Elective Years 3 and 4: Neonatology

Department: Pediatrics
Title:

Neonatology (NICU)

Diversification = Subspecialty Pediatrics
Location: Northern Alberta Neonatal Intensive Care Program is a regional program providing services to newborn infants at the Philip C. Etches NICU at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, David Schiff NICU at the University of Alberta Hospital, Grey Nuns Hospital NICU, Misericordia Hospital NICU and Sturgeon Hospital NICU.
Duration: Minimum 2 weeks Maximum 4 weeks 
Contact:

University of Alberta Students: Melissa Meaver pedsneo@ualberta.ca
Contact Melissa Meaver via email pedsneo@ualberta.ca to arrange an available time prior to submitting request through MedSIS

Visiting Canadian Medical Students: visitingelectives@ualberta.ca
Contact Melissa Meaver via email pedsneo@ualberta.ca to arrange an available time prior to submitting request through the AFMC Student Portal
Overview:

Depending on the student's needs, time will be spent on the Level II or Level III nursery at one or more of the above locations. At the Philip C. Etches NICU at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Grey Nuns Hospital, and Misericordia Hospital, the student will be exposed to care of the premature infant, and newborns with jaundice, sepsis, or congenital anomalies. Infants with conditions requiring surgical intervention are mostly cared for at the David Schiff NICU at the University of Alberta Hospital.  Daily Rounds are made with the attending Neonatologist, Neonatal -Perinatal Medicine Trainees, Residents, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, and Multidisciplinary Team. The student will be encouraged to be involved in direct patient care, participate in rounds, attend newborn deliveries, and perform various procedures under supervision. The student will be taught how to examine newborn infants and to recognize common disorders presenting in the neonate.
Objectives:
  • To become familiar with normal newborn examination
  • To identify the newborn at risk for disease
  • To be aware of growth and nutrition in newborns
  • To be aware of common disorders and diseases presenting in the newborn, and understand the pathophysiology behind these disorders
Additional Notes:

This elective is restricted to students who are highly motivated to seek more information regarding the newborn and who have specific questions regarding newborn care.
Last Updated: April 20, 2023