Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program
About This Program
Our program serves a diverse local population of over 7million and is a main quaternary center for pediatric care on the east coast. We have a robust and innovative fetal program and multiple subspecialty programs that draw patient from around the globe. Our fellows graduate with one of the largest and most varied index case volumes in the country and are trained by faculty who are leaders in the field of pediatric surgery.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Joy L Collins, MD
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Primary Program Contact
Kelsey Murray, MD
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Locations
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Hub for Clinical Collaboration, Fl 2
3500 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4395
34th St & Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4322
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 21, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Feb 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 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 for HIV
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.