A stimulating educational environment is provided for the house officer. In both the inpatient and ambulatory settings, clinical problem solving, humanistic and compassionate care, and self directed learning share importance with patient care responsibilities. Our goal is to provide the resident with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to begin a life-long educational process in pediatrics. Computer facilities enhance the trainee's education experience and allow access to all standard and many innovative teaching materials available in the new Pediatric Housestaff Learning Center. Training at East Carolina University School of Medicine occurs in a supportive environment where each individual is respected and encouraged to develop both personally and professionally.
Schedules reflect a humane approach to housestaff training.
Resident support groups have been well established within our training program, and housestaff input into the training program is significant and substantial. Our commitment to primary care education has been recognized nationally. We are very proud that East Carolina University School of Medicine was awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to support the training of generalist physicians. With a strong foundation in generalist and primary care principles, each resident develops expertise in well-child disorders and is introduced to a variety of pediatric subspecialties. As skills mature, residents assume an increasing level of responsibility for diagnosis, patient care, and communication with parents.