The department also covers the neonatal radiology at the nearby Magee Women's Hospital in addition to the CHP Neonatal Unit. All radiologists are University of Pittsburgh faculty. First year fellows rotate through all areas with opportunity for elective time in any of the areas. Few pediatric hospitals give such a wide experience in all phases of the specialty. The large transplant, neuroscience, and oncology services in particular allow unique learning experiences.
Fellows participate in the training program both as students and teachers.
Radiology residents from the University of Pittsburgh and community hospitals rotate through the department. Fellows are strongly encouraged to prepare at least one paper during their year. There are morning teaching conferences for residents and fellows, daily afternoon interesting case reviews, weekly tumor board conference, and a variety of specialty conferences. Nurses working for the Radiology Department sedate approximately 3,000 children per year for exams and procedures. The fellow will learn how to safely supervise sedation for children of all ages.