| Course affiliated with (name of Organization/University) | Akron Children's Hospital |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio |
| City | Akron |
| Address | One Perkins Square Akron, OH 44308 |
| The program leads an official or formal degree? | Yes |
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| Frequency | Once per year |
| Length | 1 years |
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| Cost of full tuition and fees | Subsidized for selected applicants/regions |
| Director | Cassandra Hirsh, DO |
| Website | https://www.akronchildrens.org/page/Pediatric-Palliative-Care-Fellowship.html |
| Contact name | Cathy Kelly-Langen, MD or Sarah Friebert, MD or Anne Porcellato |
| Learning objectives 1 | - Patient care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health - Medical knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical and cognate (e.g., epidemiological and social- behavioral) sciences and the application of this knowledge. |
| Learning objectives 2 | - Practice-based learning and improvement that involves investigation and evaluation of your own patient care, appraisal and assimilation of scientific evidence, and improvements in patient care. - Interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective and age-appropriate information exchange and teaming with patients, their families and other healthcare professionals. |
| Learning objectives 3 | - Professionalism as manifested through a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population. - Systems-based practice as manifested by actions that demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of healthcare and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value. |
| Description | Our 1-year ACGME-accredited Pediatric Palliative Care Fellowship Program exposes you to patients with a variety of conditions and socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. You will receive training in inpatient, outpatient and community settings, and your training experience includes a consultation model, longitudinal care of patients and families, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and exposure to bereavement support. |
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