Pediatrics
Pathway
(curriculum as of Class of 2026)
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Pediatrics
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REVIEW FOR PATHWAY 2025-2026:
The Department of Pediatrics at Drexel University College of Medicine offices this discipline-based pathway for students who are considering residency training and a career in Pediatrics (or a pediatric-related specialty such as Medicine-Pediatrics or Child Neurology). Students will receive mentoring and guidance as they design their 4th year curricular plan, complete 4th year coursework, and apply for residency training.
Co-Pathway Directors:
Emily Souder, M.D.
emily.souder@towerhealth.org
Deepti Raybagkar, M.D., M.S.
deepti.raybagkar@towerhealth.org
Coordinator: Rhea Kramer
(215) 427-4806 Phone
(215) 427-4805 Fax
rbk36@drexel.edu
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The objectives of this pathway are as follows:
Students who desire to learn more about Pediatrics are encouraged to elect rotations in general pediatrics or in pediatric subspecialties. Electives should be chosen based on the student's interests, as well as based on areas in which the student would like to gain additional knowledge (e.g., those that the student self-identifies as areas of weakness)
Students will meet individually with the Pathway Director throughout the year to discuss 4th year lottery plans, ongoing changes to the 4th year schedule, approaches to the residency application process, and strategies for the match. Group pathway meetings will also be held during the 4th year to discuss the residency applications process and career option in Pediatrics.
Please refer to the Pathway Table for the list of required and recommended courses.
Please note that certain pediatric-based electives at St. Christopher's are listed in the course catalog under other departments besides Pediatrics and therefore do not count toward the maximun weeks of Pediatrics rotations permitted by the College. These electives are Pediatric Anesthesiology, Child Neurology, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Radiology, Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Otolaryngology and Pediatric Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery. Please note, these rotations may fall under Pediatrics at an Away rotation.
Learning resources will vary depending on the rotations selected. For specific suggestions, students should review the course description and discuss with the individual course directors or with the Pathway Director.
Evaluation of the Student
The student's performance in each rotation will be evaluated by supervising physicians, and residents when appropriate, using the standard Drexel University College of Medicine clinical evaluation form. Students not receiving a grade of satisfactory or higher will be counseled and provided with remediation.
Evaluation of 4th year Courses
Upon completion of each rotation, students are encouraged to complete the end-of-rotation evaluation form in DOCSS. Students have the opportunity to provide feedback on the rotation as well as on specific faculty (and residents) with whom they worked in DOCSS. All feedback is de-identified.
Evaluation of the Pathway
Students are encouraged to complete an end-of-year Pathway evaluation for the Pathway. The feedback from this evaluation will help in advising future students more effectively.