Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pediatric Residency Program at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, provides a comprehensive training experience that blends education from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and the health care resources of Nemours. It emphasizes a diverse community, inclusiveness, and extraordinary opportunities such as global health initiatives. The program prepares its residents to become exceptional pediatricians ready to pursue fellowships or embark on fulfilling medical careers.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pediatrics
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program is IMG-friendly, welcoming applications from International Medical Graduates. It offers eligibility criteria specifically for IMG applicants and is known for its acceptance of ECFMG certification along with providing visa sponsorship (H1-B, J-1) to international graduates.
Categorical Positions
The Pediatric Residency Program has about 10 categorical residents each academic year.
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not mentioned
Program Website
Address
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, 1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803, United States.
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the residency program features around 20 total first-year residents, of which approximately half are MD graduates, and about 7 among them are International Medical Graduates, reflecting the program’s commitment to diversity in training.
PGY-1 MD
The current roster lists approximately 10 PGY-1 MD residents from both U.S. and international medical schools.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
The program hosts approximately 7 PGY-1 residents who are International Medical Graduates based on observed demographics and eligibility guidelines.
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Gain a wealth of experience working with nationally recognized physician-educators in a variety of pediatric disciplines, and with patients in hospital, clinic and private practice settings. You’ll receive exposure to several hospitals serving distinct communities, including Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Application
Application for the Pediatric Residency Program can be submitted through the program's website. Specific deadlines, application requirements, and interview dates were not detailed in the provided text, indicating that potential applicants should refer to the program's site for further information.
# of Locations
Two major institutions: Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Fellowship
Fellowship opportunities include various pediatric subspecialties available post-residency. Graduates have pursued fellowships in areas such as pediatric cardiology and pediatric oncology, often in association with Thomas Jefferson University and other prestigious institutions.
Resident Life
Overview
The Pediatric Residency Program at Nemours Children’s combines the best of Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Typically three years.
Housing
The Nemours Children’s Hospital offers several amenities for residents, including free lunch, parking, and an on-site gym. Specific details about housing options for residents were not provided in the text.
Alumni
Information about program alumni and their career paths after graduation was not explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Free lunch every day, Free parking, Free gym membership, Free access to Nemours Estate, On-site child care center.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation