review and present
one topic at a renal conference during the month. The resident will also attend bimonthly
Renal Biopsy Conference, monthly Uroradiology Conference, and weekly Renal Fellows
Conference for didactic and interactive teaching. The clinical experience can be adapted
to emphasize areas of interest specific to the needs of the rotating resident (examples:
1. more electrolyte problems and outpatient evaluation of hematuria and proteinuria for
those interested in general pediatrics, 2. more intensive care consults for those with
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subspecialty interests, or 3. a broad spectrum of problems specific to nephrology care
for those interested in pediatric nephrology specialty). No call is expected.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
NEUROLOGY ELECTIVE
Director: Gary Clark, M.D.
Contact: Robert S. Zeller, M.D. 832-822-1750,
rszeller@texaschildrens.org
Where to report first day: Discuss with Dr. Zeller
Goals:
(1) Acquisition of a broader base of knowledge and experience with chronic neurological
problems of children commonly encountered in pediatric practice.
Objectives:
(1) Be able to perform a thorough neurological examination, take a neurological history
(2) Feel comfortable treating common neurological problems including seizures and
headaches
Description:
Blue Bird Clinic, 9th Floor, CCC. Diagnostic evaluation and continuing clinical
management of neurological disorders commonly encountered in pediatric practice
(seizures, C.P., headache, retardation, etc.). Residents work up new and return patients
and present/discuss each child with attending neurologist. Psychologist and social
workers are available for consultation. New patients 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Follow-up clinic
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
OPHTHALMOLOGY ELECTIVE
DIRECTOR: David K. Coats, MD
CONTACT: Louise Thomas, please contact her prior to your start date 832.822.3234
WHERE TO REPORT THE FIRST DAY: CCC 640.00 - by 7:30 a.m. on the first day
of your rotation so that you can receive this orientation and be available to start clinic at
8 a.m.
GOALS: Your rotation in Ophthalmology is very short. Therefore, specific goals from
the start need to be enumerated clearly so you can take advantage of your period of
time with the Service. During the rotation we would like you to achieve the following
goals:
1. Learn the 8-point ophthalmologic examination components. This does not mean
that you need to know how to specifically perform all components that an
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ophthalmologist does, but you should know what components comprise the
examination and be able to perform them at a basic level.
2. The following examination skills should be mastered during your rotation.
a. Motility examination, including Hirschberg Light Reflex Test, Alternate
Cover Test, Ductions and Versions (Extraocular movements)
b. Visual acuity testing, including fixation preference
c. Pupils/ Brückner's simultaneous red reflex test
d. External exam, including eyelid eversion
e. Anterior examination with penlight
f. Confrontation visual fields
g. Pressure - intraocular by tactile tonometry
h. Retinal/optic nerve examination, with a direct ophthalmoscope to evaluate
the optic nerve and macula
3. Clinic responsibilities:
4. Surgery responsibilities:
OBJECTIVES: We want you to have fun while on the service. We also want you to
learn. Therefore, expectations on the rotation are high, and the work may be intense at
times. There will be daily skill and knowledge assignments as well as a daily reading
assignment. You will be graded based upon your performance during the rotation. The
following may be used to help formulate your final grade on the rotation: Ability to master
clinical skills, ability to master and apply new knowledge, ability to generate a differential
diagnosis, examination skills, interaction with the faculty, participation in educational
process, participation in patient care process, attendance, and other factors.
DESCRIPTION: The following schedule is provided to facilitate your learning
experience in the department of pediatric ophthalmology at Texas Children's Hospital.
Morning activities began at 8 a.m., while afternoon activities began at 1 p.m. If the
assigned attending physician is not available for a given session, you should spend that
session with one of the fellows. At the beginning of the session, please remind the
attending physician or fellow what skill or knowledge activity you are to master during the
session. Please have the attending physician or fellow sign off on your activity sheet at
the end of the session.
If you are on an elective, rather than a selective, your rotation will last longer than two
weeks. At the end of the training sessions outlined below you should begin seeing
patients in the clinic on your own. You will be following the attending/fellow rotation day
by day as outlined for the first two weeks. Ask the attending or fellow of that session
about their protocol for medical student patient examination. You may also wish to
spend additional time in the operating room during the final two weeks. Please arrange
this with individual faculty members.
