Check out the clinical course offerings and electives available in pediatrics! These are great ways to experience pediatrics, work with physicians, find mentorship, and explore subspecialties. Follow the link at the button below to learn more about currently available courses and electives!
Learn more about all you can do in pediatrics on our Pathways to Pediatrics page!
The American Academy of Pediatrics has great information about pediatrics residency, application timeline, finding the right residency, interviews, Match, life as a pediatrics resident, and beyond!
Programs around the country offer Pediatrics Residencies! Explore the list of participating locations, learn more about specific programs via their websites, and more!
For more information about the UMN's Pediatrics Residency program, check out their website! Learn about their program and their residents.
Courtesy of NRMP's 2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools – Characteristics of U.S. MD Seniors Who Matched to Their Preferred Specialty in the 2022 Main Residency Match
National Resident Matching Program, Charting Outcomes in the Match 2022. National Resident Matching Program, Washington, DC, 2022.As you can see, applicants with a range of Step 1 and Step 2 scores successfully match into pediatrics residencies across the nation.
No! There are no national research requirements for pediatrics applicants. Many extracurricular opportunities - community service, leadership, advocacy work, and/or research - exist to develop yourself as a medical professional and strong pediatrics candidate. As you can see, a range of research experience (from no projects to 5+) lead to success in the Match.
Courtesy of NRMP's 2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools – Characteristics of U.S. MD Seniors Who Matched to Their Preferred Specialty in the 2022 Main Residency Match
National Resident Matching Program, Charting Outcomes in the Match 2022. National Resident Matching Program, Washington, DC, 2022.Courtesy of NRMP's 2022 Charting Outcomes in the Match: Senior Students of U.S. MD Medical Schools – Characteristics of U.S. MD Seniors Who Matched to Their Preferred Specialty in the 2022 Main Residency Match
National Resident Matching Program, Charting Outcomes in the Match 2022. National Resident Matching Program, Washington, DC, 2022.