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This file was last updated in April 2025.
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This document contains a list of Elective experiences. In general, aim to schedule most electives 3-4 months in advance. Required rotations (e.g. Adolescent medicine, DBP, Mental Health) are not included on this list. Refer to the Woo Insider for more rotation/scheduling information.
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You will need to reach out to the listed contact(s) to schedule your electives, AND tell Monick about every single elective so that we can track what you do!!
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Clinical Pediatric ElectivesDepartment and/or DivisionElective TitleDuration Options (weeks)Contact for Scheduling (Monick + ...)Faculty LeaderNotes (Many electives have a Rotation page on the Woo Insider - please check it out for more content!)Information Confirmed (date)
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Adolescent MedicineSexual Health Education and Procedures1, 2, 3, or 4sydney.hartman-munick@umassmemorial.orgDr. Sydney Hartman MunickSee the Woo Insider - "Logistics" --> "Electives" --> "Resident Developed Electives" for a sample template of what you can do.Feb 2025
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Disordered Eating Elective1, 2, 3, or 4sydney.hartman-munick@umassmemorial.orgDr. Sydney Hartman MunickFeb 2025
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AllergyPediatric Allergy2 or 4whitney.dunlap@umassmemorial.orgDr. Whitney DunlapEmail Whitney at least 2-3 months in advance. This elective takes place off campus. https://neaai.com/providers/whitney-dunlap-md/March 2025
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CardiologyPediatric Cardiology2 or 4 monick.powell@umassmed.edu Dr. Meaghan DohertyIf you'd like to tailor your elective (e.g. perinatal focus/NICU with fetal ECHOs, or acute care/PEM focus with strong ECHO/ECG component), please let them know at the start of your rotation. Please see the Woo Insider Cardiology Rotation page for the elective's online curriculum.Feb 2025
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Child Abuse PediatricsChild Abuse Pediatrics4 (only!)monick.powell@umassmed.eduDr. Sasha SvendsenOn the first morning of your rotation, meet in the CPP office areas on the 2nd floor of the Benedict Building at 8:30am. Feb 2025
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Child and Adolescent PsychiatryConsult Liaison Service2 or 4colin.whitworth@umassmemorial.orgDr. Colin WhitworthSee the Woo Insider Child & Adolescent Psychiatry rotation page for more info.Feb 2025
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Developmental Behavioral PediatricsDBP1, 2, 3, or 4april.perez-moore@umassmemorial.orgDr. April Perez MooreFor those interested in extra DBP time, you can tailor it to your liking - additional time similar to the DBP block, time at the Shriver Center, or community/research activities. Reach out to April to plan options/timing.Feb 2025
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EndocrinologyPediatric Endocrinology2 or 4monick.powell@umassmed.eduDr. Ruby BatajooCheck out the Woo Insider Endocrinology Rotation page for more.Feb 2025
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GastroenterologyPediatric Gastroenterology2 or 4monick.powell@umassmed.eduDr. Matt ShieldsCheck out the Woo Insider Gastroenterology Rotation page for more.March 2025
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Procedural GI (pedi + adult)1 or 2monick.powell@umassmed.edu and matthew.shields@umassmemorial.orgDr. Matt ShieldsCheck in with Matt prior to your block to make sure he's aware you're hoping to focus on procedures and potential interest to join some adult advanced endoscopic procedures! March 2025
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GeneticsPediatric Genetics2 or 4monick.powell@umassmed.eduDr. Beverly HayLet Bev know your interests! There are opportunities to spend time with prenatal genetic counselors, cancer genetic counselors, and others. See the Genetics Rotation page for more.Feb 2025
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Hematology OncologyPediatric Hematology/Oncology1, 2, 3, or 4stefanie.lowas@umassmemorial.orgDr. Stefanie LowasThis elective is primarily outpatient, which is a different experience from your inpatient time. Let your attending now if you have particular interests you'd like to focus on, and check out the Woo Insider Rotation page for more.Feb 2025
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Hospital MedicineTeaching Elective2 or 4monick.powell@umassmed.eduDr. Catherine EzzioFlex your teaching skills on this wards-based elective! See the Woo Insider Rotation page for further planning info.Feb 2025
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Infectious DiseasePediatric Infectious Disease1, 2, 3 or 4monick.powell@umassmed.eduDr. Tina HermosThis elective focuses on pediatric ID. You can also consider an adult general or transplant ID, or Pedi/Adult Infection Control, electives! Ask Tina about options. See the Woo Insider Rotation page for more.Feb 2025
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NephrologyPediatric Nephrology2 or 4monick.powell@umassmed.eduDr. Jenn FishbeinIf you are interested in dialysis/adult-based learning, talk to Jenn! See the Woo Insider Rotation page for more. ***NOTE: Dr. Fishbein will be on parental leave July 1 through Oct 30, 2025 so there will not be an opportunity for this elective then.Feb 2025
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NeurologyPediatric Neurology2 or 4monick.powell@umassmed.eduDr. Seema AdhamiThis elective is a mix of inpatient/outpatient in a variety of clinic settings. See Woo Insider Rotation page for more!Feb 2025
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NICUNICU2 or 4kirsti.martin@umassmemorial.orgDr. Kirsti MartinFor extra NICU time, reach out to Kirsti and the pedi chiefs!Feb 2025
