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Division of Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine

The Division of Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital seeks to advance, advocate, and improve the life of every patient and their families that we treat.

Overview

Our physicians are deeply dedicated to the patient population in our surrounding community, the state of New Jersey, and nationally. All members of our division share responsibility for patient care in the inpatient units of the Children’s Hospital, the newborn nursery, Eric B. Chandler Health (EBC) Center, and the University Medical Group at Somerset.

Education

All physicians within the Division of General Pediatrics are involved in the education of medical students, Interns, and Residents.

Our faculty gives lectures at RWJ Medical School to Interns and Residents during their summer lecture series for the Resident noon lecture series and at Grand Rounds. We participate as preceptors at the Resident Continuity Clinic. We serve as facilitators for group case discussions, mentor 3rd and 4th-year students during their clerkships, as well as facilitate OSCE exams for students at all levels of Medical School training.

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Community Outreach

The General Pediatric Division serves the community through being members of local community groups as well as through our Resident Education in Advocacy and Community Health (REACH) program headed by Dr. Shilpa Pai

The REACH program provides the opportunity for residents to learn to become pediatricians who:

  • Are as comfortable and competent in their role as child advocates as they are in their medical practice
  • Effectively advocate for an individual child and family, as well as all children in their community on a city, state, regional, and national level
  • Work in partnership with community-based agencies to promote the well-being of children

Throughout this educational process, we integrate and expand focus on community-based pediatrics and advocacy throughout the New Brunswick and New Jersey Communities.

Dr. Chefitz is currently active in the following:

  • Chairperson, Asthma Task Force, Healthier New Brunswick
  • Center for Great Expectations - direct monthly health education workshops
  • Member, New Brunswick Tomorrow Health Task Force
  • Member, Acelero Middlesex County Medical Advisory Board
  • Member, RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center Medical Advisory Board
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Contact Us

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
One Robert Wood Johnson Place
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
For Appointments: 732-235-7044