Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University Program

This program offers a Pediatric Residency where residents have the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in the nation's capital and surrounding area. They emphasize providing training that improves child health from local to global perspectives through clinical care, education, advocacy, and research. Residents have opportunities to participate in innovative educational programs, research experiences, and advocating for children's health locally and nationally.

Application information: - Residents are appointed on a yearly basis and are expected to complete the full three-year training, except for specific tracks. - 40 first-year positions are available for which applications are reviewed through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). Requirements include a personal statement, curriculum vitae, photograph, medical school transcript, dean’s letter, three letters of recommendation, and USMLE scores. - The program accepts applications from graduates of approved medical schools by LCME, COCA, and qualified graduates of foreign medical schools with proper credentialing. - They sponsor J-1 and H-1B visas for eligible applicants.

Specific Track: - Pediatrics-Child Neurology Track (5-years Categorical) with three designated positions. - Pediatrics-Medical Genetics Track (4-years) is highly competitive and applicants should apply through ERAS for this program.

There are no current openings for second or third-year positions. Residents are trained to pursue careers in various specialties like primary care, subspecialties, health policy, global health, research, and advocacy, upon graduation.