Peds Clinic (R2)

OUTPATIENT PEDIATRICS ROTATION

PGY-2 and 3

It is always recommended to review the curriculum and touch base with the resident currently on the rotation 1-week in advance of starting the rotation.

WHO: Dr. Barry Hench barry.a.hench.civ@mail.mil – Pediatrics

WHERE: NHCP Pediatrics Department.

WHEN: On first day, arrive to Dr. Hench’s office by 0745 to introduce self and get a quick tour. Normal rotation pediatric clinic hours are M-F 0800-1700. Your typical weekly schedule is provided below. Morning Pediatric Clinic for PGY2s and afternoon Pediatric Clinic for PGY3s.

CALL: typically 2 nights of MOOD (FRI-SAT)

LEAVE: can take 1 week of leave (5 work-days) during the rotation

WHAT ELSE: Dr. Hench has additional elective reading material that is valuable for outpatient pediatric care.

WHY: ACGME requires a certain number of outpatient pediatric encounters that take place in a pediatric clinic, and therefore cannot count towards the ACGME outpatient continuity encounters.