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Children’s Mercy Hospital Program

PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Kansas City, MO(Kansas City, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
82
Positions
#22
Specialty Rank
$71,406
PGY1 Salary
5.7%
IMG %
#22
Pediatrics Ranking
90th Percentile
Top 10% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3202811124
NRMP Code:
1494320P0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
82
Interviews:
275

Contact Information

Ross Edward Newman
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
13
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
39
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
51.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
41%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Experience enhanced by inpatient team coordinators/resident assistants (this position reduces clerical role of the resident), family-centered rounds, monthly simulation lab and Housestaff sim lab available 24/7, X+Y schedule, 5-month true elective, global health, advocacy, and QI pathways, CHICOS clinic (Spanish bilingual, cross-cultural care).

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • 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)
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$71,406
PGY-1
$73,902
PGY-2
$76,710
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Kansas City, MO
Metropolitan Area
Kansas City, MO Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
85(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$288K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$55K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
56K
Median Age
45 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.55
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
13.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
70%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$71,406
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$84,007
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3202811124
NRMP Code:
1494320P0
Total Positions:
82
Interviews:
275
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ross Edward Newman
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/15/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1494320C0, 1494320P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Children's Mercy Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Children's Mercy Hospital
Contact Person:
Shelby Kaup

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
28
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:28
PGY-2:27
PGY-3:27

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
120

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
5.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
1st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
21.8%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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