PHASE 3 CLERKSHIP SURVEY RESULTS

Clerkship?

Pediatrics

Required Elective or Subinternship?

Required

What was the elective called?


Which site did you attend?


Do you wish you did it at another site?


Any tips on preparing for Day 1?

The auditorium is on the first floor of ambulatory care. To get there from the CGCH you must be on the ground floor. If coming from the tunnel, take the first elevator on your left, and turn right.

How was the driving and parking?

you can use Glennon's lot on weekends.

How bad were the on call hours?

variable

What were your weekday hours?

clinics are slow, 9-5. floors ~6:45 to whenever you're done, anywhere from 1pm to 4pm. 9pm on a call day.

What were your weekend hours?

sunday off, unless you have call on saturday, then you get no weekend

What should we know about the attendings and residents?

there are all very friendly

Did you learn any new procedures or skills?


What books were useful for the shelf exam?

appleton and lange

How was your shelf exam?

10/10-worst headache of my life

Did you have enough time to study for it?

yes, didn't take it yet

What pearls of wisdom should an incoming student ABSOLUTELY know?

You should know the immunization schedule roughly, all the common childhood pathogens, and know your antibiotics.

How would you rate the stress level?

tolerable

Are you now more or less interested in this specialty as a career?

More

Any other comments?

focus on the kids and you'll have the time of your life.

Date posted: Mon Aug 23 19:10:27 1999

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