Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Program

The Pediatric Residency Program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital emphasizes innovative and individualized training within an educationally-driven framework aimed at preparing residents to become leaders in pediatric medicine. The program recognizes the dynamic nature of healthcare and responds with a curriculum designed to adapt to changing educational landscapes while promoting high-value clinical practice and resident education.1

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum integrates traditional residency training elements with unique individualized training experiences. Each resident's journey is tailored to their interests and career goals, emphasizing the types of leadership, scholarship, and clinical skills necessary for modern pediatrics. The LEAD the PACC™ (Leadership Executive Academic Development) curriculum facilitates peer mentorship and focuses on developing residents as future leaders within healthcare systems.2

Rotations

The program's comprehensive residency training includes various clinical rotations across multiple settings. Residents actively participate in:

• The pediatric hospital medicine service
• The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
• The newborn nursery
• The emergency department
• The pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)
• Hematology/oncology
• Adolescent medicine

First-year residents begin establishing their clinical skills with a focus on diagnosis, management, and coordinated care, guided by experienced faculty members. During their training, residents have opportunities to engage in individualized elective rotations that allow them to explore subspecialty fields of interest.3

Research Opportunities

A strong emphasis on scholarship is integrated into the residency program. Residents are encouraged to engage in clinical and translational research, quality improvement projects, and advocacy initiatives throughout their training. Dedicated time is provided annually for residents to advance their scholarly projects, with mentorship available to guide contributions to pediatric medicine.4

Unique Aspects of the Program

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Pediatric Residency Program has several unique characteristics:

• The Integration of Peer Mentorship through the PACC learning communities, promoting social support and professional identity development.
• The simulation-enhanced learning opportunities help residents practice clinical scenarios in a controlled environment before encountering them in real-life situations.
• Innovation in curriculum design, which adapts based on resident feedback and emerging trends in healthcare.
• Encouragement of personalized leadership development experiences through the LEAD curriculum, which covers core topics relevant to today's healthcare landscape including safety, equity, and ethics.5

Visa Sponsorship and Competitiveness

The program is internationally friendly, sponsoring J1 visas for accepted candidates while also requiring international medical graduates to provide an up-to-date ECFMG status report.6 Applicants must be within five years of medical school graduation and demonstrate a strong foundation in pediatrics to be competitive in the selection process. Additionally, priority is given to candidates who can illustrate a commitment to innovation and accountability within their personal statement and letters of recommendation.7

Application Requirements

Applicants to the Pediatric Residency Program at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital must complete the ERAS application process, submit a personal statement, medical school transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (including one from a pediatric faculty member). USMLE Step scores must also be provided as part of the application materials.8

Uniform Schedule and Responsibilities

The residency program follows a uniform schedule, detailing specific rotation types, durations, and responsibilities across each year of training. Each year is structured to balance clinical service, education, wellness, and professional development effectively.9

Salary and Benefits

The residency program offers competitive salaries for residents, starting at $64,052 for PGY-1, and benefits including malpractice insurance, health benefits, and conference attendance allowances. Residents also receive financial support for personal development initiatives including elective training and wellness services.10

Resident Life and Coaching

With an emphasis on wellness and community, the program fosters a supportive environment marked by camaraderie, collaboration, and effective peer relationships. A newly established Resident Coaching Program further enhances personal development, reinforcing the resident's role as a coachee focusing on self-reflection and goal setting.11