Our Mission
The mission of the pediatric residency training program sponsored by New York University School of Medicine is to prepare highly competent pediatricians for careers in either primary care or academic medicine.
This mission is accomplished by providing trainees direct, "hands on" clinical experiences with a diverse population of infants, children and adolescents manifesting a wide spectrum of medical, surgical and psychosocial disorders at 2 major New York City hospitals
The pediatric residency training program promotes self-directed acquisition of basic scientific knowledge, cognitive and technical skills, and requisite professional attitudes. Learning is accomplished in an atmosphere that encourages the free exchange of both information and ideas between residents, fellows and attending staff.
Under the direction of NYU faculty members, trainees accept increasing levels of responsibility for decision-making as they participate in the care of children with common acute or chronic medical problems, as well as rare or multisystem disorders.
Interactive teaching rounds at the bedside are supplemented by a full range of didactic conferences in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. The spirit of inquiry receives further support through active research. Residency and Fellowship trainees become adept in their professional role as advocates for the health and welfare of children and their families.
Trainees develop skills in:
- medical problem solving
- technical procedures
- communication of medical information
- critical appraisal of the medical literature
- teaching students and peers
Results of the Residency Experience
By the completion of the three-year residency program, residents are expected to have a thorough understanding of the normal and pathological states of infancy, childhood, and adolescence; and to have developed a sensitivity for the psychological and social needs of patients and their families. Graduates are fully prepared to enter either community-based practice or post-doctoral fellowship training.
