Section of Pediatric Behavioral Medicine
The Section of Pediatric Behavioral Medicine within the Department of Pediatric Medicine at Carilion Children’s specializes in the assessment and treatment of children with emotional and behavioral challenges, using evidence-based approaches to support well-being at home and at school.
About
Program Overview
Services
- Behavior modification
- Clinical social work
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Diagnostic evaluations
- Educational consultation
- Parent-Child interaction therapy
- Psychological evaluations
Conditions Treated
- Bipolar disorder
- Child and adolescent behavioral issues
- Clinical depression
- Cognitive/ behavioral problems
- Eating disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Faculty
Faculty
Education
Overview
As a program, we are deeply committed to the professional and personal growth of our residents. Our comprehensive curriculum aims to prepare excellent pediatricians who are competitive fellowship candidates and equally confident in entering practice following graduation. We strive to address the growing challenges facing pediatric physicians, and as such, have emphasized patient advocacy, quality improvement and mental health as key aspects of our training. Carilion Children’s partnership with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine allows residents to collaborate with other professionals on world-class research opportunities. To learn more, visit our Pediatrics Residency page.