University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Conferences
Pediatric Education and Active Resident Learning (PEARL) Conference
Weekly academic half-day conference (Friday, 1-4pm) that is an interactive, case-based educational session led by our dedicated pediatric faculty
These conferences are multidisciplinary, providing perspectives from different specialties
To promote resident education, pagers are forwarded to fellows/faculty during this conference
Morning Conferences
Morning Report
This dynamic, resident-driven conference focuses on the problem-oriented approach to both inpatient and outpatient cases of interest
The chief residents facilitate discussion about differential diagnoses, management, and plan with support from faculty in attendance
Conference is held Monday and Wednesday from 8-9am
Problem Conference
This popular, chief-led conference emphasizes in-depth critical thinking in the development of a differential diagnosis, evidence-based evaluation and treatment of an interesting case
Local and national speakers discuss state-of-the-art research, clinical initiatives, and health care delivery practices, or provide a comprehensive review of important pediatric topics
Grand Rounds take place every Thursday from 7:30-8:30 am
M&M (Morbidity and Mortality)
Monthly presentations by a third-year resident reviewing a patient case with a focus on areas for improvement in patient care
EBM (Evidenced-Based Medicine)
Monthly presentations by a senior resident reviewing a journal article of their choosing to address a patient-related question
Advocacy
Monthly presentations by third-year residents highlighting their advocacy projects created during their longitudinal CPAAX rotation
Other Resident-Focused Learning
Schwartz Rounds
Regular forum for professional caregivers from different departments to discuss the social and emotional aspects of caring for patients. Each session emphasizes a specific theme or topic and is regularly attended by professionals in multiple disciplines
Board Review
Senior residents meet with an attending on Friday mornings from 8-8:45am to practice and discuss board review questions pertaining to that faculty’s specialty
Intern Conference
Interns meet on Friday mornings from 8-8:45am for a faculty-led “intern boot camp” session focusing on a core pediatric topic or for an intern-only morning report session
Subspecialty Conferences
Each division within the Department of Pediatrics has weekly conferences that residents attend when rotating with that subspecialty