How to Apply
What are we looking for in our residents?
We welcome applications from graduates of medical schools in the United States and other countries. Above all, we look for evidence of excellence in patient care, as evidenced by strong performances during clinical rotations. We also seek applicants who are intelligent, curious, enthusiastic, collaborative and innovative. Our most successful residents are those who have interests beyond being an outstanding pediatrician. These interests can include education, advocacy, research or something entirely outside of the traditional scope of medicine.
How do I apply?
All applications are reviewed through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). Each track within the pediatric residency program has a separate National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) program code. Applicants are encouraged to as many tracks as interest them. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2025.
NRMP Program Codes
- Categorical Pediatrics Track: 1070320C0
- LAUnCH Track: 1070320C4
- Primary Care Track: 1070320M0
- Research Track: 1070320C3
- *Combined Child Neurology Track: 1070320C0
- *Combined Pediatrics-Medical Genetics Track: 1070765C0
To be considered for an interview, applicants must be a graduate or graduation candidate from:
- United States or Canadian Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accredited medical school
- American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOACOCA) accredited college of osteopathic medicine
- Medical school outside of the United States or Canda who holds a valid Educational Commission on Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification prior to appointment OR holds a full and unrestricted license to practice in the United States jurisdiction in which the ACGME accredited program is located
Exam Requirements
- Applicants must have passed the USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 exam to be considered for an interview.
- Applicants must have passed the USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 exam to be included on the rank list.
Letters of Recommendation
- We require at least three letters of recommendation.
- We will review and consider any letter of recommendation that comes to us through ERAS.
- We do not require a letter from the Chair of Pediatrics at your school.
5-years Categorical
Pediatrics-Child Neurology Track
Four positions in each entering intern class have been designated for the combined Child Neurology program. You only need to apply to the Child Neurology Track (1070185C0) to be considered for one of these positions.
5-years
Pediatrics-Medical Genetics Track
One position in each entering intern class has been designated for the combined Pediatrics-Medical Genetics program. You must apply to both the Categorical Pediatrics Track (1070320C0) and the NIH Medical Genetics Track (1070765C0) to be considered for this position.
Second and Third Year Positions
When openings are present, applications for residency positions at the second or third year of training will be considered. Qualified applicants must be currently enrolled and in good standing at an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency training program to be considered. At this time, there are no openings for the pediatric residency program at Children's National.