Elective Years 3 and 4: Pediatric Emergency

Department: Pediatric
Title:

Pediatric Emergency

Diversification = Subspecialty Pediatrics

Location: Stollery Children's Hospital Emergency - University of Alberta
Duration:

Please see additional notes

Contact:

University of Alberta Students: Sheri Godreau-Shedeck ugpeds@ualberta.ca

Overview:

Two weeks in Stollery Children's Hospital Emergency will allow students to gain experience in the initial assessment and management of pediatric patients under the supervision of a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician.  Students will be scheduled for 7 shifts in the two week period and will be comprised of a combination of day, evening and overnight shifts.

Objectives:
  • Initiate the assessment and management of acutely ill children presenting to the emergency department
  • Communicate effectively with patients and families as well as members of the health care team (nurses, residents, staff and allied health)
  • Discuss the approach to common pediatric presentations to the ED
Additional Notes:

Year 3 Core Pediatric Rotation is required

This elective is available when we do not have students on rotation, August 14 - August 27, 2023 and December 18 - December 31, 2023.

Last Updated: April 20, 2023