PEDS 5415 - NICU ACTING INTERNSHIP
Minimum Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 0
4-week neonatal intensive care unit acting internship at Magee-Womens Hospital NICU through the Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. Students have the same clinical responsibilities as the pediatric interns, including spending time in our Triage unit and giving a presentation on a core Neonatology topic. The NICU team is made up of an attending neonatologist, neonatal-perinatal medicine fellows, an advanced practice provider (PA or NP), pediatric interns, neonatal nurses, and other specialized providers, including pharmacists, nutritionists and therapists. Students will assume a panel of up to 4 patients and be responsible for evaluation, performing procedures, formulating plans for these patients. Students will have the opportunity to perform procedures such as arterial puncture, umbilical arterial or venous catheterization, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and endotracheal intubation under the supervision of NICU staff. The NICU is covered at night and on weekends by an attending neonatologist, NICU fellow, senior resident and a team of neonatal nurse practitioners. Students will not be required to take night or weekend call. Students will attend radiology rounds and other educational talks. Up to one student per rotation can be accommodated to maximize the experience.
Academic Career: Medical School
Course Component: Clinical
Grade Component: H/HS/S/LS/U
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