PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Wellness

Your individual wellness counts as much as your patients’ wellness. In this supportive environment, you’ll find the resources you need to thrive and grow. 

Advocacy/Community Outreach

As a graduate of our program, you have the responsibility to advocate for your patients on a larger platform. That’s why outreach and advocacy are integrated into our daily practice through:

• Updates on hot topics

• Volunteer and awareness opportunities

• Community service

• Promotion of engagement outside the hospital

We partner with the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for Legislative and Advocacy Days.  It’s a good idea to get involved in national and international conferences. Through projects, many of our residents have impacted local child health and well-being, adolescent mental health and child abuse.

Mentorship

Residency is the first step in honing your passions in medicine. Mentors are here to help you meet your goals. Your mentor can help you navigate things like:

• Work-life balance

• Family/life planning

• Stress management

• Board preparation

Interprofessional Communication

To provide excellent care for your patients, you need an exceptional team around you. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with a variety of staff, including:

• Pharmacy

• Nursing

• IV team

• Respiratory therapy

• Child Life

• Lactation

• Care Management

• Insurance liaisons

• Home health

• Community partners

This program allows you explore various care team roles, such as:

• Nurse/resident shadowing experience

• Multidisciplinary QI projects

• Participation in the Family Advisory Board

• Nurse/physician workgroups

Medical Education

As a resident, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue a career as a medical educator, if that’s where your interests lie. During your residency, you’ll develop the skills you need to teach to different levels, set expectations and lead teams.