PAS 2026
Every day at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, we get to work on giving every child hope for a healthy future.
From life-changing research to leading clinical care to impact within our communities, we advocate for and provide the best for children in our backyard and around the world. Being the first pediatric hospital in the nation is only one of the many firsts we’ve celebrated over the past 170+ years.
Because our patients deserve breakthroughs. Every day.
The Future of Personalized Medicine Is Here: KJ’s Story
At CHOP, our innovations make medical history: In spring 2025, baby KJ received a first-of-its-kind personalized gene editing therapy at CHOP to treat his urea cycle disorder. Today, he’s thriving.
Our Trailblazing Initiatives
A few select programs at CHOP receive the designation “Frontier Programs.” They conduct visionary research that translates to cutting-edge clinical care, and they offer answers often not available anywhere else in the world.
Program Spotlights
Neonatology: Scott Gordon, MD, PhD, an attending neonatologist, studies how insights from basic immunology are reshaping our understanding of placental development and why events in the first trimester matter for neonatal outcomes. Read a Q&A with Dr. Gordon.
Endocrinology/Hyperinsulinism: Diva D. De León-Crutchlow, MD, MSCE, Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes and Director of the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center, examines how advances in imaging, genetics and emerging therapies are reshaping care for children with hyperinsulinism. Read a Q&A with Dr. De León-Crutchlow.
Nephrology/Kidney Stones: A 25-month-old patient had large kidney stones that did not respond to treatment. She was brought to CHOP for a second opinion, where a solution was determined for her rare condition. Read her case study.
Gastroenterology/Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Researchers at CHOP have identified a potential new therapeutic target for EoE. Get the study’s details.
Join us! CHOP Alumni + Friends Event
The Alumni Organization at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) invites you to a special evening to reconnect with CHOP friends and colleagues during the Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting in Boston, MA.
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Location: The Westin Boston Seaport District, Harbor Ballroom I, Harbor Wing Mezzanine Level
Time: 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Resources and Information
Access to the latest clinical education and guidelines.
- CHOP OPEN: Access our library of free educational lectures that cover a wide variety of clinical topics.
- Clinical pathways
- Continuing medical education, including online CMEs
- Fellowships and training programs
- Podcasts: Check out two CHOP-hosted podcasts (also available on your preferred podcast player)
- Primary Care Perspectives: A podcast series for pediatricians tackles hot topics in pediatric primary care and issues affecting the daily practice of pediatricians.
- BREAKING THROUGH with Madeline Bell: Madeline Bell, CEO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, takes you behind the scenes to meet the brilliant minds who are making — and supporting — incredible breakthroughs in pediatric medicine.
- Children's Doctor, our newsletter for physicians, medical staff and alumni (subscribe here)
- Up-to-date vaccine information and educational materials from the Vaccine Education Center.
- Check out our YouTube channel for a full library of videos developed for both physicians and patient families from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
- Visit our healthcare professionals website for more resources and training opportunities.
- We partner with pediatric specialists from all over the country and around the world on second opinions. Learn more.
Join Us
At CHOP, you’ll find countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 22,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise and drive innovation.
Career Opportunities:
chop.edu/careers-professionals
We’re hiring! Come grow with us.
Pediatrics Residency Program:
chop.edu/pediatric-residency-program
Our program is flexible and gives equal weight to general pediatric and subspecialty education.
Pediatric Fellowships:
chop.edu/pediatric-fellowships
Our subspecialty training — including opportunities for research — is comprehensive and rigorous.
What sets us apart
Frontier Programs:
chop.edu/frontier-programs
A trailblazing group of initiatives that are pioneering new advances in children’s health at an astonishing pace. Frontier Programs offer answers often not available anywhere else in the world.
Global Medicine:
GPS.chop.edu
CHOP’s Department of Global Medicine aims to extend the resources and expertise of the hospital to children around the world.
Research Institute:
research.chop.edu
Explore laboratory discoveries, public policies and other pediatric health advancements pioneered at CHOP.
Upcoming events
View a list of upcoming events for professionals.
Stay connected: sign up for newsletters
Sign up to get the latest news from our clinical departments and leadership and hear about upcoming professional education opportunities in our monthly e-newsletter, “Pediatric Partners.”
If you're interested in hearing more in-depth news from specific clinical areas, we encourage you to explore the list of other email newsletters published by various specialties at CHOP.
Online Remote Medical Consultation Program
CHOP specialists offer in-person second opinions at CHOP to any patient and in select clinical areas offer remote consultations for patient families who reside in certain states throughout the country. Learn more about the program.
Pediatric care for international families
When a family seeks the best medical care for their child, they may look beyond their home country. CHOP has welcomed thousands of international patients for care in nearly every pediatric specialty through our Global Patient Services team.
Contact us
Have a question about CHOP’s participation at AAP? Email nationaloutreach@chop.edu.
To refer a patient, get a second opinion, or for a general conversation with a CHOP specialist, call our clinician priority line at 1-800-879-2467 (1-800-TRY-CHOP) and press 2 to speak directly with a provider. Visit our healthcare professionals website for more fast, easy ways to get in touch.
For Global Patient Services, call 001-267-426-6298 or contact us online by filling out our Global Medicine appointments and questions form.