Curriculum
Overview
The residency curriculum exposes residents to a wide variety of topics throughout their three years in residency. From lectures, simulations, and jeopardy-style games on common general pediatrics board topics to seminars in wellness, quality, and leadership, residents interact with faculty in dedicated, protected learning time each week. Utilization of a spiral curriculum helps residents revisit the same concepts at different depths throughout their training, fostering their leadership and teaching skills as they progress through residency.
Resident Professional Development Sessions
We host several workshops and learning sessions throughout residency focused on the unique needs at each level of training. These sessions help residents learn skills in interdisciplinary teamwork and leadership as well as support them as they prepare for future jobs and fellowships.
Intern Orientation and Boot Camp
- Intensive preparation for residency with an emphasis on acquiring fundamental communication and critical thinking skills
- Interns will spend time becoming familiar with common practices and workflows to set them up for success from the beginning
- PALS and NRP certifications
- EMR (Epic) training
- Meet new colleagues and ancillary staff through the annual Ancillary Fair! Interns meet many hospital partners including nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, Child Life, PT/OT/SLP, Care Coordination, Spiritual Care, and more!
Intern Retreat
- Taking place each year in early fall, interns spend 2 days off campus – usually out in the beautiful Texas hill country!
- Activities are focused on team building, teaching, communication, feedback, and wellness
- Time for bonding, relaxing, and fun with your class!
Leadership Workshops
- Residents participate in rising leaders workshops each year in the Spring as they prepare for the next year of residency
- Workshops focus on topics essential to leadership including communication, conflict resolution, and feedback
- PGY1: Transition from Intern to Supervising Resident
- PGY2: Developing Your Identity as a Leader
- PGY3: Transition to Independent Practice
Preparing for the Future
- Whether applying for fellowship or searching for their first job out of residency, the program provides support with guided sessions and mentoring
- Longitudinal board preparation curriculum throughout residency to prepare for the ABP certifying exam
UT San Antonio
Department of Pediatrics Housestaff Office
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7816
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
“I love our program because of the culture within the residency. Our culture is truly unmatched- everyone is so supportive of you, the environment encourages learning, and it truly feels like a family. Not only do we have a phenomenal culture, but we have exposure to high volume of patients with solid bread and butter cases, as well as interesting pathologies. I’m thankful to get to learn and thrive in this program!”
Lauren McManus, DO
Class of 2027