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# Pediatrics

## <mark style="background-color:blue;">Mission Statement of Clerkship</mark>

To provide 4th year medical students with increased independence and responsibility when caring for pediatric patients in the hospital to best prepare them for intern year.

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## <mark style="background-color:blue;">Goals of Clerkship</mark>

* To develop essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes utilized in the intern year of residency.
* To provide the opportunity to function as an intern while supervised by senior residents, fellows and faculty.
* Recognize personal limitations in knowledge and skills and identify appropriate resources.
* Take primary responsibility for the patient.