Dear Lactnetters:


I’m so glad you all brought up how much education physicians receive  about
lactation and breastfeeding. I have a request. I’m an RN and new IBCLC
(still in a state of shock!) in a hospital based program.  Last year our
hospital started a family practice residency program. At some time during
there OB or NICU rotation it is "suggested" that they go on rounds with me.
If they have the time or interest they spend some time in our out pt clinic.
Here’s my dilemma; unfortunately not all residents are enlightened soul and
do not understand the importance of breastfeeding. They can always find
excuses to ditch me.   Others are disappointed that they get so little time
with our department. This brings me to my request which is two fold.  Would
any of you who currently work with a residency program share how it was
implemented, what are the requirements i.e.: how long they work with you, is
it a separate rotation and so on.  The second part of my request is for you
Doc.s. What do you feel is important for these new physicians to learn?  How
much time do you feel would be beneficial to them?  How should I approach
the powers to be at our institute ( some physicians are still having a hard
time with the CNMs teaching the residents let alone an RN even with a whole
bunch of new letters after my name!)

Thanks for your help

Toni Leitzinger RN IBCLC
Sunny but not so warm Florida

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