Curriculum

The Pediatric Residency Program at The University of Tennessee prepares physicians for the practice of specialized or general pediatrics or the world of pediatric research and academics. The curriculum offers a balanced program of experiences at each level of training with increasing levels of responsibility.

A well-rounded and comprehensive pediatric education, along with high-quality health care for children of the mid-south, are the goals of the Pediatric Residency Program. To ensure that the best educational program is provided for all residents, the program's curriculum, requirements and activities are continually reevaluated by the Program Evaluation Committee.  This committee is composed of faculty members, pediatricians in private practice, the current and upcoming Chief Residents and elected resident representatives from each pediatric and medicine-pediatrics class.

Orientation

The Department of Pediatrics welcomes new house officers with a two day orientation that precedes the annual start date of July 1. In addition to allowing the residents to meet each other before starting their clinical responsibilities, the orientation includes the two-day Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course and acquaints residents with the hospitals and services, giving them the administrative details necessary to assume responsibility for patient care.