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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Program

PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Cincinnati, OH(Cincinnati, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
124
Positions
#3
Specialty Rank
$68,046
PGY1 Salary
4.7%
IMG %
#3
Pediatrics Ranking
99th Percentile
Top 1% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203821185
NRMP Code:
1808320C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
124
Interviews:
323

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
4.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
587
Non-Physician Staff:
321
Part-Time Physicians:
32
Female Faculty:
54.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

On-campus high fidelity pediatric simulation laboratory. Competitive internal research grant application process. Supportive of ABP accelerated/integrated research pathway. We are the only hospital in the surrounding area that admits pediatric patients which guarantees outstanding community and sub-specialty pediatric experience.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Part-time/shared schedule positions
  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • 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
  • 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

0

Salary Progression

$68,046
PGY-1
$70,279
PGY-2
$73,212
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Cincinnati, OH
Metropolitan Area
Cincinnati, OH Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
64(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$252K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$61K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
266K
Median Age
39 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.57
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
74°F
Winter
34°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
64%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
11.2
Gas (per gallon)
$3.92
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,046
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$106,322
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203821185
NRMP Code:
1808320C0YOG
Total Positions:
124
Interviews:
323
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Sue E Poynter Wong
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/22/2026 - 1/22/2027
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
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1808320C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Contact Person:
Tammy C Vanderbilt

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
42
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:42
PGY-2:40
PGY-3:42

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
4.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
5th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
2.3%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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