Welcome to the Pediatric Residency Program at Advocate Children’s Hospital – Oak Lawn (ACH-OL), a distinguished institution within the Advocate Health Care network. Advocate Children’s Hospital – Oak Lawn, situated on the campus of Advocate Christ Medical Center (ACMC), has been committed to shaping exceptional pediatricians for nearly half a century. Our program distinguishes itself by offering a comprehensive and balanced approach to training, merging rigorous academic learning with diverse clinical experiences in both hospital and community settings. We are dedicated to fostering the professional and personal growth of each resident, providing a supportive yet challenging environment where they can realize their full potential as future leaders in advocate health care.
Our enduring mission is to cultivate well-rounded pediatricians equipped to excel in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. We achieve this by offering a rich tapestry of clinical exposures, ensuring our residents gain proficiency in both primary and tertiary care. The unique advantage of training at ACH-OL lies in our access to the expansive resources of Advocate Health Care, a nationally recognized leader in not-for-profit healthcare. This integration provides an unparalleled breadth of opportunities, enabling residents to build a robust foundation for successful careers in either primary care pediatrics or specialized subfields.
The cornerstone of our program’s success is the incredibly diverse patient population we serve. Located in Oak Lawn, an immediately adjacent suburb to Chicago, ACH-OL acts as a vital healthcare hub for a wide geographic area. We serve not only the underserved communities of Chicago’s South Side but also the expansive southern and southwestern suburbs, extending our reach into northwest Indiana and rural north central Illinois. This unique location exposes our residents to a remarkable spectrum of clinical cases, cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses. Our dedicated faculty, experts in both medical and surgical pediatric specialties, are committed to providing exceptional care within a high-volume, child-centric environment. Residents are integral members of this care team, actively participating in both patient care and the educational process.
Beyond the hospital walls, our residents gain invaluable community-based experience. We believe in a holistic understanding of health, extending beyond disease diagnosis and treatment to encompass wellness within the context of families, homes, and schools. This comprehensive approach provides a truly in-depth perspective on the social determinants of health and the importance of advocate health care in all settings.
Furthermore, ACH-OL offers significant opportunities in medical education and scholarly activities. As a core clerkship site for Rosalind Franklin University’s Chicago Medical School and Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and welcoming fourth-year medical students from across the nation, our residents have ample avenues for teaching and mentorship. Faculty-guided involvement in impactful quality improvement projects and clinical research is strongly encouraged and supported. We take immense pride in the commendations we have received from the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for our innovative Community and Advocacy, as well as Evidence-Based Medicine curricula. Our program also boasts exceptional outcomes, including consistently high American Board of Pediatrics Certification Exam passing rates and successful placements in prestigious Pediatric Fellowships, Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine programs, and Primary Care positions upon graduation.
The Advocate Children’s Hospital Oak Lawn program is deeply committed to developing pediatricians who are not only clinically excellent but also critical thinkers, compassionate advocates for their patients, and effective leaders. We invite you to explore our website further to discover more about our free-standing children’s hospital and the enriching experience offered by our Pediatric Residency Program.
Our program is guided by the following core aims:
- To cultivate trainees with foundational expertise, ensuring their confident and competent transition into diverse career paths as lifelong learners within advocate health care.
- To provide focused experiences in Community and Population Health, specifically preparing trainees to effectively serve medically underserved populations and champion health equity.
- To equip trainees with the skills and resources necessary to prioritize and optimize their professional well-being, fostering resilience and sustainable careers.
- To develop trainees into effective collaborators and leaders within interprofessional teams dedicated to clinical excellence, scholarly pursuits, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
- To actively promote the recruitment and comprehensive training of inclusive and diverse residents, reflecting the communities we serve.
- To continually enhance the national recognition of our training program, our accomplished residents, and our dedicated faculty, solidifying our position as a leader in pediatric medical education and advocate health care.
We sincerely appreciate your interest in the Pediatric Residency Program at Advocate Children’s Hospital – Oak Lawn.
