Pediatrics Education

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Training in Pediatric Care

Education is at the heart of our mission.

Comprehensive Training Experience

Join the U-M Medical School Department of Pediatrics and discover what it means to train with leaders in primary, subspecialty, and academic pediatrics.

Our department provides a comprehensive and balanced experience in pediatric care, supported by world-renowned faculty, a broad patient population, and a collaborative environment dedicated to your growth.

We offer a foundation of excellent clinical training with many unique experiences for trainees. Trainees see patients with a wide range of ages, diagnoses and complexity in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. Research opportunities abound and range from basic science to health services research.

Education & Training Programs

Pediatric Residency

We offer outstanding and balanced training that prepares our graduates to assume leadership positions in pediatrics.

Child Neurology Residency

We offer the training to develop expertise in diverse pediatric neurology care and prepare for excellence.

Pediatric Medical Genetics Residency

We offer ACGME-accredited training and multidisciplinary expertise to prepare the next generation of leaders in medical genetics and genomics.

Fellowships

Our department offers several fellowship programs in many different subspecialties.

Medical Student Education

Our department provides outstanding education opportunities to our medical students, including the third-year pediatric clerkship.

Advanced Training Programs

We offer several advanced training opportunities for students and professionals.

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Combined Residency Training Programs

We offer combined pediatric residency programs in addition to our traditional categorical program.
  • Internal Medicine Pediatrics Residency
  • Medical Genetics Program
  • Physician Scientist Training Program
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