The UCI/CHOC Pediatric Residency program recognizes that providing medical care for children is a privilege as well as a responsibility. We welcome aspiring pediatricians who are equally committed to this philosophy. Our program’s mission is to train the next generation of pediatricians to care for the most underserved populations in the Los Angeles and Orange County communities.

Our program integrates patient care, didactics, advocacy and research to fulfill this fundamental mission. Training in pediatrics focuses on the total care of the child from birth through young adulthood. We provide a strong clinical and educational foundation through experiences with a broad spectrum of pathology, as well as normal development, preventive healthcare and use of community resources.

Research

Our residents have access to multiple research activities with welcoming clinician-scientists and have been involved in poster presentations and oral platform sessions at regional and national conferences. All residents must complete a quality improvement project of their choice by the end of their second year with the support of a faculty mentor. Many residents have created and conducted impactful projects that have been presented at national conferences.

 

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Continuity Clinics

Our continuity clinic is an important part of each resident’s three-year experience. This is where residents develop lasting relationships with their outpatient families, co-residents, attending physicians and clinic staff.

Continuity Clinic Sites
Didactics

Formal training in clinical problem-solving and critical appraisal of the literature is also incorporated into the residency curriculum.

Didactic Core Curriculum
Leadership & Committee Work

As we train at three separate institutions, there are multiple opportunities for resident involvement and leadership.

Leadership & Committee Opportunities

Individualized Tracks

Residents select tracks specific to their future career goals and are given opportunities to individualize their residency experience while completing all ACGME-mandated requirements. 

EXPLORE TRacks

Pathways

We currently offer three pathways for residents in the general pediatrics program, providing an impactful, longitudinal experience.

EXPLORE Pathways

 
Rotation Site Blocks Per Year (One block = four weeks)
Inpatient Wards CHOC, MCH 5
NICU CHOC, UCI 1
Newborn Nursery UCI 0.5
Ambulatory Care CHOC 1
Acute Illness UCI 0.5
Behavioral/Developmental CHOC 1
Electives CHOC, MCH, UCI 1.5
Academics, Basics & Career Development (ABC)1 CHOC 0.5
Advocacy, Community Pediatrics & Teaching (ACT)2 Local/Community Sites 1
Vacation 1
(ABC)1: Academics, Basics and Career Development. See “Individualized Tracks” section below.
(ACT)2: Advocacy, Community Pediatrics and Teaching. See “Individualized Tracks” section below.
Rotation Site Blocks Per Year
Inpatient Wards CHOC, MCH 2.5
NICU CHOC, MCH, UCI 1
PICU CHOC, MCH 1.5
Ambulatory Care MCH (TCC) 1
Emergency Medicine CHOC 1
Oncology CHOC 1
Jeopardy CHOC, MCH, UCI 2
Electives CHOC, MCH, UCI 2
Newborn Nursery St. Joseph's 0.5
Vacation 1
Rotation Site Blocks Per Year
Inpatient Wards CHOC, MCH 3
NICU CHOC, MCH, UCI 1
PICU CHOC 1
Ambulatory Care/Acute Illness CHOC 1
Emergency Medicine CHOC 1
Electives CHOC, MCH, UCI 4
Jeopardy CHOC, MCH, UCI 0.5
Acute Illness (Urgent Care) CHOC 0.5
Vacation 1