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Top 10 Reasons to Choose the University of Hawai‘i Pediatric Residency Program 1. Location, Location, Location * Only civilian pediatric tertiary care center in Hawaii (Population: 1.3 million with ~27% children)
* Only children’s hospital in a 2500 mile radius
* Total commitment to provide the best patient care possible
2. Medical Diversity * Referral center for the Pacific - Polynesian islands (Samoa, Fiji, etc..), Micronesia
* Over 4 million international and domestic tourists and visitors annually
* Adds more diversity to an already culturally diverse Hawaiian population
3. Educational & Research Opportunities * Resident research program that supports national exposure, funds for projects, and full travel expenses and funds for national presentations * In 2009-2010, thirty-five ongoing research programs in the Department of Pediatrics funded by federal and state grants totaling $39 million * Weekly grand rounds, bi-monthly ID and radiology conferences, and monthly M&M, pathology, journal club, neuroradiology conferences, protected time for resident conferences * In-hospital library, Univ. of Hawai‘i medical school library, online access to over 100 pediatric journals and 60 pediatric textbooks
4. Attending Backup Availability *24 / 7 in-house NICU neonatologist, PICU intensivist, ED attending, and WARD hospitalist
5. Primary Care Facility with Community Involvement * Affiliations with Queen's Medical Center, Kokua Kalihi Valley Health Center, Tripler Adolescent Medicine Clinic, Shriner's Hospital for Children, Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility * 2005-2010: 51% have gone on to do primary care
6. The Sky’s the Limit * 25% have gone on to fellowships such as cardiology, critical care, ED, pulmonology, behavioral, neurology, and hematology-oncology at places such as UCSF, Baylor College of Medicine, UC San Diego, University of Utah, and Childrens’ Medical Center of Dallas
* 24% have undertaken academic/administrative positions, continuing in resident-teaching careers
7. Resident benefits * Insurance (Health, Vision, Dental, Malpractice, Disability, Life) * Educational allotment in 3rd year: 7 days and up to $2300 to attend conferences (or $1500 for books) * Meal card, on-call sleep room, free hospital parking * Out-of-state support for up to $1500 in moving expenses
8. Resident Enhancement Program * Yearly in-training exam and mock exam with a weekly, small group, faculty supported board review educational program * Annual texts for board reviews (four different texts) * Categorical Peds Board passing rates have improved from 66% to 100%
9. Facilities * Pediatric outpatient clinic – 20,000 patient encounters per year * ED - 14 Beds; about 18,000 pediatric visits per year * General pediatric ward – 56 beds, also includes hematology/oncology * PICU - 14 Beds; about 500 admissions per year * Newborn nursery - 66 bassinets; about 5,500 births each year * NICU - 48 Beds; about 1,000 NICU admissions last year
10. Spirit of Aloha * Friendly, helpful staff and attendings who enjoy teaching and want you to succeed * A patient population that is generally appreciative and supportive of medical care * Chance to interact with residents – 2 mini retreats, 1 full weekend retreat, monthly resident socials * Stress-relieving activities – over 125 beaches, 40 hiking trails, kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, museums, and multi-ethnic cultural experiences
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