Ranked among the top in the nation, the Department of Pediatrics attracts medical students, interns, residents and postdoctoral fellows from around the world. The department's programs offer a range of training opportunities in general pediatrics, critical care and pediatric subspecialties-all within a variety of ambulatory, inpatient and community settings. Moreover, while teaching the skills required by tomorrow's physician leaders, our programs challenge trainees to explore and develop their interests through basic science, clinical and community-based research.