Morning Report (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:45-8:30 a.m.)
Monday Intake: Inpatient and outpatient teams present interesting cases from throughout the previous week. A panel of residents runs through the differential and work-up of the patient, with input from attendings and other residents.
Resident Report: On select mornings, second-year residents present a case. Groups of residents and faculty discuss pertinent aspects of the H&P, formulate a differential diagnosis and thoughtfully choose labs/imaging to help narrow their differential and ultimately select a final diagnosis. The case presentation is followed by a brief, related didactic given by the resident. Residents gain valuable experience leading large group educational series, with a focus on teaching and interactive participation.
Friday Morning Board Prep: Residents and faculty join together to answer a series of board prep questions. Questions are followed by a discussion of both correct and incorrect answer choices, as well as primary literature supporting those conclusions.
Senior & Fellow Chalk Talks: Informal and interactive talks led by third-year residents and fellows on high-yield pediatric and board topics, such as failure to thrive or interpreting EKGs. Third year residents are challenged to break down these topics and review their clinical reasoning using the whiteboard.
Chiefs' Conference (Thursdays 7:45-8:45 a.m.)
Difficult and challenging cases are presented as unknowns to the housestaff and faculty. Residents and faculty members work together to discuss these cases, building a differential diagnosis, and discussing treatment strategies. Each case presentation is followed by a short didactic on the diagnosis led by an expert in the field.
Chairman's Cup (Second Thursday 7:45-8:45 a.m.)
An exciting conference hosted by our Pediatric Chairman and organized by the Chief Residents to highlight practical, cost-effective, evidence-enhanced evaluation and management of pediatric illnesses. Resident teams compete against each other and the faculty and fellows to provide the best patient care, and our Pediatric Chairman selects a winner based on level of training and expertise. The team with the most points at the end of the academic year will be awarded the coveted Chairman's Cup!
Noon Conferences (12-1 p.m.)
An 18-month long core curriculum is presented by faculty, the chief residents, and clinical fellows to help prepare residents for their board exams. Since the curriculum spans 18 months, each resident should hear all the material twice during their training. For the remainder of our noon conferences, we have other educational sessions including our intern core lecture series, departmental grand rounds, and other lectures series on topics that include palliative care, quality improvement, global health and ethics.
Intensive Care Conferences
During rotations in the NICU and PICU, each department's faculty provide a core lecture series to the housestaff on common diseases and therapies.
Intern Core Lecture Series
Weekly for the first three months of the year, faculty members and clinical fellows provide the "12-step program to a successful intern year." Topics range from development and the examination of a newborn infant to management of status epilepticus and asthma.
Mock Codes
Every Tuesday morning, residents have the opportunity to sign up for mock code sessions in our simulation center led by faculty, fellows, and the chief residents. Mock code simulations are also held on inpatient NICU and PICU blocks. Didactics on the guidelines of resuscitation are presented quarterly to the pediatric residents.
Departmental Conferences
Grand Rounds (Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m.)
Both Vanderbilt faculty and visiting professors provide relevant and up-to-date discussions to the pediatric community-at-large. Located in Theater on the second floor of Monroe Carell.
Research Conferences (Mondays, 12-1 p.m.)
Located in Wadlington Conference Room 2202 at Monroe Carell. Opportunity for residents and faculty to meet to discuss new research and data relevant to the practice of pediatrics.
Morbidity, Mortality, and Improvement Conference (Third Wednesday, monthly alternating 6:30-7:30 or 7:30-8:30 a.m.)
This hospital-wide conference provides a setting to discuss important cases from Monroe Carell and focus on ways in which we can improve systems that affect patient care.
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Resident Responsibilities
Intern Year (PGY-1): The first year of residency is a chance for rapid learning and on-the-job training. It is the desire of the program that the intern be the primary caregiver of the team and the point of contact for nurses and families. The goal of the training program is to surround the intern with the tools and support necessary to provide outstanding care to his/her patients.
Junior Resident (PGY-2): Teaching responsibilities assume a much greater role in the second year of residency, and much of the year is spent in areas of high acuity (pediatric ICU, neonatal ICU, and pediatric ED). Subspecialty exposure is increased and residents are encouraged to pursue research, advocacy, international or fellowship interests during this time.
Senior Resident (PGY-3): Senior residents also have the opportunity to pursue career interests and serve as invaluable resources to the inpatient teams and specialty services. By serving as chiefs of the ambulatory center and leading inpatient services, senior residents enjoy great autonomy and drive much of the clinical care at Children's Hospital.
Categorical Pediatrics Template Schedule
*During PGY-3, potential to substitute Cardiology and/or Heme/Onc for Inpatient Wards or Infectious Diseases when scheduling allows.