Training the next leaders in pediatric care.

Medical students speaking with each other at a table.

Education

One of our central core missions at the Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is educating medical students, pediatric residents, and subspecialty fellows. We believe it is our collective responsibility as faculty members to train the next generation of physicians and scientists, who will further our understanding of the many diseases and disorders that affect children and adolescents.

Pediatric Residency

Training exceptional pediatricians with diverse backgrounds to become leaders in care and advocacy for children.

A doctor lets a young patient use his stethoscope.

Advanced Fellowship Training

Our fellows work with established mentors who encourage and assist their research endeavors.
Pediatric fellows pose in their white coats.

Medical Student Education

Pediatrics faculty provide early clinical experiences and science courses to students during their first 18 months of instruction.
Two students sitting in a lecture hall.