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Pediatrics Elective Course Description

Course Name:	Adolescent Medicine
Course Number:	PE-418
Elective Type:	B1
Coordinator(s):	Anne Powell Contact: Maxine Schmeidler 508-856-3102
Department:	Pediatrics
Sites Available:	UMMHC-University Campus
Months Offered:	E1 - M10
Number of Students / Month:	1
Prerequisites:	4th year students only; Completion of 3rd yr. Pediatrics Clerkship
Elective Description: To familiarize the medical student with normal and abnormal growth and development in adolescents To understand the psycho/social and developmental tasks of adolescents To develop communication skills for interviewing adolescents To understand the commonly seen illnesses in the adolescent age group To participate in gathering information about sensitive topics such as substance and alcohol use, sexuality, and family issues To understand appropriate anticipatory guidance for parents and teenagers in regard to issues such as driving, alcohol and parties, etc. To learn about various models of adolescent health care in the community
Note: N/A
Location: UMMHC-University Campus, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655
Website: Department of Pediatrics http://www.umassmed.edu/pediatrics/