Children's Mercy Hospital Program
About This Program
Enhanced didactic curriculum with lectures based on thorough outlines, pre and post test questions, case based discussions and individualized learning plans specific to each learner. Rolling 2 year curriculum with numerous opportunities for medical education quality improvement projects. Mix of inpatient (2 weeks at a time maximum - only being night call for 2 days per week and one weekend out of 2 while inpatient) and outpatient exposure including choosing from any of the 18 multi-disciplinary
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alvin Vishwanauth Singh, MD
Children's Mercy Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Megan Smith, MEd
Children's Mercy Hosp
Locations
Children's Mercy Hosp
Ped Pulmonology Pgm
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 8
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.