Clinical Learning Objectives

These clinical experiences are designed to provide a progressive education and expertise in the care of children with renal disorders and related diseases.

Year 1

• Learn to gather accurate and essential information from families, children, and medical records from referring physicians.
• Develop and implement effective management plans.
• Use information technology and other resources to access new knowledge.
• Obtain initial introduction to therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Year 2

• Acquire new knowledge through analysis and evaluation of therapeutic initiatives.
• Exercise accountability and responsibility for learning from past experience.
• Begin to develop strategies to optimize patient care.
• Perform competently essential procedures.
• Interact with broad spectrum of health care professionals to provide effective, complex care.

Year 3

• Demonstrate excellence and sensitivity in caring for patients and families.
• Provide effective and professional consultation to referring physicians.
• Refine clinical judgment and decision-making regarding diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas.
• Understand evidence based and cost-conscious strategies to develop effective care.