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Delivery & Resuscitation2kirsti.martin@umassmemorial.orgDr. Kirsti MartinIn this elective, focus is on NRP/Delivery room management. See the Woo Insider --> Logitistics --> Resdident Developed Electives to see a templated example.Feb 2025
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NurseryNewborn Nursery2 or 4mark.vining@umassmemorial.orgDr. Mark ViningTalk to Mark about what you'd like to focus on to tailor your time! See the Rotation page for more learning.Feb 2025
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OrthopedicsPediatric Orthopedics2 is idealerrol.mortimer@umassmemorial.orgDr. Errol MortimerShorter/longer rotations available, by the ortho team recs 2 weeks as the ideal length. Expect to spend time with Drs. Mortimer and Kraus in clinic. If interested, you could also join the consult resident to be part of ED consults/casting/splinting, as well as OR time if interested. They love hosting peds residents!Mar 2025
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PulmonologyPediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine2, 3, or 4monick.powell@umassmed.eduDr. Ted KremerLet the pulm team know your interests to tailor your time. Typical clinics include general pulmonary and sleep medicine, but you will be able to expand your knowledge by spending additional time in the CHILD (premature infants with lung disease), DMD (Duchenne's) and CF clinics during this rotation. The Pulm Rotation page also has tons of good stuff!March 2025
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SurgeryPediatric Surgery1, 2, 3, or 4monick.powell@umassmed.eduDr. Kaitlyn WongIf you'd like extra surgery time, or an inpatient pediatric surgery rotation, reach out to Katie! See their rotation page for more info.Feb 2025
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Other Clinical ElectivesDepartment and/or DivisionElective TitleDuration Options (weeks)Contact for Scheduling (Monick + ...)Faculty LeaderNotes
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AnesthesiaPediatric Anesthesia 1, 2, 3, or 4myles.asensoh@umassmed.eduDr. Julia ParzychMarch 2025
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Pediatric Sedation1 or 2myles.asensoh@umassmed.edu and kathryn.wynne@umassmemorial.org
Dr. Julia Parzych, Dr. Kate Wynne
Combination of Pediatric Anesthesia and Pediatric Sedation Service. You'll need to schedule an anesthesia elective, then reach out to Kate Wynne to add in as much pediatric sedation as able! (the week to week schedule is variable)March 2025
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DermatologyPediatric Dermatology2, 3, or 4Esmeralda.valois@umassmemorial.orgDr. Ryan SvobodaThis elective is popular! December - April are your best chances for a spot. (May - Nov are reserved for students who are matching into derm so spots are not available.) Cehck out the Woo Insider --> "Resources" --> "Subspecialty" --> "Dermatology" for an awesome online curriculum to supplement your block. March 2025
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Emergency MedicineEmergency Ultrasound4francesca.mckay2@umassmemorial.orgDr. Timothy GleesonThis elective is popular!! Definitely reach out a few months in advance to see if there's space. They do cap the # of rotators at any given time.April 2025
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Emergency Medical Services1 or 2timothy.boardman@umassmemorial.org and sarah.hobby@umassmemorial.orgDr. Timothy BoardmanNeeds 3-4 weeks advance notice for scheduling. You can join in on ambulance rides, time out with the EMS fellows, and potentially Life Flight time depending on availability/interest.April 2025
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Disaster Medicine1 or 2andrew.milstein@umassmemorial.org and timothy.boardman@umassmemorial.org and sarah.hobby@umassmemorial.orgDr. Andrew MilsteinThe Disaster Medicine elective is best combined with an EMS elective. Disaster specific activities include 2 hours of lecture per week and sporadic other items (trainings, disaster drills, field trips, off-campus activities). April 2025
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Toxicology1, 2, 3, or 4francesca.mckay2@umassmemorial.orgDr. Jeffrey LaiApril 2025
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ENTPediatric ENT1 or 2Frankenia.Guzman@umassmed.eduDr. Syed KamilYou can tailor your time to include clinic and/or OR time. Let them know you are pediatrics and they'll balance your time across the various ENT specialty clinics!March 2025
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Indian Health ServicesIndian Health Services4nisha.fahey@umassmemorial.orgDr. Nisha FaheyThis rotation allows you to travel to a reservation for a clinical experience. North Dakota is a current site, with potential for others. Talk to Nisha 4-6 months in advance to discuss logistics.Feb 2025
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Infectious DiseaseAdult Infectious Disease2 or 4christina.hermos@umassmemorial.orgDr. Tina HermosReach out to Tina to discuss your interest and she will help get you in touch with the right people!Feb 2025
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Transplant ID2 or 4christina.hermos@umassmemorial.orgDr. Tina HermosReach out to Tina to discuss your interest and she will help get you in touch with the right people!Feb 2025
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Adult NephrologyNephrology, Dialysis2 or 4variable*variable**If this is of interest, talk to Dr. Jenn Fishbein so she can help identify what your goals are and who to reach out to. Reach out SOONER rather than later.Feb 2025
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Palliative MedicineAdult Palliative Care1, 2, 3, or 4rebecca.kowaloff@umassmemorial.org and laurie.cassella2@umassmemorial.orgDr. KowaloffThis elective is popular; reach out sooner rather than later to guarantee a time that works. They will send objectives and pre-reading via e-mail prior to the elective start date.
