Pediatric Residency curriculum

X + Y Scheduling

We follow a "6+2" "X+Y" scheduling system where residents are scheduled for 6 weeks of rotations known as "x-weeks" followed by 2 weeks in our ambulatory pediatrics clinic, known as "y-weeks", and then the cycle repeats. This schedule allows residents to spend dedicated time on each rotation as well as dedicated time in their continuity clinics, without worrying about getting back to another rotation by a certain time. Residents also tell us that this has improved their education in both environments, offers more flexibility, and improves their clinic experience.

Graded Autonomy and Individualization
The curriculum is intentionally designed to fulfill all 2025 ACGME requirements and allow early exposure to pediatric subspecialties while reserving increasing time in electives as residents progress through the program to allow for career exploration and individualization of their curriculum as career interests begin to solidify.

PL-1

Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of patient care. PL-1's strengthen their interviewing, physical diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis, oral, and written communication skills. Focus is directed toward working as a member of a healthcare team and therapeutic management of acute illnesses.

Over the course of the academic year, residents will complete the following rotations during their 1st year:

4 weeks of Intern Boot Camp
12 weeks General Pediatric Wards
4 weeks NICU
4 weeks Newborn
4 weeks Mental Health
2 weeks Advocacy
8 weeks Subspecialties:
Y blocks:
 -Ambulatory
 -Acute Care clinics
 -Continuity clinics
 -Individualized Curriculum
 -Outpatient Subspecialties:
  *Hematology Oncology
  *Neurology
  *Nephrology
  *Endocrinology
  *Pulmonology
  *Genetics

PL-2

Focus is directed at building skills in the diagnosis and management of complex and chronic medical problems in the inpatient and outpatient settings as well as managing chronic pediatric problems. Supervisory responsibility for care on the inpatient service begins with emphasis on teaching medical students and PL-1's.

Over the course of the academic year, residents complete the following rotations during their 2nd year:

6 weeks General Pediatric Wards (Supervisory)
6 weeks Pediatric ICU
2 weeks Neonatal ICU
4 weeks Pediatric Emergency Medicine
4 weeks Adolescent Medicine
2 weeks Individualized Curriculum/Electives
4 weeks Jeopardy/Research
8 weeks Subspecialties
Y Blocks:
 -Ambulatory
 -Acute Care clinic
 -Development and Behavior
 -Continuity Clinic

PL-3

Emphasis is placed on leadership of a health care team and autonomy as a practitioner. PL-3's supervise rotations on the inpatient unit and have responsibilities teaching residents and medical students.

Over the course of the academic year, residents will complete the following rotations during their 3rd year:

8 weeks General Pediatric Wards (Supervisory)
2 weeks Pediatric ICU
6 weeks Neonatal ICU
4 weeks Pediatric Emergency Medicine
4 weeks Jeopardy/Research
6 weeks Individualized Curriculum/Electives
4 weeks Subspecialties
3 weeks Board Review
Y Blocks:
 -Ambulatory
 -Acute Care clinic
 -Continuity Clinic