Children's Hospital Los Angeles Program
About This Program
Our pediatric ID fellows have the unique opportunity to develop state-of-the art clinical expertise and learn how to provide superior clinical care at one of the nation's top ten pediatric tertiary care hospitals. The hospital is also a safety net hospital, serving the diverse, multicultural pediatric population of the greater Los Angeles area as well as surrounding regions and states. Fellows also have access to rich learning opportunities at the Los Angeles Department of Public Health and in o
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Priya M Edward, MD
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Primary Program Contact
Jean Meadows, MBA
Children's Hosp Los Angeles
Locations
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Division of Infectious Diseases
4650 W Sunset Blvd Ms 51
Los Angeles, CA 90027-6062
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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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: Clinical experience in the US
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 21, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 27, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 13, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-9
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 14 Vacation Days and 6 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.