The duration of the fellowship is 3 years for pediatric residency graduates and 2 years for emergency medicine graduates. Block rotations are detailed in the tables below.
Under the 3-year Pediatrics trained track, fellows rotate in the pediatric ED for 16.5 blocks (4 weeks/block) and have 10 blocks of dedicated research time. The first year is aimed at developing clinical emergency medicine skills and the fellow is given priority for procedures and responsibility for complex presentations. For the first 6 months, fellows function as direct PEM providers, taking first –hand ownership of patient care and staffing it with an attending. After this time, their responsibility includes overseeing other residents rotating in the pediatric ED.
In the second year, the curriculum focuses on the continued development of clinical skills in the pediatric ED and the niches of PEM, including Toxicology, Ultrasound, Child Abuse and Simulation. During third year, the emphasis is on the completion of the research project and developing clinical independence in the pediatric emergency department. This year also allows opportunities for electives and administrative duties to encourage the fellow to explore and further develop their areas of professional interest.
Under the 2-year EM trained track, fellows rotate in the pediatric ED for 12 blocks (4 weeks/block) and have 3.5 blocks of research time. The focus for the emergency medicine trained fellow in the first year is to be exposed to the “pediatrics” side of emergency medicine. The second year allows the fellow to develop clinical independence as well as opportunities to develop their professional interests. Time is allotted for “research” with the expectation that the fellow is able to produce at least 1 scholarly product during fellowship