How to Apply

Criteria for Candidacy

U.S. Allopathic Medical School Graduates

• Passing USMLE scores with no more than one previous failure.
• At least 3 letters of recommendation, Dean’s letter, medical school transcript, personal statement and photograph sent through ERAS. Letters from pediatric supervisors are preferable if possible. We do not require a “Chairman’s Letter.”
• There are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a pediatric residency and argue for why you would be a good candidate.
• Appropriate medical education to train in a large U.S. teaching hospital.
• History of and commitment to treating and/or advocating for and/or conducting research for children and/or adolescents.

Osteopathic Medical School Graduates

• COMLEX Step 1 & Step 2 scores of at least 500 or USMLE Step 1 score of at least 200 on the first attempt.
• At least 3 letters of recommendation, Dean’s letter, medical school transcript, personal statement and photograph sent through ERAS. Letters from pediatric supervisors are preferable if possible. We do not require a “Chairman’s Letter.”
• There are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a pediatric residency and argue for why you would be a good candidate.
• Appropriate medical education to train in a large US teaching hospital.
• History of and commitment to treating and/or advocating for and/or conducting research for children and/or adolescents.

International Medical School Graduates

• USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores of at least 225 on first attempt. Both scores must be available before you can be considered for an interview.
• Passing grade on the CSA or USMLE Step 2 CS on the first attempt.
• Medical school graduation date of 2008 or later.
• Previous pediatric residency experiences, observership or clinical experience in the US is strongly preferred.
• Previous degree in U.S., i.e. MPH is also desirable.
• At least 3 letters of recommendation, Dean’s letter, medical school transcript, personal statement and photograph sent through ERAS. Letters from pediatric supervisors are preferable if possible. We do not require a “Chairman’s Letter”.
• There are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a pediatric residency and argue for why you would be a good candidate.
• Appropriate medical education to train in a large U.S. teaching hospital.
• History of and commitment to treating and/or advocating for and/or conducting research for children and/or adolescents.
• We sponsor J-1 Visas.