International Medicine

The International Medicine team is committed to extending the expertise and resources of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to reach children far beyond the United States.

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International Patient Services

The goal of International Patient Services at CHOP is twofold: to provide children the world over with access to the most skilled specialists in pediatric medicine, and to make a family’s experience with our Hospital as easy, comfortable and supportive as possible.

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Medical Education in Philadelphia and Around the World

As a global leader in pediatric healthcare, our educational efforts also extend beyond the walls of our hospital to provide medical education opportunities to colleagues throughout the world.

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Global Health Initiatives

In the town of Consuelo in the Dominican Republic, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia opened a flagship pediatric clinic: Niños Primeros en Salud (Kids First Consuelo).

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The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia shares the No. 1 spot in U.S.News & World Report’s 2012-13 Honor Roll of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals. CHOP was ranked No. 1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the country. Read about our top programs »

International Medicine at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's aims to extend the reach of the Hospital around the globe through four main programs:

International Patient Services

CHOP International Medicine offers a dedicated staff that supports the unique needs of our international patients and their families who travel to Philadelphia from around the world to receive medical care.

Medical Education

As a global leader in pediatric healthcare, our educational efforts also extend beyond the walls of our hospital to provide medical education opportunities to colleagues throughout the world.

About International Medical Education

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Global Health

The Global Health Program is the humanitarian arm of International Medicine, providing clinical services for children and ongoing education for healthcare providers in resource scarce communities in Latin America and southern Africa.

International Partnerships

Learn about opportunities for your organization to partner with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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Contact Us

Call an International Care Coordinator:

001-267-426-6298
Fax: 001-267-426-4991
Appointments and Questions
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International Patients

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Awards and Honors

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