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Department of Family Medicine
WVU Family Medicine Resident Curriculum
Pediatric Wards
| General: |
The inpatient pediatric ward service is generally a busy, high-volume rotation. Teaching by upper-level residents and faculty attendings is excellent, regardless of volume, so this aspect is not neglected. Case types are varied, from common problems to oncology patients. A step-down unit is also included in this service, so some higher-level patient care is included. |
| Call: |
Call is between one-in-three and one-in-four nights, depending on the number of residents on the service. Call nights are busy at best, and can be downright hectic, especially during the colder months. A senior back-up system is in place to provide assistance to the team. |
| Patient Load: |
Numbers can vary between five and fifteen or more patients per resident. However, turn-over is also very high, so it is possible to keep a steady number of patients as they are admitted and discharged. Senior residents distribute patient load among residents and interns equitably. |
| Other Learners: |
Teams consist of attendings, one or more senior residents, and off-service interns. Sub-interns are frequently included and one to three third-year medical students also participate in patient care. |
| Supervision: |
The pediatric inpatient service is supervised by pediatric faculty. |
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