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. We reach out to other child abuse pediatricians, community physicians and pediatricians, social workers, teachers, attorneys, DCFS workers, nurses and anyone else whose disciplines involves care for children to ensure that everyone is prepared to recognize and respond to suspected cases of child maltreatment. 

Opportunities for professionals include:

• Annual Child Maltreatment Symposium: Held every April during Child Abuse Awareness Month
• Child abuse pediatrics fellowship
• Residency rotations
• Internship opportunities for social workers
• Child maltreatment presentations: Training on child maltreatment tailored for specific professional audiences