Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program
About This Program
Twelve faculty members with a passion for teaching and expertise in subspecialties including, but not limited to neuromuscular, hand, spine, limb lengthening/reconstruction, hip preservation, trauma, tumor and peds sports medicine. The fellow rotates through each subspecialty in a 1:1 training and mentoring model that gives them experience with every aspect of care within a new state of the art surgical and clinical facility. Mentoring during training extends beyond graduation.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kevin Klingele, MD
Nationwide Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer Denny, MD
Nationwide Children's Hosp
Locations
Nationwide Children's Hosp
Ped Orthopaedics Pgm Ste A2630
700 Children's Dr
Columbus, OH 43205
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
Data not provided by program
Salary Compensation
Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.