Pediatric electives information

Please note, student must submit a letter detailing their interest in DBP. Upon approval, a rotation will be scheduled as available.

• Advocate Christ Hospital/Hope Children’s Hospital
• M4 Pediatric Electives Developmental And Behavioral Pediatrics
• Department: Pediatrics
• Course title: Developmental Pediatrics
• Primary responsible faculty member: Lauren Lindle, M.D.
• Course hospital: Hope Children’s Hospital
• Address: 4440 West 95th Street
• Oak Lawn, IL 60453
• Phone: 708-684-5682
• Program director: Mark Butterly, M.D.
• Associate program director: Sonali Mehta, M.D.
• Duration of course: 4 Weeks
• Resident involvement: Yes
• Number of students each course: One
• Quarters in which course is offered: All
• Hours per week of lecture: Approximately 10
• Prerequisites: Pediatric core rotation

Please note, student must submit a letter detailing their interest in DBP. Upon approval, a rotation will be scheduled as available.

• General Description: During this rotation, the medical student will follow patients, both outpatient and inpatient. The student will become familiar with various developmental screening tools. The student will develop a working knowledge of the specifics of developmental issues involving children.
• Objectives:
• Improve the student’s ability to perform an accurate and complete history and physical exam, with the primary focus in Pediatric Development.
• Improve the student’s ability to develop and execute a management plan for patients, including a diagnostic workup and specific treatment options in the field of Pediatric Development for both acute and chronic disorders.
• Improve the student’s ability to retrieve and assimilate specific evidence and knowledge into their patient care activities with a focus on Pediatric Development.
• Enhance the student’s ability to effectively interact in a consistently professional manner with patient’s families and medical personnel.
• Course evaluation: Standard evaluation form obtained by the student from the curriculum office.
• Student evaluation: Standard evaluation form from student’s medical school.

• Advocate Christ Hospital/Hope Children’s Hospital
• M4 pediatric electives
• Neonatology
• Department: Pediatrics
• Course title: Neonatology
• Primary responsible faculty member: Richard Kampanatkosol, D.O.
• Course hospital: Christ Hospital
• Address: 4440 West 95th Street
• Oak lawn, IL 60453
• Phone: 708-684-5722
• Program director: Mark Butterly, M.D.
• Associate program director: Sonali Mehta, M.D.
• Duration of course: 4 weeks
• Resident involvement: Yes
• Number of students each course: Two
• Quarters in which course is offered: All
• Hours per week of lecture: approximately 10
• Prerequisites: Pediatric core rotation
• General description: During this rotation, the medical student will follow critically ill newborn patients. The student will become familiar with various procedures, including central lines and intubations. The student will develop a working knowledge of the specifics of critical care involving neonates.
• Objectives:
• Improve the student’s ability to perform an accurate and complete history and physical exam, with the primary focus of critically ill neonates.
• Improve the student’s ability to develop and execute a management plan for patients, including a diagnostic workup and specific treatment options in the field of Neonatology for both acute and chronic disorders.
• Improve the student’s ability to retrieve and assimilate specific evidence and knowledge into their patient care activities with a focus on critical newborns.
• Enhance the student’s ability to effectively interact in a consistently professional manner with patient’s families and medical personnel.
• Course evaluation: Standard evaluation form obtained by the student from the Curriculum Office.
• Student evaluation: Standard evaluation form from student’s medical school.

