Research Opportunities

The Department of Pediatrics has substantial on-going research activities in General Pediatrics, Community Pediatrics, Critical Care, and the subspecialties. A variety of faculty research role models are available for the house staff and residents are encouraged to participate in research to the extent of their interest.

Residents have the opportunity to participate in basic and clinical research during their elective months. Over the three most recent academic years, residents have chosen to spend a total of 22 elective rotation blocks on research. Residents have engaged in significant research projects over the past three years resulting in publications. Residents are encouraged to submit their research for presentation at national meetings. On an annual basis, several residents present their research at the annual Pediatric Academic Societies meeting. Residents have the opportunity to attend the annual departmental research day during which both faculty and residents present summaries of their research activities over the past year.