Education & Training

Resident-Led Academic Endeavors

In the Department of Pediatrics, our residents find opportunities to develop their own professional interests and leadership skills.

Kids Care Grant

The Duke Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids by raising funds for 170 children’s hospitals. Many of our residents have applied for the Kids Care Grants through the CMN that have made a significant impact on the lives of children. Kids Care Grant helps support programs such as Reach Out and Read, Obesity Prevention, Caring for the Newborn, and various other parent educational materials.

North Carolina Pediatric Society

Each year, the North Carolina Pediatric Society hosts an Annual Resident Poster Session whereby residents present scholarly work to the members of the pediatric society. This session provides the residents with an opportunity for scholarship and is a great networking opportunity for the residents and local pediatricians.

Resident Research

There are many other research venues available to residents for independent research. Residents may work alongside a faculty mentor to develop a scholarly project, submit journal abstracts and articles, create community and pediatric advocacy projects, explore international opportunities, and attend various conferences. There is an option for a protected research elective. The Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) provides an excellent resource for residents interested in clinical trials.

Residency Council

Elected representatives from each resident class come together to discuss issues relevant to the residency program. This is an opportunity for residents to present ideas and advocate for changes within the residency program. With the chief residents, the residency council meets with the Pediatric Graduate Medical Education Committee to address residents’ concerns.

Senior Talks

Residents are encouraged to develop an area of interest throughout their training. During the last year of residency, each graduating resident has the opportunity to present a formal talk. Previous talks have ranged from personal clinical experiences, community advocacy projects, epidemiology and history, to clinical research.