Program Training
The PedSDP is a flexible track providing key experiences in mentoring, administrative fundamentals, and leadership development. Candidates can pursue a variety of pathways. Most interns choose an Integrated (IRP) or Accelerated Research Pathway (ARP) to provide more research time during residency (IRP) or fellowship (ARP). Some residents complete a more traditional categorical residency to allow time to pursue R38 grants or develop more clinical interests.
Preferential fellowship acceptance at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh programs is provided with extra training opportunities beginning in the intern year.
Integrated Research Pathway
- Residents enter IRP
- 36 months of residency training (39 blocks)
- 3 dedicated blocks in Resident 1 (can be contiguous or distributed)
- 6 dedicated blocks in Resident 2 (should be contiguous, most likely with identified mentor/SOC member)
Accelerated Research Pathway
- Residents enter ARP
- 24 months of residency training (26 blocks)
- 4 years of fellowship training (with 12 extra months of research integrated)
Categorical Plus Pathway
- Residents remain in Categorical Program
- 36 months of residency training (39 blocks)
- Up to 4 dedicated blocks of research in PGY2-3
- 3 years of fellowship training
- Flexible for entry into R38 program or other grants
- Useful for residents desiring more clinical training, undecided on fellowship pathway