Senior Clerkship in Pediatrics and Child Health

Welcome to Pediatrics and Child Department.

The module consists of 12 weeks of full-time clerkship, clinical practical-based teachings, in a Department of Pediatrics and Child Health of a tertiary level accredited teaching Hospital of the University of Rwanda. The module will expose the student to further clinical pediatrics and will reinforce the clinical application and skills learned during the Junior Clerkship. The emphasis will place on refining the physical exam skills, assessing and management of an acutely ill child, neonates, and adolescents furthermore building a solid pediatric knowledge base. Professionalism and medical ethics will be emphasized during your clinical placement. 

An introduction to the community Pediatrics will be covered by teaching home-based care as part of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) and management of collapsed children in form of Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment + Course (ETAT). Formative and summative assessments will be carried out to ensure the intended learning outcomes are achieved.