Education is emphasized both on and off the wards. Our residency curriculum is designed to complement clinical training and build a strong foundation in both basic and clinical pediatric sciences. Residents are thoroughly prepared for the American Board of Pediatrics certification process. Learning opportunities include interactive lectures featuring patient case discussions, quality improvement initiatives, general pediatrics topics and personal insights shared by faculty.
Weekly conference schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 7:24 a.m. | Morning report | Floor teaching | Morning report | Morning report | Early bird rounds |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Intern and senior noon conferences | Noon conference | Noon conference | Noon conference | Grand Rounds |
Chief resident simulation curriculum
The Saigh Pediatric Simulation Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital features three high-fidelity electromechanical pediatric mannequins and two simulated patient care rooms.
- The chief residents lead simulated code training twice weekly
- Each resident attends four to six sessions per year.
- Interdisciplinary mock codes supported by the simulation center take place on most inpatient floors each resident block.