Clinical Electives
Child Maltreatment 465 | |
|---|---|
| Course Leader | Christine Barron, M.D. |
| Add Notification days | 365 |
| Drop Notification days | 365 |
| Add Restriction days | 30 |
| Drop Restriction days | 30 |
| Competencies | Ability V: intermediate/advanced level, Ability VII: advanced level |
| Contact Information | Contact Laurie Sawyer at least one week before starting for reporting information. She can be reached at 444-3996 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Criteria for Honors | Active participation, excellent review of literature and a well-written comprehensive case write up, demonstration of excellent patient-care skills, active participation in the community |
| Criteria for Passing | The student will demonstrate knowledge of documenting a child abuse case, interviewing of a family, the basics of child interviewing, how to be an expert witness, and performing a colposcopy to diagnose sexual abuse |
| Dept ID | 20 |
| Description | Students will diagnose and treat child maltreatment and work with child protective services in the State of Rhode Island. Students will undertake consults in regard to suspected child abuse, participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, and visit child protection agencies. |
| Duration | 4 weeks minimum |
| Location | HCH |
| Maximum students per rotation | 1 |
| Number of nights on call per week | None |
| Planned Independent Projects for Students | Research one aspect of a complex child abuse case and prepare a short discourse involving literature search |
| Prerequisites | Completion of core clerkship in pediatrics |
| Report To | See below |