Pediatric Cardiology - PEDI 550

Prerequisites:

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Clerkships

Location:

University of Maryland

Description and Goals:

The Pediatric Cardiology Rotation combines an experience in the outpatient clinic, seeing patients under the supervision of the attending physician, with involvement with the Pediatric Housestaff caring for cardiac inpatients. Students will be able to evaluate infants and children admitted for diagnostic cardiac catheterization through their physical diagnosis, non-invasive evaluation (including reading of the electrocardiogram and exposure to real-time echocardiography), and attend all diagnostic catheterizations. If desired, exposure to surgical therapy can be arranged.

Number of Students:

1

Time of Year Available:

Academic weeks 1-48

Hours:

Monday through Friday Yes
Evenings No
Weekends No
Call No

Faculty Responsible:

Geoffrey Rosenthal, M.D.
Director of Cardiology
(410) 328-6666
grosenthal@peds.umaryland.edu  

Administrative Contact:

Rose Robinson
(410) 328-6662
Fax: (410) 328-0646
rorobinson@peds.umaryland.edu  

Last Revision: April 11, 2013