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 Pediatric Information Document 2010-2011 Pediatrics Information Meeting 2010 Powerpoint 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 Click Here

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

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