| Pediatrics Department |
Residency Program
Orientation and Retreats
Orientation
At Loyola we use intern orientation to provide more than just review of schedules and policies. Orientation lasts approximately one week and starts immediately prior to beginning training. Over the course of the week both Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Programs are given, providing new interns key skills needed in the hospital. Several hours are spent in the Loyola Clinical Skills Center learning procedural skills such as lumbar punctures, IV placement, and blood draws.
The week includes a scavenger hunt around the hospital as well as a party to meet all of the other residents. The week concludes with hospital wide orientation for housestaff.
Retreats
One special aspect of our program is the provision of year specific retreats.
Each class has a specially designed retreat during the year, where the
whole class is removed from the medical center environment and topics
are presented around a resident-directed theme.
PL1 Year
Life skills that can be applied to daily activities. Recent topics have included: airway workshop, sedation training, suturing workshop, stress management, and balancing your life.
PL2 Year
Teaching
and administrative skills. Recent topics have included bedside teaching,
working with students, organizing rounds, assessing personal teaching
skills, defining a good teacher, and giving feedback. This past year we
focused on learning styles and strategizing for the upcoming year. Small
group sessions, and presentations to the group as a whole encouraged total
participation.
PL3 Year
Transitioning from residency to “real life”. Recent topics
have included becoming involved in the community, life after residency
– creating a balanced life, financial investing, becoming a child advocate,
becoming a fellow.
Besides the focused topics, the residents are encouraged
to discuss aspects of the program that they think worked well and those
needing some improvement. In addition, time is allocated during the day
for socializing and bonding.
