Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Children's Mercy Kansas City offers a dynamic residency program focusing on pediatric medicine. With a commitment to prioritizing child health, the program is designed for future pediatricians and specialists, emphasizing challenging clinical experiences, balanced life training, and a supportive environment. Its structured programs and dedicated faculty aim to cultivate top-tier pediatric physicians ready to tackle diverse healthcare challenges.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Low Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Pediatrics
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program at Children's Mercy does not explicitly state its IMG-friendliness. However, the language suggests a welcoming environment for international graduates, as it emphasizes a diverse practice environment and the importance of developing future pediatricians and specialists. Further investigation or inquiries may provide specific metrics like IMG acceptance rates or support for ECFMG certification and visa sponsorship in the application process.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
More than 800 faculty members; details regarding categorical residents not specified
Program Website
Address
2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident summary indicates a diverse group of pediatric residents at Children's Mercy, but specific numbers or demographics about PGY-1 residents are not provided in the text.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
From custom curriculums to individual mentors, our residency program is designed to maximize your potential as a pediatrician.
Application
Application process details can be found on the residency program's website. Please check the specific deadlines and application requirements directly.
# of Locations
A large and diverse number of cases that provides a wide range of experiences, serving in the heart of a metropolitan area and as a regional referral center.
Fellowship
Children's Mercy offers a range of residency programs across pediatrics and its subspecialties, which may lead to various fellowship opportunities after graduation. Specific fellowship details are not outlined in the text, but the program's comprehensive nature suggests affiliations with specialized institutions for advanced training in pediatrics.
Resident Life
Overview
Residency programs are structured to help protect your time and wellbeing, with protected clinic time, opportunities to explore interests and time to train for research. Children's Mercy offers one of the most comprehensive programs in the nation for future pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Competitive pay and benefits including protected clinic time, opportunities to explore interests, and time for research.
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