Pediatric Residency Application and Interview Process
- Akron Children’s accepts only categorical pediatric residents.
- Pediatric residency applicants must submit their application through the Electronic Residency Application system (ERAS) no later than October 1. Paper applications and letters of recommendation will not be accepted.
- Virtual interviews for our residency program will be conducted from mid-October through mid-December.
- The program will host a “Virtual Second Look Day” on January 22, 2025. This event will be open to all applicants who are granted and complete an interview with us. Pediatric residency candidates will have opportunities to “meet” with pediatric specialists/subspecialists in their area(s) of interest.
- In keeping with external organizations’ policies, our program will not grant in-person interviews or visits to our hospital in order to prevent disadvantaging any applicant.
- Applicants must have successfully passed Step 1 and Step 2 examinations to be placed on our program’s Rank List.
- Our program hosts a mandatory Intern Orientation that begins after June 15 annually. If you match to our program, then please plan to start residency at the beginning of orientation.
- Our program welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds!
Interview Requirements for Residency Program
Requirements to interview for residency program and be placed on our Akron Children’s match list:
- Completed ERAS application form
- USMLE or COMLEX steps must have been passed on the first attempt. Only official copies of the scores will be accepted (our program will not rank candidates who did not pass all parts of the step exams on the first attempt, and requires a passing score on level 2 to be placed on our rank list)
- Medical school training extended due to academic and/or professional reasons
- MSPE
- Personal statement
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation
Pediatric residency applicants must be no more than one year out of medical school by the beginning of residency.
Applicants for the pediatric residency program must have never been placed on probation during medical school, in a residency or fellowship program, or during the practice of medicine.
When ranking our residency program, please use this: NRMP #1895320C0 Institution Childrens Hospital-NEOMED-OH-Akron, OH
Additional Requirements for International Medical Graduate (IMG) Students
- Valid ECFMG certificate prior to starting the residency program (copy provided to coordinator)
- We accept J-1 visas only
All of the above information must be submitted before an application can be reviewed. In addition, all interviews are by invitation. If you have been selected for the pediatric residency program, then we will contact you using the information on your application.
Prospective employees (including residents) who test positive for nicotine will have their offer of employment rescinded and will not be permitted to start working.
