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University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program

PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Oklahoma City, OK(Kansas City, OK Metropolitan Area Metro)
72
Positions
#116
Specialty Rank
$62,731
PGY1 Salary
28.4%
IMG %
#116
Pediatrics Ranking
47th Percentile
Top 53% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203911196
NRMP Code:
1588320C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
72
Interviews:
240

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
7 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
48
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
2.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
201
Non-Physician Staff:
43
Part-Time Physicians:
34
Female Faculty:
53.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our residency is situated steps from the state capitol and is the only Children's Hospital in the state of Oklahoma, serving as a referral center for the state. We are a high volume; high acuity center and trainees receive hands-on exposure to every aspect of pediatric care from "bread and butter" to complex. We personalize training experiences using our coaching program and various individualized curricular activities (simulation, self-designed or faculty-designed personalized electives, etc).

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$62,731
PGY-1
$65,205
PGY-2
$67,773
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Oklahoma City, OK
Metropolitan Area
Kansas City, OK Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
3,970,497

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
85(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$241K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$70K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
19.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
3,970,497
Median Age
45 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.72
Poverty Rate
20.0%
Unemployment Rate
9.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
70%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
11.64
Gas (per gallon)
$3.59
Gym Membership
43

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$62,731
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,801
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3203911196
NRMP Code:
1588320C0YOG
Total Positions:
72
Interviews:
240
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Monique Mange Naifeh
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/21/2026 - 1/1/1970
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1588320C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Oklahoma Children's Hospital-OU Health
Primary Teaching Site:
Oklahoma Children's Hospital-OU Health
Contact Person:
Laura Blackburn

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
24
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:24
PGY-2:24
PGY-3:24

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
7 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
28.4%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
3rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
26.9%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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