Each full-time faculty member completes a written evaluation addressing technical, administrative, interpersonal, and teaching skills. These comments are collated and discussed between the Fellow and Program Director. This evaluation is complimented by input from members of radiology, anesthesiology, neonatology, critical care, and pediatrics. The Fellows are involved in evaluation of the Program and faculty at the same intervals. These too are discussed with the Fellow and Program director who, in turn, discusses them with the entire faculty.
All discussions are confidential.
These presentations provide an opportunity for the faculty to evaluate intellectual honesty, fund of knowledge, candor, and constructive self-criticism. In-Service Examination in Pediatric Surgery annually. All laboratory investigations are carried out in the Charles Edison Laboratory for Pediatric Surgical Research, which participates in the Core Laboratory for Vascular Biology of the Department of Surgery. The Charles Edison Laboratory is directed by Dr. Jessica Kandel . The work is funded by a combination of philanthropic, foundation, and peer-reviewed monies.