Course Title
Pediatric Statewide Preclinical Preceptorship |
Course Number
PEDU-1029 |
Duration/Weeks
4 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of year 1
Additional Requirements:
Students must complete the TPS application online, then contact Tiffany Swain (trswain@utmb.edu) for UTMB enrollment. |
Responsible Faculty Director:
Gayani Silva, M.D.
Other Faculty:
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Available Dates
• 4-week block: 4/22/2024 - 5/17/2024
• 4-week block: 5/20/2024 - 6/14/2024
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Application Submission Deadline
3/22/2024 |
Maximum Enrollment
No cap |
| Where and to whom the application should be submitted |
| The Pediatric Statewide Preceptorship Program is a four-week program in which students are
matched with a general pediatrician in private practice providing students an opportunity to
experience pediatric practice first-hand, away from the medical school setting. The Texas
Pediatric Society (TPS) administers the program through a grant from the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board. Pediatricians throughout the State serve as preceptors. In the
program, students will learn about general pediatric practice including common pediatric
medical and developmental conditions, office management, hospital practice, and community
services for children. Information about the application process can be found on the Texas
Pediatric Society web site at the following link: https://txpeds.org/student-information. Applications will open by February 1, 2024 and must be submitted no later than March 22, 2024. You will receive your site information from the TPS staff prior to start of the rotation. The program is grant funded and there is no guarantee of a stipend. Should stipends become available, TPS will provide that information to each applicant based on the location and the length of their rotation. Rotations less than four weeks will only be granted for students with special
circumstances on a case by case basis and have to be approved by Dr. Gayani Silva. Ms. Tiffany Swain from UTMB will be coordinating this elective with TPS and will finalize your grade upon receipt of a final evaluation from your preceptor. Ms. Swain can be reached at trswain@utmb.edu, Pediatric Library, Research Bldg. 6, room. 3.302C. |
| Goals & Objectives |
| The goal of this pre–clinical preceptorship is to provide a learning environment for medical students (especially those interested in Pediatrics) to develop a greater understanding of Pediatrics. The student will get an opportunity to work with a board certified pediatrician on an individual basis. |
| Description of course
activities |
| The Preceptorship Program will match the student with preceptor pediatricians in private practice throughout the state for four continuous weeks. During this experience, the student will learn, at a practical level, about general pediatric practice, including common pediatric medical and developmental conditions, office management, hospital practice and community services for children. |
Method of student evaluation
Check all that apply - complete appropriate
section(s) only:
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1. Clinical Observation |
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A. |
Frequency - How often are students
observed clinically? |
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Daily |
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B. |
Format - What method(s) are used to
document the student's clinical performance? |
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Daily oral feedback
End of period oral feedback
Written feedback
Other |
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2. Oral Presentation |
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A. |
Audience - To whom does the student present? |
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Preceptor and residents |
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B. |
Frequency / duration of presentation(s)? |
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Minimum of 4 presentations per day |
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C. |
Format - What guidelines are set for
the student's presentation? |
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presentaions during clinic encounters, inpatient and nursery rounds |
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D. |
Assessment - Who assesses the student's
presentation performance? |
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Self-assessment
Peer assessment
Faculty assessment |
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E. |
Method of content selection |
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Current cases
Student-selected topic
Assigned topic |
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3. Written Assignment (H&P's,
notes, papers, abstracts, etc.) |
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A. |
Frequency of written assignment(s)? |
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The written assignment is a patient note (a history and physical exam note) on any patient seen during the day. |
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B. |
Format - What guidelines are set for
the student's written work? |
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None |
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C. |
Length of written assignment(s)? |
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Abstract
Annotated bibliography
1 - 2 page paper
3+ page paper |
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D. |
Are recent references required?
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Yes
No
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E. |
Method of content selection - e.g.
student-selected, relate to cases, etc.? |
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none |
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F. |
Audience - Who
assesses the student’s written performance? |
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Peer Assessment
Faculty Assessment
Other |
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4. Extra Course Activities |
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What expectations do you have for the
student to demonstrate participation in the course (e.g. small group
activities, seminars, thoughtful questions, providing resources, journal
club, etc.)? |
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5. Other Modes of Evaluation |
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Please explain below. |
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Students are required to provide a final evaluation form to Ms. Swain to receive credit for the preceptorship. |
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6. Stipend Availability |
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Yes
No
Maybe |
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