Results of a survey of pediatric clerkship programs in American medical schools.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-1981
Abstract
Pediatric clerkship coordinators from 119 medical schools responded to a questionnaire about administration, resources, goals, instructional design, evaluation, and perceived strengths and weaknesses of their own programs. Problems were reported in the definition of objectives, the evaluation of students' knowledge, interviewing and physical-examination skills, and problem-solving ability. A dedicated faculty and house staff interested in teaching and a large and varied patient population were perceived as strengths of many programs. Weaknesses cited included a lack of uniformity in students' experience, insufficient time spent on the pediatric clerkship, too many students with decreased faculty contact, overemphasis on tertiary care, an inadequate ambulatory experience, lack of specific objectives, and unsystematic evaluation methods. It is hoped that this survey will provide an impetus for further fruitful exchanges among clerkship directors.
Volume
135
Issue
4
First Page
348
Last Page
351
ISSN
0002-922X
Published In/Presented At
Stillman, P. L., Fulginiti, V. A., Rousseau, E., & Sabers, D. L. (1981). Results of a survey of pediatric clerkship programs in American medical schools. American journal of diseases of children (1960), 135(4), 348–351. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1981.02130280038013
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
7211796
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article