Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Program

Cincinnati, OHLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Training occurs in our critical care building, completed November 2021. Fellows lead the care for over 2,750 admissions a year - caring for both our local patients and those seeking quaternary care from all over the world. Scholarly opportunities for fellows span basic science, clinical science, translational research, quality improvement, informatics, simulation, education, advocacy, and community based participatory research. Resources are also available to support pursuit of advanced degrees.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

5 Positions

Application Deadline

Jul 16, 2025

Avg Work Hours

65 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$74k-$80k

20 Vacation Days
negotiable sick days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Matthew William Zackoff, MD, MEd
Cincinnati Children`s Hosp

[email protected]
(513) 636-4259

Primary Program Contact

Kama King, MD
Cincinnati Childrens Hosp

[email protected]
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 3233821015

Locations

Cincinnati Children`s Hosp
Div of Critical Care Med
3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

32 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

6.5:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1808323F0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

1.3:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

45%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (20)

Non-Physicians (1)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 0

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

65 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

28 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.50

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Every fourth night for 7 month(s)

Year 2 - Every fourth night for 4 month(s)

Year 3 - Every fourth night for 3 month(s)

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s5

PGY-2s5

PGY-3s5

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

JUL16

Application Due

Jul 16, 2025

AUG4

Interview Period Starts

Aug 4, 2025 - Nov 3, 2025

2027 - 2028

JUL15

Application Due

Jul 15, 2026

AUG3

Interview Period Starts

Aug 3, 2026 - Nov 2, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

N/A

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care

Moving allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Required (84 wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Off-campus electives

Hospice/home care experience

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Another track

Yes

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Group life insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

$74k-$80k

PGY-4 through PGY-6

PGY-4

$74,118

PGY-5

$77,686

PGY-6

$80,163

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days20

Sick DaysNGO

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Cincinnati, OH

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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