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University of Missouri-Columbia Program

PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Columbia, MO(Columbia, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
#132
Specialty Rank
$63,302
PGY1 Salary
4.2%
IMG %
#132
Pediatrics Ranking
39th Percentile
Top 61% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3202811123
NRMP Code:
1994320C1
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
110

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
205
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
4 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Faculty Ratio:
2.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
62
Non-Physician Staff:
6
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
55.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
65%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We believe our program has a lot to offer. We will be moving to a brand new Children's Hospital in Spring 2024. Residents get ample time with the faculty in a friendly environment. You are a person here not a number. Columbia is a great college town with many activities great restaurants, trails, and parks.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$63,302
PGY-1
$65,683
PGY-2
$67,902
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
Columbia, MO
Metropolitan Area
Columbia, MO Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
6,154,422

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
72(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$314K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$60K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
25.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
6,154,422
Median Age
52 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.45999999999999996
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
13.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
77%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
13.92
Gas (per gallon)
$4.29
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$63,302
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$87,919
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3202811123
NRMP Code:
1994320C1
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
110
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Aneesh Kumar Tosh
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/15/2026 - 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
Min Step 1 Score:
205
Min Step 2 Score:
205

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
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:
1994320C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Missouri Healthcare
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Missouri Healthcare
Contact Person:
Penny Adams

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
9
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:9
PGY-2:9
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
205
Years of Graduation Cutoff
4 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
4.2%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
17th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
33.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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