This Pediatric Surgery elective aims to provide a broad experience from medical students. The depth and breadth of clinical meterial seen on our service is quite wide, and thus the students will have an excellent opportunity to learn This Pediatric Surgery elective aims to provide a broad experience from medical students. The depth and breadth of clinical material seen on our service is quite wide, and thus the students will have an excellent opportunity to learn about a variety of conditions. Students will join surgeons in the clinic, on rounds in the neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric intensive care unit, and on the general pediatrics unit. In addition, they will be given the opportunity to obtain experience in the operating room, and in some instances operate as first assistant. It is highly recommended to take after the GI course to maximize learning experiences.