Program Highlights
Emphasis on Education
- Building a strong foundation in primary care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) content driven spiral curriculum
- Highly qualified, nationally recognized teaching faculty
- Off-site access to electronic journals and electronic medical records
- Full MedStudy Longitudinal Board Review Curriculum (print, online materials, question banks, and live review course after graduation) for every resident
- Variety of innovative and interactive educational conferences:
- Simulation code curriculum
- Longitudinal advocacy curriculum – nationally recognized
- Longitudinal team-based QI curriculum – education, mentorship, and project development
- Resident Continuity Clinic – medical home model
- Daily huddles, ongoing clinical efficiency, and efficacy QI projects
- Protected 2-hour block didactic weekly (Friday afternoons, in person)
Individualized Curriculum
- Dedicated faculty advisor/mentorship programs to help provide individualized guidance and support your career goals
- Unique opportunities:
- Migrant and international child health pathway
- Advocacy curriculum
- Quality and patient safety certificate
- Robust scholarly activities including oral and poster presentations at numerous state and national meetings, authoring book chapters, and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Financial support available for travel for presentations
- 360 Resident Evaluation Reports – emphasis on goal setting and feedback
- Individualized residency tracks with ample (24+ weeks) elective opportunities and time
- Broad clinical exposure with a wide range of patients and exposure to diverse pathology and high level subspecialty service lines
- Resident-driven services with exposure to key fellowships, but preservation of resident front line experience
- Formidable track record of success in acquiring competitive fellowships
>93%
Rolling ABP board pass rate
1 to 1
Mentoring team based learning
20+
Weeks of electives including intern year
99%
Fellowship match rate
Wellness Culture
- Resident driven Wellness Committee
- Department sponsored wellness events
- Resident appreciation events – faculty vs. resident pickleball game and picnic, St. Baldrick’s annual fundraiser events, department holiday and end of year events, happy hours
- Access to support services via GME:
- Coaching/counseling services in person or by phone
- 24/7 phone support
- A supportive and inclusive environment focused on individual development
- Engaged attendings, mentors, program leadership, and Chairman
- Invested and supportive peer groups
- Pediatric resident offices for studying and relaxation in the Medical School near the Housestaff Office
- Jeopardy system (sick-call/family emergency) coverage without residents needing to “pay back”
- Discounted membership at Gold’s Gym on Medical School campus
- Resident lounge with snacks at the hospital
“I love that my program provides such strong, high-acuity training while caring for a large and diverse patient population. It helps us become knowledgeable, compassionate, and well-rounded pediatricians who feel prepared to pursue whatever path in pediatrics we choose. Residency is a demanding time in medical training, but the support from our institution, the openness to feedback, and the camaraderie among faculty and residents create a great balance between rigorous training and wellness. I truly felt supported throughout residency and was able to thrive both personally and professionally.”
Nora Tran, DO
Class of 2026