Elective Opportunity for Medical Students Interested in Working with a Diverse Population of Pulmonary Patients
The section of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics has established an elective rotation for fourth year students who are interested in working with diverse populations. The goal of this rotation is to expose students from outside institutions to pediatric pulmonary care in an incredibly diverse community.
The students, residents, faculty and administration of the University of Colorado School of Medicine (SOM) believe that diversity is a value that is central to the School’s educational, research, community service and health care missions. Therefore, the SOM is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, house staff, and faculty.
Disclaimer: Being accepted for an externship rotation with our institution does not constitute or imply an endorsement by our residency program and sponsoring faculty. Application approval and participation in a rotation does not guarantee an invitation for an interview for a residency position. In addition, availability for a preferred sub-specialty rotation is left to the discretion of each division considering the division’s resources and the needs of learners who are already part of the University of Colorado Department of Pediatrics. Any applicant who applies to AAMC's Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSOL) website portal also needs to complete our supplemental application.
Curriculum
- Four week rotation is offered year-round
- Rotate through Pulmonary and Sleep outpatient clinics and inpatient services, along with community-based clinics and programs
- Includes general pediatric pulmonary care as well as specific conditions, such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, and sleep disordered breathing
- Educational opportunities such as grand rounds and weekly pulmonary conferences
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this rotation, students will be able to:
- Complete a comprehensive pulmonary consultation including focused history of present illness, past medical history, review of systems, social history and complete physical examination with particular focus on the pulmonary examination.
- Formulate a differential diagnosis and develop an assessment and plan for common pediatric respiratory conditions.
- Interpret pulmonary function testing and gain exposure to interpreting pulmonary imaging and flexible bronchoscopy.
- Interact professionally with and recognize the value of the members of an multidisciplinary health care team.
- Describe how coordinated care can be provided across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
- Continue to develop and use the skills of self-directed and life-long learning.
Benefits
- $2,500 stipend for travel and living costs
- Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine will offset additional tuition fees for osteopathic students
- Opportunities to meet with department, hospital, and campus leaders in diversity, health equity, and inclusion
- Mentorship from fellows or residents
- Meeting with a member of the Pediatric Residency leadership team
- Guaranteed pediatric pulmonary fellowship interview during final year of residency
Requirements
- Successful completion of all required 3rd year clerkships
- Successful completion and passing of the USMLE medical school examination
- Attending medical school within the U.S. but not at University of Colorado School of Medicine
How to apply
The Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine educational program and Children’s Hospital Colorado believe that diversity is a value that is central to their educational, research, service and health care missions. Furthermore, the Diversity In Pediatrics Committee’s (DIPC) mission is to recruit and support diverse pediatric residents, to better reflect the community we serve, and to increase cultural competency in the health care workforce; all while fostering a program culture that promotes and values diversity.
- Apply for an externship at the University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics following the instructions here: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/pediatrics/education/electives-and-subinternships
- You must apply on VSLO as well as fill out the University of Colorado Externship Supplemental Application
- Apply for the Medically Underserved Externship Stipend if interested by visiting our Diversity and Inclusion website, or contact the Resident Diversity Committee at: DIPC@childrenscolorado.org
- For questions directly related to this Pulmonary student program, please use the information below to contact Diana Saade, MS.
Contact Information
Diana Saade, MS
Pulmonary Fellowship Coordinator
Colleen Rivera
Administrative Coordinator
colleen.rivera@childrenscolorado.org