• Advocate Christ Hospital/Hope Children’s Hospital
• M4 Pediatric Electives
• Pediatric Cardiology
• Department: Pediatrics
• Course title: Pediatric Cardiology
• Primary responsible faculty member: Rupali Gandhi, M.D.
• Course Hospital: Hope Children’s Hospital
• Address: 4440 West 95th Street
• Oak Lawn, IL 60453
• Phone: 708-684-5682
• Program director: Mark Butterly, M.D.
• Associate program director: Sonali Mehta, M.D.
• Duration of course: 4 Weeks
• Resident involvement: Yes
• Number of students each course: One
• Quarters in which course is offered: All
• Hours per week of lecture: Approximately 10
• Prerequisites: Pediatric core rotation
• General description: During this rotation, the medical student will follow patients, both outpatient and inpatient. The student will become familiar with various procedures, including surgical and office procedures. The student will develop a working knowledge of the specifics of cardiology involving children.
• Objectives:
• Improve the student’s ability to perform an accurate and complete history and physical exam, with the primary focus in Cardiology.
• Improve the student’s ability to develop and execute a management plan for patients, including a diagnostic workup and specific treatment options in the field of Pediatric Cardiology for both acute and chronic disorders.
• Improve the student’s ability to retrieve and assimilate specific evidence and knowledge into their patient care activities with a focus on Pediatric Cardiology.
• Enhance the student’s ability to effectively interact in a consistently professional manner with patient’s families and medical personnel.
• Course evaluation: Standard evaluation form obtained by the student from the Curriculum Office.
• Student evaluation: Standard evaluation form from student’s medical school.

• Advocate Christ Hospital/Hope Children’s Hospital
• M4 Pediatric Electives
• Pediatric Critical Care
• Department: Pediatrics
• Course title: Pediatric Critical Care
• Primary responsible faculty member: Ronald Kampanatkosol, M.D.
• Course hospital: Hope Children’s Hospital
• Address: 4440 West 95th Street
• Oak Lawn, IL 60453
• Phone: 708-684-5682
• Program director: Mark Butterly, M.D.
• Associate program director: Sonali Mehta, M.D.
• Duration of course: 4 Weeks
• Resident involvement: Yes
• Number of students each course: Two
• Quarters in which course is offered: All
• Hours per week of lecture: Approximately 10
• Prerequisites: Pediatric core rotation
• General description: During this rotation, the medical student will follow critically ill patients. The student will become familiar with various procedures, including central lines and intubations. The student will develop a working knowledge of the specifics of critical care involving children.
• Objectives:
• Improve the student’s ability to perform an accurate and complete history and physical exam, with the primary focus of critically ill patients.
• Improve the student’s ability to develop and execute a management plan for patients, including a diagnostic workup and specific treatment options in the field of Pediatric Critical care for both acute and chronic disorders.
• Improve the student’s ability to retrieve and assimilate specific evidence and knowledge into their patient care activities with a focus on critical patients.
• Enhance the student’s ability to effectively interact in a consistently professional manner with patient’s families and medical personnel.
• Course evaluation: Standard evaluation form obtained by the student from the curriculum office.
• Student evaluation: Standard evaluation form from student’s medical school.

• Advocate Christ Hospital/Hope Children’s Hospital
• M4 Pediatric Electives
• Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Department: Pediatrics
• Course title: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Primary responsible faculty member: Sarah Herron, D.O.
• Course hospital: Hope Children’s Hospital
• Address: 4440 West 95th Street
• Oak Lawn, IL 60453
• Phone: 708-684-5682
• Program director: Mark Butterly, M.D.
• Associate program director: Sonali Mehta, M.D.
• Duration of course: 4 Weeks
• Resident involvement: Yes
• Number of students each course: Two
• Quarters in which course is offered: All
• Hours per week of lecture: Approximately 10
• Prerequisites: Pediatric core rotation
• General description:
• During this rotation, the medical student will be familiarized with the triage, evaluation and care of the acutely ill or injured child. The student will develop clinical diagnostic skills and will learn about the use of laboratory, especially radiographic tests.
• Objectives:
• Improve the student’s ability to perform an accurate and complete history and physical exam, with the primary focus of critically ill patients.
• Improve the student’s ability to develop and execute a management plan for patients, including a diagnostic workup and specific treatment options in the field of Emergency Medicine care for both acute and chronic disorders.
• Improve the student’s ability to retrieve and assimilate specific evidence and knowledge into their patient care activities with a focus on critical patients.
• Enhance the student’s ability to effectively interact in a consistently professional manner with patient’s families and medical personnel.
• Course evaluation: Standard evaluation form obtained by the student from the curriculum office.
• Student evaluation: Standard evaluation form from student’s medical school.

