Geisinger/Janet Weis Children's Hospital
Danville, PA
Paul Bellino, MD/FAAP
Program Director
MaryAnne Wesner, CTAGME
Program Coordinator
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
JWCH delivers advanced pediatric quaternary care in a unique rural location
Broad and diverse pediatric faculty in all specialty areas
Exceptional resident continuity clinic with a <10% no-show rate
JWCH is part of a nationally recognized, highly integrated, innovative health system
DETAILS
11 Categorical residents per year
5 Med/Peds residents per year
2 Child Neurology Preliminary residents per year
Non-tracked, completely individualized education
LOCATION
Danville is a rural community surrounded by three college towns; Lots of local festivals, farmers markets, music and theater; Our residents enjoy mountain biking, running, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, horse riding, rock climbing, camping, fishing, outdoor sports
CURRICULUM
Flexible schedule with 12 individualized electives
Rotational and longitudinal opportunities in Child Advocacy
Camp Medicine and fully funded Global Health opportunities
Institutional support for resident research and QI initiatives
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
We welcome all residents as unique individuals
Our DEI initiatives span across all educational platforms – Medical School, Graduate Medical Education and Faculty/Intuitional programs
