Medical Education Program (MEP)

Keith Veselik, MD, Medical Education Program

The Keith Veselik, MD, Medical Education Program is currently paused for FY24 due to budgetary constraints.

Background and Justification:

Since children with medical complexity are living longer lives, the need for doctors who are competent in their care is growing. Unfortunately, the current reality is that most doctors can complete their entire 7-10 years of training and never learn directly how to serve children with medical complexity outside of the ICU’s. On this rotation, the student will learn the management of this type of complex child in the context of a home-like transitional and respite care center.

Objectives:

To expose the learners to the wide variety of clinical and non-clinical issues related to the care of children with complex health needs and to teach the learners about the systems of care and support that are involved with children with medical complexity and their families.

Time Commitment [three options]:
  • 1-5 day “observer-ships”
  • 2 week rotations
  • 4 week rotations
Didactic Requirements [for all learners]:
  • Kuo DZ, Houtrow AJ, AAP Council on Children with Disabilities. Recognition and Management of Medical Complexity. Pediatrics. 2016
  • AHK FAQ
  • AHK Glossary
  • Style guide Relevant to Disability Issues
Evaluation and persons performing the evaluation:
  • Dr. Peter J. Smith will evaluate all learners with pre-/post-assessments.
  • Staff at AHK will also evaluate the students on the 2-week and 4-week rotations.
  • Curriculum Resources for Medical Education at Almost Home Kids, Chicago
The following resources are readings and internet links for self-directed learning. PRE-READING (Read prior to attendance)
  • Recognition and Management of Medical Complexities
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Financial Hardship in Families Raising CYSHCN
  • Names to Know
  • Style Guide Relevant to Disability Issues
Referral Process:
Websites:

Any questions? Please contact David Kruger, Chief Operating Officer at dkruger@almosthomekids.org