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The Ultimate Pediatric Clerkship Companion
The only resource that delivers a top-to-bottom overview of the most clinically relevant material-just the right amount to absorb during your clerkshipEmphasizes comprehension of key concepts rather than memorization of facts Focuses directly on major issues and symptoms required to master the core competencies in pediatric clerkship Prepares you to learn clinical techniques, pass written exams, and answer challenging on-the-spot questions from physician faculty on the wardsProvides an unmatched orientation to pediatrics, offering an up-close, insider's perspective on the clinical material of the specialty Features "Chief Complaints" and "Common Acute Illnesses" you are most likely to encounter-from fever and ear pain to trauma and infectious diseases-with a table of "Don't Miss Diagnoses"And much more!
List of contents
Pediatrics: First Exposure
I.Introductory InformationA.Introduction to Pediatrics B. Professional Conduct and Attitudes C.History D.Physical ExaminationII.General PediatricsA.Health Supervision B.Growth C.Development D.Behavior E.Prevention F.Nutrition G.Immunizations H.Child abuse I.Child advocacy J.Neonatal issues K.Adolescent issues III.Chief Complaints/Common Acute IllnessesA.Cough B.Fever C.Sore throat D.Ear pain E.Upper respiratory tract infection F.Abdominal pain G.Vomiting H.Diarrhea I.Rash J.Trauma K.Joint/limb problems L.Central Nervous System problems IV.Specific Clinical Problems/Disease EntitiesA.CardiologyB.Endocrinology/Metabolic Disorders C.Genetics D.Gastroenterology E.Hematology/OncologyF.Infectious Diseases G.Nephrology H.Neurology I.Orthopedics J.Pulmonary K.Rheumatology L.Trauma/Emergency Medicine
About the author
Joseph Gigante, MD
Student Clerkship Director
Department of Pediatrics
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Nashville, Tennessee
Summary
Offers medical students fulfilling their clerkship requirements with coverage focusing on the comprehension of concepts rather than the memorization of facts. This resource prepares students to master clinical techniques, pass written exams, and answer on-the-spot questions from physician faculty on the wards.