In addition to the activities listed, there is a conference that Begins at 7:30 a.m. on
Wednesday and Friday mornings in room 600.18. You are encouraged to attend these
conferences if you are available, though we recognize that you may have lectures or a
scheduled during this time if you are on the selective. We also recognize that you may
not be available certain afternoons during the week due to continuity clinic activities.
Please make up the skill or knowledge activity you miss by reviewing the activity with
one of the fellows.
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Week 1
Monday
Dr. Paysse
AM
S:
Vision
Testing
Dr. Yen
K:
Signs of
serious red
eye
2PM
Dr.
Steinkuller
for
Skills
Overview
PM
Reading
Assign.
K:
Tuesday
Wednesday
Dr. Steinkuller
Dr. Yen
Pupil Testing
and Motility
Exam
Fellow, Resident or
Dr. Steinkuller
K: Pediatric Eye
Examination
Lecture ****
S:
Red reflex
test
Thursday
Dr. Paysse
(In OR 7th fl)
S: IOP
testing and
S:
Eyelid
eversion
techniques
Dr. Paysse
K:
Differential
diagnosis
and primary
care
responsibility
when
abnormal red
reflex
detected
Friday
Dr. Steinkuller
K:
Dr. Fellow
K:
(If student
is
available)
Using a direct
ophthalmoscope
Dr. Fellow
S:
Anterior
segment exam
and use of the
slit lamp
TBD
*Develop report topic with a faculty member by the end of week 1 if you are interested in
honors consideration.
S = Skill training
K = Knowledge acquisition
****
Directions to get to the "Pediatric Eye Examination Lecture (this should be
reviewed with either the fellow, resident or Dr. Steinkuller)
Go to "Microsoft Powerpoint", File, Open, G: drive, Conference Rooms,
CCC, Ophthalmology, ;MVPea_CPR
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Week 2
Monday
Dr. Paysse
AM
S:
Visual field
testing
Dr. Yen
PM
Reading
Assign.
Tuesday
Dr. Steinkuller
K: Abnormal
head
posture
Dr. Fellow
Wednesday
Dr. Coats
(In OR 7th floor)
S: IOP testing
and Eyelid
eversion
techniques
Thursday
Friday
Dr. Edmond
Dr. Steinkuller
K: Management K: AAP vision/eye
of
screening
conjunctivitis
recommendations
for pediatricians
Dr. Paysse
Dr. Fellow
K: Nasolacrimal K: Primary care K: Infant vision K: (If student
duct
management
development
available)
obstruction
of eye
trauma
Dr. Fellow
K: "Written/oral
examination"
TBD
S = Skill training
K = Knowledge acquisition
RESTRICTIONS ON WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE ELECTIVE: None, but we
request only one person at a time per rotation. Medical Students receives priority
on rotation
RESTRICTION ON TIME OF YEAR ELECTIVE OFFERED: None
ORTHOPEDIC ELECTIVE
Director: William Phillips, M.D.
Contact: William Phillips, M.D. - WAPhilli@texaschildrens.org
Where to report first day: 8th floor CCC, Orthopedic Surgery Clinic
Goals and Objectives:
(1) Improve their ability to evaluate a child with a musculo-skeletal problem, including
history taking, examination and ordering appropriate imaging and laboratory studies.
(2) Learn how to apply splints and casts.
Description:
The Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Scoliosis Section at Texas Children's Hospital
provides care for patients, aged newborn to skeletal maturity, with acute and chronic
orthopaedic problems. Diagnostic and treatment management programs are provided for
patients with musculoskeletal problems associated with trauma (including sports
injuries), infection, metabolic disorders, connective tissue disorders, hematological
disorders, inflammation, neuromuscular, bone tumors, congenital abnormalities, spinal
injuries and many other general orthopedic problems. Children with normal variations
such as intoeing, flat feet and truncal asymmetry are also seen.
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The Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Scoliosis Service also includes sub-specialty
care for scoliosis, orthopedic oncology, leg length inequality, musculo-skeletal infections,
skeletal dysplasias and neuromuscular diseases.
Residents are welcome to observe orthopedic surgical procedures in the operating
room and fracture reductions in the emergency room, but this is strictly optional.
