Following graduation, our residents have pursued careers in general pediatrics, hospital medicine and a wide range of subspecialties. The knowledge they gain in our training program provides them with the tools they need to apply for positions across the country.
Life after residency
Primary care? Academic medicine? Medical research? Residents pursue primary care/hospitalist and fellowship training in roughly equal proportions.
We help each resident identify the right career path. Workshops to prepare for life after residency include guidance on How to prepare a great curriculum vitae, interview with ease, understand and management of financial issues and negotiate a contract you can live with.
The position of chief resident at St. Louis Children’s Hospital provides a challenging blend of clinical, educational and administrative responsibilities. The year provides an opportunity for refinement of clinical skills, development of leadership skills, participation in residency curriculum planning, and supervision of medical students and junior and senior residents.