Pediatrics Clerkship

The Pediatric Clerkship aims to develop students’ ability to provide comprehensive care for patients from birth to age 22, emphasizing developmentally appropriate, family-centered, and biopsychosocial approaches. The clerkship challenges students to integrate foundational medical knowledge across diverse age groups, from neonatal genetics and embryology to adolescent medicine. It prioritizes the refinement of clinical and communication skills, focusing on building strong relationships with patients and families while tailoring examination and interactions to the patient’s developmental stage. Success in this clerkship requires enthusiasm, professionalism, creativity, and resourcefulness, preparing students to meet the unique needs of pediatric patients effectively.

Contact Information

• Clerkship Director: Julia Aquino, MD, Julia.Aquino@bmc.org
• Assistant Clerkship Director: Ruby Bartolome, DO, Ruby.Bartolome@bmc.org
• Clerkship Coordinator: Carly Werner, carly.werner@bmc.org

Resources

• 3rd Year Overall Guidelines 2026-27
• Pediatric Clerkship Guidelines 2026-27
• Pediatric Clinical Faculty Guidelines 2026-27
• Required Patients & Procedures
• Pediatrics Mid-Clerkship Feedback Form 2024-25
• C-SEF – Pediatrics Clerkship
• CSEF to Numeric Score Conversion Table
• Pediatrics Milestones
• Pediatrics FOCuS form – Interviewing Technique
• Pediatrics FOCuS form – Physical Exam
• Department Webpage