Pediatric Residency Program<\/a>, a partnership with Providence Sacred Heart Children\u2019s Hospital, is growing despite a nationwide trend of declining interest in pediatrics. While 150 pediatric residency seats went unfilled in this year\u2019s match, WSU\u2019s program has brought 11 new pediatricians in training to Spokane since welcoming its first class in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHaving a pediatric residency in Spokane is key to attracting physicians to where they\u2019re needed most, said Program Director Chris Rocholl, MD, noting that eastern Washington has half as many pediatricians per capita as western Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For second-year resident Lindsey Klein, DO, the program provided the perfect opportunity to continue her medical training in her home state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a lifelong Washingtonian, it was a major goal of mine to be able to give back to the communities that raised me,\u201d Klein said. \u201cI was also excited to join a new program where I could help shape a productive and inclusive culture.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residents cite how the program\u2019s close-knit and supportive culture stood out to them, including attending physicians\u2019 genuine commitment to each resident\u2019s success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat stands out most is how invested everyone is in our growth. From day one, the attendings have been incredibly supportive\u2014not just of our clinical development, but also of our individual goals,\u201d said second-year resident Parvin Uddin, MD. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Training in Spokane also offers unique advantages. As a regional health care hub, the city\u2019s large catchment area encompasses neighboring rural counties and allows residents to gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of cases. The city\u2019s urban amenities and proximity to nature have also been a boon for residents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpokane has been a great place to live\u2014I love experiencing all four seasons and the outdoor activities that come with them,\u201d Uddin said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Access to the outdoors is one of many things that first attracted Rocholl to the area 20 years ago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpokane has it all,\u201d he said, citing good local schools and airport access. \u201cWe have an amazing medical community, and we want our residents to know that there is a home for them here.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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