The Coordinated Pediatric Pathway Planning Office (C3PO) supports the growth of skilled child health workforce in Georgia. C3PO offers mentorship, career development, and research opportunities to help individuals succeed in pediatric careers.
Core Objectives of the Office
- Connects students and early-career faculty to training, research, funding, and other opportunities in pediatric medicine and research.
- Matches individuals with mentors and a supportive network to help them grow their careers based on their interests and goals.
- Expands education and research opportunities to help train the next generation of pediatric clinicians and researchers.
- Gives future child health experts the skills and knowledge they need to make a real impact through science.
- Provides hands-on research experiences in child health for students, trainees, and early-career faculty.
- Connects learners to career development resources, funding, and opportunities through the Pediatric Research Alliance.
Resources & Support
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Resources and Programs at Emory, Children's, and Partner Institutions
Connectogen is a centralized platform that connects researchers, students, and professionals to collaborate and find opportunities in academic medical research.
Learn MoreThe Atlanta Pediatric Scholars Program, (K12HD072245; PI, Shari Barkin, MD), is funded by The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and is administered and supported by Emory University Department of Pediatrics and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. This program is a mentored institutional career development program for senior fellows and junior faculty who have recently completed postgraduate clinical training in pediatrics and are committed to launching an independent basic science research career.
Learn MoreWe offer specialized programming for MD and PhD fellows alike. For MD fellows, this includes a common core curriculum known as FIRsT. For PhD fellows, our postdocs have access to a strong network of support services and partnering organizations throughout the Atlanta biomedical community.
Learn MoreThe Pediatric Residency Investigative Scholars at Emory (PRISE) track develops high caliber pediatric physician scientists with the potential for long-term impact on child health. PRISE track residents include both MDs, DOs, and MD/PhDs with strong interests in academic medicine. Residents choose between four options: a general track, and NHLBI-funded R38, an Integrated Research Pathway (IRP), or an Accelerated Research Pathway (ARP).
Learn MoreThe Discovery Phase is a five-month program for medical students, where they work with Emory faculty on hypothesis-driven research projects tailored to their interests. Projects can span clinical, basic, and translational research, and may take place at Emory or other institutions.
Learn MoreResources for graduate students at Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, offering support for academic, research, and career development opportunities. Explore tools, guidance, and connections to enhance your graduate experience.
Learn MoreResources for undergraduate students, including summer programs and project opportunities at Emory University labs and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Discover ways to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and explore career pathways in research and healthcare.
Learn MoreResources for high school students, including summer programs and internship opportunities at Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Explore ways to get involved in hands-on research, gain exposure to healthcare careers, and develop valuable skills for the future.
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