Pediatrics Residency Program
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has trained generations of leaders in pediatric medicine. Our Pediatrics Residency Program is a three-year program, accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education and leading to certification in General Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. We believe that well-trained pediatricians are cultivated gradually. At the heart of our program is a focus on developing well-rounded physicians who embrace our core values: integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence.
Step inside our walls to learn what makes CHOP different.
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Narrator: We are CHOP
and we can’t wait to show you around.
We’re the nation’s first children’s hospital
Now…
A care network with more than 50 locations that continues to expand
3 state-of-the-art research buildings, with 1.5 million square feet of space
Steps from the University of Pennsylvania campus and hospitals
Minutes to history- and culture-filled Center City Philadelphia
We have grown from 12 beds 165 years ago to
Nearly 600 beds and one of the best children’s hospitals in the world, with the No. 1 Department of Pediatrics as ranked by U.S. News & World Report
There are places to gather
A place to reflect
Places to care … including a Level 1 trauma center
11 floors of patient units
More than 20 operating rooms
First-of-its-kind delivery unit for babies with birth defects
A separate cardiac operative and catheterization suite
Leading pediatric endoscopy suite
And places to learn, like our internationally recognized Simulation Center.
We have trained generations of leaders in the field of pediatrics …
... and developed new fields, like Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Child Abuse and Neglect
You will experience an incredible depth of learning as you train in the basics and the breakthroughs, all while working beside world leaders in medicine, surgery and science
In this building …
Pioneers in CAR-T therapy
Mitochondrial disease
Brain tumors, hyperinsulinism and other rare diseases
Here… Groundbreaking work in…
Fetal surgery
Genetics and genomics
and Neurology
In our newest building … leaders in ….
Social determinants of health
Clinical informatics and epidemiology
Autism
Trauma and injury prevention
One of the top recipients in NIH funding for pediatric research
Training the next generation of innovators…
at the bench and the bedside…
Our patients are unparalleled in diversity, complexity, volume.
They come from every state and 115 countries.
Meeting these challenges requires the best and brightest…
We are passionate about pediatrics.
We are motivated to make a difference, in the world and in our community
We are the future leaders.
We are a team.
We are CHOP.
We can’t wait for you to join us.
Special tracks
We participate in several American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Special Pathways and other combined training programs.
Longitudinal curricula initiatives
Our residents are offered optional learning opportunities to enhance their understanding and skills in a subset of academic areas. This longitudinal curriculum taps into areas of unique interests and utilizes faculty expertise to offer a variety of experiences.
Apply to the Pediatrics Residency Program
Interested in joining our program? Here’s everything you need to know about how to apply.
Additional training programs
Med-Peds Program
Pediatrics Fellowship
Why choose CHOP?
Our Pediatrics Residency Program is the keystone of our educational programs and patient care system. Residents are central to the mission of our Care Network, a network of more than 50 pediatric and adolescent primary and specialty care practices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Meet our team
CHOP residents are trained by leading experts in pediatric medicine who are dedicated to excellence in education, innovation and care.