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RadiologyPediatric Radiology1 or 2wendy.diamond@umassmed.eduDrs. Jean-Marc Gauguet and Christine WallaceRecommend avoiding school vacation weeks and major holidays to maximize staffing/learning.May 2025
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Rheumatology (adult)Adult Rheumatology1 or 2 daryl.margadonna@umassmemorial.org and jessica.stapleton@umassmed.eduDr. Elise PyunThis block consists of morning clinic time and afternoon hospital consults. On the Woo Insider, check out "Resources" --> "Subspecialty" --> "Rheumatology" for an awesome online curriculum to supplement your block.March 2025
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Sports MedicineSports Medicine3 or 4 (4 ideal)doctoroffitness@mac.comDr. Lee ManciniMUST read the Sport Medicine rotation page on the Woo Insider prior to rotating!Apr 2025
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Additional OptionsElective TitleDuration Options (weeks)Contact for Scheduling (Monick + ...)Faculty LeaderNotes
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Away Elective4monick.powell@umassmed.edun/aStart planning these at least 6 months in advance!!!
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Clinical Informatics2-4stephen.erban@umassmemorial.orgDr. Steve ErbanJoin operational meetings, attend didactics, and do a mini-project on this focused rotation. (Description here)
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Department of Youth Services (DYS)1, 2, 3, or 4sydney.hartman-munick@umassmemorial.orgDr. Sydney Hartman MunickFeb 2025
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Global Health4monick.powell@umassmed.edu and nisha.fahey@umassmemorial.orgDr. Nisha FaheyThis elective can be many things! Reach out to Nisha to brainstorm your goals and learn about established sites you can visit. Of note, you'll need at least 6 months to plan a global trip.
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Health Equity and Advocacy1, 2, 3, or 4monick.powell@umassmed.edu and nisha.fahey@umassmemorial.orgDr. Nisha FaheySee the Woo Insider Rotation page for more info. Reach out to Nisha to plan your time!
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Hole in the Wall Gang Camp1 or 2monick.powell@umassmed.eduDr. Dave Nelson; Dr. Kate WynneYou'll need to plan the timing of this one carefully! Summer ideal. Fall and spring weekends also possible. See the Woo Insider Rotation page for more info!
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Infection Control1 or 2christina.hermos@umassmemorial.orgvariableThis is a non-clinical elective about high level infection control. Reach out to Tina who can help connect you to the right people.
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Local-Global: Refugee and Immigrant Health1, 2, 3, or 4monick.powell@umassmed.edu and nisha.fahey@umassmemorial.orgDr. Nisha FaheyThis is a non-clinical elective where you will join Worcester Rise community workers to learn about the structures/opportunities in place for arriving immigrants. Reach out to Nisha to plan!
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Pediatric Nutrition1, 2, 3, or 4vanessa.laffert@umassmemorial.orgVanessa LaffertTalk to Vanessa about the various clinics this visit. Please also see the Woo Insider for previous tailored nutrition elective experiences ("Logistics" --> "Electives", see "Resident Developed Electives" at the bottom)
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Research1, 2, 3, or 4monick.powell@umassmed.eduvariableTalk to Monick about your plans, and make sure you have a mentor who can spend some time with you during the block. See "Logistics" --> "Electives" and find the Resident Developed Electives info at the bottom for a template to plan your block.
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Simulation1 or 2kathryn.wynne@umassmemorial.orgDr. Kate WynneBest when combined with the teaching elective!
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Study1 or 2monick.powell@umassmed.edu and kathryn.wynne@umassmemorial.orgn/aIf you need study time, please talk to Monick and Kate to help determine goals and details. See "Logistics" --> "Electives" and find the Resident Developed Electives info at the bottom for a template to plan your block.
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Other: Resident Designed Elective1, 2, 3, or 4monick.powell@umassmed.edu and kathryn.wynne@umassmemorial.orgvariableHave an idea not listed here? Reach out to Kate to help design your own. Refer to the Woo Insider for more info. (Logistics --> Electives, see "Resident Developed Electives" at the bottom)
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