Children's National Hospital Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Washington, DC(Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Metro)
121
Positions
#8
Specialty Rank
$75,876
PGY1 Salary
9.1%
IMG %
#8
Pediatrics Ranking
97th Percentile
Top 3% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201021051
- NRMP Code:
- 1070320P1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 121
- Interviews:
- 515
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 35
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 347
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 170
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 15
- Female Faculty:
- 49.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We offer residents unmatched opportunities to care for the diverse patient population of Washington, DC ., and the surrounding area to participate in innovative educational programs, to participate in novel research experiences, and to advocate for children's health on a local and national level. Through family-centered, interdisciplinary, and evidence-based care, residents develop strong and compassionate clinical acumen with to hone their expertise as educators, child health advocates.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- 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
$75,876
PGY-1
$80,452
PGY-2
$85,086
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
- 65(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $339K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $82K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 509K
- Median Age
- 25 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.24
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
50%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
11.64
Gas (per gallon)
$3.59
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201021051
- NRMP Code:
- 1070320P1
- Total Positions:
- 121
- Interviews:
- 515
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Aisha N Barber
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/5/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2026 - 12/31/2026
- 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:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 12
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1070320C0, 1070320C3, 1070320C4, 1070320M0, 1070185C0, 1070765C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's National Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's National Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Lisa M Foster
- Contact Email:
- pedres@childrensnational.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 42
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:42PGY-2:42PGY-3:37
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 9.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 10th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.4%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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