Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program
PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
180
Positions
#1
Specialty Rank
$76,577
PGY1 Salary
2.0%
IMG %
#1
Pediatrics Ranking
100th Percentile
Top 0% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3204121205
- NRMP Code:
- 1863320C2
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 180
- Interviews:
- 350
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 56
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 213
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 41
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 24
- Female Faculty:
- 6.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our goal as an institution is to provide the core of general pediatrics training that will serve as a foundation of any career choice. We have focused training options for physician scientists. We care deeply about our trainees and their training.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$76,577
PGY-1
$79,654
PGY-2
$83,499
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 81(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $230K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $56K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 16.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.36
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
86°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
10.19
Gas (per gallon)
$3.64
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3204121205
- NRMP Code:
- 1863320C2
- Total Positions:
- 180
- Interviews:
- 350
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jeanine Marie Ronan
- Email:
- ronan@chop.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/20/2025 - 1/23/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 12
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1863320C0, 1863320C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Contact Person:
- Dawn Young
- Contact Email:
- pedsresidency@chop.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 65
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:65PGY-2:61PGY-3:54
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 2.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 1.4%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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