Philosophy
No field of specialized medicine has a broader scope or greater responsibilities than has pediatrics, which is distinguished by its major concern for the growth and development of its subjects. Every physician must understand how the medical, surgical and behavioral problems of infants and children differ from those of adults, and how to manage them so as to permit the child to achieve an optimal state of mental and physical health. Therefore, the fundamental purpose of the pediatric clerkship is to provide a structured environment in which each medical student acquires a basic knowledge of pediatric medicine as well as human growth and development which will serve as a foundation for providing quality child health care in whatever field of medicine he or she may enter.
The clerkship is structured upon the principle that learning is an active process which can be accomplished only by the student. The role of the faculty is to provide guidance, stimulation, and example.
Dr. Lisa Leggio
Director, Pediatric
Student Education
Medical College of Georgia
1446 Harper Street, BG-2217
(706) 721-3781
Fax: (706) 721-3295
lleggio@mcg.edu
Janis
Richardson
Clerkship Coordinator
Pediatric Student Education
(706) 721-3781
jrichard@mcg.edu