The goal of these dedicated educators is to teach residents to become highly competent physicians and advocates for children of all ages. A large number of our graduates enter private practice following graduation, while many of them decide to specialize and earn acceptance into prestigious fellowships. The Pediatric Residency Program combines a strong primary care track with substantial clinical experiences in the subspecialties. Residents work in a stimulating, collegial environment with an appropriate blend of responsibility and accessible back-up. The well-diversified patient population consists of those with common pediatric diseases, seriously ill infants and children, patients with rare pediatric diseases and chronically ill children and adolescents.
Residents care for a diverse mix of private patients, clinic patients and recent immigrants.
Both the general pediatric patient and the child needing the most subspecialized services receive care. All medical ancillary services are available, and residents have the opportunity to work as a team with a variety of medical professionals, including those in nursing, social work, pastoral care, nutrition, laboratory, radiology, respiratory, physical therapy, case management, occupational and play therapy, teaching and library services. Atlantic's many multidisciplinary clinics enable residents to work as a team with other medical specialists and residents in other specialties. Quality of Life While it is expected that residents work hard, personal needs are also recognized by this program. Family life is important and appreciated by the program's faculty.