Our primary focus is to provide exceptional care to children. As one team and with one mission, we offer a patient and family-centered approach that brings the advanced care of academic medicine to kids, families, and providers throughout the region.
Our Talented Team
More than 700 physicians, other healthcare providers, and support staff across a breadth of pediatric specialties work together as a collaborative team. We see patients at our Philadelphia location and clinics throughout the Delaware and Lehigh Valley.
As a pediatric academic medical center, partnering with Drexel University and Temple University medical schools, we're known internationally for our exceptional care. Compassionate and skilled professionals are continuing our tradition of child- and family-friendly care by training the next generation of providers.
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Our nurses help change lives.
As a Magnet®-designated hospital, we're known for providing the best, safest care. Our dedicated nurses work side by side with children and families, offering the highest level of nursing care, with expert attention, support, and guidance every step of the way. Our nurses are continually improving children's care to ensure kids and families have the support they need.
Sharing our knowledge.
We make sure our team has the information and resources they need to provide leading-edge care. Our clinical staff depends on the Margery H. Nelson Medical Library for information, research, and as a resource center at the hospital. The library offers research services to assist staff with patient treatments, supporting the hospital’s educational and research initiatives.
Physicians and residents can access the library 24/7. Library staff is available to assist providers Mon. through Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 215-427-5374.
Join our team.
We offer a collaborative environment where we make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We value our staff, their ideas, and the vital role they play in our successes. We offer competitive benefits and ample opportunities to learn and grow in your career.
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Education and Training
For more than 110 years, St. Chris has been training the next generation of physicians — and we've been providing continuing medical education for more than 60 years. We offer a variety of programs to prepare tomorrow's pediatric care providers, including:
- Graduate medical education. We have pediatric residency and dental residency programs, as well as fellowship programs in several subspecialties. We provide comprehensive education and training for a career in academic medicine, private practice, or public health.
- Medical lab science. We offer undergraduate and post-baccalaureate programs to train medical lab scientists.
- Radiologic training. The on-site Philadelphia School of Radiologic Technology’s certification program teaches students to use X-ray and other imaging technology. Graduates are eligible for American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
- Emergency medical services training. We train pre-hospital clinicians to care for children in 911 and critical care transport settings. Training opportunities include Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation. We also offer physician-led programs focused on injuries or illnesses such as traumatic brain injury, burn management, seizure disorders, and children with special needs.
- Continuing medical education. We offer ongoing training for nurse practitioners, fellows, residents, and medical students at St. Chris.
- Nursing education. New nurses receive an extensive orientation program, including classroom work and clinical experience, and a one-year mentoring program. Our nurses also work with area colleges to train new nurses.