Pediatrics

"Pediatrics is the specialty of medicine that focuses on the comprehensive care of children – beginning from birth and continuing through the adolescent years. In addition to the primary care and preventive medicine of general pediatrics, pediatricians can choose to focus on acute problems requiring immediate treatment (critical care, neonatology, emergency medicine) or a wide range of technical procedures (cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology). It is important to note that caring for kids is not just about treating their physical and medical problems. Every good pediatrician also addresses the mental and emotional health of their patients, which is equally as important as organic disease" (Freeman, p. 349).

-- Freeman, B. (2004). The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill: New York.

Pediatrics Resources
AAMC Careers in Medicine: Pediatrics Specialty Information

M3 Students: Pediatrics Specialty Session
During the winter of the M3 year, students should attend specialty sessions sponsored by the NMH departments to allow opportunity to learn more about the specialty as well as to meet attendings and residents in the field.

Request an NMH/CMH Pediatrics Advisor

Jennifer Trainor, M.D.
Pediatrics Career Advising Coordinator
(773) 880-3653

Pediatrics Residency Application Information

Pediatrics Advising Handbook
ERAS Application Service
NRMP Match Service

Northwestern University Pediatrics Match Lists

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For more information on the NMH/CMH Department of Pediatrics
NMH/CMH Department of Pediatrics
Children's Memorial Hospital
Department of Pediatrics
2300 Children's Plaza
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 880-4000