Phoenix Children's Hospital Program
About This Program
As one of the top NICU's in the U.S., you will encounter babies with conditions ranging from prematurity and complex heart disease to congenital and surgical issues. Time is spent between a busy delivery hospital, with a Level III, 74-bed NICU, and Phoenix Children's, a Level IV, 49-bed referral NICU. We offer exposure to, and the ability to master, the management of ECMO patients along with vast research options through our Research Institute at the Univ. of Arizona COM-Phoenix campus.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Marc Ellsworth, MD
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Karen Boettcher
Phoenix Children's Hosp
Locations
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016-7710
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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
- 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 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 14, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 24, 2026 - Oct 23, 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-6
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.