Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program
About This Program
CHOP is a quaternary hospital providing care to some of the most medically complex patients from around the world as well as serving as the primary site for a diverse population from South and West Philadelphia. In addition, fellows identify an area of academic interest and pursue scholarship opportunities and an advanced degree through the University of PENN. Fellows complete a 3rd year as a "special research fellow" to complete a Master's program and provide clinical care on inpatient service.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rebecca Lynn Tenney-Soeiro, MD, BS
Children's Hosp Philadelphia
Primary Program Contact
Leah Straub
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Locations
Children's Hosp Philadelphia
Pediatric Hospital Medicine Pgm
3401 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
34th St & Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4322
1304 Laurel Oak Rd
Voorhees, NJ 08043
800 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 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.