Program Overview

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Pediatric Residency Program

The Pediatric Residency Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin offers a comprehensive and well-structured curriculum that prepares residents for a successful career in pediatrics. The program is designed to provide residents with a strong foundation in clinical practice, research, and education.

Program Overview

The program is a three-year residency that includes a combination of clinical rotations, didactic sessions, and research opportunities. Residents will have the opportunity to work with experienced faculty members and participate in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient and outpatient care.

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to provide residents with a comprehensive education in pediatrics, including:

• General pediatrics
• Pediatric subspecialties
• Research methods and design
• Quality improvement and patient safety
• Medical ethics and professionalism

Research Opportunities

The program offers a variety of research opportunities, including:

• Clinical research
• Basic science research
• Translational research
• Quality improvement research Residents will have the opportunity to work with experienced faculty members and participate in research projects that align with their interests and career goals.

Resident Research/QI Highlights

Recent research and quality improvement projects presented by residents include:

• Risk Factors for Diabetic Ketoacidosis at Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes in Wisconsin Youth
• Provider Attitudes Toward Providing Long-Acting Reversible Contraception in a Pediatric Emergency Department
• Racial Disparities in the Diagnosis of Turner Syndrome
• Assessing Responsiveness to Systemic Corticosteroids in Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Pediatric Physician Scientist Development Program

The Pediatric Physician Scientist Development Program is designed to support residents who are interested in pursuing academic subspecialty careers. The program offers a variety of training pathways, including the Accelerated Research Pathway and the Integrated Research Pathway, which allow residents to complete general pediatric training in two years and then enter subspecialty fellowship training.

Program Details

• Length: 3 years
• Curriculum: Clinical rotations, didactic sessions, research opportunities
• Research areas: Clinical research, basic science research, translational research, quality improvement research
• Eligibility: MD or DO degree, completion of medical school
• Application process: Electronic application, personal statement, letters of recommendation, transcripts

Resident Publications

Residents have published research in a variety of peer-reviewed journals, including:

• Journal of Pediatrics
• Pediatric Neurology
• Surgery
• Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
• American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology

Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Legal Compliance Statement

The Medical College of Wisconsin is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, military status, or other legally protected classification.