Postgraduate / Residency UBC Department of Pediatrics
The general Pediatric Training Program at BC Children's Hospital strives to provide a broad educational base, both inpatient and ambulatory. Greater use is being made of community resources to equip the modern-day general pediatrician with all the skills necessary for practice in this specialty. At the same time, sufficient training is retained within the tertiary care setting to equip the pediatric graduate with the confidence and skills to treat children with significant and possibly life-threatening problems.
The residency program consists of approximately 47 residents. The program has been redesigned to deliver a 3-year 'plus' program. (A core 3-year program that ensures competency, knowledge and skills necessary for basic pediatric practice, plus training years specific to career path direction for 4th - 5th years). The program's components are:
The residency program consists of approximately 47 residents. The program has been redesigned to deliver a 3-year 'plus' program. (A core 3-year program that ensures competency, knowledge and skills necessary for basic pediatric practice, plus training years specific to career path direction for 4th - 5th years). The program's components are:
- Clinical competency at a supervised level within the first 18 months with graduated responsibility and independence.
- Junior year of 18 months.
- Clinical competence at an independent level within the second 18 months.
- A transition from Junior to Senior over 6 months.
- Senior year of 12 months.
The first year of the program provides a closely supervised introduction to general pediatrics, pediatric emergency and neonatal care.
The third year involves increasing supervisory and teaching responsibilities involving pediatric residents as well as medical students. Third year provides senior rotations in the pediatric intensive care as well as significant opportunities for electives in a variety of subspecialty areas in which experience is predominantly ambulatory and consultative as well as research month electives.
The fourth year is predominantly comprised of elective rotations which the residents may design to fulfill their future careers as either a general consulting pediatrician or a sub-specialist.
The general pediatric ward experience throughout training utilizes a Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU) format with the supervisory senior year resident assuming leadership of a resident-medical student team which is personally responsible for all patient care on the CTU.
Call commitments are designed to provide the residents with further educational opportunities. A night float system is in place, with all residents doing two blocks of two weeks per year of night float. A one month period in second year and two months in each for the third year and fourth years are CTU call-free which allows for electives at other institutions or the ability to do electives in related subspecialties with their own call commitments.
Resident Research
The RCPSC mandates research during the residency program. Each resident is expected to work on clinical, basic science or medical education research throughout the program. Residents are encouraged to present at the annual Celebrate Pediatric Research Day during their residency. Residents have opportunities to attend and present at local, provincial, national and international conferences. We have a dedicated Resident Research Director who is in charge of the research program with a research committee and a full-time scholarly activities coordinator. During Year I, Residents are required to take the 30 hour research curriculum during dedicated research block academic half days.
Research is a high priority of all the divisions within the Department of Pediatrics. Most departmental members are active investigators. The Child and Family Research Institute (CFRI) located adjacent to BC Children's Hospital, is dedicated to world-class research spanning a wide range of children's and women's health concerns. It is the largest research institute of its kind in Western Canada.
The Residents’ Journal Club is scheduled monthly and introduces residents to key clinical research methodologies to promote the development of critical review and appraisal skills. The Club is organized by the residents and hosted by faculty members from various Pediatrics divisions. During their residency program, residents are expected to co-lead at least one journal club with the division host.
Summary
Our pediatric residency training program is committed to providing an excellent educational experience within the guidelines of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. It also values and encourages resident participation in a variety of projects, from educational initiatives to quality improvement, to global health.
BC Children's Hospital is a stimulating environment with an excellent reputation for the care it provides and a clear mission to advocate better health care for children. We have a number of outstanding physicians and researchers on staff with national or international reputations for their expertise.
Thank you for considering the University of British Columbia for your Pediatric Residency. Our pediatric residency training program is committed to providing an excellent educational expertise within the guidelines of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
BC Children's Hospital is a stimulating environment with an excellent reputation for the care it provides and a clear mission to advocate better health care for children. We have a number of outstanding physicians and researchers on staff with national or international reputations for their expertise.
Thank you for considering the University of British Columbia for your Pediatric Residency. Our pediatric residency training program is committed to providing an excellent educational expertise within the guidelines of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Program Co-Director: Dr. Laura Sauve, Program Co-Director: Dr. Ashley Roberts
Chief Resident, 2011/12: Dr. Mia Pradinuk, Dr. Surabhi Rawwai
Manager, Education: Sylvia Wu
Education Coordinator: Leah Solomon
Chief Resident, 2011/12: Dr. Mia Pradinuk, Dr. Surabhi Rawwai
Manager, Education: Sylvia Wu
Education Coordinator: Leah Solomon
Residency Education Assistant: Peggy Yin
Fellowship Program Assistant: Helena Lee
Education Program Assistant: Dale Rodas
Fellowship Program Assistant: Helena Lee
Education Program Assistant: Dale Rodas
