A Message from K. Craig Kent, MD
Dear Colleagues:
The Ohio State University College of Medicine is among the best places anywhere to train to be a physician. Last year, nearly 7,800 students applied for just 209 positions at an institution with a reputation for teaching students to deliver the highest level of health care, in a compassionate and caring way. One of the keys to the success of our medical education program is the strong symbiotic relationship we enjoy with Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Allow me to share some highlights with you.
Nationwide Children’s is one of Ohio State’s largest medical training environments. At Nationwide Children’s, in fiscal year 2019:
- 194 third-year medical students completed core rotations in Pediatrics
- 171 fourth-year medical students completed rotations
- 154 were Ohio State students
- 101 medical students completed required rotations
- 70 medical students chose elective rotations
- 37 were visiting students
- More than 30 first-year medical students completed a summer research experience at Nationwide Children’s
Additionally, 41 first- and second-year medical students are completing their longitudinal clinical placements (Longitudinal Practice) at Nationwide Children’s sites, where 32 Pediatrics faculty members serve as Longitudinal Practice preceptors.
Finally, 14 of our graduating medical students (8%) went into Pediatrics, one went into Child Neurology and seven selected Medicine/Pediatrics as their specialty.
In addition to our education partnership, The Ohio State University College of Medicine is creating stronger research collaborations with Nationwide Children’s. There are currently many successful collaborative programs with more under development.
On behalf of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, I congratulate Tim Robinson, John Barnard, MD, and all of the faculty and staff of the Department of Pediatrics and Nationwide Children’s for another outstanding year. Through our partnership with Nationwide Children’s, we are leading the way in educating the next generation of doctors, advancing research and enhancing care delivery throughout central Ohio and beyond.
Sincerely,
K. CRAIG KENT, MD
Dean
The Ohio State University
College of Medicine
