PAS CHATT 609: Pediatric Medicine

The Pediatric Medicine Outpatient Clinical Rotation provides physician assistant students with comprehensive, supervised clinical practice experience in pediatric medicine. Students will actively participate in the outpatient evaluation and management of patients presenting with acute, chronic, and preventive health needs. Emphasis is placed on developing competence in patient-centered care, continuity of care, and integration of evidence-based medicine in a diverse ambulatory setting. Under the guidance of licensed preceptors, students will strengthen: Medical Knowledge, Interpersonal Skills, Clinical Skills, Technical Skills, Professional Behaviors, and Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Abilities. Upon completion of the rotation, students will be able to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to individuals and families in an outpatient setting, while embodying the professional competencies required for the PA role. Delivered in an outpatient clinical setting.