University of Maryland Program
Pediatrics/Emergency medicine (components individually accredited) - Baltimore, MD | ACGME Code: 7252344006 | NRMP Code: 1252725C0
The University of Maryland Medical Center offers a Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine Residency program, which is a five-year combined training program in Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. This program, established in 1994, is one of only four programs in the country that provides this unique combined training experience. They accept 2 residents per year into the Peds/EM program, totaling 10 residents. Upon completion, graduates are eligible for certification by both the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Emergency Medicine. The program aims to train residents to be leaders in community practice or academic medicine, providing extensive training in emergency evaluation and treatment across all ages, as well as care for various pediatric patients.
Application requirements for this program include submitting the completed ERAS application form, a personal statement, three to four letters of recommendation, a Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE), a medical school transcript, and USMLE scores. The program also accepts COMLEX scores from osteopathic school applicants.
Benefits for residents include educational retreats, professional advancement opportunities, and various other benefits such as maternity and paternity leave, uniform supplies, and meal allowances.
The program offers a well-rounded educational experience in Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, emphasizing lifelong learning, individualized curriculum, diverse patient populations, and comprehensive mentorship. Residents are encouraged to explore their passion within pediatrics through subspecialty and primary care training. Additionally, the program provides opportunities for research, quality improvement, patient advocacy, and international health exploration.
The faculty at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital and Department of Pediatrics are committed to providing high-quality clinical care, cutting-edge research, and personalized educational experiences for trainees in pediatrics. They offer a blend of subspecialty and primary care services, tailored to the individual needs of residents, and focused on creating leaders in the field of pediatrics.
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- Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine Residency | University of Maryland Medical Center
- Application Process - Pediatric Residency | University of Maryland Medical Center
- Why Choose Maryland - Pediatric Residency | University of Maryland Medical Center
- Categorical Pediatrics Residency | University of Maryland Medical Center
- Letter from the Chair - Pediatric Residency | University of Maryland Medical Center
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