Emergency room call and night/weekend call are not required.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
OTOLARYNGOLOGY ELECTIVE
Director: Ellen M. Friedman, M.D.
Contact: Rotations should be coordinated with Andrea Croft at 832-822-3268.
Where to report first day: Otolaryngology clinic, 5th floor of CCC
Goals and Objectives:
(1) Master Pneumatic Otoscopy
(2) Master the pediatric head and neck exam, as well as pneumatic otoscopy.
(3) Learn to evaluate the role of and timing for medical versus surgical intervention in
case management.
(4) Interpret related diagnostic tests, including CT scans, MRI's and audiograms.
(5) Become familiar with pediatric audiologic and speech, language and learning testing
techniques.
Description:
A significant percentage of pediatric visits both in the office and emergency center are
related to ear, nose, and throat problems. This one-month elective in pediatric
otolaryngology has been developed to help the pediatric resident prepare for a role as a
pediatric primary care giver. The emphasis of this elective will be the non-surgical,
ambulatory management of patients. Pediatric residents (PL II & PL III) are invited to join
this fulltime elective with eight-clinic sessions/week. Elective residents will also see inhouse consultations. If a resident wishes to follow a patient to the operating room or to
go to the operating room to familiarize themselves with common otolaryngologic surgical
procedures, this can be arranged easily. This is a very practical elective for pediatricians
who will specialize in general pediatrics, since there is such a high incidence of
otolaryngologic diseases in general practice.
The specific spectrums of diseases seen on the elective generally are patients with
airway distress or obstruction. The pediatric resident may expect to see patients with
otitis media with effusion, acute otitis media, external otitis, cholesteatoma, hearing loss,
pharyngitis, nasal obstruction, sinusitis, speech delay, head and neck masses,
congenital malformation of the airway and head and neck, etc.
There will be no required night or weekend call. This elective is limited to one house
officer per month.
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Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
PATHOLOGY ELECTIVE
Director: Edwina Popek, D.O.
Contact: Dr. Popek at least one week prior to the start of your elective to discuss
personal goals and where to report on the first day. (832-824-2250)
ejpopek@texaschildrens.org
Where to report first day: See Contact
Goals and Objectives:
As mentioned above. Also, candidates must discuss their goals and plans with Dr.
Popek prior to beginning the elective. Regardless of the choice of activity, each resident
is expected to present a set of goals for the elective for the attending's approval and is
then evaluated on the attainment of those objectives. This allows us to prepare for the
resident. Especially if a specific area of study is wanted, we want to insure that
there are appropriate and adequate pathology faculty to fulfill those goals.
Description:
Any area of Laboratory Medicine may be pursued during a 1 month elective.
The resident will participate in the processing of gross specimens to develop an
understanding of what is entailed in going from a tissue sample to having a pathology
slides to examine and how a diagnosis is rendered. Residents are expected to
participate in at least one autopsy during their 4 week rotation. In the past, pediatric
residents have participated in autopsies, concentrated in microbiology or hematology,
blood banking, neuropathology, gastrointestinal, renal, cardiac or pulmonary pathology,
dermatopathology, etc., according to their expressed interests. Persons planning to
practice in rural areas have benefited from practical experience in hematology,
urinalysis, and microbiology. Attendance at the conferences within the department and
preparation of pertinent presentations at these conferences are expected. Residents
interested in Medical Informatics/management can undertake projects relevant to
laboratory data usage and interpretation under the supervision of Gregory Buffone.There
is no call or weekends associated with this elective. The day begins at 8am and usually
is complete by 6pm. Accommodations can be made for residents who have clinical
duties.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None. Two residents can be
accommodated each month.
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
PICU Elective
Director: Laura Loftis, MD, Associate Professor
Contact: Pat Salazar 832-826-6208
Where to report first day: Transport office in the PICU by 6:20 am.
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Goals and Objectives:
(1) Learn assessment of the critically ill child
(2) Learn the pathophysiology and management of common diagnoses seen in the
ICU such as respiratory failure, shock and head injury
(3) Learn the application of advanced modalities of support such as mechanical
ventilation, high-frequency ventilation, renal replacement therapies
(4) Gain experience with invasive procedures such as intubations and placement of
central venous lines, arterial lines and chest tubes
Description:
One-month experience on the Pediatric Intensive Care Team participating in the care of
critically ill children along with a fellow, attending and Nurse Practitioner or Physician
Assistant. The elective will give the resident dedicated time with the fellow and attending
for bedside teaching at an advanced level.
