Akron Children's Program
About This Program
Akron Children's offers an exceptional DBP Fellowship that combines comprehensive training, robust mentorship, and a uniquely supportive environment. Our program is designed to prepare fellows for a fulfilling career by offering a wide variety of clinical experiences, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and active involvement in research, QI and advocacy. Fellows benefit from working with a diverse patient population and a dedicated team with seven (7) DBP faculty members.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kristen Stefanski, MD
Akron Children's
Primary Program Contact
Anna M Dusseau, BS
Akron Children's
Locations
Akron Children's
NeuroDevelopmental Science Ctr., 4th Fl.
215 W Bowery St
Akron, OH 44308-1069
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
Oct 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 25, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2026 - Nov 5, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.