Social Pediatrics Elective

The Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick (DMNB) Social Pediatric elective is an opportunity to introduce the medical learner to the social determinants of health in the context of pediatric medical care. Electives are available for medical students, clerks and residents, depending on availability. Students will gain an appreciation of the community by working directly with organizations and practitioners in Saint John. These experiences will highlight the physicians role in addressing children's health needs through inter professional collaboration and advocacy.

Learners will be paired with a pediatrician to work along side the team at the Community Social Pediatrics clinic. Their time will be spent completing selected modules, participating in clinic, attending school meetings, and engaging in programming when available. Learners may have additional experiences such as presenting at a journal club at the Community Social Pediatrics clinic, participating in online simulations and potentially participate in a research opportunity.

Objectives

Objectives will be catered to the learners level of training but overall the learner will/be able to:

Develop a firm understanding of how a patients social situation will impact their health status through the elective experience and learn to advocate for the vulnerable pediatric population.
Appreciate the partnership between health care professionals and community organizations, recognizing which patients would benefit from these services.
Develop an approach to advocating for vulnerable or marginalized populations in our community.

Expectations

Learner must attend an orientation session
Learner will be provided a schedule for their elective at their orientation session
To work with this community is a priviledge and as such, learners will be expected to follow standards of confidentialilty
If included in your schedule, the learner will complete a journal review and present at journal club

Assessments

Online modules
MiniCEX for clinical clerks
Feedback from team members involved during the elective
Exit interview