The resident will follow his/her own patients, arriving at 6:20 a.m., rounding with the
team twice a day, and departing after evening check-out rounds. Participation in twice
weekly Section conferences will be encouraged. The resident may also accompany the
fellow in resuscitation efforts as part of the In-patient Code Team (including RRTs),
assessing patients on the floor for potential transfer, and evaluating and triaging
transport calls. Shifts will be 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: One resident per month
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: September through May (There may be
additional months that will be restricted due to number of people on a team. Schedules
will have to be coordinated with ED/hospitalist fellows and anesthesia resident who also
do the PICU rotation.) Call Dr. Loftis or Dr. Tcharmtchi regarding availability.
PEDIATRIC SLEEP MEDICINE
Director: Daniel Glaze, MD Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology
Contact: Daniel Glaze, 832-826-2156
Where to report on the first day: 21st Floor West Tower Neurophysiology Office 8:00 am
Goals and Objectives:
(1) The learner will become familiar with common pediatric sleep problems such as
sleep apnea, insomnia, parasomnias, Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb
Movement Disorder, circadian disorders such delayed sleep phase disorder, and
hypersomnia such as childhood narcolepsy, and the management of these sleep
problems.
(2) The learner will develop skills to effectively screen and identify pediatric sleep
problems in the setting of a pediatric practice, to make appropriate referrals to the Sleep
Center, and to understand when to refer for a sleep study and the information a sleep
study provides.
(3) The learner will gain a basic fund of knowledge concerning the developmental
aspects of sleep in children and adolescents in order to promote healthy sleep habits
and appropriately address concerns of parents concerning the sleep of their children.
(4) The learner will understand the impact of sleep problems on cognitive and behavioral
functioning of children, as well as, on the health of their families.
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Description:
This is a one month elective. Learners will participate in the TCH Children's Sleep
Center including the evaluation and management of childhood sleep problems in the
Sleep Clinic. The learner will have the opportunity to join the sleep medicine physicians
as they interpret sleep studies and spend time with the day and nighttime sleep
technologist as they perform and score sleep studies. Learners will attend sleep clinics
and gain experience in evaluating and managing common sleep problems of children
and teenager. They will attend weekly and monthly sleep conferences and activities of
the Sleep Medicine Fellowship Program including didactic lectures, multidisciplinary
case presentations, and journal club. The learner will have opportunities to participate in
the weekly Sleep Center meetings concerning the operation of the Sleep Center.
Ongoing clinical research will be reviewed with the learner. Reading materials covering
the field of pediatric sleep medicine will be given to the learner and reviewed weekly.
Recent informative journal articles will also be reviewed with the learner.
The medical director of the TCH Children's Sleep Center is Daniel G. Glaze, M.D.,
Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine, Associate Professor Pediatrics and
Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: Limited availability as elective is shared
with Neurology residents
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Director: Aloysia Schwabe, M.D./Suzanne Woodbury, M.D.
Contact: Becky See, 832-826-6106
Where to report on the first day: West Tower, 21st floor, Rm 329
Goals and Objectives:
(1) Gain knowledge in a comprehensive approach towards maximizing the cognitive,
physical, and overall functional status of a child with a disability.
(2) Gain a basic understanding of the indications for bracing, special equipment, therapy
services, and indications for a PM&R referral.
Description:
This full-time one month elective will give the pediatric resident an opportunity to see
outpatients and consults with common and uncommon neurologic, developmental,
orthopedic, oncologic, traumatic, or other disorders which lead to a functional deficit.
Clinics presently include general PM&R, spasticity, and spina bifida. We also participate
in the multidisciplinary MDA clinic and a peripheral nerve clinic. Procedures scheduled
separately from clinic include EMG/NCS (electrodiagnostic studies), spasticity
procedures including botox injections and intrathecal baclofen trials. In addition to
clinics, the resident will participate in the consult service at TCH. The resident will also
be introduced to the indications for electrodiagnostic studies and observe these
studies.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: Restriction of 2 residents per month
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Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
PRIVATE PEDIATRICIAN OFFICE
Director: Dr. Mark Ward, M.D.
