Additional experience in the emergency department and in the resident's practice permit further development. Subspecialty and elective rotations provide broadening experiences and opportunities. Third-year residents expand their role as supervisors, teachers and independent practitioners. Critical thinking skills are enhanced through participation in a senior seminar program under the direction of senior departmental faulty. Experience in developmental and behavioral pediatrics and in adolescent medicine emphasize the role of the pediatrician in the community as well as with the individual patient.
Elective opportunities permit personalization of the curriculum.
Support and guidance is a vital, on-going component of the program. Each resident has both a faculty advisor and a practitioner-preceptor. A housestaff luncheon for all residents is held monthly with the chair and program director. Abundant elective time allows the resident to create a personalized curriculum , to become proficient in the management of complex problems in clinical practice, to explore various subspecialties, to conduct research, or to solidify an interest in further subspecialty training. Faculty in all subspecialties, in addition to the resident's advisor and preceptor, are available for those considering additional training in a particular area.