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The clerkship will address issues unique to childhood and adolescence by
focusing on human developmental biology, and by emphasizing the impact of
family, community and society on child health and well-being. It is
within this framework of normal growth and development that the student will
learn the mechanism of disease processes and develop the ability to
formulate appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic plans. Additionally,
the clerkship focuses on the impact of disease and its treatment on the
developing human, and emphasizes growth and development, principles of
health supervision and recognition of common health problems. The role
of the pediatrician in prevention of disease and injury and the importance
of collaboration between the pediatrician and other health professionals is
stressed. The curriculum contained herein is based largely on the General Pediatric Clerkship Curriculum produced by joint effort of the American Pediatric Association and the Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics (COMSEP) with significant oversight and input from AMSPDC (Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairmen). COMSEP is a national organization comprised of all the pediatric clerkship directors from U.S. and Canadian medical schools.
Valerie Jameson, M.D., Clerkship Director
• Division of General Pediatrics •
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n to the care of children and emphasizes those
aspects of pediatrics which should be understood and mastered by all physicians, regardless of ultimate career goals.