Program Goals

 

The primary objective of our pediatric residency program is to train physicians who are skilled at providing comprehensive care for the child and family. To achieve this, our program has the following goals:

• To offer the clinical experience and educational opportunities needed to build a solid foundation of medical knowledge, critical thinking, diagnostic acumen and technical skills
  
  
• To train well-rounded, empathetic clinicians who master both the science and the art of medicine, effectively combining knowledge of the psychosocial and biological aspects of illness
  
  
• To impart in our residents a sense of responsibility to advocate for the health of children and families, and to provide opportunities for developing advocacy skills
  
  
• To instill a commitment to scholarship and lifelong learning in medicine among all residents, and to enhance the skills of those choosing to do research in clinical medicine or basic science
  
  
• To prepare future pediatricians for changes taking place within our healthcare system, such as limited resources and the shift of medical care to outpatient settings
  
  
• To create pediatric providers who practice culturally competent medical care appropriate to our increasingly diverse population
  
  
• To provide training in an environment of respect and support, always recognizing that residency training, while difficult and challenging, need not be dehumanizing to succeed