Child Abuse Fellowship Program Goals
Patient Care and Procedural Skills
- Learn the components of a complete evaluation for child sexual abuse
- Learn the components of a complete evaluation for child physical abuse
- Learn the components of a complete evaluation for child neglect and failure to thrive
- Recognize mimics of abuse
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Give family feedback regarding the exam and the findings
- Explain concerns of abuse to a family compassionately but effectively
- Discuss cases with other members of the medical team
- Communicate concerns of abuse to child protective services and law enforcement as necessary
Medical Knowledge
- Recognize normal variants of genital anatomy
- Recognize and distinguish between abusive injuries and other medical causes that might present in a similar manner
Problem-Based Learning and Improvement
- Identify knowledge deficits in the field and work with faculty to address these deficits
- Use principles of evidence based medicine to evaluate best exam type needed for patient and investigation
- Use principle of evidence based medicine to guide work-up and evaluation of rare medical conditions
System-Based Practice
- Work effectively with the multidisciplinary team both in the hospital and in the community
Professionalism
- Adhere to highest levels of competence and professionalism in court appearance and expert testimony.
- Demonstrate adherence to the professionalism standards and code of conduct specific to Children's Medical Center and UT Southwestern
Child Abuse Fellowship
