PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Children’s Mercy Hospital Program

Pediatrics residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by Children's Mercy Hospital.

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About Children’s Mercy Hospital Program

ACGME code
3202811124
Program director
Ross Newman
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
27
First-year spots
Applicants
851
Latest cycle
Interview rate
48.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Children’s Mercy Hospital Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by Children's Mercy Hospital. It offers 27 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 851 applications and invited about 48.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
27
Interview rate
48.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates71%
  • US DO graduates23%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women85%
  • Men15%
  • White77%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Ross Newman
Program coordinator
Shelby Kaup
Coordinator phone
(816) 234-3371
Program phone
(816) 234-3402
Sponsoring institution
Children's Mercy Hospital

2401 Gillham Road Kansas City, MO 64108 Open in Google Maps

Children’s Mercy Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Children’s Mercy Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Children’s Mercy Hospital 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 Mercy Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at Children’s Mercy Hospital 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 Mercy Hospital Program offer?

Children’s Mercy Hospital Program offers 27 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 27 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Children’s Mercy Hospital Program?

Children’s Mercy Hospital Program received 851 applications and interviewed about 48.8% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Children’s Mercy Hospital 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 Mercy Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Children’s Mercy Hospital Program located?

Children’s Mercy Hospital Program is located at 2401 Gillham Road Kansas City, MO 64108. Its sponsoring institution is Children's Mercy Hospital.

Who is the program director of Children’s Mercy Hospital Program?

The program director is Ross Newman. The program coordinator, Shelby Kaup, is the usual contact for application questions.

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