Excellent clinical experience are supplemented with educational conferences. Beginning in 2025, we are transitioning to an academic half day during the Y and Z blocks where we will focus on ambulatory topics and hands-on sessions. We will hold daily inpatient rotation-specific lectures during X blocks. Annual retreats off campus allow for extra workshops on topics like teaching, communication, leadership and practice/financial management.
Boards Review is part of a coordinated curriculum provided by expert lecturers from across fields of pediatric care. Emphasis is placed on topics which are critical information for the clinically-astute pediatrician.
Led by the pediatric emergency medicine faculty, residents are led through simulation sessions that allow them to practice important procedural skills, from splinting to ultrasound to laceration repair and more.
Grand Rounds are held on Wednesday mornings weekly. Faculty, residents, students and staff attend presentations by visiting lecturers or IU School of Medicine faculty, which encompass timely topics such as new clinical advances, research contributions, updated clinical reviews or health care news.
Journal Club is a resident-lead activity with small group sessions every month. The activity follows a curricular schedule to prepare residents to assess the specific types of common literature formats.
Senior residents are required to complete a project on a clinical or scientific topic of their choice and give an original presentation.
Each year, pediatric residents have a half day of simulation exercises at the state-of-the-art Simulation Center at Fairbanks Hall. These sessions provide rich learning environments for trainees to practice key clinical skills, develop high-quality teamwork, and improve communication skills in a safe environment.
All residents become certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).