Contact: Pediatric Chief residents (chiefresidents@texaschildrens.org)
Where to report on the first day: Will vary based on placement
Goals:
(1) To provide greater exposure to outpatient pediatric practice
Objectives:
(1) To improve diagnostic and therapeutic skills in common outpatient pediatric
concerns.
(2) To better understand the business and management practices of a private practice
pediatric office.
(3) To prepare the resident who is interested in a career in primary practice pediatrics.
Description:
One month spent in the community in a private pediatric practice. Electives in private
practitioners' offices must be well supervised, not a locum tenens, and the resident
must not be paid for such activities; the resident must be involved in patient care in a
meaningful way and not simply an observer; the elective must be approved by a
sponsoring pediatric department and such approval must be based on the CV of the
preceptor and planned goals and learning objectives for the elective. It is imperative
that a Board eligible or Board certified pediatrician be present to supervise the
resident. Covering a solo practitioner's practice while he or she is on vacation cannot
provide this type of supervision and is unacceptable. This must be done in the state of
Texas, unless the resident has a valid medical license in the state in which it is to be
done or can obtain a temporary license or an institutional permit.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
PSYCHIATRY
Director: Dana Kober
Contact: Dana Kober, 832-822-3752
Where to report on the first day: Psychiatry and Psychology Service, CCC 1740.01
Goals:
(1) Further knowledge of development:
(2) Increase knowledge regarding the manifestations diagnosis and treatment of
psychiatric disorders, such as ADHD, depression etc., and to be exposed to children
with various neuropsychiatric syndromes.
Objectives:
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(1) To learn how to perform a comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluation of a pediatric
patient which will include a detailed history, mental status exam, acquisition of
corroborative data, laboratory work-up, medical consultations etc.
(2) To learn follow-up management of both simple and complex pediatric psychiatry
patients in an outpatient setting
(3) To have exposure to multi-disciplinary treatment planning individualized for each
patient, including psychopharmacology, school intervention, family, and group therapy
etc.
(4) To learn how to formulate a case and devise a treatment plan along a
biopsychosocial format.
Description:
The resident will participate in in-patient and outpatient psychiatric consultations, the
Pediatric Psychopharmacology Clinic and a multidisciplinary ADHD Clinic. The
resident will work with child psychiatry and general psychiatry residents, child
psychologists and the child and adolescent psychiatry staff. Teaching will be done by
individual supervision by staff members, team participation, and didactic seminars.
(1) Residents will observe and then have ‘hands on’ participation in the initial
evaluation of a child or adolescent at the outpatient clinic at TCH. This would include
interview with the present parent/guardian, and the child, as well as an opportunity to
utilize play with the patient as an interviewing and diagnostic technique.
(2) Residents will evaluate outpatients at the CAP, aftercare, feedback and follow-up
clinics at TCH.
(3) Residents will participate in educational activities: student presentations on Tuesday
afternoon, department grand rounds on Wednesday.
(4) Each resident is expected to present a brief (15-20 minutes) case report on a
challenging patient with a diagnostic and management plan.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective is offered: All months EXCEPT July, December
and January.
PULMONARY AMBULATORY ELECTIVE
Director: Barbara West, M.D.
Contact: Barbara West, M.D. (beeper 6236, ext 23302)
Where to report on the first day: 8:30am to Clinical Care Center, Pulmonary Academic
Offices, D1040.00. Ask to have Dr. Barbara West paged (beeper 6236)
Please email Dr. West the week prior to your elective to confirm your start date.
blwest@texaschildrenshospital.org
Goals and Objectives:
(1) Demonstrate the ability to:
diagnose asthma in different pediatric age groups
order diagnostic testing appropriately (such as CXR, sweat test, pulmonary
function tests)
explain the diagnosis to patient and family
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present treatment options to patient and family
construct a treatment plan with input from the family
educate the family about medications, triggers, environmental control,
management of exacerbations.
construct a written Asthma Action Plan for the family
(2) Demonstrate the ability to use pulmonary function tests appropriately in the process
of diagnose and ongoing management of pulmonary disorders such as asthma, cystic
fibrosis, chronic cough, vocal cord dysfunction.
