The Pediatric Emergency Residency began its activities in 2021, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, incorporating its first resident that year.
Since its inception, the program has graduated one resident and currently has two residents in training. Despite its recent implementation, the residency has shown sustained development, with academic presentations at national and international conferences, reflecting an early commitment to scientific activity and academic training.
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The Post-Basic Residency in Pediatric Emergency Medicine is offered at the Austral University Hospital, with a mission aligned with the institution's values, focused on providing safe, high-quality care, placing the pediatric patient and their family at the center of care. The program offers systematic, evidence-based training that integrates clinical practice, teaching, and research, with a humanized approach.
The residency program takes place at a high-complexity university hospital, providing rigorous training in the initial management of pediatric patients with common and complex acute conditions, including transplants, oncology, neurological disorders, and complex surgery. This environment fosters the development of core values such as professionalism, commitment, teamwork, and respect for life and human dignity.
Academic excellence and evidence-based practice
Training at the Austral University Hospital, with access to state-of-the-art resources and high standards of quality care.
Reference center for highly complex pediatric emergencies
Care of critically ill patients, including kidney, liver and bone marrow transplants, oncohematology, neurological pathology and complex pediatric surgery.
Specialized training in acute and critical pathology
Specific training for the initial, timely and effective care of the critically ill pediatric patient.
High demand and increasing complexity of care
Pediatric emergencies account for more than 30% of consultations, with a sustained increase in clinical complexity.
University hospital, third level
Comprehensive experience in the management of common and highly complex pediatric pathology in a referral center.
Human, ethical and holistic development
Child- and family-centered care, with an emphasis on professionalism and ethical values.
Scientific and academic activity
Active participation and presentation of papers at national and international conferences.
interdisciplinary work
Collaborative environment with ongoing interaction with the various pediatric subspecialties.
Links with scientific societies
Active participation in the Emergency and Critical Care Committee of the Argentine Society of Pediatrics (SAP).
The Service is structured into two specific areas: Emergency and Walk-in.
Direction team
Upon completion of the residency, graduates will possess the necessary competencies for the initial care, ongoing assessment, and comprehensive management of pediatric patients in the emergency setting, applying evidence-based practices. They will be trained in the diagnosis and acute treatment of complex patients, including chronic, premature, transplant, and disabled patients, as well as in the prescription, execution, and evaluation of diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring procedures, recognizing their indications, contraindications, and potential complications. They will develop skills for interdisciplinary work and for improving care processes and outcomes, incorporating management, quality, and patient safety tools, with appropriate use of hospital resources and technology. Furthermore, they will acquire knowledge in work organization and healthcare system management, and will strengthen their medical professionalism, based on altruism, respect, integrity, empathy, effective communication, shared decision-making, and a commitment to excellence and continuous professional development. The training is complemented by the development of teaching skills, through traditional methods and clinical simulation, and by research training, including project design, data collection and analysis, promoting a reflective and academically sound practice.
Mandatory activities
Optional activities
The residency program includes daily attendance, post-call rest, and 12-hour weekend shifts, always with constant supervision from pediatric specialists. Residents interact continuously with pediatric subspecialties at a high-complexity center, integrating clinical practice with university teaching and research.
The training includes structured classes and ongoing education during daily practice, as well as participation in conferences, courses, and academic activities of the department and the Emergency and Critical Care Committee of the SAP (Argentine Society of Pediatrics). From the outset, the resident is integrated into the department staff, in an excellent work environment, with opportunities for professional development and employment upon completion of the residency, within a university hospital committed to innovation, teaching, and compassionate care.
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