C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Pediatric Residency
Welcome
Valerie P. Castle, M.D.
Chair, Pediatrics and
Communicable Diseases
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Thank you for taking the time to explore pediatrics training at Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan. Advancing the state of the art in caring for children is the most important mission of our Department of Pediatrics. To that end, we strive to offer superb and balanced training that prepares residents to pursue diverse career paths, confident that they are capable of evaluating and applying cutting edge medical knowledge and technology to their practice. All members of our department share a commitment to build on our 150-year reputation of developing individuals to be excellent clinicians, leaders, and advocates for children.
As you review our website, we will describe some of the opportunities that you will have in our program. We’d like to highlight some of our strengths:
- A program that stresses excellence and balance across the breadth and depth of pediatrics
- A program that values each resident and strives to individualize opportunities for each resident’s career and personal growth
- A program that will enhance your leadership and teaching skills
- A diverse group of outstanding resident colleagues who enjoy learning and caring for patients in a family-centered environment
- A supportive environment that encourages resident involvement as partners in enhancing both patient care the program
- A program that offers flexibility, choices, and amazing opportunities
- A program that maximizes your exposure to primary care and ambulatory sub-specialty pediatrics while maintaining a strong experience in critical care, emergency medicine, and the care of hospitalized children
- High-tech educational experiences such as patient simulation and mock codes, as well as a curriculum in advanced communication skills such as using an interpreter, communicating with families in crisis, and breaking bad news
- Program leadership with rich expertise and national leadership in pediatric education, supporting a large committed faculty who are invested in resident education
- Strong mentorship from dedicated faculty mentors and program leadership
- A friendly, safe, affordable, diverse, and vibrant community
Without a doubt, our major strength lies in the contributions made to our program by our residents and faculty. The program values diversity and strives to recruit residents with unique backgrounds and a variety of career interests. Both clinical and basic science research are supported by our rich environment. We are excited about our program and its future and we invite you to explore these pages and find out more about our program. The University of Michigan is about being a leader and the best! We hope you will consider joining us.
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