(3) Demonstrate the ability to:
appropriately prescribe a variety of inhaled drug delivery devices (such as
spacers)
teach families proper maintenance and use of these devices
(4) Demonstrate the ability to appropriately manage premature infants with
bronchopulmonary dysplasis after discharge from the nursery, especially in regard to:
determining when supplemental oxygen can safely be discontinued
determining when apnea monitor can be discontinued
counseling families about SIDS risk factors and how to reduce risk
(5) Demonstrate the ability to:recognize the signs and symptoms of vocal cord
dysfunction and habit cough
(6) Demonstrate a working knowledge of how to diagnose and treat these entities.
Description:
Usual work hours: M-F, 8:30-5:00
Location Texas Children’s Hospital. This elective is intended for those planning a
career in ambulatory pediatrics, as well as anyone pursuing subspecialty training in
which experience in pulmonary medicine will be useful. The elective emphasizes
outpatient management of respiratory problems including asthma, cystic fibrosis,
recurrent pneumonia, chronic cough (including habit cough), bronchopulmonary
dysplasia, stridor, and vocal cord dysfunction. The importance of a collaborative selfmanagement approach to chronic illness will be emphasized. Residents will have
opportunities to learn about the role of pulmonary function testing in pediatric patients.
Residents will also receive instruction in haled drug delivery devices, such as spacers
and dry-powder inhalers. Residents may also observe bronchoscopy, if desired. No
call is involved with this elective
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective is offered: None
RADIOLOGY
Director: Amy Mehollin-Ray, M.D.
Contact: Precillia P. Williams, Diagnostic Imaging, West Tower First Floor B120.21,
832/824-5325
Where to report on the first day: Arrive at 7am for ER readout in the main Reading
Room, West Tower, and then check in with Precillia at 8am.
Goals and Objectives:
(1) An introduction to the principles of diagnostic imaging
(2) A demonstration of the importance of clinicoradiologic correlation in proper
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interpretation of imaging studies
(3) Sufficient exposure to advanced imaging techniques to enable the resident to explain
to patients and parents the test their child is to undergo
(4) An understanding of the components of various diagnostic imaging examinations to
facilitate the ordering of the correct examination for a given clinical indication
Description:
To accomplish these goals, the resident will review plain films with the attending
radiologist each day, observe the performance and interpretation of advanced imaging
procedures, and attend all clinicoradiologic and radiologic teaching conferences that
occur during the elective period. The resident will also be expected to read a text on
fundamentals in pediatric imaging*, present a case at one of the weekly radiology review
conferences, complete a series of approximately 25 computer-based online pediatric
imaging learning modules and pass a short multiple choice examination based on the
reading material.
Lane Donnelly's Fundamentals of Pediatric Radiology is available to borrow with a
deposit.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: 3 residents per month
Restrictions on time of year elective is offered: None
RESEARCH
A resident may elect to do one or more months of research. Projects must have an
attending as sponsor and supervisor and must be approved by Dr. Ward. The
American Board of Pediatrics is concerned about any time during the residency spent
in non-clinical assignments. To protect Board eligibility, it is imperative that all research
electives be discussed with Dr. Ward.
RHEUMATOLOGY
Director: Maria Perez, M.D.
Contact: Luis Paxtor, Dr. Perez’ secretary (832-824-3831)
lpaxtor@bcm.tmc.edu
Where to Report on the First Day: Feigin suite 940 at 8:15 am
Goals and Objectives:
(1) To allow Pediatric Rheumatology Fellows to enhance their medical knowledge of
the pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and management of pediatric
rheumatologic diseases through supervised patient care in an outpatient setting.
(2) To enable Pediatric Rheumatology Fellows to become competent in the
longitudinal care of patients with pediatric rheumatic diseases and to recognize how to
diagnose and manage disease flares, infection and other comorbid illnesses and the
side effects of medications.
(3) To enable Pediatric Rheumatology Fellows to diagnose and prevent those diseaserelated and treatment-related complications that lead to long term morbidity such as
avascular necrosis, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease.
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(4) To enable Pediatric Rheumatology Fellows to enhance their interpersonal and
communication skills in dealing with the complex cultural, social, emotional and
economic burden of a pediatric rheumatologic disesae.
