Jackson is a town in Wyoming’s Jackson Hole valley, home to 3 ski areas: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King Mountain Resort and Grand Targhee Resort. The Town Square features arches made of shed antlers from the nearby National Elk Refuge. The National Museum of Wildlife Art has works by Andy Warhol and Georgia O’Keeffe. North are the peaks of Grand Teton National Park, as well as vast Yellowstone National Park.
Structure: 6 weeks inpatient and outpatient, single practice
Instructors: Subspecialists
Students per rotation: 1 student
Priority:
- If you have not already been contacted by Amanda Meekins regarding credentialing paperwork and housing in Jackson, contact her immediately or you may not start your rotation on time, possibly requiring a drop from the rotation.
- The hospital call system is based on cell phone. If you do not have a cell phone, let Amanda know by contacting her in advance
- This site requires current TB testing. Please ensure you are aware of this and comply with the sites requirements.
Amanda Meekins, MHA, CPMSM, CPCS
Director, Medical Staff Services
ph: 307-739-7514
cell: 307-203-6885
fax: 307-739-7513
ameekins@stjohns.health
Clinical Locations
Saint John’s Health
625 East Broadway
P.O. Box 428, Dept 914
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-3636
Jackson Pediatrics
505 E. Broadway
Jackson, WY 83001
Phone: 307-733-4627
Fax: 307-733-5184
Pediatricians
**Travis Riddell, MD, MPH – Clerkship Site Director
Jeremy Hertzig, MD
Tiffany Milner, MD
Keri Wheeler, MD
Orientation
On the first day of the rotation students report to the hospital at a time and location with Amanda Meekins (arranged in advance of your arrival) for your orientation. After orientation, students will be directed to Jackson Pediatrics to complete the orientation with the Clerkship Site Director.
Clinical Responsibilities
You will be assigned to a pediatric preceptor each day, Monday through Friday. There is no overnight call. The workday generally begins at 8:00-9:00 AM with rounds at the hospital. After rounds you will see patients in clinic for the day, followed by evening rounds. You will be assigned to individual preceptors for each day at the time of your arrival. Additionally, you will have one weekend of at-home call, during which time you will round in the hospital with a preceptor and come to the hospital for any emergency room consults, deliveries, or other urgent events.
Special Opportunities
It may be possible to arrange clinical experiences with local specialists who care for children and/or visiting pediatric specialists. If you are interested, please discuss these opportunities with the site director.
Dress Code
White coats and ties are unnecessary. Please dress in business-casual attire (i.e. slacks, khakis, or skirts and button downs or blouses). You will be provided with an I.D. badge for the hospital.
Housing
A fully furnished condominium is provided within easy walking distance of the hospital and the Jackson Pediatrics clinic. Amanda Meekins will contact you to arrange key pickup. Phone, cable and internet service are provided.
Food
Food is available at the hospital cafeteria as well as at many local stores and restaurants.
Local Transportation
Your housing is very close to the hospital and the Jackson Pediatrics clinic, and is within easy walking distance of Town Square. For transportation to grocery stores or other clinics, public transportation is available but a bike (weather permitting) or car may be helpful.
Travel
Travel to and from Jackson should be arranged through the UW SOM. Although a car is not necessary while in Jackson, you may find one helpful for shopping and recreational purposes, especially during snow season (October-May).