including ECMO. Grady Memorial Hospital has a thriving OBGYN service as well as a level 4 NICU caring for critically ill infants. Fellows interested in meeting critical care requirements with NICU training are encouraged to discuss specific goals with the program director in order to arrange an optimal learning experience. 2.c. CHOA Fellows' Introduction to Research Training (FIRsT) Fellows Introduction to Research Training (FIRsT) provides pediatric fellows with an overview and introduction to clinical and translational research in the academic setting. Didactic sessions, panel discussions, and interactive opportunities provide forums for fellows to gain an appreciation of the fundamentals of clinical and translational research, biostatistics, epidemiology, the research enterprise, and practical and applied aspects of conducting research. These concepts are conveyed over a 20-hour period, comprised of sessions over 5 days, annually following the general pediatrics board examination. FIRsT is direct by Dr. Andi Shane, assistant professor of pediatrics and infectious disease. More information about the course can be found at the website: http://www.pediatrics.emory.edu/education/fellowship/fellowresearch.html. The conference is usually scheduled for 1 week during October, after completion of the pediatric board certifying exam. 2.d. CHOA Fellows' Teaching Symposium The Teaching Symposium is a multifaceted interactive educational program for all pediatric fellows. Each session is devoted to specific aspects of different medical learning environments. The first half of the symposium is oriented to adult learning theory and concepts with an emphasis on small group interactions. The second half of the symposium will emphasize speaking skills and adjuncts to improving learner attention and retention of information. The course will conclude mini-lecture presentations that incorporate concepts advanced in this course. The course is directed by Dr. Michael Greenwald, assistant professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine. More information about the course can be found at the website: http://www.pediatrics.emory.edu/education/fellowship/teachsym.html. The conference takes place during 2-hour afternoon sessions scheduled over six weeks throughout the spring. 2.e. CHOA Fellows' Ethics Conference This is a discussion and case-based course designed to highlight issues of bioethics in caring for children. It is directed by Dr. Mike Ziegler, assistant professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine. The conference takes place
including ECMO. Grady Memorial Hospital has a thriving OBGYN service as well as a level 4 NICU caring for critically ill infants. Fellows interested in meeting critical care requirements with NICU training are encouraged to discuss specific goals with the program director in order to arrange an optimal learning experience. 2.c. CHOA Fellows' Introduction to Research Training (FIRsT) Fellows Introduction to Research Training (FIRsT) provides pediatric fellows with an overview and introduction to clinical and translational research in the academic setting. Didactic sessions, panel discussions, and interactive opportunities provide forums for fellows to gain an appreciation of the fundamentals of clinical and translational research, biostatistics, epidemiology, the research enterprise, and practical and applied aspects of conducting research. These concepts are conveyed over a 20-hour period, comprised of sessions over 5 days, annually following the general pediatrics board examination. FIRsT is direct by Dr. Andi Shane, assistant professor of pediatrics and infectious disease. More information about the course can be found at the website: http://www.pediatrics.emory.edu/education/fellowship/fellowresearch.html. The conference is usually scheduled for 1 week during October, after completion of the pediatric board certifying exam. 2.d. CHOA Fellows' Teaching Symposium The Teaching Symposium is a multifaceted interactive educational program for all pediatric fellows. Each session is devoted to specific aspects of different medical learning environments. The first half of the symposium is oriented to adult learning theory and concepts with an emphasis on small group interactions. The second half of the symposium will emphasize speaking skills and adjuncts to improving learner attention and retention of information. The course will conclude mini-lecture presentations that incorporate concepts advanced in this course. The course is directed by Dr. Michael Greenwald, assistant professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine. More information about the course can be found at the website: http://www.pediatrics.emory.edu/education/fellowship/teachsym.html. The conference takes place during 2-hour afternoon sessions scheduled over six weeks throughout the spring. 2.e. CHOA Fellows' Ethics Conference This is a discussion and case-based course designed to highlight issues of bioethics in caring for children. It is directed by Dr. Mike Ziegler, assistant professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine. The conference takes place
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