Pediatrics Home Page Objectives Requirements Evaluation Submissions 1-  Pediatric Practice 2-  Systems-Based Practice 3-  Case Report 4-  Community Agencies Professionalism Dept Pediatrics UTMB

Ambulatory Community Selective Pediatric Option  Objectives:  Knowledge and Skills Objective: to practice diagnostic skills and management planning skills in the context of a Texas community-based pediatric  practice. Career Development Objective: to identify characteristics and scope of pediatric practice in a specific community; and the potential lifestyle of a physician in a community setting Advocacy Objective: to evaluate the roles pediatricians might play in a community, including patient/family advocate, public or community health monitor, or community leader. Healthcare Systems/ Practice Management Objective: to apply concepts of practice management and health care systems, such as billing issues, professional communication with a variety of healthcare providers, and accessing systems of support for patients and families. Community Agencies Objective: to identify the missions of several community agencies meeting the needs of the children, families and pediatric healthcare providers in a specific community.   site developed 6-04 last update: 8-12-12 contact:  V. Niebuhr. vniebuhr@utmb.edu.