Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Columbus, OH(Columbus, OH MSA Metro)
122
Positions
#121
Specialty Rank
$67,795
PGY1 Salary
3.4%
IMG %
#121
Pediatrics Ranking
44th Percentile
Top 56% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203821192
- NRMP Code:
- 1351320C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 122
- Interviews:
- 500
Contact Information
Becky Gail Wallihan
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 9
- Faculty Ratio:
- 4.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 540
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 50
- Female Faculty:
- 55.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
WE offer advanced competencies/certificate programs in child advocacy, research, quality improvement, global health, clinical informatics, bioethics and medical education.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,795
PGY-1
$70,523
PGY-2
$72,546
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $211K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $68K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 17.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 11,774,683
- Median Age
- 38 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
73°F
Winter
33°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
63%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
9.1
Gas (per gallon)
$3.19
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3203821192
- NRMP Code:
- 1351320C0
- Total Positions:
- 122
- Interviews:
- 500
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Becky Gail Wallihan
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 11/8/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/28/2026 - 12/16/2026
- 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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1351320C0, 1351320M0, 1351320C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Brittany O'Brien
- Contact Email:
- brittany.obrien@nationwidechildrens.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 41
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:41PGY-2:42PGY-3:39
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 28
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 3.4%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 27.1%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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