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Pediatric Interest Group

Pediatric Interest Group

Leadership

Student Leadership

Uma Kelavkar

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Ryan Fulton

Note: contact information for student leaders and faculty mentors is available for current students only.  

The mission of the Pediatrics Interest Group (PIG) is to serve the pediatric community and promote interest in Pediatrics at VTCSOM.

This mission centers on three major components of the interest group.

  • Serving the pediatric community and advocating for the needs of the pediatric population
  • Mentoring future pediatricians and engaging them in opportunities to shadow
  • Teaching clinical skills to future pediatricians to improve their practice

Prior Events Include

  • Monthly Pediatric Hospital Visits
  • Volunteering at Summer Camps
  • Reverse Trick-or-Treating
  • Holiday Toy Drive
  • Attending Virginia General Assembly Day
  • Advocacy Opportunities
  • Unique Patient Case Development/Write-ups