Department of Pediatrics

Molecular Medicine Series
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
“Role of Dysfunctional Adipogenesis in Systemic Insulin Resistance”
Samuel Cushman, Ph.D.
Chief
Experimental Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition Section Diabetes Branch
NIDDK, NIH

Pediatric Grand Rounds
May 29, 2008
“Vaccination in the Year 2100”
James P. Nataro, MD, PhD, MBA
Professor of Pediatrics/Medicine/Microbiology and Biochemistry
Vice Chairman – Pediatrics
Head – Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Pediatrics
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD

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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.