Excellence in Patient Care, Education, and Discovery

The Department of Pediatrics for Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE, is the academic home for Pediatrics at Jefferson Medical College.

Internationally recognized for excellence in patient care, education, and discovery, we offer the next generation of health care professionals the opportunity to advance their training at the bedside, as well as in the classroom, the laboratory, and the community — alongside some of the finest pediatric practitioners in the country.

Everything we do, we do for children — to give every child we see the promise of a better tomorrow.

Divisions

Our world-renowned Department of Pediatrics offers excellent care and leadership across all of our divisions, including our newest medical services: Transition of Care and Palliative Care.
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Residency

The partnership between duPont Hospital for Children and Jefferson Medical College allows residents to experience a variety of pediatric pathology and patient-care environments in a residency program that emphasizes balance, diversity, advocacy, and flexibility. Learn more »

Fellowships

We offer fellowship training in several pediatric subspecialties, with programs that provide specialized clinical care experience as well as educational and research opportunities that help develop lifelong learning skills. Learn more »