Such a program would need to satisfy the needs of the resident, the needs of the residency program, and meet the requirements of the American Board of Pediatrics. Arrangements can be made through the program director. While the majority of training occurs at the UK Chandler Medical Center, a variety of extramural educational opportunities are available. For some areas, a modest stipend is provided for housing as well as living and travel expenses. Residents not participating in this program still may elect to spend time in such an environment.
Faculty members conduct numerous research activities.
Over the years, several residents have participated in these projects under faculty supervision. Our housestaff generally have performed well on the in-training examinations of the American Board of Pediatrics and the board certification examination upon completion of training. The Department of Pediatrics continually is striving to further improve the quality of its training programs. The Resident Education Committee meets several times each year. The training program fulfills the requirements established by the American Board of Pediatrics and is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education.