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Primary Care Learning

Mission

The mission of the Primary Care Pathway at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (PCP-CHP) is to train pediatric residents to be outstanding clinical primary care pediatricians with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the provision of compassionate health care, effective leadership, and lifelong commitment to justice on behalf of children, families, and communities.

Overview

Residents in the PCP-CHP will experience a six-month individualized pathway with core rotations in primary care and optional areas of focus.

Core rotations will include:

  • Rural and urban underserved care
  • Private practice
  • Mental and behavioral health
  • Stabilization of the newborn
  • Sports medicine
  • Dermatology

Areas of focus may include research, medical education, global health, and/or advocacy and health policy. Mentoring will occur in a group setting on a monthly basis. Noon didactics will include common primary care topics not otherwise covered during residency.

 

The Division of General Academic Pediatrics (GAP), led by Alejandro Hoberman, MD, plays a major role in residency education and supervision in the Primary Care Center.

Division members are involved in educating residents in:

  • Continuity clinic
  • Acute concerns clinic
  • Newborn rotation

Faculty members develop strong mentoring relationships with residents interested in clinical research and educational scholarship.

In 2009, the GAP group was honored with the Academic Pediatric Association's Teaching Award for its work in clinical education.

 
Last Update
November 6, 2012
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Last Update
November 6, 2012
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