The fellows in all years of training will be expected to attend and participate in a robust didactic schedule.

Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics Core Curriculum for Fellows

Fellows will be required to attend the Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics Core Curriculum lecture series. Fellows from all pediatric subspecialities at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt are in attendance. Major topics addressed include professionalism, financial life support, networking, conflict resolution, clinical epidemiology, evidence-based medicine, biostatistics, research methodology, study design, ethical principles, manuscript preparation, and effective leadership.

Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds

The Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds is held Tuesdays from 12-1 p.m. at Monroe Carell. Speakers are invited both from within and outside Vanderbilt to address a wide variety of topics.

Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics Research Conference Series

The Department of Pediatrics Research Conference is held Mondays from 12-1 p.m. As with Grand Rounds, speakers are invited both from within and outside Vanderbilt.