During this experience, the resident attends a variety of pediatric surgical and subspecialty ambulatory clinics in order to appreciate the role of the pediatrician and the surgeon in the outpatient management of surgical problems. The experience includes opportunities to attend 2 clinics in pediatric surgery, 2 clinics in pediatric ENT, 1-2 clinics in pediatric ophthalmology, 2 clinics in pediatric orthopedics, 2 clinics in pediatric GU each week. In these clinics, resident participate directly in the care of patients and in any office-based procedures being performed. In addition, residents have the opportunity to see, consult on and follow patients on inpatient units who are being cared for by these services. Residents can attend weekly clinical conferences for each of the surgical services and are expected to attend all pediatric department conferences. This resident also serves as the pediatric medical consult for patients on the surgical service. In that capacity, the resident is supervised by an inpatient pediatric attending.
