Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program
About This Program
Large pediatric rheumatology program at a top 10 USNWR children's hospital with 11 faculty, including med/peds and ultrasound-trained physicians. We have a wide range of pediatric rheumatological diagnoses and plentiful opportunities for basic and clinical research, and QI including CARRA and PR-COIN. Formal ultrasound training and scholarships for master's degrees are available.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kyla Driest, MD, MEd
Nationwide Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Sarah Jones, BS
Nationwide Children's Hosp
Locations
Nationwide Children's Hosp
Div of Rheumatology
405 Butterfly Gardens Dr
Columbus, OH 43215-4985
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
Data not provided by program
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
Sep 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 11, 2025 - Oct 27, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 10, 2026 - Oct 26, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Inpatient mental health
- 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 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.