Clinical Education Program

Program Overview
One path to achieve broad clinical competency in general pediatrics

Residency Training Goals
Preparing physicians for the independent practice of pediatrics in today's health care environment

Program Structure
A hierarchical structure, building progressively on knowledge and skills acquired during each year of residency

House Staff Responsibilities
First, second, third and fourth year residency requirements

In-Patient Services
Educational goals and objectives for rotations through the general in-patient services

Perinatal Services
Objectives for rotations through the delivery room and neonatal services

Ambulatory Services
Primary preventive, episodic care, assessment, treatment and referral for healthy children as well as those who have acute or chronic illness

Emergency Services
Initial evaluation and treatment of acute and/or potentially life-threatening medical, surgical or psychiatric conditions

Continuity of Care Experience
Providing an ongoing opportunity for all residents to function as primary care physicians for families

Community Experience
A variety of outside experiences including community pediatrics, public health and child advocacy interspersed throughout three years of training

Teaching Conferences
A comprehensive core curriculum in primary, secondary, and tertiary care pediatrics

Research Experience
An introduction to research methodology and direct experience with a clinical or bench project

Rotation Summary
Rotation schedule by year

On-Call Assignments
On call responsibilities of all rotations