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Scholarly Activity in the Children's of Alabama Pediatric Simulation Center allows students with ANY future career goals to:scholarly
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  • Join current ongoing research projects
  • Initiate research in area of interest
  • Author papers, posters and abstracts
  • Enhance clinical knowledge
  • Practice and improve technical skills
  • Maintain a flexible schedule that allows ample study time


Find or create a project of interest and be assured of faculty and staff support and encouragement in completing your work and getting it published—all in a highly stimulating environment.

Opportunities are available throughout the year.  Medical students should know that Blocks 1 and 6 fill quickly. If you are interested in scheduling scholarly activity, contact Dawn Taylor Peterson, PhD at dawn.taylorpeterson@childrensal.org.

Click here to download our Scholarly Activity Flyer.

More information on the Pediatric Simulation Center.