Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pediatric Residency Program at Cooper University Health Care offers a collaborative and comprehensive training experience. This three-year ACGME accredited program provides residents with a strong foundation in general pediatrics, preparing them for both outpatient and inpatient practice, as well as further training in pediatric subspecialties. Highlights of the program include close interaction between residents and faculty, a diverse patient population, and an emphasis on self-directed learning, all of which foster a supportive environment for developing competent pediatricians. The program is dedicated to cultivating culturally competent physician advocates for the community and is guided by a commitment to lifelong learning.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pediatrics
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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Program Website
Address
Cooper University Hospital, Pediatric Residency Program, 101 Haddon Ave, Suite 503-B, Camden, NJ 08103, United States
Program Director
William R Graessle, MD
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Current Residents
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program focuses on resident-directed education including interactive conferences and independent learning assignments to provide a strong foundation in general pediatrics. About a third of residents choose to pursue further training in a subspecialty fellowship.
Application
The application process for the Pediatric Residency Program at Cooper includes submitting an application through the ERAS system. Specific deadlines for applications have not been provided in the text. It is advisable to check the program website or ERAS for exact deadlines and to ensure all necessary materials are submitted timely.
# of Locations
Residents will work at the Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper University Health Care.
Fellowship
About one-third of the residents choose to build on their training with a subspecialty fellowship, although specific fellowships or post-graduation career paths are not detailed in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
The Pediatric Residency Program at Cooper University Health Care is a three-year ACGME accredited post-graduate program that is followed by certification in General Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Some unique features include close interaction between residents and faculty, a diverse patient population, and many resident initiatives to improve the program.
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# of Years of Program
The program is three years long.
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Alumni
Alumni of the Pediatric Residency Program at Cooper often pursue further training in subspecialty fellowships. Approximately one-third of residents choose this path after their general pediatrics training. Specific fellowship details or institutions where alumni have been placed are not given in the text.
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