Our Residents

The strength of any residency program rests in the caliber of its residents. CHKD/EVMS employs exemplary, well rounded residents with a passion for making the lives of children better.

Current trainees showcase diverse backgrounds with educations in a variety of quality medical institutions. Each training year is comprised of 28 residents (plus four chief residents).

Chief Residents

Class of 2028

Class of 2027

Class of 2026

Resident Wellness

In addition to GME Wellness, we provide:

Annual Events & Socials

  • Program-affiliated Educational Conferences: Autism, Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Chronic Illness, etc.
  • Academic year social kickoff (Rover Cruise, Blue Moon Taphouse)
  • Graduation events (Intern, Senior)
  • Fall residency program retreat (all classes)
  • Match day celebration and happy-hour
  • Pediatrics day at the zoo
  • Other Resident/Faculty socials (movie nights, Top Golf, Local sports games)

Schwartz Rounds

  • discuss the social and emotional issues in caring for patients and families
  • open and honest interdisciplinary dialog

Resident Debrief

  • group conversation and reflection facilitated by Dr. Ami Mehta, Director of Pain/Palliative Care and former chief resident
  • acknowledging frustrations, addressing work/life balance, developing coping mechanisms, and navigating resident life