The LEADER Program, nationally recognized with the Academic Pediatric Association (APA) Teaching Program Award in 2023, is a resident-run, faculty-supported initiative designed to cultivate leaders in pediatric care. By providing opportunities for professional development, advocacy, and community service, LEADER empowers residents to take an active role in shaping the future of child health. The program comprises four subcommittees—Recruitment, Community Engagement/Advocacy, Education, and Mentorship—each with a distinct focus yet working collaboratively toward a shared vision. Together, these subcommittees strive to establish LEADER as a national model for fostering academic excellence and a dedicated pediatric workforce committed to serving and advocating for children and families in our communities. With this vision, LEADER at CHAM aims to:
- Equip pediatric residents with the skills and knowledge to advocate for and address community health needs.
- Enhance professional development through mentorship, education, and leadership opportunities.
- Foster a welcoming and supportive environment that promotes excellence in pediatric care.
Upcoming Events:
Join us for a Virtual Open House on Thursday, August 28th from 8:00 – 9:00pm
Zoom Link: https://montefiore.zoom.us/j/7187410000?pwd=fd7DE8vyOQ9W82gJn7cHugjyaYDS9j1
Zoom Meeting ID: 718 741 0000
LEADER Education
Dr. Rachel Berman - Faculty Chair
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- Pediatric Advocacy, Resources and Awareness on Determinants of Health and Empowerment
- Lecture series on topics including violence, education, housing insecurity, and food insecurity.
- Social Drivers of Health Curriculum
- Facilitating panels & offering workshops on how to connect with and offer appropriate care to populations we serve in the Bronx. Examples of recent curriculum include technology-dependent & complex care community and families with limited language proficiency.
- LEADER Inspired Journal Clubs
LEADER Community Engagement/Advocacy
Dr. Hemen Muleta - Faculty Chair
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- LEADER Welcome Event
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
- The Community Engagement committee coordinates among the CHAM community to secure volunteers to participate in this Bronx community service event as a group.
LEADER Mentorship
Dr. Sylvia Lim - Faculty Chair
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- RISE (Resources to Illuminate, Support, and Elevate) Discussions
- These small group discussions are intended to provide a space where residents, fellows, and faculty can share their experiences and be a source of support for each other. Topics that are freely explored in these sessions include: burnout, imposter syndrome.
- Speed Mentoring
- These events connect residents to various faculty members at CHAM and allows for an exchange of questions regarding professional and personal goals. These brief conversations serve as an invaluable opportunity to meet faculty and foster a mentor/mentee relationship which are vital to career advancement.
LEADER Recruitment
Dr. Neal Hoffman and Dr. Arushi Dhar - Faculty Chairs
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- Mission: Our subcommittee focuses on external recruitment of medical students into the incoming residency class.
- Recruitment Events
- Intro to LEADER Virtual Open House
- Recruitment Booth at National Conferences
- Other Events
- Meet and Greet Ice Cream Social