PEDS 641 – Pediatric Clerkship Gillette, WY
Gillette, Wyoming is located in Campbell County, situated in the northeast corner of the state, is the third most populous county in Wyoming. It was formed in 1911 from parts of Crook and Weston Counties, its neighbors to the east.
Its largest population center is Gillette, the “Energy Capital of the Nation,” named for railroad surveyor Edward Gillette in 1891.
Campbell County is situated in the Powder River Basin, the largest coal-producing region in the United States. It’s located between the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming and the Black Hills of South Dakota.
The county is home to five listings on the National Registry of Historic Places, with two buildings located in downtown Gillette.
Site Director:
Kyle Sabey, DO
Administrative and Credentialing Contact:
Amanda Teppo
amanda.Teppo@CCHWYO.ORG
Additional Physicians and staff:
Val Amstadt, PA-C
Judy Boyle, MD
Tracy Wasserburger, NNP
Clinical Sites: (Hospital and Clinic)
Campbell County Health
501 S. Burma Ave
Gillette, WY, 82716
Information regarding requirements:
This site requires current TB testing. Please ensure you are aware of this and comply with the sites requirements.
Hospital Experience:
General Pediatric well- and sick-care from birth to age 21. Clinic experience covers pediatric growth and development, immunizations, pediatric and adolescent mental health, behavioral health, chronic health management (ie. asthma, allergies, inflammatory bowel disease), and acute care.
Office/Clinical Experience:
Predominantly well-newborn and premature infant care. Level II NICU includes preterm infants down to 32 weeks gestation and 1500g. Inpatient pediatric care to include (but not limited to) common diagnoses of dehydration, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, post-operative complications, diabetic ketoacidosis, asthma, and the febrile neonate.
Housing:
A studio apartment is provided.
Transportation:
Uber and Lyft are available
Additional information:
For exploration of the area, visit this site for ideas. Home – Visit Gillette (visitgillettewright.com)