Pediatrics

Pediatrics> Philosophy

The philosophy of the Department of Pediatrics is to make a significant positive impact on the overall well being of newborns, infants, and children and young adults on a local and national level through educational, clinical and research programs. The Department of Pediatrics is committed to recruiting and training minority and other students as physicians and biomedical scientists who can provide high quality, comprehensive health care to the medically underserved.

WE ARE:

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Medical Education
The Pediatrics Third Year Clerkship addresses issues unique to childhood and adolescence by focusing on human growth and development, and by emphasizing the impact of family, community and society on child health and well being.

Clinical Services
Compassion and commitment to our patients are illustrated on a daily basis at our faculty practice plan—Morehouse Medical Associates and other clinical sites in the metropolitan Atlanta area.

Research
Current research programs address clinical issues impacting the health care for underserved children.

...CONCERNED

Community Partnerships
The Health Education Division of the Department of Pediatrics strives to assist the community in living healthy lifestyles by incorporating various outreach programs.

...COMMITTED

The Department has contributed in awarding to date over 500 medical degrees. Our graduates are practicing in various child health settings, many in leadership roles, fulfilling the tenets of our mission, and the values of the department.