Resident Life at Cincinnati Children’s
Starting residency is a significant turning point. We understand your excitement and your anxiety. The residents at Cincinnati Children’s are living proof that it is possible to have fun while taking call and learning about pediatrics. This is largely because of the truly unique camaraderie − resident to resident, resident to chief resident and resident to program director. You will maintain your identity as a person, not just a resident.
The years you spend at Cincinnati Children’s will be demanding, but they will undoubtedly be some of the most rewarding years of your life. You will have a unique opportunity to work intimately with other residents, nurses, attendings and staff who are dedicated to your development into an excellent physician while simultaneously helping you preserve your quality of life. Your voice is always heard in Cincinnati. You become part of our family.
The size of our residency program allows us to be accommodating and flexible with residents who experience life changes, want to travel abroad, match as a couple and have children during their residency. Having one large, main hospital allows you to interact with your colleagues at conferences and in the house staff lounge on a daily basis when on different rotations. The offices of the program directors and chief residents are adjacent to the house staff lounge, fostering close camaraderie.
Your Voice Will Be Heard
At Cincinnati Children's, residents are a respected and central part of the hospital team. Medical center administration and house staff leadership are committed to the residency program and to improving it year after year. Your voice will always be heard.
Residency Council
Committee composed of 10 members of each class. Meets monthly to discuss all issues related to residency, including curriculum, benefits and schedules. This group is the voice of the residency and has been responsible for the vast majority of the changes in our program.
Town Meetings
Quarterly meetings for each residency class where the program directors and chiefs listen to the specific needs of each resident class.
Anonymous Evaluations
Residents are able to anonymously evaluate their peers and their own superiors. Residents are able to review evaluations of their own performance online as soon as they are submitted.
And most importantly, our program directors, chair and chief residents ensure that their doors are always open.