• Advocate Christ Hospital/Hope Children’s Hospital
• M4 Pediatric Electives
• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Department: Pediatrics
• Course title: Pediatric Endocrinology
• Primary responsible faculty member: Brett Barrett, D.O., Vidhya Viswanathan, M.D.
• Course hospital: Hope Children’s Hospital
• Address: 4440 West 95th Street
• Oak Lawn, IL 60453
• Phone: 708-684-5682
• Program director: Mark Butterly, M.D.
• Associate program director: Sonali Mehta, M.D.
• Duration of course: 4 Weeks
• Resident involvement: Yes
• Number of students each course: One
• Quarters in which course is offered: All
• Hours per week of lecture: Approximately 10
• Prerequisites: Pediatric core rotation
• General Description: During this rotation, the medical student will follow patients, both outpatient and inpatient. The student will become familiar with various procedures, including surgical and office procedures. The student will develop a working knowledge of the specifics of endocrinology involving children.
• Objectives:
• Improve the student’s ability to perform an accurate and complete history and physical exam, with the primary focus in Pediatric Endocrinology.
• Improve the student’s ability to develop and execute a management plan for patients, including a diagnostic workup and specific treatment options in the field of Pediatric Endocrinology for both acute and chronic disorders.
• Improve the student’s ability to retrieve and assimilate specific evidence and knowledge into their patient care activities with a focus on Pediatric Endocrinology.
• Enhance the student’s ability to effectively interact in a consistently professional manner with patient’s families and medical personnel.
• Course evaluation: Standard evaluation form obtained by the student from the curriculum office.
• Student evaluation: Standard evaluation form from student’s medical school.

• Advocate Christ Hospital/Hope Children’s Hospital
• M4 Pediatric Electives
• Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Department: Pediatrics
• Course title: Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Primary responsible faculty member: Rajeev Nagpal, M.D.
• Course hospital: Hope Children’s Hospital
• Address: 4440 West 95th Street
• Oak Lawn, IL 60453
• Phone: 708-684-5682
• Program director: Mark Butterly, M.D.
• Associate program director: Sonali Mehta, M.D.
• Duration of course: 4 Weeks
• Resident involvement: Yes
• Number of students each course: One
• Quarters in which course is offered: All
• Hours per week of lecture: Approximately 10
• Prerequisites: Pediatric core rotation
• General Description: During this rotation, the medical student will follow patients, both outpatient and inpatient. The student will become familiar with various procedures, including surgical and office procedures. The student will develop a working knowledge of the specifics of GI and Nutrition involving children.
• Objectives:
• Improve the student’s ability to perform an accurate and complete history and physical exam, with the primary focus in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.
• Improve the student’s ability to develop and execute a management plan for patients, including a diagnostic workup and specific treatment options in the field of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition for both acute and chronic disorders.
• Improve the student’s ability to retrieve and assimilate specific evidence and knowledge into their patient care activities with a focus on Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.
• Enhance the student’s ability to effectively interact in a consistently professional manner with patient’s families and medical personnel.
• Course evaluation: Standard evaluation form obtained by the student from the curriculum office.
• Student evaluation: Standard evaluation form from student’s medical school.

• Advocate Christ Hospital/Hope Children’s Hospital
• M4 Pediatric Electives
• Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Department: Pediatrics
• Course title: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Primary responsible faculty member: Ricarchito Manera, M.D.
• Course hospital: Hope Children’s Hospital
• Address: 4440 West 95th Street
• Oak Lawn, IL 60453
• Phone: 708-684-5682
• Program director: Mark Butterly, M.D.
• Associate program director: Sonali Mehta, M.D.
• Duration of course: 4 Weeks
• Resident involvement: Yes
• Number of students each course: One
• Quarters in which course is offered: All
• Hours per week of lecture: Approximately 10
• Prerequisites: Pediatric core rotation
• General Description: During this rotation, the medical student will follow patients, both outpatient and inpatient. The student will become familiar with various procedures, including surgical and office procedures. The student will develop a working knowledge of the specifics of hematology and oncology involving children.
• Objectives:
• Improve the student’s ability to perform an accurate and complete history and physical exam, with the primary focus in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
• Improve the student’s ability to develop and execute a management plan for patients, including a diagnostic workup and specific treatment options in the field of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology for both acute and chronic disorders.
• Improve the student’s ability to retrieve and assimilate specific evidence and knowledge into their patient care activities with a focus on Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
• Enhance the student’s ability to effectively interact in a consistently professional manner with patient’s families and medical personnel.
• Course evaluation: Standard evaluation form obtained by the student from the curriculum office.
• Student evaluation: Standard evaluation form from student’s medical school.

