Pediatric Residency Program

Residency Program FAQs

Can I send a "Universal Application for Residency"?

No. The only applications that we review are those that are submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service, also known as ERAS. Learn more about ERAS here.

When is your deadline for applications?

The deadline for applications is November 1.

How many letters of recommendation do I need to submit?

We require a minimum of 3 letters of recommendation.

Do you require a letter from the Chair of Pediatrics at my school?

We do not require a Chair's letter as we realize that many students are not well known to the Chair. We prefer letters from physicians who know the applicant and his or her work.

Do all of my letters of recommendation need to be from pediatricians?

We would like letters from individuals who know you well and are in a position to comment on your skills, abilities, accomplishments and suitability for a residency position.

Is there a maximum number of letters of recommendation you will accept?

We accept letters of recommendation through ERAS. In recent years, ERAS has accepted a maximum of 4 letters. We will review and consider any letter of recommendation that comes to us through ERAS.

How will I be notified if I am offered an interview?

All communication with applicants is via e-mail. We review applications on a rolling basis. We will review an application once we receive the ERAS application form and personal statement, medical school transcript, and USMLE or COMLEX scores.

Once our Selection Committee reviews your application, you will be notified of the status. The possibilities are: an offer of an interview, a denial of an interview, or being placed in a holding category until we receive the Medical Student Performance Evaluation/Dean's Letter that is transmitted to programs by ERAS beginning on November 1.

When should I call to schedule an interview?

You should respond by e-mail to the interview offer that will come from the Program. E-mail is the preferred method of arranging interviews, as it provides a record of the arrangements.

When are interviews held?

We do residency interviews from mid-November to the end of January. We interview on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. We generally do not interview during the last week of December and the first week of January.

How are interview dates assigned?

Typically, 8 to 10 potential interview dates are included in the offer of an interview e-mail. You will be asked to provide, in rank order, 3 of the offered dates that work for you. Once that e-mail is reviewed, you will be assigned to one of those dates. You will receive a confirming e-mail that verifies the date and provides details about the schedule, the location and other instructions needed by applicants coming to interview.

May I request a particular pediatric subspecialty physician interview me?

We focus interview days on the Residency Program. If you have research or subspecialty career interests, please include that information in your e-mail when you reply to the offer of an interview e-mail. We will contact you to arrange for you to meet with research and/or subspecialty staff following the completion of the residency interview day schedule. Typically, there is time to arrange these meetings in the late afternoon of the interview day.

Are there opportunities for Physician Scientist Development during residency?

We have several Physician Scientist Development activities during the year. Get more information online or contact Michael Hogarty or Dawn Young:

Michael D. Hogarty, MD
Director, Physician Scientist Development
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Phone: 215-590-5476
hogartym@email.chop.edu

Dawn Young
Coordinator, Physician Scientist Development
Coordinator of Student Education
Phone: 215-590-1214
youngd2@email.chop.edu

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Pediatric Residency Program