Children's Mercy Kansas City Campuses

The Adele Hall Campus, a state-of-the-art facility of Children's Mercy Kansas City, serves as a hub for advanced pediatric care and specialized training programs in suburban Kansas. Opened in 2020, it expands educational opportunities in pediatric medicine, focusing on innovative treatments and community-based learning, in partnership with academic affiliates.

• Pediatric Outpatient Training Rotations: Residents and medical students gain experience in ambulatory care, managing chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, and ADHD through multidisciplinary clinics.
• Pediatric Rehabilitation Fellowship: Specialized training in physical, occupational, and speech therapy for children with neurological impairments, sports injuries, and developmental delays, utilizing advanced rehab technologies.
• Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship: Education in digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, liver conditions, and nutritional support, with endoscopic training and research in microbiome studies.
• Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship: Focus on hormonal disorders, diabetes management, growth issues, and puberty concerns, incorporating insulin pump therapy and transition care to adulthood.
• Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship: Training in respiratory diseases such as cystic fibrosis, asthma, and sleep disorders, including bronchoscopy skills and pulmonary function testing.
• Pediatric Neurology Fellowship: In-depth study of epilepsy, headaches, neurodevelopmental disorders, and neuromuscular diseases, with EEG/EMG interpretation and neuroimaging review.
• Pediatric Radiology Residency Electives: Exposure to imaging modalities tailored to children, including MRI, CT, and ultrasound, emphasizing radiation safety and diagnostic accuracy.
• Pediatric Pain Management and Palliative Care Fellowship: Training in symptom control, end-of-life care, and integrative therapies for children with complex, chronic illnesses.
• Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics Fellowship: Expertise in autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and behavioral interventions, collaborating with psychologists and educators.
• Simulation-Based Education Programs: Use of high-fidelity simulators for procedural training in pediatric advanced life support (PALS), difficult airway management, and crisis resource management.

This campus emphasizes technology-driven education, with telemedicine training for rural outreach and electronic health record proficiency. It hosts interprofessional workshops on topics like child abuse recognition, vaccine hesitancy, and health equity in pediatrics. Research opportunities include clinical trials in oncology, cardiology, and genetics, supported by on-site labs. The facility's design promotes family-integrated care, teaching learners to involve parents in treatment plans. Continuing education includes grand rounds, journal clubs, and certification courses in pediatric subspecialties. By serving a diverse suburban population, the Adele Hall Campus prepares trainees for comprehensive, patient-centered pediatric practice, advancing child health through education, research, and innovation.

The Hospital Hill Campus of Children's Mercy Kansas City is a premier pediatric medical center offering comprehensive training and educational programs in pediatric healthcare. As a leading teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, it provides residency and fellowship programs in various pediatric subspecialties.

• Pediatric Residency Program: A three-year program focusing on general pediatrics, including rotations in inpatient care, outpatient clinics, newborn nursery, and emergency medicine, emphasizing hands-on experience with diverse patient populations.
• Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship: Advanced training in managing critically ill children, covering mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and multidisciplinary team approaches in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
• Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship: In-depth study of congenital heart diseases, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology, with opportunities for research in pediatric heart conditions.
• Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship: Specialized education in childhood cancers, blood disorders, stem cell transplantation, and supportive care, integrating clinical practice with cutting-edge research.
• Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship: Training in acute care for infants, children, and adolescents, including trauma resuscitation, sedation, and procedural skills in a high-volume emergency department.
• Neonatology Fellowship: Focus on neonatal intensive care, covering prematurity, congenital anomalies, and developmental follow-up, with emphasis on family-centered care.
• Pediatric Surgery Residency and Fellowship: Surgical training for pediatric-specific procedures, including minimally invasive techniques, trauma surgery, and oncology surgeries.
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship: Mental health training addressing developmental disorders, trauma, and behavioral issues in youth, combining therapy, pharmacology, and consultation-liaison services.
• Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship: Expertise in diagnosing and treating infections in children, including vaccine-preventable diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, and global health electives.
• Research Training Programs: Opportunities for medical students, residents, and fellows to engage in clinical and translational research, supported by the Children's Mercy Research Institute, covering genomics, immunology, and bioinformatics applied to pediatrics.

These programs are designed to produce compassionate, skilled pediatricians and specialists, with a curriculum that integrates evidence-based medicine, simulation training, and interprofessional education. The campus features state-of-the-art simulation centers and research facilities to enhance learning. Educational offerings extend to continuing medical education (CME) courses for practicing clinicians on topics like pediatric updates, quality improvement, and patient safety. Community outreach programs include training for school nurses and first responders in pediatric emergencies. Overall, the Hospital Hill Campus fosters a collaborative environment where learners contribute to improving child health outcomes through innovative education and practice.