Medical Sciences 420:

Clinical Pediatrics (2.0 units)

Explores enduring and fascinating topics in Pediatrics through a modern lens, incorporating first hand patient-care experiences in clinics and hospitals, and didactic case-based discussions. Prerequisites: BISC 220L or BISC 221L, and MEDS 220.
  • Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and MEDS 220
  • Note: The objective of this course is to introduce students to the core principles relating to the care of the infant, child, and adolescent patient. Students will be exposed to the main issues pediatricians face in modern health care delivery to patients aged 0-18 years. They will also gain knowledge about the various career options in the field of Pediatric Medicine. Departmental clearance required to register for this course. Please contact Eli Chau at mhcs@usc.edu to request D-Clearance.
SectionSessionTypeTimeDaysRegisteredInstructorLocationSyllabusInfo
41418D001Lecture8:00-9:50amMonday11 of 12Parul Bhatia,
Kira Molas-Torreblanca,
Patricia Castillo,
Derek Halet
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