PEDS 655 – Pediatric Clinical Clerkship – Jackson, WY
Jackson is a town in Wyoming’s Jackson Hole valley, and home to three 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.
Saint John’s Health
625 East Broadway
P.O. Box 428, Dept 914
Jackson, WY 83001
P: (307) 733-3636
Jackson Pediatrics
505 E. Broadway
Jackson, WY 83001
P: (307) 733-4627
Site Director
Travis Riddell, MD
P: (307) 733-4627
Director, Hospital Operations
Amanda Meekins MHA, CPMSM, CPCS
P: (307) 739-7514
Credentialing
- Amanda Meekins will reach out to you to initial credentialing paperwork and housing. Please respond to all requests in a timely manner so to ensure your rotation will not be delayed and/or canceled.
- The hospital call system is based on cell phone. If you do not have a cell phone, please let Amanda know.
- This site requires current TB testing. Please ensure you are aware of this and comply with site requirements.
Pediatricians
Jeremy Hertzig, MD
Tiffany Milner, MD
Keri Wheeler, MD
Structure
The clerkship is structured with 6-weeks inpatient and outpatient in a single practice with subspecialist instructors. There is one student per rotation.
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 8:00AM – 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
Your travel to and from Jackson is to be arranged through the GoWWAMI team. 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).