(5) To instruct Pediatric Rheumatology Fellows on the important systems-based
practice issues including the internal and external systems that contribute to the
betterment or detriment of the health care of pediatric rheumatology patients and the
practice of evidence-based cost effective care.
(6) To develop practice-based learning skills in the Pediatric Rheumatology Fellows to
help deal with the complicated diagnostic and therapeutic challenges pediatric
rheumatology patients present.
(7) To involve pediatric rheumatology patients in ongoing research studies in pediatric
rheumatology, including laboratory studies of aberrant immune function, clinical
outcome studies including therapeutic infusion studies with new biological agents,
research ethics, and the consent process.
Description:
The resident who selects this elective will spend his/her time managing both inpatients
and outpatients with rheumatologic diseases. The majority of time will be spent in
clinics at various settings. The resident will see patients at Texas Children's Hospital
and Ben Taub General Hospital. Team-based care is emphasized. Goals for residents
selecting this elective include the following: competence in the musculoskeletal
examination; recognition of life or limb threatening diseases which affect the joints;
awareness of significance and limitations of rheumatologic serologic markers; and indepth knowledge concerning the more common rheumatic diseases.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective is offered: None
SIMULATION MEDICINE ELECTIVE
New for 2010-2011, Dr.Arnold will be offering an elective in simulation medicine. More
information will be added to the elective guide soon. For questions, contact Dr. Jen
Arnold at jlarnold@texaschildrens.org or by phone at 832-824-4990.
SPORTS MEDICINE ELECTIVE
Director: Joseph Chorley, M.D.
Contact: Penny Johnson 832-822-3660
Where to report on the first day: 9AM in the office on the 17th floor of the CCC unless
otherwise direct by email.
Goals:
This elective's primary educational and clinical goals are to facilitate expertise in the
evaluation, examination, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries
Objectives:
(1) completely examine the acutely and chronically injured ankle and knee
(2) Know the basic principles of acute management of musculoskeletal injuries
(3) Perform the preparticipation sports evaluation
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(4) Research and present 20 minute presentation on musculoskeletal topic of their
choice.
Description:
Residents will see patients in the TCH Sports Medicine Clinic with Drs. Hergenroeder
and Chorley, as well as in outlying Baylor Teen Health Clinic sites and training room at
the high school and collegiate level. Patients include children, adolescents, and adults
with non-operative musculoskeletal complaints. There are some weekend and
evening training room and sideline game coverage seasonally. Other topics include
Sports Nutrition (Roberta Anding), Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy Principles
(Gabriel Brooks), Sports Psychology, and Musculoskeletal Radiology.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective is offered: None
PEDIATRIC SURGERY
Director: Mary L. Brandt, M.D.
Contact: Melissa Vaesa (mjvaesa@texaschildrens.org or 2-3143)
Where to report on the first day: To be decided by email the week before.
Please email Dr. Brandt in advance to set up your schedule (brandt@bcm.edu) or
contact her administrative assistant, Melissa Vaesa (mjvaesa@texaschildrens.org or
832-822-3143)
Goals and Objectives:
(1) To learn diagnosis and appropriate referral of routine surgical problems in children
such as inguinal hernias, soft tissue masses, and the thryoglossal duct cysts in the
outpatient setting;
(2) To learn and practice basic surgical skills needed for general pediatrics such as
infant circumcision and repair of lacerations;
(3) Depending on the learner’s needs, the elective may also include the inpatient care
of complex pediatric surgical patients, and focus on more specific surgical skills.
Description:
The elective will focus on office based problems and procedures as well as the
outpatient evaluation and management of surgical problems (e.g. differentiating
inguinal and scrotal pathology, evaluating abdominal pain and appreciating the
surgical significance of soft tissue and skin lesions). When appropriate, the resident
may choose to participate in outpatient surgery, to correlate physical examination in
the office setting with operative findings. However, the focus of this elective is
ambulatory, and therefore no inpatient care, night or weekend call will be required.
We encourage any resident who may be interested in the elective to contact us. For
different aspects of a career in pediatrics, some areas of pediatric surgery will be more
interesting than others and the elective can be tailored to the individual resident’s
needs. For example, a resident anticipating a career in cardiology may choose to
participate in placement of central lines and Portacaths or a resident interested in
emergency medicine could choose to see ER consults.
