PEDS 425 Career Exploration in Medical Genetics
PEDS 425 |
Career Exploration in Medical Genetics |
Faculty: |
Dr. Cynthia Powell |
Prerequisites: |
Completion of pediatrics clerkship |
Offered: |
All elective periods (July & August by permission) |
Max. Enrollment: |
1 |
Duration: |
Two Weeks |
Meeting Place: |
See notes section |
Meeting Times: |
8:30 a.m. |
Credit Hours: |
6 |
Learning Objectives: |
1. Review basic principles of medical genetics and integrate this knowledge into medical practice. |
Learning Activities: |
One primary focus of Medical Genetics practice in the Department of Pediatrics is on children with the common diseases of childhood, namely birth defects, mental retardation, and short stature. A second major focus of our division is on the diagnosis and management of children with inborn errors of metabolism. The student will also be exposed to a wide range of genetic issues including prenatal diagnosis, non-genetic birth defects, dysplasia involving the connective tissues and ectodermal derivatives, neurogenetics, cancer genetics, and other genetic disorders of adults. |
Evaluation: |
Evaluation will be based on participation in division activities, demonstration of active learning through presentations in conferences and on rounds, knowledge of basic principles of medical genetics, and demonstration of skills in evaluating patients referred to the division for diagnosis and/or management. |
Special Notes: |
Lynn West (lynn_west@med.unc.edu) will contact assigned students prior to the start of the rotation. |