• Advocate Christ Hospital/Hope Children’s Hospital
• M4 pediatric electives
• Pediatric Infectious Disease
• Department: Pediatrics
• Course title: Pediatric infectious disease
• Primary responsible faculty member: Elaine Rosenfeld, M.D.
• Course hospital: Hope Children’s Hospital
• Address: 4440 West 95th street
• Oak lawn, IL 60453
• Phone: 708-684-5682
• Program director: Mark Butterly, M.D.
• Associate program director: Sonali Mehta, M.D.
• Duration of course: 4 weeks
• Resident involvement: Yes
• Number of students each course: One
• Quarters in which course is offered: All
• Hours per week of lecture: approximately 10
• Prerequisites: Pediatric core rotation
• General description: During this rotation, the medical student will round each weekday with the infectious diseases attending and team. Students will be expected to see new consults, obtain a history, perform a physical exam, and develop a management plan before presenting to the team. Students will pre-round on their patients each morning and present on rounds. Students can expect to see a variety of inpatient infectious diseases during the rotation. They will learn about appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment (including discussion of appropriate use of antimicrobials) of common infectious diseases.
• Objectives:
• Improve the student’s ability to perform an accurate and complete history and physical exam, with the primary focus of critically ill patients.
• Improve the student’s ability to develop and execute a management plan for patients, including a diagnostic workup and specific treatment options in the field of infectious disease care for both acute and chronic disorders.
• Improve the student’s ability to retrieve and assimilate specific evidence and knowledge into their patient care activities with a focus on critical patients.
• Enhance the student’s ability to effectively interact in a consistently professional manner with patient’s families and medical personnel.
• Course evaluation: Standard evaluation form obtained by the student from the curriculum office.
• Student evaluation: Standard evaluation form from student’s medical school.

• Advocate Christ Hospital/Hope Children’s Hospital
• M4 pediatric electives
• Pediatric Pulmonology/Allergy-Immunology
• Department: Pediatrics
• Course title: Pediatric pulmonology
• Primary responsible faculty member: Javeed Akhter, M.D., Shimoni Dharia, M.D.
• Course hospital: Hope Children’s Hospital
• Address: 4440 West 95th street
• Oak lawn, IL 60453
• Phone: 708-346-5682
• Program director: Mark Butterly, M.D.
• Associate program director: Sonali Mehta, M.D.
• Duration of course: 4 weeks
• Resident involvement: Yes
• Number of students each course: One
• Quarters in which course is offered: All
• Hours per week of lecture: Approximately 10
• Prerequisites: Pediatric core rotation

• General description: During this rotation, the medical student will follow patients, both outpatient and inpatient. The student will become familiar with various procedures, including surgical and office procedures. The student will develop a working knowledge of the specifics of Pulmonary medicine involving children.
• Objectives:
  • Improve the student’s ability to perform an accurate and complete history and physical exam, with the primary focus in pediatric pulmonology.
  • Improve the student’s ability to develop and execute a management plan for patients, including both a diagnostic workup and specific treatment options in the field of pediatric pulmonology for both acute and chronic disorders.
  • Improve the student’s ability to retrieve and assimilate specific evidence and knowledge into their patient care activities with a focus on pediatric pulmonology.
  • Enhance the student’s ability to effectively interact in a consistently professional manner with patient’s families and medical personnel.
• Course evaluation: Standard evaluation form obtained by the student from the curriculum office.
• Student evaluation: Standard evaluation form from student’s medical school.