University of Kansas (Wichita) Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Wichita, KS(Wichita, KS Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#156
Specialty Rank
$64,215
PGY1 Salary
57.1%
IMG %
#156
Pediatrics Ranking
28th Percentile
Top 72% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201921086
- NRMP Code:
- 3054320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 93
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 35
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 65.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 33%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
A community-based program affiliated with KU School of Medicine-Wichita combines the best of two worlds! With all the benefits of being part of a university in an academic environment, residents learn and practice at Wesley Children's Hospital, a tertiary care facility with a wide catchment area and the only children's hospital in the region. Caring for a wide variety of patients and having an increasing amount of autonomy, our graduates are well-prepared for general practice or sub-specialty.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,215
PGY-1
$65,597
PGY-2
$67,902
PGY-3
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 92(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $283K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $69K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 2,935,922
- Median Age
- 32 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.54
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
298 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
57%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201921086
- NRMP Code:
- 3054320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 93
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Melissa Rayburg Jefferson
- Email:
- mjefferson@kumc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 1/5/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/20/2026 - 1/15/2027
- 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:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3054320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita)
- Contact Person:
- Jordan Mayer
- Contact Email:
- jmayer2@kumc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 57.1%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 46th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 21.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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