Conferences

We have morning report and/or noon conference every day of the week, which is our protected time dedicated for learning (with free food provided).  Conferences are held in a variety of formats and cover a wide range of topics including case-based conferences, board review, evidence-based medicine, leadership skills, advocacy, medical education, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Zitelli Rounds (named after legendary Pittsburgh Pediatrician, Basil Zitelli) is our special Friday morning conference where residents, fellows, and faculty all participate in solving a complex case. It is a long-time favorite where the CHP community gathers to learn together!

Some examples of conference types:

• Intern/Senior report - case based learning presented by an intern or senior resident

• To Err is Human -  group discussion and reflection sessions exclusively for interns. Faculty facilitators create a safe environment in which residents discuss medical errors or problems in communication that may impact patient safety

• Intern Bootcamp - lecture series dedicated to high yield topics to support and prepare interns. Curriculum built and run by senior residents

• Board Review - Interactive lecture given by fellows or attending to help prepare for boards 

• Safety Rounds - discussing cases that highlight patient safety taking a systems based QI approach

• Grand Rounds - Every Thursday morning. 

• Zitelli Rounds - Every Friday morning. A senior resident presents a challenging case and residents develop a differential, and guide workup and management. Modertaed by a senior faculty member and attended by representatives from involved subspecialties. This is a resident favorite! 

Skills Workshops & Sim Sessions

There are many opportunities throughout the year to participate in skill sessions and simulations. Interns complete a series of simulations over the course of the year in addition to simulation sessions during PICU rotations and while on inpatient floors. Skill sessions are incorporated into intern and second year orientations as well as throughout the year. These include teaching to develop skills in lumbar punctures, umbilical lines, suturing, stapling, and and both intravenous and intraosseous line placement.

Bridges Mentoring

Each resident is paired with a mentor upon arrival to CHP as part of our individualized mentoring program, and this mentor will follow each individual throughout residency. Bridges mentors provide generalized support, professional guidance, networking opportunities, friendship, and sometimes free food!

Research

Our residents are involved in a wide range of research opportunities tailored to their interests. These range from bench, to quality improvement, to case series. There is always opportunity to get involved and many go on to present at national conferences!

SCORE & PRIME

SCORE (Social and Community Oriented Resident Engagement) and PRIME (Pediatric Residents Interested in Medical Education) are two of our interest groups that are created by residents for residents and allow us to become further involved in areas of interest through dedicated teaching sessions, community work, and happy hour journal clubs.