The following are expectations for the rotation:

• Community-oriented care with focus on the health needs of all children within a community, particularly underserved populations
  
  
• The multicultural dimensions of health care
  
  
• Environmental toxicants and their effect on child health
  
  
• The role of the pediatrician within school and day care settings
  
  
• The role of the pediatrician in the legislative process
  
  
• The role of the pediatrician in disease and injury prevention
  
  
• The role of the pediatrician in the regional emergency medical system for children

During the rotation, the resident should become familiar with the following:

• Community-based primary care practice settings;
  

• Community health resources and organizations, including governmental and voluntary agencies, e.g., local and state public health departments, services for children with disabilities, Head Start;
  
  
• Schools and day-care settings, including elementary school through college;
  
  
• Home-care services for children with special health care needs; and
  
  
• Facilities for incarcerated youth.