Application requirements

To apply to the Penn-CHOP Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Program:

• You must be a graduate of a United States or Canadian medical school or you must have completed one year of formal, post-graduate training in a U.S. hospital.
• You must have passed USMLE or COMLEX Part I. We require that you have taken and passed Step II before the start of training.
• ECFMG Certificate (if applicable).

How to apply

• Apply using the ERAS system, including personal statement, medical school transcript, and curriculum vitae.
• Letters of recommendation: Up to 4 letters of recommendation, Dean's letter (MSPE) required, Chair's letter not required.

Sub-internships/acting internships do NOT need to be completed prior to application. Please contact us with any other questions about the application process.

Other requirements

To carry out its mission, it is of critical importance for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to keep our patients, families and workforce safe and healthy and to support the health of our global community. CHOP requires all workforce members and trainees who work in patient care buildings or who provide patient care to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemption consideration for CHOP vaccine requirements for valid religious and medical reasons. Please note start dates may be delayed until candidates are fully immunized or valid exemption requests are reviewed. In addition, candidates other than those in positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey, must attest to not using tobacco products.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

At CHOP, creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, where everyone feels welcomed, understood, and valued is a core strength. Our strength lies in our people. The variety of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences of our workforce empower our organization and drive our success. This belief is fundamental to how we fulfill our mission in pediatric care.

We strongly encourage all candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.