Pediatrics at Oakland
Rotation Schedule
The first year is highly supervised and oriented towards general pediatrics. Call is every 4th night with the exception of one call-free month and two sick-call months.4 months - General pediatric ward
2 months - Intensive care nursery
2 months - General pediatric clinic
1 month - Adolescent clinic (Children's Hospital Teen Clinic)
1 month - Behavioral and developmental pediatrics
1 month - Well baby nursery
1 month - Genetics
The second year emphasizes subspecialty training. Call is every fourth or fifth night with the exception of one call-free month and two sick-call months.
1 month - General pediatrics ward
1 month - Pediatric ICU
1 month - Intensive care nursery
1 month - Pediatric ER
2 months - General pediatric clinic
1 month - Well baby nursery
5 months - Electives
The third year emphasizes teaching and strengthening clinical skills. Residents are given independence to make decisions regarding management and are responsible for organizing and running inpatient services under the supervision of a staff pediatrician. Call is every fourth or fifth night with the exception of two call-free months and two sick-call months.
3 months - General pediatric ward
1 month - Intensive care nursery
2 months - General pediatric clinic
1 month - Community medicine
3 months - Electives
1 month - Emergency Room
1 month - Pediatric ICU