The Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Pediatric Residency program meets all the requirements of the Residency Review Committee (RRC) and is fully accredited by the ACGME.
Overview and block schedule
The goal of our program is to foster the personal and professional growth of our residents and to prepare exemplary pediatricians who are humanistic, compassionate and committed to children's health. The curriculum is divided into two components:
- Core curriculum (required)
- Individualized curriculum
- X + Y schedule
We transitioned to an X+Y schedule at the start of the 2022 year in a “3+1” model. It has proven to be a beneficial transition as our residents have enjoyed increased curricular personalization and schedule flexibility. Highlights of the ambulatory (Y) week include:- Academic half day with protected learning time focused on primary care topics
- Personal half day to use for appointments and wellness
- Longitudinal experiences including Community Pediatrics in the intern year and electives in second and third year
- Continuity clinic and acute care experiences
Learn more about the curriculum schedule
Educational highlights
We offer an individualized curriculum for every resident to maximize their educational opportunities. Opportunities for on-the-fly feedback are created by the close relationships between our faculty and residents. In addition to our individualized curriculum, evaluation, and feedback, we incorporate simulation training into our residency curriculum.
Learn about individualized curriculum and simulation training
Advocacy projects
Many of our residents are involved in community service or advocacy projects, often providing a direct service to the community in partnership with local organizations.
Global health opportunities
The Global Health Program (GCHP) at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center works to creative sustainable partnerships that prioritize worldwide improvement of children's health. GCHP offers our residents the opportunity to participate in global health initiatives as well as in the vibrant educational activities at Dartmouth College.