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Children’s National Hospital is the main training site for more than 1,700 medical students, residents and clinical fellows every year. Our primary medical school partners are the George Washington University School of Medicine and the Howard University College of Medicine. Local hospital partners sending us residents and fellows include GW University Hospital, MedStar Georgetown Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital CenterHoward University Hospital, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and NIH Clinical Center.

Here is an overview of medical education at Children’s National. View our most recent Office of Medical Education Annual Report.

Advancing Academic Pediatrics

Children’s National is committed to training the pediatric workforce necessary to meet the future needs of all of our patients and families. The Advancing Academic Pediatrics Program is a funded opportunity for fourth-year medical students applying to pediatrics to rotate at Children’s National in Washington, D.C., and gain exposure to academic pediatrics at a large, freestanding children’s hospital. Our scholars receive supplemental mentorship, networking opportunities with current residents, as well as a stipend to offset the costs of travel and housing.

Continuing Education Options

Children’s National is proud to announce that we have achieved Joint Accreditation, an ability to provide continuing education across professions. Through the Joint Accreditation team, continuing educational activities are available for physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, pharmacy techs, psychologists and social workers in addition to many interprofessional activities where team members plan together to learn together.

CE credits are available for Grand Rounds, Professorial Rounds and many divisional and local conferences online.

Hospital Grand Rounds

Weekly presentations on various issues in pediatric care, such as recent advances in treating a particular illness are open to providers at Children's National. View the most recent archive of Grand Rounds lectures.

Professional Development Opportunities

Children’s Academy of Pediatric Educators (CAPE)

Center for Faculty Excellence at George Washington University

Master Teacher Leadership Development Program

Resources for Developing Yourself as a Leader or Mentor