Sidney Kimmel Medical College Nemours Children' Health
Wilmington, DE
Brian Alverson, MD
Program Director
Cindy Chuidian
Program Coordinator
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
200 bed inpatient tertiary care free-standing pediatric hospital
44-bed pediatric ED, level 1 trauma center
24-bed PICU, separate CICU, Level 4 NICU, Advanced Delivery Center
More than 30 pediatric subspecialties, 20 fellow programs
Service lines include:
Liver, kidney, and heart transplantations
World-renowned skeletal dysplasia clinic
Cancer and blood disorders center, offering blood and bone marrow transplantation
Lymphatic disease offering state of the art medical, procedural, and surgical treatments
Value-based services organization that aims to optimize efficiency of care with reduced costs, while addressing social determinants of health
DETAILS
66 categorical pediatrics residents
Integrated programs with Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, Pediatric Rehab Medicine, and Child Neurology
Resident as Teacher longitudinal curriculum
Multiple retreats every year
About ½ of or graduates go into general pediatrics and ½ into fellowship!
Career selective
Multiple electives, even in the first year!
LOCATION
Wilmington, Delaware and greater Philadelphia area! Restaurants, Sports, Arts, Outdoor activities. Near the Beaches in DE and NJ, Major International Airport and on I-95 corridor with easy access to DC, NYC, etc.
CURRICULUM
X+Y curriculum (6+2)
26 two week blocks per year
Outpatient academic half day
6 Advocacy training half days
Daily noon conference and morning report (protected time)
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
Longitudinal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Curriculum
Associate Program Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
