Akron Children's Program
About This Program
Our program offers robust hospitalist-led sedation training and advanced Quality Improvement (QI) training, which includes a six-month capstone project supported by a dedicated QI specialist and mentor for each fellow. We also have plenty of research opportunities in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), minority health, population health and QI for interested fellows. Additionally, candidates can pursue certificate training in leadership and a Master's in Global Health.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Prabi Rajbhandari, MD
Children's Hosp Med Ctr of Akron
Primary Program Contact
Jamie Rae Prock, BA
Children's Hosp Med Ctr of Akron
Locations
Children's Hosp Med Ctr of Akron
Pediatric Hospital Med Pgm
1 Perkins Sq
Akron, OH 44308
1761 Beall Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
6505 Market St
Boardman, OH 44512
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 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
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
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.