Akron Children's Program
About This Program
Akron Children's combines the warmth of a close-knit program with the expertise of a large faculty, creating a collaborative and supportive training experience. Fellows work alongside nine Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics faculty members and partner with interdisciplinary teams across the NeuroDevelopmental Science Center. Individualized mentorship and broad experiences in clinical care, advocacy and scholarship prepare fellows to serve a diverse patient population. Our culture of caring, com
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
- 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
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
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
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
Jul 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 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
Year 4 through Year 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.