CLINICAL BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Philadelphia, PALast Updated: 8/20/2026

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format
Hybrid (in-person OR virtual)
Interviews Conducted Last Year
--
Interviews/First Year Positions
--
No Program Match
Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements
No

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio
1:1
Program Faculty
4
Female Faculty
50%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (2)
Non-Physicians (2)

Work Environment

Program Start Dates
Negotiable
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
50 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
12 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.70
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - N/A
2
Year 2 - N/A
2

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
Yes
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No

Program Size

2
Current Residents
Year 11
Year 21
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

JUL1

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Jul 1, 2026

Interview Offer Dates

Specialty Universal Dates