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RESIDENCY
Children's Hospital of Eastern Carolina • University Health Systems of Eastern North Carolina The Brody School of Medicine • East Carolina University |
Purpose
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The residency program in Pediatrics is structured to provide a blend of
state-of-the-art tertiary care and primary care pediatric experiences.
Our mission is to train physicians who will be strong advocates for children,
understand the integral role of the pediatrician in the community and who
will provide excellent care to children, either in a general practice or
in a pediatric subspecialty.
There are 27 residents in our program, a size which allows for personal attention and a supportive atmosphere, Additionally, there are 21 medicine/pediatrics residents who are an integral part of our program. We are the only tertiary care and referral center for Pediatrics in the eastern third of North Carolina. This provides us with a diverse patient population and a stimulating educational environment for the house officer. In both the inpatient and ambulatory settings, clinical problem solving, humanistic and compassionate care, and self-directed learning share importance with patient care responsibilities. Our goal is to provide the resident with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to begin a life-long educational process in pediatrics. Training at the Brody School of Medicine occurs in a supportive environment where each individual is respected and encouraged to develop both personally and professionally. Schedules reflect a humane approach to housestaff training. Resident support groups have been well established within our training program, and housestaff input into the training program is significant and substantial. Our commitment to primary care education has been recognized nationally. We are very proud that East Carolina University School of Medicine was awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant to support the training of generalist physicians. With a strong foundation in generalist and primary care principles, each resident develops expertise in well-child care, recognizes all major pediatric disorders and is introduced to a variety of pediatric subspecialties. As skills mature, residents assume an increasing level of responsibility for diagnosis, patient care, and communication with parents. On completion of our program, residents are well prepared to enter pediatric practice and pursue specialty training. Lorraine Basnight,
MD
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