Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program
Philadelphia, PALast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
The CHOP Neonatology Fellowship trains outstanding clinicians with a strong foundation in physiology, pathophysiology, and evidence-based care. Fellows engage in high-quality, mentored research across bench, clinical, and health services domains, supported by a tailored curriculum that fosters professional growth.
Program Length
3 Years
First Year Positions
8 Positions
Application Deadline
Aug 15, 2025
Avg Work Hours
60 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Heather Morein French, MD, MS
Children's Hosp Philadelphia
Primary Program Contact
Meredith Feldman, BS
Children's Hosp Philadelphia
Survey Received: 6/11/2025
Program ID: 3294121051
Locations
Children's Hosp Philadelphia
Div of Neonatology 2NW
3401 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
34th St & Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4322
University of Pennsylvania Health System
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
35 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
4.4:1
Participates In
Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
Code: 1863329F0
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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
No
Must Have Passed Step 2
No
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
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)
Requires Previous GME
Yes
Number of previous GME years required
3 year(s)
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
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
2.8:1
Program Faculty
68
Female Faculty
69.7%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (66)
Non-Physicians (2)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 7
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
60 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
25 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
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Every seventh night for 48 week(s)
0
Year 2 - Every ninth night for 48 week(s)
0
Year 3 - Every tenth night for 48 week(s)
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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
Yes
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
24
Current Residents
PGY-1s8
PGY-2s8
PGY-3s8
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
AUG15
Application Due
Aug 15, 2025
SEP8
Interview Period Starts
Sep 8, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
6
Hospital Outpatient
7%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A
Employment Policies & Benefits
Moving allowance
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Benefits
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
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Yes
Research rotation
Required (88 wks)
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Primary care track
No
Hospitalist track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
$88k-$96k
PGY-4 through PGY-6
PGY-4
$88,000
PGY-5
$91,787
PGY-6
$95,875
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Vacation Days20
Sick Days12
Maximum # of paid days
30 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
60 days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Philadelphia, PA
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Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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