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May 10, 2024
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PEDS 5023 - Adolescent Medicine Elective (7 Credit Hours)
This elective provides a concentrated student exposure to adolescent medicine in the primary care (outpatient) environment. The spectrum of care can be expected to include acute and chronic illnesses, gynecologic care, sports medicine, psychosocial and family disorders, growth problems, contraceptive counseling, issues related to adolescent sexuality, and substance abuse disorders. The instructional focus will concentrate upon accurate, extended history taking and communication skills needed to care for this challenging patient population. Recognition and appreciation of the common maladies of adolescence will be taught and their treatments will be demonstrated. Ample time is allowed for the student to review the current literature on a medical topic of interest and write a review article during the month.
Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 20
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic
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