PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program

Pediatrics residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program

ACGME code
3204121205
Program director
Jeanine Ronan
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
47
First-year spots
Applicants
1,522
Latest cycle
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It offers 47 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,522 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
47
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates1%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women82%
  • Men18%
  • White62%
  • Asian23%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Jeanine Ronan
Program coordinator
Debbie Cini
Coordinator phone
(215) 590-2437
Program phone
(215) 590-1216
Sponsoring institution
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Pediatric Residency Program 3401 Civic Center Boulevard, Room M985 Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399 Open in Google Maps

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program: frequently asked questions

Does Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program offer?

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program offers 47 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 47 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program located?

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program is located at Pediatric Residency Program 3401 Civic Center Boulevard, Room M985 Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399. Its sponsoring institution is Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Who is the program director of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program?

The program director is Jeanine Ronan. The program coordinator, Debbie Cini, is the usual contact for application questions.

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