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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

Melissa Rayburg Jefferson
Program Director

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

0

Salary Progression

$64,215
PGY-1
$65,597
PGY-2
$67,902
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: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
Wichita, KS
Metropolitan Area
Wichita, KS Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
2,935,922

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

Nominal Salary
$64,215
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$69,799
Value Rating
Good
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
Program Website:
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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-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-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

Rankings & Reputation

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