In addition to the rotations at the hospitals and affiliated clinics, there are several unique opportunities for residents to take advantage of outside the clinical setting:

Onondaga Nation Clinic

Onondaga Nation Clinic is a unique opportunity afforded to third year pediatric residents on a voluntary basis where they provide health services to a local Native American population located on the Onondaga Nation Reservation. 的 patients are seen independently by the pediatric resident who staffs the pediatric walk-in clinic once a week during elective rotations. It is an invaluable learning experience and bridge to autonomy enjoyed by many of our senior residents.

International Health Refugee Clinic

的 Pediatric International Health Clinic is a refugee clinic that serves refugees from all over the world. 的se patients present with a unique spectrum of diseases and conditions that are not otherwise encountered on a routine basis in a typical North American urban setting. 居民 rotate through this clinic during the intern year. 居民 also have the opportunity to participate in a 全球健康 elective during a call-free month in their PL-3 year with further opportunities for elective engagement throughout training depending on individual interests. Our program has a relationship with the Obama Children's Hospital in Kisumu, Kenya. 在这个旋转中, residents serve in a primarily educational role to the students and residents at their hospital.

Child Abuse Referral and Evaluation (护理)

的 护理 Program provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment to children suspected of being abused or maltreated. 的 护理 team consists of specially trained and experienced physicians, nurse practitioners, 护士 and social workers who work together to assess the social and medical evidence of abuse. 的 护理 team works closely with community agencies concerned with the welfare of children, including law enforcement, child protective services, Vera House and the McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center.

提高服务

提高服务 for Children in Foster Care is a multidisciplinary program that provides a wide array of services to children in the custody of Onondaga County Department of Social Services (DSS). Working closely with foster parents, 亲生父母, 和社会工作者, a team of two pediatricians, a child psychologist, a child developmental specialist, nurse practitioners, 护士, and DSS caseworkers advocate for, and provide comprehensive pediatric healthcare, mental health services and developmental assessments to children.

Primary Care Skills Rotation

的 Primary Care Skills rotation is a career pathway rotation all interns complete. It is designed for interns to gain new knowledge and skills in the areas of advocacy, 全球健康, 和研究. It combines in-person and virtual learning experiences. Interns choose their desired pathway near the end of the academic year.