Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Program
Pediatrics - Baltimore, MD | ACGME Code: 3202311099 | NRMP Code: 1249320P0, 1249320C0
The Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Pediatric Residency Program is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. They consider MD and DO applicants from US/LCME accredited medical schools, as well as international medical students who have ECFMG certification and have passed USMLE Step 1 and 2 on the first attempt. They recommend a minimum of 3 months of hands-on US clinical experience for international applicants whose primary clinical experience was outside the United States.
The application process is through ERAS, and the deadline for submission of application materials is December 1, 2023. Selected applicants will be invited for a virtual interview where they can learn more about the program, meet current residents, virtually tour the facilities, and interview with pediatric faculty members.
The residency program at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore starts mid-June 2024 with orientation. They offer Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) during orientation. Residents must have an active PALS card. They recommend taking the USMLE Step 3/COMLEX Part 3 exam within the first year of residency.
The program sponsors J-1 visas only for international medical graduates who need work authorization by the contract start date. They strongly prefer applicants with at least 3 months of US clinical experience.
Additionally, they receive around 1500 applications per year, interview approximately 190 candidates, and typically have 8 categorical pediatric residents in their intern class. The program's interview season runs from mid-October through the end of January.
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PGY1 Positions 6 ( 6, 8, 7 )
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Baltimore County, Maryland
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