Training and education

Educating and providing consultation to the various disciplines and professions serving the child/family in the hospital and community is an essential part of the team's focus.

Current training opportunities

• Child maltreatment fellowship (ongoing)

The child maltreatment fellowship at Children's Memorial provides focused training in all areas of child abuse and neglect. The large volume of patients treated at the hospital truly provides an optimal learning experience.

In addition to patient care, fellows learn to provide effective court testimony, assist in educating medical personnel, and learn how to advocate for policy that will improve care and treatment of maltreated children. Independent research is encouraged and mentored. Upon completion of the fellowship, the physician will be a medical expert who is knowledgeable and competent in all areas of child abuse and neglect.

Along with the experiences at Children's Memorial Hospital, interested fellows may select to concurrently pursue a Masters in Public Health at Northwestern University. A generous tuition support program will be provided for accepted candidates. The fellowship is directed at training physicians who will pursue careers in academic settings.

The fellowship is a two-year academic appointment with an option of a third year.

If you are interested in applying, please contact Emalee Flaherty, MD, at 773.880.4322.

Internship

If you are interested in policy issues regarding child abuse, or would like to participate in child abuse research, please contact Dr. Emalee Flaherty.