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Intern Rotation
Intern Rotation Statistics
- Over 400 residents and pediatric nurse practitioner students have trained in the PLC two-week community rotation
- As of April 2009, 76 residents have enrolled or participated in the two-year, longitudinal CARE Track (2/3rds of residents), including the two-week comprehensive summer introductory CARE Track training block
- To date, all pediatric senior chief residents (35 total) have chosen to or currently act as Assistant Directors for PLC. All complete a community-partnered project and serve as role models and support for interns at these community sites during the PLC rotation
- Over 50 community-based organizations (CBOs) as partners, collaborators, and advisors. Examples include:
Mercy Outreach Medical Center; ABC Head Start;
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program; Monroe County Family Court;
Community Health Nursing; Starlight Pediatric Care Clinic;
Bethany House for Homeless Women and Children; Early Intervention
Child Protective Services; and Boys and Girls Club of Rochester
