BCRP Academies
Innovative Academic Homes
The BCRP has a long history of producing academic pediatricians. We identified the need for academic homes consisting of residents, faculty and other trainees who share intellectual interests. We created five BCRP Academies consistent with the interests and intellectual pursuits of our trainees and our faculty:
- Academy of Basic and Translational Investigation
- Academy of Clinical Investigation
- Academy of Clinical Innovation
- Academy of Medical Education
- Academy of Global Health
The overarching goals of the BCRP Academies are to:
- Promote formal and informal faculty-resident interactions and mentorship
- Promote and support scholarly pursuits
- Develop Academy-specific concrete skills such as grant writing, teaching, obtaining IRB approval, leading project teams and much more
- Assist residents as they make decisions about their academic careers
Faculty within the BCRP Academies are motivated individuals who may serve as project or career mentors and provide residents with guidance, advising, coaching and professional development. Each BCRP resident has dedicated Individualized Curriculum time, including a unique PL3 rotation, the Academic Development Block (ADB) where they have an opportunity to work on a scholarly project. Faculty from the BCRP academies often serve as project mentors during these important individualized curriculum experiences.
Interns select an Academy at the beginning of the year; however they are able to switch Academies throughout their residency if their interests change. Residents participate in a variety of scheduled Academy-related functions and events throughout the year:
- Afternoon workshops and seminars
- Protected Academy sessions during the BCRP fall and spring retreats
- Evening events such as networking receptions, journal clubs, and resident research seminar series
- Individual mentoring by Academy leaders and faculty
The Academies are the professional development homes within our training program. They serve the individual needs of our trainees as they launch their academic careers and provide a way to identify mentors and innovative projects.
