Institution: Children's Hospital of Palmetto Health Richland

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Duration: 4 weeks

Course Offered: Throughout academic year with approval of
Dr. Iskersky

Number of Students: 1 per rotation

Students Report To: Palmetto Health Richland, NICU, 5th Floor, 8:00 a.m.

The student in this elective will function as a member of the medical staff providing care to infants in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. The student will work under the supervision of the pediatric resident and neonatal faculty of the NICU. The student will be responsible for initial evaluation of babies admitted, including elicitation of history, performance of the physical exam and gestational age assessment, and writing of initial orders. Medical management including gaining experience in technical procedures will be part of the learning experiences. The student will work with the respiratory and nursing staffs to gain insights into these important areas of neonatal intensive care.