All levels of Pediatric Urology Fellows (PGY6 or 7) can perform the procedures listed below without the presence of an attending physician:
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Pediatric Urology Fellowship Program |
PGY6 |
PGY7 |
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Differential Diagnosis: |
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A. Clinical History |
X |
X |
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B. Physical Exam |
X |
X |
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C. Bimanual and speculum pelvic exam |
X |
X |
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D. Interpretation of laboratory studies |
X |
X |
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E. Interpretation of all pre-op, intra-op and post-op imaging studies (KUB, IVP, renal and scrotal ultrasound, cystogram, retrograde urethrogram, CT scan, MRI including trauma situation) |
X |
X |
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F. Write admission orders, pre-op and post-op orders and discharge orders |
X |
X |
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G. Coordination of treatment with other disciplines |
X |
X |
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H. Penile irrigation, aspiration, and injection for priapism |
X |
X |
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Urologic Procedures: |
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|
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A. Bladder catheterization (transurethrally and subrapubic) |
X |
X |
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B. Introduction of NG tubes |
X |
X |
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C. Wound care (including incision and drainage of scrotal wall abscess or penile abscess and debridement) |
X |
X |
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D. Intravenous catheterization |
X |
X |
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E. Venipuncture |
X |
X |
All other procedures require direct or personal supervision.
NOTE: The policy on resident supervision in the Operating/Delivery Room is described on the GME website: http://www.uthsc.edu/GME/supervisionpolicy.php#operating