Thank you for your interest in the The Herman and Walter
Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai Pediatric
Residency Program. We look forward to recruiting interns
for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Applications are accepted through the Electronic
Residency Application Service (ERAS). Our
National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) number is
1249320C0 for the categorical three-year program.
US or LCME Accredited Medical
School Applicants
Consideration will be given to MD and DO applicants from
US/LCME accredited schools who meet the following
criteria:
International Applicants
Consideration will be given to international medical
students who meet the following criteria:
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ECFMG certification. Due
to the COVID-19 pandemic, an ECFMG alternate
pathway will also be accepted.
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USMLE Step 1 and 2 passed
on first attempt with scores at least above 200
for Step 1 and 210 for Step 2.
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If primary clinical
experience was completed outside the United
States, a minimum of 3 months hands-on US
clinical experience is strongly recommended.
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Graduation from medical
school within the past 5 years and evidence of
continued clinical exposures.
Application Process
Applications are accepted through ERAS and must include
the following:
The deadline for submission of application materials is
December 1, 2022 for the 2023-2024 academic year.
We encourage earlier submissions to allow a more
complete evaluation. Selected applicants will be invited
for a VIRTUAL INTERVIEW during which they will have the
opportunity to learn more about the program, meet with
current residents, virtually tour the facilities, and
interview with members of the pediatric faculty.
The residency program begins mid-June 2023 with
orientation. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
training, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Neonatal
Resuscitation Program (NRP) will be offered at
orientation. All residents must hold an "active" PALS
card.
It is policy of the pediatric residency program that the
USMLE Step 3/COMLEX Part 3 exam MUST be taken within the
first residency year at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applicants must apply to our program via the
ERAS online system. Our program number is:
1249320C0
Our
interview season is from mid-October through
the end of January.
The Recruitment Committee reviews all applications submitted via the ERAS system. If you are chosen for an interview, you will receive a personal email from the Residency Administrator inviting you to schedule an interview.
We generally request a score of 200 or higher for Step 1 and 210 or higher for Step 2. Candidates with exceptional abilities in other areas may be considered even if their USMLE scores are slightly lower.
Yes, we do accept COMLEX scores from applicants who attended an osteopathic medical school. We generally request a score of 450 or higher on Parts 1 and 2.
We receive approximately 1500 applications per year, and we interview approximately 190 candidates.
A typical intern class is composed of 8 categorical pediatric residents.
The program sponsors J-1 visas only.
The program strongly prefers applicants who have 3-6 months of hands-on training in either the US, UK or Canada. A US observership is not considered hands-on experience.
We consider applications from IMG candidates who have graduated from medical school within the past 5 years. We strongly prefer US medical school candidates who have graduated in the past 2 years.
Our interview day begins with a program introduction and presentation by program leadership. This will be followed by a virtual tour of the hospital. You will then have interviews with two pediatric faculty members and a 1-on-1 meeting with the program director. You will have the opportunity to experience a virtual case conference with our residents and faculty. The day will end with a wrap-up session with program leadership and Q&A.