PEDS 642 – Pediatric Clerkship Sheridan, WY
Sheridan is a place in old west history, it is a place to see what life was like as a cowboy, rancher or pioneer along the Westward migration trails. You will discover Native American history and Western art in this charming town that had legendary icons that once roamed the area. There are dramatic vistas of the Bighorn Mountains meeting the serenity of wide-open spaces. Author Ernest Hemingway put the finishing touches on A Farewell to Arms at the Historic Sheridan Inn Hotel. Outdoor adventurists find a multitude of activities within the surrounding Bighorn National Forest. Epic events, live music, remarkable ranches and hotels, wilderness hikes and more live at the base of the Bighorns in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Students per rotation: 1 student
Clinical Locations
Contact: Erin – Office Manager
Pediatricians
Credentialing
Information regarding requirements:
This site requires current TB testing. Please ensure you are aware of this and comply with the sites requirements.
Complete the following and send to Britney Varner, as directed.
- SMH HR and EH Packet
- Letter of good standing (In your E-Value Portfolio)
- Immunization record, with current flu immunization (Obtain student immunization records through UW Hall Health (myshots@u.washington.edu, 206-616-9074).)
- If you have been fit tested: send a copy with the size and manufacture (if it is what the hospital carries, you will not be required to be fit tested on your orientation day)
- Professional photo (for ID badge)
One week prior to your start date, you will need to complete and send:
Britney will send to you additional forms to be returned.
- Sublease agreement for housing (signature required)
- Student log in information to complete training modules
Orientation
Your first day of orientation will consist of a tour of the hospital, meeting with employee health to review your documents/immunization and fit testing, fitness room orientation (open 24 hours for use), go across the street to the pediatric clinic to meet staff and get a tour.
Clinical Responsibilities
You will be assigned to a pediatric preceptor each day, Monday through Friday. Our office hours are M-F 8am-5:30pm. There will be one weekday overnight call per week. The workday generally begins at between 7:30am-8:00am 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.
Clinic Dress Code
The local dress code is business/casual (jean’s are ok as long as no holes, rips, stains).
Housing
There is a 2 bedroom furnished house with a shared bathroom. You may be paired in the house with another medical student of the same sex. Approximately 1 week prior to your start date, you will be contacted by Britney Varner with your housing information. No pets allowed.
Food and Shopping
Shopping is downtown on main street about 1 mile away from the housing.
Travel
A car is not required, but recommended. Housing is walking distance from the hospital and clinic. You may want to explore the area and will need a car to get around. There is no local transportation available.
Community Activities
There are many different activities, including; hiking trails/outdoor adventuring in the mountains, museums, areas of historical interest. It is recommend going to sheridanwyoming.com for a list of things to do and dining recommendations.
For the community calendar of events, go to sheridanwyomingchamber.org for what is happening!