Lessons learned from pediatric residents on a community pediatrics rotation

Pediatric residents on block community rotations completed journals and exit interviews regarding their perceptions of the rotation. Three common themes present in residents' responses were identified via qualitative analysis: enlightenment and attitude change, impact of direct participation, and rotation challenges. Advantages and disadvantages to block rotations in community pediatrics, and their relationship to learning child advocacy skills, are discussed. Finally, the use of journals as a tool to document systems-based practice competency is explored.