Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Department | Pediatrics |
Title: | Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine |
Location: | Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Some time may be spent at the Stollery Hospital but PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ELECTIVE IS NOT PRIMARILY LOCATED AT THE MAIN PEDIATRIC TRAINING. (STOLLERY) SITE |
Duration: | A standard elective is two weeks in length, however alternate arrangements may be considered upon request. Maximum 4 weeks |
Contact: | University of Alberta Students: Cassie Tobin devpeds@ualberta.ca NOTE: WHEN REQUESTING THIS ELECTIVE IN MEDSIS, ENSURE YOU CHOOSE THE SPECIALTY OF PEDIATRICS AND THE SUBSPECIALTY OF DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICS Visiting Canadian Medical Students: visitingelectives@ualberta.ca |
Overview | The Glenrose Hospital is home to the Divisions of Developmental Pediatrics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation which share the responsibility for the clinical and educational support for Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. The Glenrose Hospital has the highest concentration of fellowship trained Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine specialists in the country covering a wide breadth of conditions impacting the physical and neurological functions of children. The learner will be exposed to a combination of inpatient and outpatient environments providing rehabilitation care to patients with:
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Additional Notes: | It is usual to have some unscheduled time on this elective. This time may be used for independent study, observation of patients in therapy, or other initiatives to fulfill your individual learning goals. There may be the opportunity to participate in scheduled teaching sessions. Learners are welcome to attend the PM&R academic half day Friday mornings. |
Last Updated:February 19, 2019 |