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Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective is offered: None
SURGICAL SUBSPECIALTIES
Elective Coordinator: Mary L. Brandt, M.D.
Contact: Please email Dr. Brandt in advance to set up your schedule
(brandt@bcm.edu) or contact her administrative assistant, Melissa Vaesa
(mjvaesa@texaschildrens.org or 2-3143)
Directors: David Coats, M.D., Ellen Friedman, M.D., Edmond Gonzales, M.D., William
Philips, M.D., David Wesson, M.D.
Where to report on the first day: To be determined in advance by email
Goals:
To learn how to diagnosis, treat, and appropriately refer routine outpatient surgical
problems in children.
Objectives:
Learning Objectives will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Pediatric Surgery
(1) Accurate diagnosis of umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias and hydroceles
(2) Diagnosis and treatment of routine neck masses
Urology
(1) Evaluation and treatment of enuresis
(2) Current therapy for VU reflux
Otorhinolaryngology
(1) Therapy of recurrent otitis media, including indications for placement of PE tubes
(2) Indications for tonsillectomy
Ophthalmology
(1) Evaluation and treatment of strabismus
(2) Evaluation and treatment of amblyopia
Orthopedic Surgery
(1) Evaluation and diagnostic workup of the limping child
(2) Evaluation of scoliosis in the outpatient setting
Description:
This elective will provide the resident with experience in the pediatric surgical
subspecialty clinics. It is specifically designed for those residents planning a career in
general pediatrics. A schedule will be given to each resident at the beginning of the
rotation with assignments to each of the surgical clinics. The resident will be assigned
to a specific attending each day who will be responsible for making sure the
educational goals for the clinic are achieved. At the beginning of the rotation, the
resident will receive reading material to cover the core concepts for each surgical
subspecialty. No night or weekend call.
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Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective is offered: None
TOUCHPOINTS
Director: Teresa Duryea, M.D.
Contact: Teresa Duryea, M.D. teresad@bcm.edu or 832-822-3441
Where to report first day: Please contact Dr. Duryea 1 week prior to the rotation to
arrange teresad@bcm.edu or 832-822-3441.
Goals:
The resident will gain more knowledge in the area of preventive health care through
emphasizing behavior, anticipatory guidance, injury prevention and normal development.
Objective:
1. To increase the learner’s level of comfort in areas chosen by the participant from
a predetermined list of common behavioral and developmental themes.
2. To list strategies of anticipatory guidance specific for these families based on
observation of children within their own communities and homes
3. To practice counseling techniques for common behavioral issues
4. To describe and outline issues relevant to patients and their families around
common behavioral and developmental issues.
5. Reflect on patient care issues from a “parental” lens and discuss methods to
improve one’s own care to families
Instructional Methods:
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Readings
Observation
Reflection and discussion
Experiential learning activities
Evaluation:
1. Observation of counseling skills
2. Knowledge assessment
3. Written reflection relating to impact of newfound knowledge and skills on future
patient care
Description:
The elective is tailored to the individual learner’s needs. A self-assessment is completed
by each participant prior to starting the rotation and the learning activities are then
selected to match the participant’s needs.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective offered: None
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UROLOGY
Director: Edmond Gonzales, M.D.
Contact: Edmond Gonzales, M.D. gonzales@bcm.tmc.edu 832-822-3172
Where to report on the first day: Contact the Urology fellow through TCH page
operator prior to start date to discuss reporting time and location for first day.
Goals:
(1) Develop an understanding of the diagnosis and management of common pediatric
urological problems.
(2) Understand common pediatric urology surgical procedures such as hydrocele
repair, hypospadias repair, hernia repair and orchiopexy.
Objectives:
(1) Residents are expected to integrate fully into the program; seeing office patients
with their preceptor, working up hospitalized patients, and participating in operative
care.
Description:
Pediatric Urology offers an opportunity to study the management of developmental and
infectious problems of the genitourinary system in children. A third (PGY3) and fifth
(PGY5) year urology resident and a pediatric urology fellow are currently assigned to
pediatric urology and the pediatric resident will participate in their rounds and participate
actively in the Outpatient Clinic and the Spina Bifida Clinic.
Restrictions on who is eligible for elective: None
Restrictions on time of year elective is offered: None
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