Phoenix Children's Hospital Program
About This Program
Seek balance during your residency as you pursue a career in Pediatric Medical Genetics, Genomics and Metabolism. Train with our top-rated physicians, serving unique and growing medical populations, including the only metabolic and lysosomal programs in the state. Refresh your mind by exploring the natural beauty of Arizona. Enjoy the many restaurants, sports venues, and cultural events in Phoenix. You may be in training, but it is also time to start living.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Derek E Neilson, MD
Phoenix Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Karen Boettcher
Phoenix Children's
Locations
Phoenix Children's Hosp
Medical Genetics and Genomics Pgm
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85054
350 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
13123 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 29, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 18, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 28, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 17, 2026 - Oct 2, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.