For Clinicians
Department of Pediatrics
Calendar
Molecular Medicine Series
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Title to Come
Cecilia Lo, PhD
Chair, Department of Developmental Biology
University of Pittsburgh
Pediatric Grand Rounds
Thursday, November 19, 2009
"Sickle Cell Disease: State of the Art and New Horizons"
Lakshmanan Krishnamurti, MD
Director, Hematology
Director, Comprehensive Hemoglobinopathies Program
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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Clinical Divisions
There are 19 clinical divisions in the Department of Pediatrics providing outstanding health care services to thousands of patients yearly.
Education and Training
The Department of Pediatrics offers an ideal opportunity for pediatric training. Please see detailed descriptions of each program below.
Residencies
Residents receive special and highly individualized attention at Children’s, along with a training experience that is both comprehensive and challenging.
Fellowships
Children’s offers several fellowship programs designed to provide fellows with experience in four areas including clinical, teaching, research and administration.
Research
Children’s Department of Pediatrics has a wonderful tradition for research dating back to the work of Dr. Jonas Salk on the polio vaccine. The program has grown at a dramatic rate over the last three years.
