What types of positions do graduating residents take after completion of training?
• • In the past, 10% of residents have moved directly into faculty positions in academics, 20% have pursued subspecialty fellowship training, and 70% have moved into pediatric practice (private, group, and managed care settings). Graduates are highly desired in subspecialty fellowships and have recently been accepted top-notch fellowships in cardiology, allergy/immunology, infectious disease, neonatology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology. • • 8. What is your pass rate for the certifying examination? • • The American Board of Pediatrics certifying exam pass rate for our graduates is much higher than the national average. Our ten year board pass rate is greater than 90% while the national average is around 80%. • • 9. What about continuity clinics? • • Each resident spends one half day per week in continuity clinic. Residents are excused from their usual afternoon responsibilities to ensure their attendance. Continuity clinics may be located at The Children’s Clinic at Miller Children
