It integrates training in the medical and psychosocial aspects of the most common and most difficult presenting complaints for the primary care pediatrician. It is taught during the first ten weeks of the year on Friday mornings. This block time allows for intensive exercises and practice in the complex responsibilities of the primary care pediatrician. The Psychosocial Skills Course is a combined lecture and practical exercise course presented on every third Wednesday throughout the year for one hour. Each session targets specific problematic situations and demonstrates the understanding and practical skills necessary for effective interviewing, counseling and education of both patients and families.
Career counseling is provided to residents by our full-time and voluntary faculty.
Fellowship programs are offered by many of the divisions in the Department of Pediatrics at the Children s Hospital. Residents seeking subspecialty training have been successful in securing positions in the Program of their choice, either at the Children s Hospital or at institutions both locally and nationally. Three Chief Residents are appointed each year. They participate in the supervision of patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. They direct the house staff in clinical and administrative matters, and act as a liaison with the attending staff as needed.