Pediatrics
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the healthcare of infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatricians are specialists who are trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of health issues that affect younger populations. From newborns to teenagers, pediatricians are responsible for providing preventive care, managing chronic illnesses, and treating acute conditions.
Pediatric care extends beyond the immediate medical issues; it involves monitoring growth, development, and addressing behavioral and emotional concerns. Vaccinations, developmental screenings, and anticipatory guidance are key components of pediatric practice. Pediatricians must be skilled in communicating with both their patients and the patients' families, ensuring that medical decisions are made collaboratively.
In pediatric practice, conditions like asthma, diabetes, and infectious diseases such as RSV or flu are commonly managed. Pediatricians also play a critical role in managing congenital disorders and genetic conditions. In the hospital setting, pediatricians often work in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) or pediatric ICUs to care for critically ill children.
The field of pediatrics requires a compassionate, patient-centered approach, as well as the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, often collaborating with pediatric specialists like pediatric surgeons, neurologists, or cardiologists. The specialty is rewarding in that it offers the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and their families by fostering healthy growth and development.
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Pediatrics Residency Programs
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244 programs found.
Tulane University Program
New Orleans, LA |
Pediatrics
Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 30%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 15%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 55%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program
Savannah, GA |
Pediatrics
YOG 2 Research Focused DO FriendlyMD 65%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 17%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 17%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
Chicago, IL |
Pediatrics
Research Focused J1H1BF1MD 99%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 1%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Richmond, VA |
Pediatrics
YOG 4DO FriendlyJ1MD 65%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 31%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 4%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program
Bronx, NY |
Pediatrics
YOG 5STEP 240 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 100%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program
Newark, NJ |
Pediatrics
YOG 3STEP 215DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 13%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 16%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 72%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program
Rochester, MN |
Pediatrics
YOG 10 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 76%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 5%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 20%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Albany Medical Center Program
Albany, NY |
Pediatrics
YOG 3STEP 214 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 39%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 33%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 27%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
Nashville, TN |
Pediatrics
YOG 5 Research Focused J1MD 99%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 1%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Morehouse School of Medicine Program
Atlanta, GA |
Pediatrics
YOG 5DO FriendlyJ1MD 83%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 17%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Atlantic Health System/Goryeb Children's Hospital Program
Morristown, NJ |
Pediatrics
YOG 5STEP 210 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 5%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 50%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 45%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
MedStar Health Georgetown University Program
Washington, DC |
Pediatrics
YOG 7 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 21%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 6%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 72%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program
Chicago, IL |
Pediatrics
DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyMD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 15%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 84%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program
Orlando, FL |
Pediatrics
YOG 3STEP 214 Research Focused DO FriendlyMD 52%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 36%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 12%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program
Kalamazoo, MI |
Pediatrics
YOG 5STEP 230 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 19%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 81%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Medical College of Georgia Program
Augusta, GA |
Pediatrics
YOG 4 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 35%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 50%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 15%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Good Samaritan University Hospital Program
West Islip, NY |
Pediatrics
YOG 5DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 47%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 54%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Valley Children's Healthcare Program
Madera, CA |
Pediatrics
YOG 5STEP 210 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyMD 50%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 42%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 8%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
Galveston, TX |
Pediatrics
YOG 3STEP 214 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 17%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 34%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 48%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Loyola University Medical Center Program
Maywood, IL |
Pediatrics
YOG 2 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 27%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 53%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 20%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.